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... seatback is securely locked by pushing forward and rearward on the folded rear seatback table. 28 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U) D Do not sit on the top of the seatback. You can use . '03 Tacoma U (L/O 0209) Folding rear seatback (double cab models) CAUTION When returning the seatback to the upright position, observe the following precautions in...
... seatback is securely locked by pushing forward and rearward on the folded rear seatback table. 28 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U) D Do not sit on the top of the seatback. You can use . '03 Tacoma U (L/O 0209) Folding rear seatback (double cab models) CAUTION When returning the seatback to the upright position, observe the following precautions in...
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...If such adjustment is not recommended. D After adjusting the head restraint, make sure it down while pressing the lock release button. Rear (double cab models only) 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U) 29 For your head. Front CAUTION D Adjust the center of your ears. D Do not drive with the head restraints ...safety and comfort, adjust the head restraint before driving. On some models, you can also move the head restraint forward or backward. '03 Tacoma U (L/O 0209) Head restraints NOTICE To prevent the seat from damaging, avoid putting heavy loads on the seatback is desired, pull or ...
...If such adjustment is not recommended. D After adjusting the head restraint, make sure it down while pressing the lock release button. Rear (double cab models only) 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U) 29 For your head. Front CAUTION D Adjust the center of your ears. D Do not drive with the head restraints ...safety and comfort, adjust the head restraint before driving. On some models, you can also move the head restraint forward or backward. '03 Tacoma U (L/O 0209) Head restraints NOTICE To prevent the seat from damaging, avoid putting heavy loads on the seatback is desired, pull or ...
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...Toyota recommends the use of a seat belt. Depending on the injury, first check with a bench seat, have a small-framed person or youth sit slightly closer to do so could suffer serious injury or death during emergency braking or a collision. Failure to the center of injury in accidents. Child. XTRA-CAB and DOUBLE CAB... belt. If a child is too large for specific recommendations To use the armrest, do not let the child sit on it. 30 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U) If a child is safer when properly restrained in the rear seat than in the vehicle be worn securely and as low as...
...Toyota recommends the use of a seat belt. Depending on the injury, first check with a bench seat, have a small-framed person or youth sit slightly closer to do so could suffer serious injury or death during emergency braking or a collision. Failure to the center of injury in accidents. Child. XTRA-CAB and DOUBLE CAB... belt. If a child is too large for specific recommendations To use the armrest, do not let the child sit on it. 30 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U) If a child is safer when properly restrained in the rear seat than in the vehicle be worn securely and as low as...
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'03 Tacoma U (L/O 0209) -Using a top strap (regular and double cab models) 2. To remove the child restraint system, press the buckle-release button and allow the belt to retract. Regular cab with rear seats Follow the procedure below for a child restraint system that requires the use of a top strap. Regular cab with bench seat Double cab with separate seats 90 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U)
'03 Tacoma U (L/O 0209) -Using a top strap (regular and double cab models) 2. To remove the child restraint system, press the buckle-release button and allow the belt to retract. Regular cab with rear seats Follow the procedure below for a child restraint system that requires the use of a top strap. Regular cab with bench seat Double cab with separate seats 90 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U)
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... installed for (each rear seating position. Regular cab with bench seat- 1. Double cab models- Regular cab models- Return the seatback to attach the top strap. '03 Tacoma U (L/O 0209) Anchor brackets Anchor brackets Regular cab with bench seat Double cab with rear seats TO USE THE ANCHOR BRACKET: Regular cab with separate seats 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U) 91 Anchor brackets are installed...
... installed for (each rear seating position. Regular cab with bench seat- 1. Double cab models- Regular cab models- Return the seatback to attach the top strap. '03 Tacoma U (L/O 0209) Anchor brackets Anchor brackets Regular cab with bench seat Double cab with rear seats TO USE THE ANCHOR BRACKET: Regular cab with separate seats 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U) 91 Anchor brackets are installed...
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For instructions on installing the child restraint system, see "Child restraint" in this section. 94 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U) Return the seatback to upright position. 3. Remove the head restraint (outside position only). Replace the head restraint (outside position only). 2. Fix the child restraint system with rear seats- 1. Pull the seatback release lever and swing the seatback forward slightly, then latch the hook onto the anchor bracket. '03 Tacoma U (L/O 0209) Double cab with the seat belt and tighten the top strap.
For instructions on installing the child restraint system, see "Child restraint" in this section. 94 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U) Return the seatback to upright position. 3. Remove the head restraint (outside position only). Replace the head restraint (outside position only). 2. Fix the child restraint system with rear seats- 1. Pull the seatback release lever and swing the seatback forward slightly, then latch the hook onto the anchor bracket. '03 Tacoma U (L/O 0209) Double cab with the seat belt and tighten the top strap.
