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Center vents 3. Manual transmission gear shift lever or automatic transmission selector lever 10. Rear console boxes 11. Hood lock release lever 16. Power rear view mirror control switches 13. Front drive control lever 14. Side vents 5. Rear view mirror remote control levers 6. Glove box 7. Power door lock switches 8. Power window switches 9. Personal lights or interior light 4. Window lock switch 2 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U) Tilt steering lock release lever 15. Instrument cluster 2. Cup holder 12. '03 Tacoma U (L/O 0209) Instrument panel overview 1.
Center vents 3. Manual transmission gear shift lever or automatic transmission selector lever 10. Rear console boxes 11. Hood lock release lever 16. Power rear view mirror control switches 13. Front drive control lever 14. Side vents 5. Rear view mirror remote control levers 6. Glove box 7. Power door lock switches 8. Power window switches 9. Personal lights or interior light 4. Window lock switch 2 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U) Tilt steering lock release lever 15. Instrument cluster 2. Cup holder 12. '03 Tacoma U (L/O 0209) Instrument panel overview 1.
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...the belt during a sudden stop or on impact. It also may severely weaken the belts. (See "Cleaning the interior" in Section 5.) D Replace the belt assembly (including bolts) if it out of sudden braking or a collision... belts whenever the vehicle is not obvious. The retractor will hear a click when the tab locks into the buckle. '03 Tacoma U (L/O 0209) -Front and rear outside seat belts CAUTION Persons should be replaced. D Use the belt for cuts, fraying... cleaners-they are in the seat. Do not disassemble or modify the system. 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U) 31
...the belt during a sudden stop or on impact. It also may severely weaken the belts. (See "Cleaning the interior" in Section 5.) D Replace the belt assembly (including bolts) if it out of sudden braking or a collision... belts whenever the vehicle is not obvious. The retractor will hear a click when the tab locks into the buckle. '03 Tacoma U (L/O 0209) -Front and rear outside seat belts CAUTION Persons should be replaced. D Use the belt for cuts, fraying... cleaners-they are in the seat. Do not disassemble or modify the system. 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U) 31
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When not in use, remove the extender and store in the buckle as shown. '03 Tacoma U (L/O 0209) D Remember that the extender provided for you may prevent you from injury. 36 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U) CAUTION D After inserting the tab, make sure the tab and buckle are locked and that the "..., clips, etc. D If the seat belt does not function To connect the extender to the vehicle interior and extender itself. Do not use . It cannot protect an adult occupant or your Toyota dealer. in the vehicle for another person, or at a different seating position than the one originally intended...
When not in use, remove the extender and store in the buckle as shown. '03 Tacoma U (L/O 0209) D Remember that the extender provided for you may prevent you from injury. 36 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U) CAUTION D After inserting the tab, make sure the tab and buckle are locked and that the "..., clips, etc. D If the seat belt does not function To connect the extender to the vehicle interior and extender itself. Do not use . It cannot protect an adult occupant or your Toyota dealer. in the vehicle for another person, or at a different seating position than the one originally intended...
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... vehicle safety systems can be properly restrained, using the vehicle's seat belt. Indicator light Child restraint- -Child restraint precautions Toyota strongly urges the use of serious personal injuries. '03 Tacoma U (L/O 0209) Passenger airbag manual on-off switch (on some models) The indicator light comes on when the front ...ON" position. CAUTION D Make sure that the indicator light is off . See "Seat belts" for children small enough to you and the vehicle's interior. 56 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U) The laws of a child restraint system. D Do not turn the key position.
... vehicle safety systems can be properly restrained, using the vehicle's seat belt. Indicator light Child restraint- -Child restraint precautions Toyota strongly urges the use of serious personal injuries. '03 Tacoma U (L/O 0209) Passenger airbag manual on-off switch (on some models) The indicator light comes on when the front ...ON" position. CAUTION D Make sure that the indicator light is off . See "Seat belts" for children small enough to you and the vehicle's interior. 56 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U) The laws of a child restraint system. D Do not turn the key position.
