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... released while the engine is low. D When the brake fluid level is low...CAUTION It is dangerous to continue driving normally when the brake fluid level is low. Have your vehicle checked at a safe place and contact your stopping distance will become longer. D The light does not come... level is running, immediately stop . A warning light turning on briefly during operation does not indicate a problem. 123 2004 TACOMA from Sep. '03 Prod. (OM35814U) In this case, the brakes may not work properly and your Toyota dealer. CAUTION If the light does not turn off even after the parking brake...
... released while the engine is low. D When the brake fluid level is low...CAUTION It is dangerous to continue driving normally when the brake fluid level is low. Have your vehicle checked at a safe place and contact your stopping distance will become longer. D The light does not come... level is running, immediately stop . A warning light turning on briefly during operation does not indicate a problem. 123 2004 TACOMA from Sep. '03 Prod. (OM35814U) In this case, the brakes may not work properly and your Toyota dealer. CAUTION If the light does not turn off even after the parking brake...
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... vehicle checked by your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. Even if the abnormality of the electronic throttle control system is corrected during low speed driving, the system may not be recovered until the engine is stopped and the ignition key is empty, refuel immediately. 125 2004 TACOMA from ...on briefly after the several driving trips. wheel drive models and Pre Runner with the warning light on while driving, first check the followings. CAUTION Be especially careful to check your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. At this time, if you depress the accelerator pedal more ...
... vehicle checked by your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. Even if the abnormality of the electronic throttle control system is corrected during low speed driving, the system may not be recovered until the engine is stopped and the ignition key is empty, refuel immediately. 125 2004 TACOMA from ...on briefly after the several driving trips. wheel drive models and Pre Runner with the warning light on while driving, first check the followings. CAUTION Be especially careful to check your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. At this time, if you depress the accelerator pedal more ...
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... seconds: D The light does not come on . There may start the engine. It is too low. With the engine idling, wait until the light goes off. CHECKING SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS (except the low fuel level warning light and low windshield washer fluid level warning light) 1. Apply the ... light system. Contact your earliest opportunity. (For instructions, see "Adding washer fluid" in Section 7- 3.) (m) Key Reminder Buzzer This buzzer reminds you to "ON", but do not start the vehicle again. '04 Tacoma U (L/O 0309) If either of "N", or the vehicle can move. 128 2004 TACOMA...
... seconds: D The light does not come on . There may start the engine. It is too low. With the engine idling, wait until the light goes off. CHECKING SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS (except the low fuel level warning light and low windshield washer fluid level warning light) 1. Apply the ... light system. Contact your earliest opportunity. (For instructions, see "Adding washer fluid" in Section 7- 3.) (m) Key Reminder Buzzer This buzzer reminds you to "ON", but do not start the vehicle again. '04 Tacoma U (L/O 0309) If either of "N", or the vehicle can move. 128 2004 TACOMA...
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...wheels (two- At this time, the slip indicator light blinks. This indicates the system is operating, the following conditions occur: ...system controls the spinning of the brakes. The slip indicator light comes on for a few seconds when the ignition key...engine compartment for a few seconds when the engine is in your Toyota dealer. You may feel vibration or noise in the self- wheel drive models). If the indicator light... road conditions. wheel drive models) or 4 wheels (four- '04 Tacoma U (L/O 0309) Traction control system The traction control system automatically helps ...
...wheels (two- At this time, the slip indicator light blinks. This indicates the system is operating, the following conditions occur: ...system controls the spinning of the brakes. The slip indicator light comes on for a few seconds when the ignition key...engine compartment for a few seconds when the engine is in your Toyota dealer. You may feel vibration or noise in the self- wheel drive models). If the indicator light... road conditions. wheel drive models) or 4 wheels (four- '04 Tacoma U (L/O 0309) Traction control system The traction control system automatically helps ...
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...light does not come on a slippery road surface or operating steering wheel abruptly. lock brake system, traction control, engine control, etc. Even if the vehicle stability control system is turned to move. If you must always drive carefully and attentively to continue your Toyota dealer. (See "Checking and replacing tires" in the engine... hear a sound in Section 7- 2.) CAUTION Do not drive with the "AUTO LSD" switch continuously turned on. 148 2004 TACOMA from skidding when cornering on after the ignition key is operating, you use tires of the systems such as the brakes ...
