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'03 Tacoma U (L/O 0209) SECTION Overview of instruments and controls 1- 1 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Instrument panel overview ...2 Instrument cluster overview ...4 Indicator symbols on the instrument panel ...6 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U) 1
'03 Tacoma U (L/O 0209) SECTION Overview of instruments and controls 1- 1 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Instrument panel overview ...2 Instrument cluster overview ...4 Indicator symbols on the instrument panel ...6 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U) 1
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Instrument cluster 2. Side vents 5. Manual transmission gear shift lever or automatic transmission selector lever 10. Cup holder 12. Front drive control lever 14. Window lock switch 2 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U) '03 Tacoma U (L/O 0209) Instrument panel overview 1. Center vents 3. Rear console boxes 11. Tilt steering lock release lever 15. Power window switches 9. Glove box 7. Power door lock switches 8. Personal lights or interior light 4. Hood lock release lever 16. Rear view mirror remote control levers 6. Power rear view mirror control switches 13.
Instrument cluster 2. Side vents 5. Manual transmission gear shift lever or automatic transmission selector lever 10. Cup holder 12. Front drive control lever 14. Window lock switch 2 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U) '03 Tacoma U (L/O 0209) Instrument panel overview 1. Center vents 3. Rear console boxes 11. Tilt steering lock release lever 15. Power window switches 9. Glove box 7. Power door lock switches 8. Personal lights or interior light 4. Hood lock release lever 16. Rear view mirror remote control levers 6. Power rear view mirror control switches 13.
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Passenger airbag manual on-off switch 5. Ashtray 8. Parking brake lever 12. Instrument panel light control knob 16. '03 Tacoma U (L/O 0209) 1. Headlight and turn signal switch 2. Wiper and washer switches 3. Cigarette lighter 9. Clock 11. Clutch start cancel switch (manual transmission) or driving pattern selector button (automatic transmission) 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U) 3 Emergency flasher switch 4. Car audio 7. Power outlets 10. Ignition switch 13. Cruise control switch 14. Rear differential lock switch 15. Air conditioning controls 6.
Passenger airbag manual on-off switch 5. Ashtray 8. Parking brake lever 12. Instrument panel light control knob 16. '03 Tacoma U (L/O 0209) 1. Headlight and turn signal switch 2. Wiper and washer switches 3. Cigarette lighter 9. Clock 11. Clutch start cancel switch (manual transmission) or driving pattern selector button (automatic transmission) 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U) 3 Emergency flasher switch 4. Car audio 7. Power outlets 10. Ignition switch 13. Cruise control switch 14. Rear differential lock switch 15. Air conditioning controls 6.
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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 ... 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 ... 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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... your body to make sure it is being driven, all vehicle occupants should not be careful that the foot pedals, steering wheel and instrument panel controls are properly seated. Front seats- -Seat adjustment precautions Adjust the driver's seat so that the seat does not hit a passenger or...stand up the seat position adjusting lever and the seat may unexpectedly move , causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle. 24 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U) '03 Tacoma U (L/O 0209) Seats While the vehicle is locked in position. D During driving, do not put objects under the seat or near...
... your body to make sure it is being driven, all vehicle occupants should not be careful that the foot pedals, steering wheel and instrument panel controls are properly seated. Front seats- -Seat adjustment precautions Adjust the driver's seat so that the seat does not hit a passenger or...stand up the seat position adjusting lever and the seat may unexpectedly move , causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle. 24 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U) '03 Tacoma U (L/O 0209) Seats While the vehicle is locked in position. D During driving, do not put objects under the seat or near...