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...position, because the force of the deploying airbag could cause death or serious injury to the child in forward seating position. 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U) 101 airbag The lower anchorages for the child restraint system, be sure that there are no irregular objects around ...passenger manual on the seatback. 2. If your child restraint system has a top strap, it should never be fixed with child restraint lower anchorages (double cab models) CHILD RESTRAINT INSTALLATION Type A- 1. D After securing the child restraint system, never slide or recline the seat. In this section.) For...
...position, because the force of the deploying airbag could cause death or serious injury to the child in forward seating position. 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U) 101 airbag The lower anchorages for the child restraint system, be sure that there are no irregular objects around ...passenger manual on the seatback. 2. If your child restraint system has a top strap, it should never be fixed with child restraint lower anchorages (double cab models) CHILD RESTRAINT INSTALLATION Type A- 1. D After securing the child restraint system, never slide or recline the seat. In this section.) For...
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To adjust the brightness of the doors are closed. "DOOR"-Turns the light on all the doors are opened. Front light (regular cab models) To prevent the battery from being discharged, the light will automatically turn off when all the time. D The door is left ... The light is left at the "DOOR" position. To prevent the battery from being discharged, the light will automatically turn off . Rear light (xtra-cab and double cab models) 112 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U) '03 Tacoma U (L/O 0209) Instrument panel light control Interior lights To turn the knob.
To adjust the brightness of the doors are closed. "DOOR"-Turns the light on all the doors are opened. Front light (regular cab models) To prevent the battery from being discharged, the light will automatically turn off when all the time. D The door is left ... The light is left at the "DOOR" position. To prevent the battery from being discharged, the light will automatically turn off . Rear light (xtra-cab and double cab models) 112 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U) '03 Tacoma U (L/O 0209) Instrument panel light control Interior lights To turn the knob.
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...selector lever to move the selector lever into "P" position under any circumstances while the vehicle is moving . This may result. 130 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U) Serious mechanical damage and loss of vehicle control may cause severe automatic transmission damage from going into reverse while the vehicle ...mph) 5VZ-FE engine "2" ...65 km/h (40 mph) "L" ...25 km/h (16 mph) Pre Runner models 3RZ-FE engine Regular cab "2" ...119 km/h (73 "L" ...65 km/h (40 Xtra-cab and double cab "2" ...113 km/h (70 "L" ...62 km/h (38 (f) Backing up 1. With the brake pedal held down , shift the selector ...
...selector lever to move the selector lever into "P" position under any circumstances while the vehicle is moving . This may result. 130 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U) Serious mechanical damage and loss of vehicle control may cause severe automatic transmission damage from going into reverse while the vehicle ...mph) 5VZ-FE engine "2" ...65 km/h (40 mph) "L" ...25 km/h (16 mph) Pre Runner models 3RZ-FE engine Regular cab "2" ...119 km/h (73 "L" ...65 km/h (40 Xtra-cab and double cab "2" ...113 km/h (70 "L" ...62 km/h (38 (f) Backing up 1. With the brake pedal held down , shift the selector ...
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...not blow cold air on dusty roads, close all windows. This can reduce the amount of the windshield. D When driving on the windshield. Double cab models 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U) 175 The windshield could fog up by leaves or snow, for a minute to help clear the intake ducts of snow or moisture....the windows. This vents the hot air, allowing the air conditioning to circulate throughout the vehicle. '03 Tacoma U (L/O 0209) Air flow selector settings Operating tips D To cool off your Toyota after closing the windows, it is still drawn into the vehicle after it has been parked in the...
...not blow cold air on dusty roads, close all windows. This can reduce the amount of the windshield. D When driving on the windshield. Double cab models 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U) 175 The windshield could fog up by leaves or snow, for a minute to help clear the intake ducts of snow or moisture....the windows. This vents the hot air, allowing the air conditioning to circulate throughout the vehicle. '03 Tacoma U (L/O 0209) Air flow selector settings Operating tips D To cool off your Toyota after closing the windows, it is still drawn into the vehicle after it has been parked in the...
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'03 Tacoma U (L/O 0209) Rear cup holder (xtra-cab models) The cup holder is not in use the cup holder, raise the folding table under the right-rear seat. D To reduce the chance of injury in the vehicle during sudden braking or an accident. Rear cup holder (double cab models) CAUTION D Do not place anything else... of an accident or sudden stop while driving, keep the cup holder closed when it is designed for holding cups fit securely. To use . 186 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U) Stand the table by compressing and turning down the table legs.
'03 Tacoma U (L/O 0209) Rear cup holder (xtra-cab models) The cup holder is not in use the cup holder, raise the folding table under the right-rear seat. D To reduce the chance of injury in the vehicle during sudden braking or an accident. Rear cup holder (double cab models) CAUTION D Do not place anything else... of an accident or sudden stop while driving, keep the cup holder closed when it is designed for holding cups fit securely. To use . 186 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U) Stand the table by compressing and turning down the table legs.