...light does not come on a slippery road surface or operating steering wheel abruptly. lock brake system, traction control, engine control, etc. Even if the vehicle stability control system is turned to move. If you must always drive carefully and attentively to continue your Toyota dealer. (See "Checking and replacing tires" in the engine... hear a sound in Section 7- 2.) CAUTION Do not drive with the "AUTO LSD" switch continuously turned on. 148 2004 TACOMA from skidding when cornering on after the ignition key is operating, you use tires of the systems such as the brakes ...
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..., the parking brake reminder light in (3). To release: Press the lock release button (1), turn the ignition key to avoid inadvertent creeping. To remind you release the parking brake. 152 2004 TACOMA from Sep. '03 Prod. (OM35814U) '04 Tacoma U (L/O 0309) Parking brake To check the indicator bulb, turn... the lever clockwise (2), then push it while setting the parking brake. When parking, firmly apply the parking brake to the "ON" position, but do not start the engine...
..., the parking brake reminder light in (3). To release: Press the lock release button (1), turn the ignition key to avoid inadvertent creeping. To remind you release the parking brake. 152 2004 TACOMA from Sep. '03 Prod. (OM35814U) '04 Tacoma U (L/O 0309) Parking brake To check the indicator bulb, turn... the lever clockwise (2), then push it while setting the parking brake. When parking, firmly apply the parking brake to the "ON" position, but do not start the engine...
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... information on . FE engine) IMPORTANCE OF ENGINE OIL LEVEL CHECK One of the most important points in Section 7- 2. NOTICE Use only twin ground electrode spark plugs for one or two stops-but no more! '04 Tacoma U (L/O 0309) Twin ground electrode spark plugs (5VZ- There is to press, and your engine performance. 210 2004 TACOMA from Sep. '03...
... information on . FE engine) IMPORTANCE OF ENGINE OIL LEVEL CHECK One of the most important points in Section 7- 2. NOTICE Use only twin ground electrode spark plugs for one or two stops-but no more! '04 Tacoma U (L/O 0309) Twin ground electrode spark plugs (5VZ- There is to press, and your engine performance. 210 2004 TACOMA from Sep. '03...
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... to follow the instructions in Section 4. 232 2004 TACOMA from operating if the clutch pedal is not fully depressed. If the engine stalls...Simply restart it to start a cold or hot engine as follows: With your foot off unnecessary lights and accessories. 3. '04 Tacoma U (L/O 0309) Before starting . Adjust seat... in "P". For warming up by turning the key to the floor and shift the transmission into neutral. Check the area around the vehicle before entering it when the engine starts. Fasten seat belts. Automatic transmission: Put the selector lever in "N". You can start the...
... to follow the instructions in Section 4. 232 2004 TACOMA from operating if the clutch pedal is not fully depressed. If the engine stalls...Simply restart it to start a cold or hot engine as follows: With your foot off unnecessary lights and accessories. 3. '04 Tacoma U (L/O 0309) Before starting . Adjust seat... in "P". For warming up by turning the key to the floor and shift the transmission into neutral. Check the area around the vehicle before entering it when the engine starts. Fasten seat belts. Automatic transmission: Put the selector lever in "N". You can start the...
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... wiring systems. z Do not race a cold engine. To see whether they touch the curb so that there is warmed up . 233 2004 TACOMA from Sep. '03 Prod. (OM35814U) edged ... the vehicle cautiously while lightly pressing the brake pedal with the parking brake applied. Otherwise, the impact could cause severe damage to start or stalls frequently, have the engine checked immediately. D Four- ...if possible, at a time. wheel drive models-Toyota recommends not using four- Therefore, first drive in first or reverse (manual). z If the engine becomes difficult to the tires and/or wheels....
... wiring systems. z Do not race a cold engine. To see whether they touch the curb so that there is warmed up . 233 2004 TACOMA from Sep. '03 Prod. (OM35814U) edged ... the vehicle cautiously while lightly pressing the brake pedal with the parking brake applied. Otherwise, the impact could cause severe damage to start or stalls frequently, have the engine checked immediately. D Four- ...if possible, at a time. wheel drive models-Toyota recommends not using four- Therefore, first drive in first or reverse (manual). z If the engine becomes difficult to the tires and/or wheels....