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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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...brightness of the doors are closed. D The light is left at the "DOOR" position. Rear light (xtra-cab and double cab models) 112 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U) D The door is left open for 30 minutes with the power door lock system- "OFF"-Turns the light off. Vehicles without the... the instrument panel lights, turn off after 30 minutes in the following positions: "ON"-Keeps the light on the interior light, slide the switch. '03 Tacoma U (L/O 0209) Instrument panel light control Interior lights To turn off if the door is left open with the switch at the "ON" position. The...
...brightness of the doors are closed. D The light is left at the "DOOR" position. Rear light (xtra-cab and double cab models) 112 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U) D The door is left open for 30 minutes with the power door lock system- "OFF"-Turns the light off. Vehicles without the... the instrument panel lights, turn off after 30 minutes in the following positions: "ON"-Keeps the light on the interior light, slide the switch. '03 Tacoma U (L/O 0209) Instrument panel light control Interior lights To turn off if the door is left open with the switch at the "ON" position. The...
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...They can also get stuck or tangled in the cassette player. CAUTION Compact disc players use the air conditioning to cool the vehicle interior before you may make your compact disc player appears to operate the player correctly as high tension power lines, lightening, or electrical ...-quality cassette tapes can keep your cassette tapes. CARING FOR YOUR PLAYER AND DISCS COMPACT DISC D Your compact disc player is recommended.) 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U) 167 Be sure to be working . D Store cassettes in these cassettes is easily affected by the upper atmosphere-especially at...
...They can also get stuck or tangled in the cassette player. CAUTION Compact disc players use the air conditioning to cool the vehicle interior before you may make your compact disc player appears to operate the player correctly as high tension power lines, lightening, or electrical ...-quality cassette tapes can keep your cassette tapes. CARING FOR YOUR PLAYER AND DISCS COMPACT DISC D Your compact disc player is recommended.) 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U) 167 Be sure to be working . D Store cassettes in these cassettes is easily affected by the upper atmosphere-especially at...
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... D When driving on the windshield. The windshield could fog up by leaves or snow, for example). '03 Tacoma U (L/O 0209) Air flow selector settings Operating tips D To cool off your Toyota after closing the windows, it has been parked in air temperature on the inside and outside of the windshield. If... set to FRESH and the fan speed selector to any setting except "OFF". Double cab models 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U) 175 D Keep the area under the front seats clear to allow air to cool the interior more quickly. D On humid days, do not blow cold air on dusty roads, close all...
... D When driving on the windshield. The windshield could fog up by leaves or snow, for example). '03 Tacoma U (L/O 0209) Air flow selector settings Operating tips D To cool off your Toyota after closing the windows, it has been parked in air temperature on the inside and outside of the windshield. If... set to FRESH and the fan speed selector to any setting except "OFF". Double cab models 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U) 175 D Keep the area under the front seats clear to allow air to cool the interior more quickly. D On humid days, do not blow cold air on dusty roads, close all...
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To keep the windows from entering the vehicle interior. Ventilation For best results, set to heat the vehicle interior while defrosting or defogging the windshield. 176 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U) D Choose floor/windshield air flow to RECIRCULATE, which will close off the outside passage and prevent outside... except "OFF" Temperature-Towards COLD (blue zone) Air intake-FRESH (outside air and dust from fogging, select fresh after the vehicle interior has been warmed. D For quick cooling, move the air intake selector to : Fan speed-Any setting except "OFF" Temperature-Towards COLD...
To keep the windows from entering the vehicle interior. Ventilation For best results, set to heat the vehicle interior while defrosting or defogging the windshield. 176 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U) D Choose floor/windshield air flow to RECIRCULATE, which will close off the outside passage and prevent outside... except "OFF" Temperature-Towards COLD (blue zone) Air intake-FRESH (outside air and dust from fogging, select fresh after the vehicle interior has been warmed. D For quick cooling, move the air intake selector to : Fan speed-Any setting except "OFF" Temperature-Towards COLD...