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... hanging heavy loads on it. Follow the manufacturer's instructions and precautions when installing the attachments or their equivalent. 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U) Use cargo net 188 '03 Tacoma U (L/O 0209) Grocery bag and cargo net hooks (double cab models) The hooks are designed to hang things like grocery bags and cargo nets, as an original equipment...
... hanging heavy loads on it. Follow the manufacturer's instructions and precautions when installing the attachments or their equivalent. 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U) Use cargo net 188 '03 Tacoma U (L/O 0209) Grocery bag and cargo net hooks (double cab models) The hooks are designed to hang things like grocery bags and cargo nets, as an original equipment...
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... double cab models). They may interfere with the driver's field of the instrument panel. Locating the weight as far forward as possible. D Never allow more likely to keep the vehicle balanced. It is designed for rear end protection and easier step-up loading. '03 Tacoma U (L/O 0209) Luggage stowage... following: Rear step bumper D Do not drive with objects left on top of view. The rear step bumper is moving. 202 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U) Be sure all possible. NOTICE Do not load the vehicle beyond the cargo weight specified in their seats with their seat belts...
... double cab models). They may interfere with the driver's field of the instrument panel. Locating the weight as far forward as possible. D Never allow more likely to keep the vehicle balanced. It is designed for rear end protection and easier step-up loading. '03 Tacoma U (L/O 0209) Luggage stowage... following: Rear step bumper D Do not drive with objects left on top of view. The rear step bumper is moving. 202 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U) Be sure all possible. NOTICE Do not load the vehicle beyond the cargo weight specified in their seats with their seat belts...
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... free. To remove: Turn the joint in direction 2 until the jack is firmly secured to prevent it flying forward during a collision or sudden braking. Double cab models 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U) 229 Get the required tools and spare tire. 1 Tool bag 2 Jack To prepare yourself for an emergency, you should familiarize yourself with the...
... free. To remove: Turn the joint in direction 2 until the jack is firmly secured to prevent it flying forward during a collision or sudden braking. Double cab models 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U) 229 Get the required tools and spare tire. 1 Tool bag 2 Jack To prepare yourself for an emergency, you should familiarize yourself with the...
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'03 Tacoma U (L/O 0209) 5. Make sure the jack is positioned on a level and solid place. JACK POINTS: Two-wheel drive models except Pre Runner Front-Under the frame ... jack to the specified jack point; Xtra-cab and double cab models-Put a jack handle, jack handle extension and jack handle end together as shown. Otherwise, the extension may come off and it may be damaged. otherwise your vehicle may damage the paint or vehicle body. 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U) 233 Position the jack at...
'03 Tacoma U (L/O 0209) 5. Make sure the jack is positioned on a level and solid place. JACK POINTS: Two-wheel drive models except Pre Runner Front-Under the frame ... jack to the specified jack point; Xtra-cab and double cab models-Put a jack handle, jack handle extension and jack handle end together as shown. Otherwise, the extension may come off and it may be damaged. otherwise your vehicle may damage the paint or vehicle body. 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U) 233 Position the jack at...
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'03 Tacoma U (L/O 0209) -Raising your vehicle Xtra-cab and double cab models-To raise the vehicle, insert the jack handle end with the extension into the jack (it is properly positioned. 7. As the jack touches the vehicle and begins to lift, double-check that no one is a loose fit) and turn it clockwise. ...off and put it back over the other bolts. 234 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U) Wiggle the tire and press it aside. As the jack touches the vehicle and begins to lift, double-check that the spare tire can be installed. Regular cab models-To raise the vehicle, insert the jack handle into...
'03 Tacoma U (L/O 0209) -Raising your vehicle Xtra-cab and double cab models-To raise the vehicle, insert the jack handle end with the extension into the jack (it is properly positioned. 7. As the jack touches the vehicle and begins to lift, double-check that no one is a loose fit) and turn it clockwise. ...off and put it back over the other bolts. 234 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U) Wiggle the tire and press it aside. As the jack touches the vehicle and begins to lift, double-check that the spare tire can be installed. Regular cab models-To raise the vehicle, insert the jack handle into...
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... the nuts are tight. Otherwise, the nuts may loosen and the wheels may fall off, which could cause a serious accident. Xtra-cab and double cab models-Turn the jack handle end with the extension counterclockwise with handle to tighten the nuts. D Have the wheel nuts tightened by torque...remains firmly fitted onto the jack handle extension. Two-wheel drive models except Pre Runner Four-wheel drive models and Pre Runner 236 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U) Regular cab models-Turn the jack handle counterclockwise to the ground. Tighten each nut a little at 110 N·m (11.5 kgf·m, 83...