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... D Retighten all vehicle- PRE- TOWING SAFETY CHECK D Trailer lights must comply with a trailer in mind when towing: D Toyota recommends that you tow a trailer, your vehicle... to the additional load. TRAILER LIGHTS D Before starting out, check operation of your lights. D Ensure that it cannot shift. 241 2004 TACOMA from traffic until you hitch up...engine, transmission, differential, wheel bearing, etc.) for the correct type of the turn signals and stop and recheck the lights and connections. See your vehicle's electrical system and cause a malfunction of the lights...
... D Retighten all vehicle- PRE- TOWING SAFETY CHECK D Trailer lights must comply with a trailer in mind when towing: D Toyota recommends that you tow a trailer, your vehicle... to the additional load. TRAILER LIGHTS D Before starting out, check operation of your lights. D Ensure that it cannot shift. 241 2004 TACOMA from traffic until you hitch up...engine, transmission, differential, wheel bearing, etc.) for the correct type of the turn signals and stop and recheck the lights and connections. See your vehicle's electrical system and cause a malfunction of the lights...
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... become a fire hazard. 246 2004 TACOMA from Sep. '03 Prod. (OM35814U) or push- way catalytic converter may damage the vehicle or cause a collision when the engine starts. '04 Tacoma U (L/O 0309) If your vehicle will not start- (a) Simple checks Before making these positions for 15...light is discharged. NOTICE Do not crank for assistance. start , it needs adjustment or repair. See "(b) Starting a flooded engine" for further instructions. If the engine still will not start after 15 seconds of repeated cranking. If the battery terminals are tight and clean. 2. Call a Toyota...
... become a fire hazard. 246 2004 TACOMA from Sep. '03 Prod. (OM35814U) or push- way catalytic converter may damage the vehicle or cause a collision when the engine starts. '04 Tacoma U (L/O 0309) If your vehicle will not start- (a) Simple checks Before making these positions for 15...light is discharged. NOTICE Do not crank for assistance. start , it needs adjustment or repair. See "(b) Starting a flooded engine" for further instructions. If the engine still will not start after 15 seconds of repeated cranking. If the battery terminals are tight and clean. 2. Call a Toyota...
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... any part that moves when the engine is not running, the power assist for several minutes with the accelerator pedal lightly depressed. 6. If the engine will not start ". Have your vehicle checked by your speed gradually, keeping a straight line. Reduce your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. FE engine) If the engine speed does not increase with...
... any part that moves when the engine is not running, the power assist for several minutes with the accelerator pedal lightly depressed. 6. If the engine will not start ". Have your vehicle checked by your speed gradually, keeping a straight line. Reduce your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. FE engine) If the engine speed does not increase with...
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...2004 TACOMA from Sep. '03 Prod. (OM35814U) After the engine coolant temperature has cooled to remove the radiator cap when the engine and radiator are no steam. If necessary, bring it about 1500 rpm for assistance. 5. CAUTION When the engine... air conditioning is being used . Check the coolant reservoir. If there is broken or loose. If the engine drive belt is running , keep the... leaking, stop the engine. Call a Toyota dealer for a few minutes with the accelerator pedal lightly depressed. 6. You should follow this procedure...1. If the engine drive belt is broken...
...2004 TACOMA from Sep. '03 Prod. (OM35814U) After the engine coolant temperature has cooled to remove the radiator cap when the engine and radiator are no steam. If necessary, bring it about 1500 rpm for assistance. 5. CAUTION When the engine... air conditioning is being used . Check the coolant reservoir. If there is broken or loose. If the engine drive belt is running , keep the... leaking, stop the engine. Call a Toyota dealer for a few minutes with the accelerator pedal lightly depressed. 6. You should follow this procedure...1. If the engine drive belt is broken...
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... Items listed below should be checked regularly, e.g. Lights Make sure the headlights, stop lights, tail lights, turn signal lights, and other fluid after the vehicle has been parked for leaking fuel, oil, water or other lights are all brakes released. Check headlight aim. Check that the head restraints move... as hard steering or strange noise. Automatic transmission "Park" mechanism Check the lock release button of the exhaust or smell exhaust fumes, have the cause found and corrected immediately. 280 2004 TACOMA from time to one side when applied. Make sure the belt ...
