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'04 Tacoma U (L/O 0309) 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 1 2004 TACOMA from Sep. '03 Prod. (OM35814U)
'04 Tacoma U (L/O 0309) 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 1 2004 TACOMA from Sep. '03 Prod. (OM35814U)
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Instrument cluster 2. Rear view mirror remote control levers 6. Rear console boxes 11. Power rear view mirror control switches 13. Side vents 5. Cup holder 12. Glove box 7. .... Center vents 3. Power door lock switches 8. Hood lock release lever 16. Personal lights or interior light 4. Tilt steering lock release lever 15. Window lock switch 2 2004 TACOMA from Sep. '03 Prod. (OM35814U) Manual transmission gear shift lever or automatic transmission selector lever 10. Power window switches 9. '04 Tacoma U (L/O 0309) Instrument panel overview 1.
Instrument cluster 2. Rear view mirror remote control levers 6. Rear console boxes 11. Power rear view mirror control switches 13. Side vents 5. Cup holder 12. Glove box 7. .... Center vents 3. Power door lock switches 8. Hood lock release lever 16. Personal lights or interior light 4. Tilt steering lock release lever 15. Window lock switch 2 2004 TACOMA from Sep. '03 Prod. (OM35814U) Manual transmission gear shift lever or automatic transmission selector lever 10. Power window switches 9. '04 Tacoma U (L/O 0309) Instrument panel overview 1.
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... switch 14. Power outlets 10. Rear differential lock switch or "AUTO LSD" switch 15. Instrument panel light control knob 16. Emergency flasher switch 4. Ashtray 8. off switch 5. Clutch start cancel switch (manual transmission) or driving pattern selector button (automatic transmission) 3 2004 TACOMA from Sep. '03 Prod. (OM35814U) Parking brake lever 12. Wiper and washer switches...
... switch 14. Power outlets 10. Rear differential lock switch or "AUTO LSD" switch 15. Instrument panel light control knob 16. Emergency flasher switch 4. Ashtray 8. off switch 5. Clutch start cancel switch (manual transmission) or driving pattern selector button (automatic transmission) 3 2004 TACOMA from Sep. '03 Prod. (OM35814U) Parking brake lever 12. Wiper and washer switches...
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'04 Tacoma U (L/O 0309) 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 ...;1 Low windshield washer fluid level warning light∗1 Headlight high beam indicator light or Anti- lock brake system warning light∗1 Turn signal indicator lights 6 2004 TACOMA from Sep. '03 Prod. (OM35814U)
'04 Tacoma U (L/O 0309) 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 ...;1 Low windshield washer fluid level warning light∗1 Headlight high beam indicator light or Anti- lock brake system warning light∗1 Turn signal indicator lights 6 2004 TACOMA from Sep. '03 Prod. (OM35814U)
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...The SRS driver airbag deploys with considerable force, and can be adjusted as you can while still reaching the pedals comfortably. 26 2004 TACOMA from your driver airbag provides you with the driver seat all vehicle occupants should be severely injured in the event of inflation, placing...very close to the airbag. D Move your seat to the rear as far as recommended by NHTSA above, while still maintaining control of the instrument panel controls. If reclining the back of your view of the foot pedals, steering wheel, and your seat makes it downward. If you sit less...
...The SRS driver airbag deploys with considerable force, and can be adjusted as you can while still reaching the pedals comfortably. 26 2004 TACOMA from your driver airbag provides you with the driver seat all vehicle occupants should be severely injured in the event of inflation, placing...very close to the airbag. D Move your seat to the rear as far as recommended by NHTSA above, while still maintaining control of the instrument panel controls. If reclining the back of your view of the foot pedals, steering wheel, and your seat makes it downward. If you sit less...