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... or floor/windshield position, the air intake selects FRESH automatically. This setting clears the front view more quickly. 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U) D To heat the vehicle interior while defrosting the windshield, choose floor/ windshield air flow. 177 D On humid days, do not blow cold...Press the "A/C" button for dehumidified heating or cooling. This is to RECIRCULATE mode, press the air intake selector button once again. '03 Tacoma U (L/O 0209) Defogging The inside of the windshield For best results, set controls to: Fan speed-Any setting except "OFF" Temperature-Towards...
... or floor/windshield position, the air intake selects FRESH automatically. This setting clears the front view more quickly. 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U) D To heat the vehicle interior while defrosting the windshield, choose floor/ windshield air flow. 177 D On humid days, do not blow cold...Press the "A/C" button for dehumidified heating or cooling. This is to RECIRCULATE mode, press the air intake selector button once again. '03 Tacoma U (L/O 0209) Defogging The inside of the windshield For best results, set controls to: Fan speed-Any setting except "OFF" Temperature-Towards...
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... this happens, turn the key to "START" with your engine may try again. Call a Toyota dealer or qualified repair shop. It may overheat and become a fire hazard. 222 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U) If the engine still will not start, it needs adjustment or repair. If the ...battery terminals are tight and clean. 2. Keep the key and accelerator pedal in Section 3 and that the battery terminals are O.K., switch on the interior light. 3. Check ...
... this happens, turn the key to "START" with your engine may try again. Call a Toyota dealer or qualified repair shop. It may overheat and become a fire hazard. 222 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U) If the engine still will not start, it needs adjustment or repair. If the ...battery terminals are tight and clean. 2. Keep the key and accelerator pedal in Section 3 and that the battery terminals are O.K., switch on the interior light. 3. Check ...
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'03 Tacoma U (L/O 0209) SECTION CORROSION PREVENTION AND APPEARANCE CARE 5 Protecting your Toyota from corrosion ...246 Washing and waxing your Toyota ...247 Cleaning the interior ...248 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U) 245
'03 Tacoma U (L/O 0209) SECTION CORROSION PREVENTION AND APPEARANCE CARE 5 Protecting your Toyota from corrosion ...246 Washing and waxing your Toyota ...247 Cleaning the interior ...248 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U) 245
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... your wheels. Full-size shields, which come as near to the touch. If you drive it in the areas where there is damaged. Your Toyota dealer will cause corrosion. D When driving in a coastal area D When driving on a road sprinkled with antifreeze D When having coal tar, ...1. We recommend that are recommended for painted surfaces. Road tar: Remove with dust and mud Hand-washing your area. '03 Tacoma U (L/O 0209) Washing and waxing your Toyota Check the interior of your hands. 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U) 247 Aluminum wheels: Use only a mild soap or neutral detergent.
... your wheels. Full-size shields, which come as near to the touch. If you drive it in the areas where there is damaged. Your Toyota dealer will cause corrosion. D When driving in a coastal area D When driving on a road sprinkled with antifreeze D When having coal tar, ...1. We recommend that are recommended for painted surfaces. Road tar: Remove with dust and mud Hand-washing your area. '03 Tacoma U (L/O 0209) Washing and waxing your Toyota Check the interior of your hands. 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U) 247 Aluminum wheels: Use only a mild soap or neutral detergent.
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... body corrosion. and it to soak in large patches. After allowing it may get onto the floor when cleaning the vehicle interior or exterior. Waxing your Toyota Polishing and waxing is recommended to polish and wax the chrome trim as well as the paint. 3. Carefully follow the manufacturer.... type vinyl cleaners are using a clean soft cotton towel. Rinse thoroughly-dried soap can cause streaking. Follow the manufacturer's instructions. 248 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U) If all the dirt do not come off the soap with water, or allow water to rinse each section right after you ...
... body corrosion. and it to soak in large patches. After allowing it may get onto the floor when cleaning the vehicle interior or exterior. Waxing your Toyota Polishing and waxing is recommended to polish and wax the chrome trim as well as the paint. 3. Carefully follow the manufacturer.... type vinyl cleaners are using a clean soft cotton towel. Rinse thoroughly-dried soap can cause streaking. Follow the manufacturer's instructions. 248 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U) If all the dirt do not come off the soap with water, or allow water to rinse each section right after you ...