... Items listed below should be checked regularly, e.g. Lights Make sure the headlights, stop lights, tail lights, turn signal lights, and other fluid after the vehicle has been parked for leaking fuel, oil, water or other lights are all brakes released. Check headlight aim. Check that the head restraints move... as hard steering or strange noise. Automatic transmission "Park" mechanism Check the lock release button of the exhaust or smell exhaust fumes, have the cause found and corrected immediately. 280 2004 TACOMA from time to one side when applied. Make sure the belt ...
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... not charge the battery in an unconfined area. Also, be sure to disconnect the ground cable. Have battery checked by your Toyota dealer. Charging at a quicker rate is producing hydrogen gas. The battery may explode, causing personal injuries. Type A Green...z When checking the battery, remove the ground cable from Sep. '03 Prod. (OM35814U) Clear or light yellow Red 309 2004 TACOMA from the negative terminal ("- If recharging with tools. D Only do a slow charge (5 A or less). '04 Tacoma U (L/O 0309) -Checking battery fluid NOTICE z Be sure the engine and all ...
... not charge the battery in an unconfined area. Also, be sure to disconnect the ground cable. Have battery checked by your Toyota dealer. Charging at a quicker rate is producing hydrogen gas. The battery may explode, causing personal injuries. Type A Green...z When checking the battery, remove the ground cable from Sep. '03 Prod. (OM35814U) Clear or light yellow Red 309 2004 TACOMA from the negative terminal ("- If recharging with tools. D Only do a slow charge (5 A or less). '04 Tacoma U (L/O 0309) -Checking battery fluid NOTICE z Be sure the engine and all ...
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...2.3) 2.2) Outside temperature Please contact your Toyota dealer for further details. FE engine 7.8 (8.2, 6.9) 2.3) 1.9) 324 2004 TACOMA from Sep. '03 Prod. (OM35814U) FE engine 9.7 (10.3, 8.5) With automatic transmission 2RZ- models except Pre Please contact your Toyota dealer for further details. CLUTCH Pedal ... with all the lights turned off Charging rates: 5 A max. nitrite, and non- FE engine 10.1 (10.7, 8.9) With automatic transmission 3RZ- '04 Tacoma U (L/O 0309) Recommended oil viscosity: SAE 5W- 30 Four- Voltage that is checked 20 minutes after the...
...2.3) 2.2) Outside temperature Please contact your Toyota dealer for further details. FE engine 7.8 (8.2, 6.9) 2.3) 1.9) 324 2004 TACOMA from Sep. '03 Prod. (OM35814U) FE engine 9.7 (10.3, 8.5) With automatic transmission 2RZ- models except Pre Please contact your Toyota dealer for further details. CLUTCH Pedal ... with all the lights turned off Charging rates: 5 A max. nitrite, and non- FE engine 10.1 (10.7, 8.9) With automatic transmission 3RZ- '04 Tacoma U (L/O 0309) Recommended oil viscosity: SAE 5W- 30 Four- Voltage that is checked 20 minutes after the...
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... (11.5, 83) NOTE: For a complete information on tires (e.g. HEAD (RH) 10 A: Right- hand headlight 3. DRL 7.5 system A: Daytime running light system) Rear 200 (2.0, 29) 200 (2.0, 29) 220 (2.2, 32) 180 (1.8, 200 (2.0, 26)∗ 1 29)∗ 2 200 (2.0, 29) ...beam indicator light 5. hand headlight (high beam) 6. replacing tires or replacing wheels), see "Checking tire inflation pressure" through "Aluminum wheel precautions" in Section 7- 2. HEAD (LO RH) 10 headlight (low beam) A: Right- hand 327 2004 TACOMA from ... 7J 7JJ 7J 7JJ Engine compartment (without daytime running light 4.
... (11.5, 83) NOTE: For a complete information on tires (e.g. HEAD (RH) 10 A: Right- hand headlight 3. DRL 7.5 system A: Daytime running light system) Rear 200 (2.0, 29) 200 (2.0, 29) 220 (2.2, 32) 180 (1.8, 200 (2.0, 26)∗ 1 29)∗ 2 200 (2.0, 29) ...beam indicator light 5. hand headlight (high beam) 6. replacing tires or replacing wheels), see "Checking tire inflation pressure" through "Aluminum wheel precautions" in Section 7- 2. HEAD (LO RH) 10 headlight (low beam) A: Right- hand 327 2004 TACOMA from ... 7J 7JJ 7J 7JJ Engine compartment (without daytime running light 4.