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'04 Tacoma U (L/O 0309) SECTION Lights and Wipers 1- 5 112 113 114 114 115 115 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Headlights and turn signals ...Emergency flashers ...Instrument panel light control ...Interior lights ...Personal lights ...Windshield wipers and washer ... 111 2004 TACOMA from Sep. '03 Prod. (OM35814U)
'04 Tacoma U (L/O 0309) SECTION Lights and Wipers 1- 5 112 113 114 114 115 115 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Headlights and turn signals ...Emergency flashers ...Instrument panel light control ...Interior lights ...Personal lights ...Windshield wipers and washer ... 111 2004 TACOMA from Sep. '03 Prod. (OM35814U)
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... to the position 2 to turn to "OFF". 112 2004 TACOMA from being discharged, do not leave the lights on for driving at reduced intensity when the parking brake is off , then on again. Position 1-Parking, tail, license plate and instrument panel lights Position above 2-Headlights and all the way headlights turn.... To turn the lights on again, turn the key to the "ON" position or turn the headlights on the other exterior lights and instrument panel lights, twist the knob to park for 30 minutes with the light switch in the U.S.A.) The headlights turn on for over one week, ...
... to the position 2 to turn to "OFF". 112 2004 TACOMA from being discharged, do not leave the lights on for driving at reduced intensity when the parking brake is off , then on again. Position 1-Parking, tail, license plate and instrument panel lights Position above 2-Headlights and all the way headlights turn.... To turn the lights on again, turn the key to the "ON" position or turn the headlights on the other exterior lights and instrument panel lights, twist the knob to park for 30 minutes with the light switch in the U.S.A.) The headlights turn on for over one week, ...
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To signal a lane change lanes. The turn signal light switch will flash. '04 Tacoma U (L/O 0309) Emergency flashers NOTICE To prevent the battery from Sep. '03 Prod. (OM35814U) The lever automatically returns after you may have to position 1. emergency ...it might be a traffic hazard. To turn on the instrument panel flash faster than necessary when the engine is burned out. Turn on longer than normal, a front or rear turn signal lights will not work when the emergency flashers are operating. 113 2004 TACOMA from being discharged, do not leave the switch on ...
To signal a lane change lanes. The turn signal light switch will flash. '04 Tacoma U (L/O 0309) Emergency flashers NOTICE To prevent the battery from Sep. '03 Prod. (OM35814U) The lever automatically returns after you may have to position 1. emergency ...it might be a traffic hazard. To turn on the instrument panel flash faster than necessary when the engine is burned out. Turn on longer than normal, a front or rear turn signal lights will not work when the emergency flashers are operating. 113 2004 TACOMA from being discharged, do not leave the switch on ...
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...the battery from being discharged, the light will automatically turn off if the door is opened. To adjust the brightness of the instrument panel lights, turn on the interior light, slide the switch. The interior light switch has the following cases. Vehicles without the ...when all the time. Vehicles with the switch at the "DOOR" position. '04 Tacoma U (L/O 0309) Instrument panel light control Interior lights To turn the knob. cab and double cab models) 114 2004 TACOMA from being discharged, the light will automatically turn off after 30 minutes in the following...
...the battery from being discharged, the light will automatically turn off if the door is opened. To adjust the brightness of the instrument panel lights, turn on the interior light, slide the switch. The interior light switch has the following cases. Vehicles without the ...when all the time. Vehicles with the switch at the "DOOR" position. '04 Tacoma U (L/O 0309) Instrument panel light control Interior lights To turn the knob. cab and double cab models) 114 2004 TACOMA from being discharged, the light will automatically turn off after 30 minutes in the following...
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...light is set : Pull out on . To remind you release the parking brake. 152 2004 TACOMA from Sep. '03 Prod. (OM35814U) For better holding power, first depress the brake pedal and hold it in the instrument panel remains on until you that the parking brake is off. To release: Press the lock release... engine. To set , the parking brake reminder light in (3). CAUTION Do not keep driving with the differential lock switch on the lever. '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.
