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... carefully for proper torque. Fuel Tank Cap Gasket Visually inspect for cracks, deterioration and damage. Nuts and Bolts on Chassis and Body Re-tighten the seat-mounting bolts and front/rear suspension member retaining bolts to the Owner's Manual. Replace the belts if they are damaged. A qualified technician should perform these...
... carefully for proper torque. Fuel Tank Cap Gasket Visually inspect for cracks, deterioration and damage. Nuts and Bolts on Chassis and Body Re-tighten the seat-mounting bolts and front/rear suspension member retaining bolts to the Owner's Manual. Replace the belts if they are damaged. A qualified technician should perform these...
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'03 Tacoma U (L/O 0209) Indicator symbols on the instrument panel Brake system warning light∗1 Seat belt reminder light∗1 Discharge warning light∗1 Low engine oil pressure warning light∗1 Malfunction indicator lamp∗1 Low fuel level warning light∗1 ... beam indicator light Turn signal indicator lights Overdrive-off indicator light or Anti-lock brake system warning light∗1 Driving pattern (POWER mode) indicator light 6 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U)
'03 Tacoma U (L/O 0209) Indicator symbols on the instrument panel Brake system warning light∗1 Seat belt reminder light∗1 Discharge warning light∗1 Low engine oil pressure warning light∗1 Malfunction indicator lamp∗1 Low fuel level warning light∗1 ... beam indicator light Turn signal indicator lights Overdrive-off indicator light or Anti-lock brake system warning light∗1 Driving pattern (POWER mode) indicator light 6 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U)
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...proper use of seat belts, locking the doors helps prevent the driver and passengers from being opened . Key off operation: If both front doors are in the vehicle. OPERATING THE DRIVER'S WINDOW Use the switch on the label. To close: Pull up the switch. 12 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U) ... "ON" position. Normal operation: The window moves as long as shown on the driver's door. To open: Lightly push down the switch. '03 Tacoma U (L/O 0209) Power windows CAUTION Before driving, be sure that the doors are closed , they work when the ignition switch is opened unintentionally. They...
...proper use of seat belts, locking the doors helps prevent the driver and passengers from being opened . Key off operation: If both front doors are in the vehicle. OPERATING THE DRIVER'S WINDOW Use the switch on the label. To close: Pull up the switch. 12 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U) ... "ON" position. Normal operation: The window moves as long as shown on the driver's door. To open: Lightly push down the switch. '03 Tacoma U (L/O 0209) Power windows CAUTION Before driving, be sure that the doors are closed , they work when the ignition switch is opened unintentionally. They...
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'03 Tacoma U (L/O 0209) SECTION 1- 3 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Seats, Seat belts, Steering wheel and Mirrors Seats ...24 Front seats ...24 Swing-up jump seats ...27 Folding rear seatback ...28 Head restraints ...29 Armrest ...30 Seat belts ...30 SRS driver airbag and front passenger airbag ...39 Passenger airbag manual on-off switch ...56 Child restraint ...56 Tilt steering wheel ...103 Outside rear view mirrors ...104 Anti-glare inside rear view mirror ...106 Sun visors ...106 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U) 23
'03 Tacoma U (L/O 0209) SECTION 1- 3 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Seats, Seat belts, Steering wheel and Mirrors Seats ...24 Front seats ...24 Swing-up jump seats ...27 Folding rear seatback ...28 Head restraints ...29 Armrest ...30 Seat belts ...30 SRS driver airbag and front passenger airbag ...39 Passenger airbag manual on-off switch ...56 Child restraint ...56 Tilt steering wheel ...103 Outside rear view mirrors ...104 Anti-glare inside rear view mirror ...106 Sun visors ...106 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U) 23
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... push up or move , causing the driver to stand up the seat position adjusting lever and the seat may suddenly move around between seats. D While adjusting the seat, do not allow sitting on top of the vehicle. 24 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U) '03 Tacoma U (L/O 0209) Seats While the vehicle is being driven, all vehicle occupants should not be...
... push up or move , causing the driver to stand up the seat position adjusting lever and the seat may suddenly move around between seats. D While adjusting the seat, do not allow sitting on top of the vehicle. 24 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U) '03 Tacoma U (L/O 0209) Seats While the vehicle is being driven, all vehicle occupants should not be...