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'03 Tacoma U (L/O 0209) SECTION Lights and Wipers 1- 4 110 111 112 112 113 113 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Headlights and turn signals ...Emergency flashers ...Instrument panel light control ...Interior lights ...Personal lights ...Windshield wipers and washer ... 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U) 109
'03 Tacoma U (L/O 0209) SECTION Lights and Wipers 1- 4 110 111 112 112 113 113 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Headlights and turn signals ...Emergency flashers ...Instrument panel light control ...Interior lights ...Personal lights ...Windshield wipers and washer ... 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U) 109
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...the position 1. HEADLIGHTS To turn on the following lights: Twist the headlight/turn on the other exterior lights and instrument panel lights, twist the knob to "OFF". 110 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U) You can flash the high beam headlights with the ignition turned off . To turn signal lever knob.... Position 1-Parking, tail, license plate and instrument panel lights Position above 2-Headlights and all of the High-Low beams-For ...
...the position 1. HEADLIGHTS To turn on the following lights: Twist the headlight/turn on the other exterior lights and instrument panel lights, twist the knob to "OFF". 110 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U) You can flash the high beam headlights with the ignition turned off . To turn signal lever knob.... Position 1-Parking, tail, license plate and instrument panel lights Position above 2-Headlights and all of the High-Low beams-For ...
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To signal a lane change lanes. emergency flashers, All the turn signal lights will not work when the emergency flashers are operating. 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U) 111 Always pull as far off , push the switch once again. The turn , but you may have to return it by hand ...longer than normal, a front or rear turn signal lever up or down to position 1. '03 Tacoma U (L/O 0209) Emergency flashers NOTICE To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not leave the switch on the instrument panel flash faster than necessary when the engine is burned out. To turn them off the road...
To signal a lane change lanes. emergency flashers, All the turn signal lights will not work when the emergency flashers are operating. 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U) 111 Always pull as far off , push the switch once again. The turn , but you may have to return it by hand ...longer than normal, a front or rear turn signal lever up or down to position 1. '03 Tacoma U (L/O 0209) Emergency flashers NOTICE To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not leave the switch on the instrument panel flash faster than necessary when the engine is burned out. To turn them off the road...
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... is left at the "DOOR" position. The interior light switch has the following cases. "DOOR"-Turns the light on when any of the instrument panel lights, turn on all the doors are opened. Vehicles with the switch at the "DOOR" position. D The door is left open for 30...cab models) 112 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U) To prevent the battery from being discharged, the light will automatically turn off when all the time. "OFF"-Turns the light off if the door is left open with the switch at the "ON" position. '03 Tacoma U (L/O 0209) Instrument panel light control Interior ...
... is left at the "DOOR" position. The interior light switch has the following cases. "DOOR"-Turns the light on when any of the instrument panel lights, turn on all the doors are opened. Vehicles with the switch at the "DOOR" position. D The door is left open for 30...cab models) 112 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U) To prevent the battery from being discharged, the light will automatically turn off when all the time. "OFF"-Turns the light off if the door is left open with the switch at the "ON" position. '03 Tacoma U (L/O 0209) Instrument panel light control Interior ...
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... release button (1), turn the lever clockwise (2), then push it while setting the parking brake. For easy unlocking, slightly turn the steering wheel in the instrument panel remains on . Except for Pre Runner models The differential will go out. D Do not drive over 8 km/h (5 mph) when the differential...) Parking brake CAUTION To check the indicator bulb, turn the ignition key to turn off the switch after using this feature. 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U) 139 Otherwise, the vehicle may also lead to possible damage to avoid inadvertent creeping. D Do not lock the differential ...
... release button (1), turn the lever clockwise (2), then push it while setting the parking brake. For easy unlocking, slightly turn the steering wheel in the instrument panel remains on . Except for Pre Runner models The differential will go out. D Do not drive over 8 km/h (5 mph) when the differential...) Parking brake CAUTION To check the indicator bulb, turn the ignition key to turn off the switch after using this feature. 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U) 139 Otherwise, the vehicle may also lead to possible damage to avoid inadvertent creeping. D Do not lock the differential ...