... the nuts are tight. Otherwise, the nuts may loosen and the wheels may fall off, which could cause a serious accident. Xtra-cab and double cab models-Turn the jack handle end with the extension counterclockwise with handle to tighten the nuts. D Have the wheel nuts tightened by torque...remains firmly fitted onto the jack handle extension. Two-wheel drive models except Pre Runner Four-wheel drive models and Pre Runner 236 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U) Regular cab models-Turn the jack handle counterclockwise to the ground. Tighten each nut a little at 110 N·m (11.5 kgf·m, 83...
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...Front turn signal lights Rear turn signal lights Stop/tail lights Back-up in a car wash. '03 Tacoma U (L/O 0209) The inside the light, contact your Toyota dealer. However, if there is a large drop of water on the inside of the lens, or ...cab Xtra-cab and double cab Personal lights Door courtesy lights Glove box light Bulb No. - 168 4157 NAK 1156 1157 921 194 168 W 60/55 5 27/8 27 27/8 18 3.8 5 Type A B C D D B B B A: B: C: D: E: HB2 halogen bulbs Wedge base bulbs (clear) Wedge base bulbs (amber) Single end bulbs Double end bulbs - - - - - 5 10 5 3 1.4 E E E E B 282 2003 MY TACOMA...
...Front turn signal lights Rear turn signal lights Stop/tail lights Back-up in a car wash. '03 Tacoma U (L/O 0209) The inside the light, contact your Toyota dealer. However, if there is a large drop of water on the inside of the lens, or ...cab Xtra-cab and double cab Personal lights Door courtesy lights Glove box light Bulb No. - 168 4157 NAK 1156 1157 921 194 168 W 60/55 5 27/8 27 27/8 18 3.8 5 Type A B C D D B B B A: B: C: D: E: HB2 halogen bulbs Wedge base bulbs (clear) Wedge base bulbs (amber) Single end bulbs Double end bulbs - - - - - 5 10 5 3 1.4 E E E E B 282 2003 MY TACOMA...
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'03 Tacoma U (L/O 0209) FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE MODELS AND PRE RUNNER Regular cab models Overall length Overall width 4685 (184.4) 1690 1785 1720 1750 (66.5)∗1 (70.3)∗2 (67.7)∗1 (68.9)∗2 Xtra-cab models 5155 (203.0) 1690 1785 1715 1745 (66.5)∗1 (70.3)∗2 (67.5)∗1 (68.7)∗2 mm (in.) Double cab models 5155 (203.0) 1785... 1455 1495 (57.5)∗1 (59.1)∗2 (57.3)∗1 (58.9)∗2 3095 (121.9) With P225/75R15 tires With P265/70R16 tires With roof rails Unladen vehicle 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U) 289
'03 Tacoma U (L/O 0209) FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE MODELS AND PRE RUNNER Regular cab models Overall length Overall width 4685 (184.4) 1690 1785 1720 1750 (66.5)∗1 (70.3)∗2 (67.7)∗1 (68.9)∗2 Xtra-cab models 5155 (203.0) 1690 1785 1715 1745 (66.5)∗1 (70.3)∗2 (67.5)∗1 (68.7)∗2 mm (in.) Double cab models 5155 (203.0) 1785... 1455 1495 (57.5)∗1 (59.1)∗2 (57.3)∗1 (58.9)∗2 3095 (121.9) With P225/75R15 tires With P265/70R16 tires With roof rails Unladen vehicle 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U) 289
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'03 Tacoma U (L/O 0209) Payload∗ Without off-road package Regular cab Two-wheel drive models 2RZ-FE engine Xtra-cab 5VZ-FE engine Xtra-cab Regular cab 3RZ-FE engine Four-wheel drive models Xtra-cab Manual transmission Automatic transmission Manual transmission Automatic transmission Manual transmission Manual transmission Automatic ...1565) 703 (1550) 691 (1525) 616 (1360) 893 (1970) 814 (1795) 741 (1635) 793 (1750) 721 (1590) 5VZ-FE engine g Xtra-cab Double cab Regular cab 3RZ-FE engine g Pre Runner 5VZ-FE engine Xtra-cab Double cab Xtra-cab Double cab 290 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U)
'03 Tacoma U (L/O 0209) Payload∗ Without off-road package Regular cab Two-wheel drive models 2RZ-FE engine Xtra-cab 5VZ-FE engine Xtra-cab Regular cab 3RZ-FE engine Four-wheel drive models Xtra-cab Manual transmission Automatic transmission Manual transmission Automatic transmission Manual transmission Manual transmission Automatic ...1565) 703 (1550) 691 (1525) 616 (1360) 893 (1970) 814 (1795) 741 (1635) 793 (1750) 721 (1590) 5VZ-FE engine g Xtra-cab Double cab Regular cab 3RZ-FE engine g Pre Runner 5VZ-FE engine Xtra-cab Double cab Xtra-cab Double cab 290 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U)