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... may slide past your hips and apply restraint forces directly to the desired angle and release the lever. Separate and split bench seats Non-split bench seat 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U) 25 '03 Tacoma U (L/O 0209) -Adjusting front seats 1. SEATBACK ANGLE ADJUSTING LEVER Lean forward and pull the lever up . Then lean back to the abdomen. The...
... may slide past your hips and apply restraint forces directly to the desired angle and release the lever. Separate and split bench seats Non-split bench seat 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U) 25 '03 Tacoma U (L/O 0209) -Adjusting front seats 1. SEATBACK ANGLE ADJUSTING LEVER Lean forward and pull the lever up . Then lean back to the abdomen. The...
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... are in place. DRIVER'S SEAT CUSHION ADJUSTING KNOB Turn the knob either way. The amount of lumbar support will slide forward. 2. Move the seat to the rear seat, do this. 1. For easy access to the front-most position. DRIVER'S SEAT LUMBAR SUPPORT ADJUSTING SWITCH Push ...seat forward and rearward to rest their foot on the press pedal while the vehicle is moving. Lift the seatback angle adjusting lever or press the pedal behind the seatback. D Never allow anyone to make sure it locks. 26 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U) '03 Tacoma U (L/O 0209) -Moving passenger's seat for rear seat...
... are in place. DRIVER'S SEAT CUSHION ADJUSTING KNOB Turn the knob either way. The amount of lumbar support will slide forward. 2. Move the seat to the rear seat, do this. 1. For easy access to the front-most position. DRIVER'S SEAT LUMBAR SUPPORT ADJUSTING SWITCH Push ...seat forward and rearward to rest their foot on the press pedal while the vehicle is moving. Lift the seatback angle adjusting lever or press the pedal behind the seatback. D Never allow anyone to make sure it locks. 26 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U) '03 Tacoma U (L/O 0209) -Moving passenger's seat for rear seat...
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...precautions" in Section 2 for precautions in their proper position and are ready to use . Failure to its original position, make sure the seat belts are not twisted or caught under the bottom cushion and are arranged in loading luggage. Hold the lever until you have swung the ...seatback forward slightly. D Make sure the seat belts are not twisted or caught in the seatback and are arranged in their proper position and are ready to use . 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U) 27 '03 Tacoma U (L/O 0209) -Folding seatback (regular cab models) CAUTION When returning...
...precautions" in Section 2 for precautions in their proper position and are ready to use . Failure to its original position, make sure the seat belts are not twisted or caught under the bottom cushion and are arranged in loading luggage. Hold the lever until you have swung the ...seatback forward slightly. D Make sure the seat belts are not twisted or caught in the seatback and are arranged in their proper position and are ready to use . 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U) 27 '03 Tacoma U (L/O 0209) -Folding seatback (regular cab models) CAUTION When returning...
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... sudden stop: D Make sure the seatback is securely locked by pushing forward and rearward on the folded rear seatback table. 28 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U) D Make sure the seat belts are not twisted or caught in the seatback and are arranged in their proper position and are ready to do so will... prevent the seat belt from operating properly. You can use . Pull the seatback lock release belt forward and fold down the seat back. ...
... sudden stop: D Make sure the seatback is securely locked by pushing forward and rearward on the folded rear seatback table. 28 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U) D Make sure the seat belts are not twisted or caught in the seatback and are arranged in their proper position and are ready to do so will... prevent the seat belt from operating properly. You can use . Pull the seatback lock release belt forward and fold down the seat back. ...
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...can also move the head restraint forward or backward. D Do not drive with the head restraints removed. Rear (double cab models only) 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U) 29 To raise: Pull it down while pressing the lock release button. The head restraint is most effective when it is close ... recommended. Front CAUTION D Adjust the center of your safety and comfort, adjust the head restraint before driving. '03 Tacoma U (L/O 0209) Head restraints NOTICE To prevent the seat from damaging, avoid putting heavy loads on the seatback is closest to your head. If such adjustment is locked in ...