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... too fast in the instrument panel shows that you to slow down the grades. On steeper hills, a greater speed change may occur when driving up or down grades within the limits of your foot off when not using the cruise control. 140 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U) This turns ...the system on slippery (rainy, icy or snow-covered) or winding roads. '03 Tacoma U (L/O 0209) Cruise control CAUTION Before driving, be maintained up or down . The...
... too fast in the instrument panel shows that you to slow down the grades. On steeper hills, a greater speed change may occur when driving up or down grades within the limits of your foot off when not using the cruise control. 140 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U) This turns ...the system on slippery (rainy, icy or snow-covered) or winding roads. '03 Tacoma U (L/O 0209) Cruise control CAUTION Before driving, be maintained up or down . The...
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...This position allows the air intake to adjust the temperature- Press the "A/C" button for dehumidified heating or cooling. Panel-Air flows mainly instrument panel vents. Vehicles with "A/C" button- Bi-level-Air flows from the floor vents and windshield vents. Floor/Windshield-Air...instrument panel vents. 3. Temperature selector Turn the knob to select FRESH automatically. This is to clean up the front view more quickly. from the Turning the air flow selector to the windshield position turns on the defogging function with the purpose of clearing the front view. 2003 MY TACOMA...
...This position allows the air intake to adjust the temperature- Press the "A/C" button for dehumidified heating or cooling. Panel-Air flows mainly instrument panel vents. Vehicles with "A/C" button- Bi-level-Air flows from the floor vents and windshield vents. Floor/Windshield-Air...instrument panel vents. 3. Temperature selector Turn the knob to select FRESH automatically. This is to clean up the front view more quickly. from the Turning the air flow selector to the windshield position turns on the defogging function with the purpose of clearing the front view. 2003 MY TACOMA...
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... position. Do not hold the cigarette lighter pressed in . When the instrument panel lights are turned on, the brightness of the time indication will change to...in . Use a Toyota genuine cigarette lighter or equivalent for use. Cigarette lighter and ashtray The digital clock indicates the time. '03 Tacoma U (L/O 0209)... Clock If the electrical power source has been disconnected from the clock, the time display will change to 1:00. CIGARETTE LIGHTER To use the cigarette lighter, press it automatically pops out ready for replacement. 180 2003 MY TACOMA...
... position. Do not hold the cigarette lighter pressed in . When the instrument panel lights are turned on, the brightness of the time indication will change to...in . Use a Toyota genuine cigarette lighter or equivalent for use. Cigarette lighter and ashtray The digital clock indicates the time. '03 Tacoma U (L/O 0209)... Clock If the electrical power source has been disconnected from the clock, the time display will change to 1:00. CIGARETTE LIGHTER To use the cigarette lighter, press it automatically pops out ready for replacement. 180 2003 MY TACOMA...
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... of injury in case of an accident or a sudden stop , always keep the auxiliary box closed while driving. 182 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U) To remove: Pull the coin holder straight up on . 2. '03 Tacoma U (L/O 0209) Glove box Auxiliary box (xtra-cab models) To use it, push coins down . To open with a coin holder... the glove box door closed while driving. On some models, the glove box light will come on when the glove box is equipped with the instrument panel lights on the lock release lever and open the lid. Pull up .
... of injury in case of an accident or a sudden stop , always keep the auxiliary box closed while driving. 182 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U) To remove: Pull the coin holder straight up on . 2. '03 Tacoma U (L/O 0209) Glove box Auxiliary box (xtra-cab models) To use it, push coins down . To open with a coin holder... the glove box door closed while driving. On some models, the glove box light will come on when the glove box is equipped with the instrument panel lights on the lock release lever and open the lid. Pull up .
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...allow more likely to suffer serious bodily injury, in the event of sudden braking or a collision. D Do not stand on top of the instrument panel. D Never drive the vehicle with their seats with anyone to get on the rear step bumper. Be sure all possible. NOTICE Do not ... D To prevent luggage or packages from sliding forward during sharp vehicle acceleration or turning, and impair the driver's control of the vehicle. '03 Tacoma U (L/O 0209) Luggage stowage precautions When stowing luggage or cargo in the vehicle, observe the following: Rear step bumper D Do not drive with...
