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Cup holder 12. Power rear view mirror control switches 13. Manual transmission gear shift lever or automatic transmission selector lever 10. Personal lights or interior light 4. Glove box 7. Hood lock release lever 16. '03 Tacoma U (L/O 0209) Instrument panel overview 1. Center vents 3. Side vents 5. Power window switches 9. Rear console boxes 11. Tilt steering lock release lever 15. Power door lock switches 8. Rear view mirror remote control levers 6. Instrument cluster 2. Front drive control lever 14. Window lock switch 2 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U)
Cup holder 12. Power rear view mirror control switches 13. Manual transmission gear shift lever or automatic transmission selector lever 10. Personal lights or interior light 4. Glove box 7. Hood lock release lever 16. '03 Tacoma U (L/O 0209) Instrument panel overview 1. Center vents 3. Side vents 5. Power window switches 9. Rear console boxes 11. Tilt steering lock release lever 15. Power door lock switches 8. Rear view mirror remote control levers 6. Instrument cluster 2. Front drive control lever 14. Window lock switch 2 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U)
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Cigarette lighter 9. Parking brake lever 12. Instrument panel light control knob 16. Headlight and turn signal switch 2. Air conditioning controls 6. Car audio 7. Clutch start cancel switch (manual transmission) or driving pattern selector button (automatic transmission) 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U) 3 Emergency flasher switch 4. Power outlets 10. Passenger airbag manual on-off switch 5. Cruise control switch 14. Wiper and washer switches 3. Ashtray 8. Ignition switch 13. '03 Tacoma U (L/O 0209) 1. Rear differential lock switch 15. Clock 11.
Cigarette lighter 9. Parking brake lever 12. Instrument panel light control knob 16. Headlight and turn signal switch 2. Air conditioning controls 6. Car audio 7. Clutch start cancel switch (manual transmission) or driving pattern selector button (automatic transmission) 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U) 3 Emergency flasher switch 4. Power outlets 10. Passenger airbag manual on-off switch 5. Cruise control switch 14. Wiper and washer switches 3. Ashtray 8. Ignition switch 13. '03 Tacoma U (L/O 0209) 1. Rear differential lock switch 15. Clock 11.
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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 SRS warning light∗1 Unengaged "Park" warning light∗1 Automatic transmission fluid temperature warning light∗1 Low windshield light∗1 washer fluid level...
'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 SRS warning light∗1 Unengaged "Park" warning light∗1 Automatic transmission fluid temperature warning light∗1 Low windshield light∗1 washer fluid level...
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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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... headlight switch off . To turn the lights on again, turn the key to "OFF". 110 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U) Flashing the high (position 3)-Pull the back. Twist the knob to the position 2 to full intensity for low beams. The headlight high beam indicator light (blue light) on the instrument panel will not go off until the ignition...
... headlight switch off . To turn the lights on again, turn the key to "OFF". 110 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U) Flashing the high (position 3)-Pull the back. Twist the knob to the position 2 to full intensity for low beams. The headlight high beam indicator light (blue light) on the instrument panel will not go off until the ignition...
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...a front or rear turn on the push the switch. The lever automatically returns after you make a turn signal lights will not work when the emergency flashers are operating. 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U) 111 emergency flashers, All the turn , but you may have to return it by hand after you ... off the road as far off , push the switch once again. If the turn signal indicator lights (green lights) on the instrument panel flash faster than necessary when the engine is burned out. '03 Tacoma U (L/O 0209) Emergency flashers NOTICE To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not leave the...
...a front or rear turn on the push the switch. The lever automatically returns after you make a turn signal lights will not work when the emergency flashers are operating. 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U) 111 emergency flashers, All the turn , but you may have to return it by hand after you ... off the road as far off , push the switch once again. If the turn signal indicator lights (green lights) on the instrument panel flash faster than necessary when the engine is burned out. '03 Tacoma U (L/O 0209) Emergency flashers NOTICE To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not leave the...
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.... To adjust the brightness of the doors are closed. D The light is left at the "ON" position. "DOOR"-Turns the light on all the doors are opened. 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 prevent the battery from being discharged...
.... To adjust the brightness of the doors are closed. D The light is left at the "ON" position. "DOOR"-Turns the light on all the doors are opened. 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 prevent the battery from being discharged...
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CAUTION Do not keep driving with the differential lock switch on the lever. To set , the parking brake reminder light in the instrument panel remains on until the wheels have stopped spinning. For better holding power, first depress the brake pedal and hold it in (3). To... the steering wheel in either direction while the vehicle is locked. For easy unlocking, slightly turn off the switch after using this feature. 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U) 139 Never forget to avoid inadvertent creeping. To unlock the differential, switch once again. Except for Pre Runner models The...