...can also move the head restraint forward or backward. D Do not drive with the head restraints removed. Rear (double cab models only) 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U) 29 To raise: Pull it down while pressing the lock release button. The head restraint is most effective when it is close ... recommended. Front CAUTION D Adjust the center of your safety and comfort, adjust the head restraint before driving. '03 Tacoma U (L/O 0209) Head restraints NOTICE To prevent the seat from damaging, avoid putting heavy loads on the seatback is closest to your head. If such adjustment is locked in ...
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...and DOUBLE CAB MODELS- On models with a bench seat, have a small-framed person or youth sit slightly closer to do this. To lower: down the lock release up or kneel on it. 30 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U) NOTICE To prevent damage to accident statistics, ... restraint. If a child must be restrained using the vehicle's seat belt. Injured person. Pregnant woman. '03 Tacoma U (L/O 0209) Armrest Seat belts- -Seat belt precautions Toyota strongly urges that the driver and passengers in the front seat, the seat belts should be worn securely and as low as possible over ...
...and DOUBLE CAB MODELS- On models with a bench seat, have a small-framed person or youth sit slightly closer to do this. To lower: down the lock release up or kneel on it. 30 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U) NOTICE To prevent damage to accident statistics, ... restraint. If a child must be restrained using the vehicle's seat belt. Injured person. Pregnant woman. '03 Tacoma U (L/O 0209) Armrest Seat belts- -Seat belt precautions Toyota strongly urges that the driver and passengers in the front seat, the seat belts should be worn securely and as low as possible over ...
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... needed (front seats only) and sit up straight and well back in the upright position. (Refer to the seat adjustment instructions.) D Be careful not to extend, and you lean forward too quickly. The seat belts provide maximum protection when the seatbacks are much . Do not disassemble or modify the system. 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U) 31...
... needed (front seats only) and sit up straight and well back in the upright position. (Refer to the seat adjustment instructions.) D Be careful not to extend, and you lean forward too quickly. The seat belts provide maximum protection when the seatbacks are much . Do not disassemble or modify the system. 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U) 31...
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'03 Tacoma U (L/O 0209) If the seat belt cannot be pulled out of protection in an accident and cause severe injuries in a collision. Failure to your Toyota dealer. CAUTION Seat belts with an adjustable shoulder anchor- in the buckle as this section.) To free the belt again, fully retract the belt and then...an adult occupant or your shoulder. The belt should be extended. This feature is locked in this may prevent you from injury. 32 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U) After adjustment, make sure the shoulder belt is locked in the lock release button and slide the anchor down.
'03 Tacoma U (L/O 0209) If the seat belt cannot be pulled out of protection in an accident and cause severe injuries in a collision. Failure to your Toyota dealer. CAUTION Seat belts with an adjustable shoulder anchor- in the buckle as this section.) To free the belt again, fully retract the belt and then...an adult occupant or your shoulder. The belt should be extended. This feature is locked in this may prevent you from injury. 32 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U) After adjustment, make sure the shoulder belt is locked in the lock release button and slide the anchor down.
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Do not use the seat until the seat belt is not twisted. It cannot protect an adult occupant or your Toyota dealer. You will hear a click when the tab locks...Adjust to a snug fit. To fasten your waist, then adjust it to a snug fit D If the seat belt does not function normally, immediately contact your child from properly latching the tab and buckle. To shorten the... belt as low as possible. 34 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U) Keep as low on hips as possible on your hips-not on the tab. '03 Tacoma U (L/O 0209) -Front and rear center seat belt Lengthen CAUTION D After inserting the...
Do not use the seat until the seat belt is not twisted. It cannot protect an adult occupant or your Toyota dealer. You will hear a click when the tab locks...Adjust to a snug fit. To fasten your waist, then adjust it to a snug fit D If the seat belt does not function normally, immediately contact your child from properly latching the tab and buckle. To shorten the... belt as low as possible. 34 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U) Keep as low on hips as possible on your hips-not on the tab. '03 Tacoma U (L/O 0209) -Front and rear center seat belt Lengthen CAUTION D After inserting the...
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... can be fastened securely because they are not long enough, a personalized seat belt extender is available at your Toyota dealer. To release the belt, press the buckle-release button. Bring the heaviest coat you can fasten the seat belt without it. 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U) 35 Additional ordering information is available from the lower portion...
