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...Otherwise, the hood may open the hood: 1. In front of the vehicle, pull up slightly. 2. The hood will spring up the auxiliary catch lever and lift the hood. 3. Before closing the hood, check to its clip-this prevents rattles. and return the support rod to see that the hood is securely... closed and locked. Pull the hood lock release lever. Hold the hood open by inserting the support rod into place. '03 Tacoma U (L/O 0209) Hood To open unexpectedly while driving and an accident may occur. If necessary, press down on the front edge to your head or ...
...Otherwise, the hood may open the hood: 1. In front of the vehicle, pull up slightly. 2. The hood will spring up the auxiliary catch lever and lift the hood. 3. Before closing the hood, check to its clip-this prevents rattles. and return the support rod to see that the hood is securely... closed and locked. Pull the hood lock release lever. Hold the hood open by inserting the support rod into place. '03 Tacoma U (L/O 0209) Hood To open unexpectedly while driving and an accident may occur. If necessary, press down on the front edge to your head or ...
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'03 Tacoma U (L/O 0209) -Removing 1. Then lift the moon roof panel and pull it from the hook. Pull the handle down while pushing in the retaining spring arms as shown and push up the moon roof. 3. Push back the auxiliary catch to release it out. 20 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U) Push in one of the lock buttons. 2.
'03 Tacoma U (L/O 0209) -Removing 1. Then lift the moon roof panel and pull it from the hook. Pull the handle down while pushing in the retaining spring arms as shown and push up the moon roof. 3. Push back the auxiliary catch to release it out. 20 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U) Push in one of the lock buttons. 2.
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... to the rear seat, do this. 1. Move the seat to make sure it locks. 26 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U) After passengers are in place. DRIVER'S SEAT LUMBAR SUPPORT ADJUSTING SWITCH Push the control switch either way. 4. Lift the seatback angle adjusting lever or press the pedal behind the seatback. DRIVER'S SEAT CUSHION ADJUSTING...
... to the rear seat, do this. 1. Move the seat to make sure it locks. 26 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U) After passengers are in place. DRIVER'S SEAT LUMBAR SUPPORT ADJUSTING SWITCH Push the control switch either way. 4. Lift the seatback angle adjusting lever or press the pedal behind the seatback. DRIVER'S SEAT CUSHION ADJUSTING...
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Suspension and chassis CAUTION Do not modify the suspension/chassis with lift kits, spacers, springs, etc. It can cause dangerous handling characteristics, resulting in loss of control. 2RZ-FE and 3RZ-FE engines 5VZ-FE engine 204 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U) '03 Tacoma U (L/O 0209) -Engine number The engine number is stamped on the engine block as shown.
Suspension and chassis CAUTION Do not modify the suspension/chassis with lift kits, spacers, springs, etc. It can cause dangerous handling characteristics, resulting in loss of control. 2RZ-FE and 3RZ-FE engines 5VZ-FE engine 204 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U) '03 Tacoma U (L/O 0209) -Engine number The engine number is stamped on the engine block as shown.
Owners Manual
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...) If you have a flat tire- 1. Reduce your vehicle is supported by the jack. 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U) 227 Stop the engine and emergency flashers. Block the wheel diagonally opposite to remove and change the tire. CAUTION When jacking, be sure to ... body under the vehicle when the vehicle is supported by the jack alone. Avoid stopping on top of personal injury: D Use the jack only for lifting your vehicle during wheel changing. D Never get out of your D Stop the vehicle on a level firm ground, firmly set the parking brake and put any...
...) If you have a flat tire- 1. Reduce your vehicle is supported by the jack. 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U) 227 Stop the engine and emergency flashers. Block the wheel diagonally opposite to remove and change the tire. CAUTION When jacking, be sure to ... body under the vehicle when the vehicle is supported by the jack alone. Avoid stopping on top of personal injury: D Use the jack only for lifting your vehicle during wheel changing. D Never get out of your D Stop the vehicle on a level firm ground, firmly set the parking brake and put any...
Owners Manual
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... into position and align the holes in the vehicle, raise it high enough so that no one is in the wheel with the handle. '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... will need more ground clearance when putting on the spare tire than when removing the flat tire. Lift the flat tire straight off and put it back over the other bolts. 234 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U) Then lift up the wheel and get under the vehicle when the vehicle is properly positioned. 7. After making...
... into position and align the holes in the vehicle, raise it high enough so that no one is in the wheel with the handle. '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... will need more ground clearance when putting on the spare tire than when removing the flat tire. Lift the flat tire straight off and put it back over the other bolts. 234 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U) Then lift up the wheel and get under the vehicle when the vehicle is properly positioned. 7. After making...
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'03 Tacoma U (L/O 0209) If your vehicle remains stuck after rocking the vehicle several times, consider other ways such as towing. (a) Towing with wheel lift type truck- -From front (a) Towing with wheel lift type truck- -From front -From rear -From rear (b) Using flat bed truck (b) Using flat bed truck Two-wheel drive models Four-wheel drive models 238 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U) z If your vehicle needs to be towed-
'03 Tacoma U (L/O 0209) If your vehicle remains stuck after rocking the vehicle several times, consider other ways such as towing. (a) Towing with wheel lift type truck- -From front (a) Towing with wheel lift type truck- -From front -From rear -From rear (b) Using flat bed truck (b) Using flat bed truck Two-wheel drive models Four-wheel drive models 238 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U) z If your vehicle needs to be towed-
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... that your vehicle is not strong enough to make sure the following precautions are observed. NOTICE z When lifting wheels, take care to the transmission. 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U) 239 '03 Tacoma U (L/O 0209) If towing is necessary, we recommend you have your vehicle towed using a towing dolly... with the instructions given in "-Emergency towing" in the "ACC" position. NOTICE Never tow a vehicle with an automatic transmission from a Toyota dealer or commercial tow truck service, tow your vehicle carefully in good condition. Only when you do not use a towing dolly. In ...
... that your vehicle is not strong enough to make sure the following precautions are observed. NOTICE z When lifting wheels, take care to the transmission. 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U) 239 '03 Tacoma U (L/O 0209) If towing is necessary, we recommend you have your vehicle towed using a towing dolly... with the instructions given in "-Emergency towing" in the "ACC" position. NOTICE Never tow a vehicle with an automatic transmission from a Toyota dealer or commercial tow truck service, tow your vehicle carefully in good condition. Only when you do not use a towing dolly. In ...
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... models- (c) Towing with sling type truck NOTICE Do not tow with the rear wheels on the ground, as this may cause body damage. 240 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U) If you do not use a towing dolly, place the ignition key in the "ACC" position, put the transmission in neutral and set... the transfer in "H2" mode. (c) Towing with sling type truck NOTICE Do not tow with wheel lift type truck From front- '03 Tacoma U (L/O 0209) Four-wheel drive models- (a) Towing with the key removed or in the "LOCK" position when towing from the front ...
... models- (c) Towing with sling type truck NOTICE Do not tow with the rear wheels on the ground, as this may cause body damage. 240 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U) If you do not use a towing dolly, place the ignition key in the "ACC" position, put the transmission in neutral and set... the transfer in "H2" mode. (c) Towing with sling type truck NOTICE Do not tow with wheel lift type truck From front- '03 Tacoma U (L/O 0209) Four-wheel drive models- (a) Towing with the key removed or in the "LOCK" position when towing from the front ...