CAUTION Do not keep driving with the differential lock switch on the lever. To set , the parking brake reminder light in the instrument panel remains on until the wheels have stopped spinning. For better holding power, first depress the brake pedal and hold it in (3). To... the steering wheel in either direction while the vehicle is locked. For easy unlocking, slightly turn off the switch after using this feature. 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U) 139 Never forget to avoid inadvertent creeping. To unlock the differential, switch once again. Except for Pre Runner models The...
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...To help maintain maximum control of engine performance, although a slight speed change will turn the system completely off the accelerator pedal. The indicator light in the instrument panel shows that you to cruise the vehicle at a desired cruising speed. If the vehicle speed is too fast in heavy or varying traffic... cruise control allows you can be sure the parking brake is fully released and the parking brake reminder light is off when not using the cruise control. 140 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U) Another press will occur so it is better to slow down grades within the limits of ...
...To help maintain maximum control of engine performance, although a slight speed change will turn the system completely off the accelerator pedal. The indicator light in the instrument panel shows that you to cruise the vehicle at a desired cruising speed. If the vehicle speed is too fast in heavy or varying traffic... cruise control allows you can be sure the parking brake is fully released and the parking brake reminder light is off when not using the cruise control. 140 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U) Another press will occur so it is better to slow down grades within the limits of ...
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... After it finishes heating up, it in the "ACC" position. Use a Toyota genuine cigarette lighter or equivalent for use the cigarette lighter, press it automatically pops out ready for replacement. 180 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U) If quick adjustment to 1:00 (one o'clock). If the engine is... the time is desired, push the ":00" button. '03 Tacoma U (L/O 0209) Clock If the electrical power source has been disconnected from the clock, the time display will automatically be reduced. When the instrument panel lights are turned on, the brightness of the time indication will be ...
... After it finishes heating up, it in the "ACC" position. Use a Toyota genuine cigarette lighter or equivalent for use the cigarette lighter, press it automatically pops out ready for replacement. 180 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U) If quick adjustment to 1:00 (one o'clock). If the engine is... the time is desired, push the ":00" button. '03 Tacoma U (L/O 0209) Clock If the electrical power source has been disconnected from the clock, the time display will automatically be reduced. When the instrument panel lights are turned on, the brightness of the time indication will be ...
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...lock release lever and open the glove box door, pull the lever. '03 Tacoma U (L/O 0209) Glove box Auxiliary box (xtra-cab models) To use it, push coins down . This box is equipped with the instrument panel lights on when the glove box is open with a coin holder and a cassette tape... holder. 1. CAUTION To reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident or a sudden stop , always keep the auxiliary box closed while driving. 182 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U) Coin holder...
...lock release lever and open the glove box door, pull the lever. '03 Tacoma U (L/O 0209) Glove box Auxiliary box (xtra-cab models) To use it, push coins down . This box is equipped with the instrument panel lights on when the glove box is open with a coin holder and a cassette tape... holder. 1. CAUTION To reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident or a sudden stop , always keep the auxiliary box closed while driving. 182 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U) Coin holder...
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...car freshener, do not include the substances mentioned above. Then thoroughly wipe off dirt. 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U) 249 Soak a clean soft cloth in aerosol cans and others are powders ...or liquids which you are in water or lukewarm water then lightly wipe off all ...It may be cleaned with lukewarm water. Use a cloth or sponge. Air conditioning control panel, car audio, instrument panel, console panel, and switches Use a soft damp cloth for wool. z Do not use organic substances ...
...car freshener, do not include the substances mentioned above. Then thoroughly wipe off dirt. 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U) 249 Soak a clean soft cloth in aerosol cans and others are powders ...or liquids which you are in water or lukewarm water then lightly wipe off all ...It may be cleaned with lukewarm water. Use a cloth or sponge. Air conditioning control panel, car audio, instrument panel, console panel, and switches Use a soft damp cloth for wool. z Do not use organic substances ...
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...) 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. ALT-S 7.5 A: Charging system 15. HEAD (LO RH) 10 headlight (low beam) A: Right-hand 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U) 297 HEAD (RH) 10 A: Right-hand headlight 2. OBD 7.5 A: On-board diagnosis system 13. ECU-IG 15...
...) 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. ALT-S 7.5 A: Charging system 15. HEAD (LO RH) 10 headlight (low beam) A: Right-hand 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U) 297 HEAD (RH) 10 A: Right-hand headlight 2. OBD 7.5 A: On-board diagnosis system 13. ECU-IG 15...