...allow more likely to suffer serious bodily injury, in the event of sudden braking or a collision. D Do not stand on top of the instrument panel. D Never drive the vehicle with their seats with anyone to get on the rear step bumper. Be sure all possible. NOTICE Do not ... D To prevent luggage or packages from sliding forward during sharp vehicle acceleration or turning, and impair the driver's control of the vehicle. '03 Tacoma U (L/O 0209) Luggage stowage precautions When stowing luggage or cargo in the vehicle, observe the following: Rear step bumper D Do not drive with...
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... side bed: The vehicle identification number (VIN) is the legal identifier for your Toyota. D Do not allow more than one person to get on the side step. It is moving. 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U) 203 This is also on the Certification Label. CAUTION For models equipped ...) is the primary identification number for easier step-up loading. This number is for your vehicle. '03 Tacoma U (L/O 0209) Step side bed Your Toyota's identification- -Vehicle identification number The side step is on the left top of the instrument panel, and can be seen through the windshield from outside.
... side bed: The vehicle identification number (VIN) is the legal identifier for your Toyota. D Do not allow more than one person to get on the side step. It is moving. 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U) 203 This is also on the Certification Label. CAUTION For models equipped ...) is the primary identification number for easier step-up loading. This number is for your vehicle. '03 Tacoma U (L/O 0209) Step side bed Your Toyota's identification- -Vehicle identification number The side step is on the left top of the instrument panel, and can be seen through the windshield from outside.
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...carpet as dry as possible. some are in aerosol cans and others are cleaning, check the belts for wool. Air conditioning control panel, car audio, instrument panel, console panel, and switches Use a soft damp cloth for wool. z Do not use a sponge or brush to remove as much dirt as...ingredients mentioned above . Read the shampoo instructions and follow them . Remove dirt using the method mentioned above . Then thoroughly wipe off dirt. 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U) 249 Carpets Use a good foam-type clean the carpets. NOTICE z Do not use a liquid car freshener, do not include ...
...carpet as dry as possible. some are in aerosol cans and others are cleaning, check the belts for wool. Air conditioning control panel, car audio, instrument panel, console panel, and switches Use a soft damp cloth for wool. z Do not use a sponge or brush to remove as much dirt as...ingredients mentioned above . Read the shampoo instructions and follow them . Remove dirt using the method mentioned above . Then thoroughly wipe off dirt. 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U) 249 Carpets Use a good foam-type clean the carpets. NOTICE z Do not use a liquid car freshener, do not include ...
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...10. TURN 10 A: Turn signal lights, emergency flashers 4. '03 Tacoma U (L/O 0209) Fuses Engine compartment (without daytime running light system) Engine compartment (with daytime running light 7. DRL 7.5 system A: Daytime running light system) Instrument panel Fuses (type A) 1. ECTS 15 A: Multiport fuel injection system/... 10 A: Right-hand headlight (high beam), high beam indicator light 5. HEAD (LO RH) 10 headlight (low beam) A: Right-hand 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U) 297 HEAD (LH) 10 A: Left-hand headlight 3. PWR OUTLET 15 A: Power outlet 16. ALT-S 7.5 A: Charging system ...
...10. TURN 10 A: Turn signal lights, emergency flashers 4. '03 Tacoma U (L/O 0209) Fuses Engine compartment (without daytime running light system) Engine compartment (with daytime running light 7. DRL 7.5 system A: Daytime running light system) Instrument panel Fuses (type A) 1. ECTS 15 A: Multiport fuel injection system/... 10 A: Right-hand headlight (high beam), high beam indicator light 5. HEAD (LO RH) 10 headlight (low beam) A: Right-hand 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U) 297 HEAD (LH) 10 A: Left-hand headlight 3. PWR OUTLET 15 A: Power outlet 16. ALT-S 7.5 A: Charging system ...