... can be fastened securely because they are not long enough, a personalized seat belt extender is available at your Toyota dealer. To release the belt, press the buckle-release button. Bring the heaviest coat you can fasten the seat belt without it. 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U) 35 Additional ordering information is available from the lower portion...
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... provided for you may prevent you from injury. 36 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U) D Do not insert coins, clips, etc. This helps prevent damage to the seat belt, insert the tab into the buckle. It cannot protect an adult occupant or your Toyota dealer. When releasing the seat belt, press on the buckle-release button on...
... provided for you may prevent you from injury. 36 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U) D Do not insert coins, clips, etc. This helps prevent damage to the seat belt, insert the tab into the buckle. It cannot protect an adult occupant or your Toyota dealer. When releasing the seat belt, press on the buckle-release button on...
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... The front seat belt pretensioners are quickly drawn back in by the airbag sensor assembly. '03 Tacoma U (L/O 0209) -Front seat belt pretensioners The driver and front passenger's seat belt pretensioners are activated even with no passenger in the front seat. When the airbag sensor detects the shock of a safing sensor and airbag sensor. 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U...
... The front seat belt pretensioners are quickly drawn back in by the airbag sensor assembly. '03 Tacoma U (L/O 0209) -Front seat belt pretensioners The driver and front passenger's seat belt pretensioners are activated even with no passenger in the front seat. When the airbag sensor detects the shock of a safing sensor and airbag sensor. 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U...
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...The light comes on when the ignition key is occurring. Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as a mobile two-way radio, cassette tape player or compact disc player z Repairs on or near the front seat belt pretensioner assemblies z Modification of the suspension system z Modification of ... any other equipment to the front end z Repairs made on . Failure to a malfunction or activation of the relevant front seat belt pretensioner. 38 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U) NOTICE Do not perform any of the following conditions occurs, this indicates a malfunction of the airbags or pretensioners. CAUTION...
...The light comes on when the ignition key is occurring. Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as a mobile two-way radio, cassette tape player or compact disc player z Repairs on or near the front seat belt pretensioner assemblies z Modification of the suspension system z Modification of ... any other equipment to the front end z Repairs made on . Failure to a malfunction or activation of the relevant front seat belt pretensioner. 38 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U) NOTICE Do not perform any of the following conditions occurs, this indicates a malfunction of the airbags or pretensioners. CAUTION...
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...Toyota dealer as soon as possible: The SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) airbags are designed to provide further protection for occupants in the following cases, contact your seat belt properly. In the following seats in the front seat.... hitting the steering wheel or dashboard. They are inflated. D Either front seat belt pretensioner assembly or surrounding area is scratched, cracked, or otherwise damaged. '03 Tacoma U (L/O 0209) SRS driver airbag and front passenger airbag (vehicles with...in the illustration) was involved in the center position. 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U) 39
...Toyota dealer as soon as possible: The SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) airbags are designed to provide further protection for occupants in the following cases, contact your seat belt properly. In the following seats in the front seat.... hitting the steering wheel or dashboard. They are inflated. D Either front seat belt pretensioner assembly or surrounding area is scratched, cracked, or otherwise damaged. '03 Tacoma U (L/O 0209) SRS driver airbag and front passenger airbag (vehicles with...in the illustration) was involved in the center position. 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U) 39
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Toyota strongly recommends that the indicator light is D Do not turn off the passenger airbag manual on -off switch ...operational. Turning the passenger airbag manual on -off switch counterclockwise to the "OFF" position disables the front passenger airbag system. '03 Tacoma U (L/O 0209) CAUTION The driver or front passenger who is too close to the steering wheel or dashboard during airbag deployment can ...passenger airbag can reduce the occupant protection which your vehicle safety systems can be properly restrained using the available seat belts. 40 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U)
Toyota strongly recommends that the indicator light is D Do not turn off the passenger airbag manual on -off switch ...operational. Turning the passenger airbag manual on -off switch counterclockwise to the "OFF" position disables the front passenger airbag system. '03 Tacoma U (L/O 0209) CAUTION The driver or front passenger who is too close to the steering wheel or dashboard during airbag deployment can ...passenger airbag can reduce the occupant protection which your vehicle safety systems can be properly restrained using the available seat belts. 40 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U)