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...panel, console panel, and switches Use a soft damp cloth for wool. '03 Tacoma U (L/O 0209) NOTICE Do not use the belts until they become dry. Use a cloth or sponge. As you use dye or bleach on the interior. NOTICE z Do not use a sponge or brush to Windows NOTICE z Do... not use a liquid car freshener, do not include the substances mentioned above . Then thoroughly wipe off dirt. 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U) 249 Carpets Use a good foam-type clean...
...panel, console panel, and switches Use a soft damp cloth for wool. '03 Tacoma U (L/O 0209) NOTICE Do not use the belts until they become dry. Use a cloth or sponge. As you use dye or bleach on the interior. NOTICE z Do not use a sponge or brush to Windows NOTICE z Do... not use a liquid car freshener, do not include the substances mentioned above . Then thoroughly wipe off dirt. 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U) 249 Carpets Use a good foam-type clean...
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...apply a cleaner that does not contain an organic solvent. Allow the leather to answer them. 250 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U) Try to leather when warm. Keep your vehicle in a shaded area, especially in the ...solutions for cleaning the leather as these could result in discoloration or staining. z The interior of your vehicle is apt to heat up on hot summer days, so avoid ... Be especially careful to avoid oil spots. '03 Tacoma U (L/O 0209) After cleaning or whenever any questions about the cleaning of your Toyota, your local Toyota dealer will be pleased to dry in a ventilated shaded...
...apply a cleaner that does not contain an organic solvent. Allow the leather to answer them. 250 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U) Try to leather when warm. Keep your vehicle in a shaded area, especially in the ...solutions for cleaning the leather as these could result in discoloration or staining. z The interior of your vehicle is apt to heat up on hot summer days, so avoid ... Be especially careful to avoid oil spots. '03 Tacoma U (L/O 0209) After cleaning or whenever any questions about the cleaning of your Toyota, your local Toyota dealer will be pleased to dry in a ventilated shaded...
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'03 Tacoma U (L/O 0209) The inside of the lens of exterior lights such as headlights may temporarily fog up lights License plate lights High mounted stoplight Interior light Regular cab Xtra-cab and double cab Personal... 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 (OM35800U) However, if there is a large drop of water on the inside of the lens, just like the windshield fogged up in a car wash. Light... outside and inside the light, contact your Toyota dealer.
'03 Tacoma U (L/O 0209) The inside of the lens of exterior lights such as headlights may temporarily fog up lights License plate lights High mounted stoplight Interior light Regular cab Xtra-cab and double cab Personal... 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 (OM35800U) However, if there is a large drop of water on the inside of the lens, just like the windshield fogged up in a car wash. Light... outside and inside the light, contact your Toyota dealer.
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... anti-lock brake system, automatic transmission shift lock system, SRS airbag system 17. HEAD (LO RH) 10 headlight (low beam) A: Right-hand 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U) 297 EFI 20 A: Multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system 14. TURN 10 A: Turn signal lights, emergency flashers 4. HEAD ... Tail lights, licence plate lights 9. OBD 7.5 A: On-board diagnosis system 13. A.C 10 A: Air conditioning system 10. DOME 15 A: Car audio system, interior light, clock, personal lights, door courtesy light, day time running light system, gauges and meters 12.
... anti-lock brake system, automatic transmission shift lock system, SRS airbag system 17. HEAD (LO RH) 10 headlight (low beam) A: Right-hand 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U) 297 EFI 20 A: Multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system 14. TURN 10 A: Turn signal lights, emergency flashers 4. HEAD ... Tail lights, licence plate lights 9. OBD 7.5 A: On-board diagnosis system 13. A.C 10 A: Air conditioning system 10. DOME 15 A: Car audio system, interior light, clock, personal lights, door courtesy light, day time running light system, gauges and meters 12.