...light is set : Pull out on . To remind you release the parking brake. 152 2004 TACOMA from Sep. '03 Prod. (OM35814U) For better holding power, first depress the brake pedal and hold it in the instrument panel remains on until you that the parking brake is off. To release: Press the lock release... engine. To set , the parking brake reminder light in (3). CAUTION Do not keep driving with the differential lock switch on the lever. '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.
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...performance, although a slight speed change will turn the system completely off when not using the cruise control. 153 2004 TACOMA from Sep. '03 Prod. (OM35814U) The indicator light in the instrument panel shows that speed. covered) or winding roads. OFF" button. This turns the system on slippery (rainy, icy...downhill. Bring your vehicle to slow down. On steeper hills, a greater speed change may occur when driving up or down the grades. '04 Tacoma U (L/O 0309) Cruise control The cruise control allows you to cruise the vehicle at a desired speed over 40 km/h (25 mph) even ...
...performance, although a slight speed change will turn the system completely off when not using the cruise control. 153 2004 TACOMA from Sep. '03 Prod. (OM35814U) The indicator light in the instrument panel shows that speed. covered) or winding roads. OFF" button. This turns the system on slippery (rainy, icy...downhill. Bring your vehicle to slow down. On steeper hills, a greater speed change may occur when driving up or down the grades. '04 Tacoma U (L/O 0309) Cruise control The cruise control allows you to cruise the vehicle at a desired speed over 40 km/h (25 mph) even ...
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... purpose of clearing the front view. 185 2004 TACOMA from Sep. '03 Prod. (OM35814U) Floor/Windshield-Air flows mainly from the floor vents. 4. This is to clean up the front view more quickly. Panel-Air flows mainly instrument panel vents. This is to clean up the... front view more quickly. Windshield-Air flows mainly from both the floor vents and the instrument panel vents. 3. Press the "A/C" button for dehumidified heating or...
... purpose of clearing the front view. 185 2004 TACOMA from Sep. '03 Prod. (OM35814U) Floor/Windshield-Air flows mainly from the floor vents. 4. This is to clean up the front view more quickly. Panel-Air flows mainly instrument panel vents. This is to clean up the... front view more quickly. Windshield-Air flows mainly from both the floor vents and the instrument panel vents. 3. Press the "A/C" button for dehumidified heating or...
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... "ON" position. When the instrument panel lights are turned on, the brightness of the time indication will be in . The key must be in . Use a Toyota genuine cigarette lighter or equivalent for use. CIGARETTE LIGHTER To use the cigarette lighter, press it automatically pops out ready for replacement. 192 2004 TACOMA from the clock, the...
... "ON" position. When the instrument panel lights are turned on, the brightness of the time indication will be in . The key must be in . Use a Toyota genuine cigarette lighter or equivalent for use. CIGARETTE LIGHTER To use the cigarette lighter, press it automatically pops out ready for replacement. 192 2004 TACOMA from the clock, the...
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... cassette tape holder is equipped with the instrument panel lights on when the glove box is detachable. CAUTION To reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident or a sudden stop , always keep the auxiliary box closed while driving. 194 2004 TACOMA from Sep. '03 Prod. (OM35814U)... This box is detachable. To install: Push the coin holder straight down into the holder. '04 Tacoma U (L/O 0309) Glove box Auxiliary box (xtra-
... cassette tape holder is equipped with the instrument panel lights on when the glove box is detachable. CAUTION To reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident or a sudden stop , always keep the auxiliary box closed while driving. 194 2004 TACOMA from Sep. '03 Prod. (OM35814U)... This box is detachable. To install: Push the coin holder straight down into the holder. '04 Tacoma U (L/O 0309) Glove box Auxiliary box (xtra-
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'04 Tacoma U (L/O 0309) Your Toyota's identification- -Vehicle identification number -Engine number The vehicle identification number (VIN) is the legal identifier for your vehicle. This number is used in registering the ownership of the instrument panel, and can be seen through the windshield from Sep. '03 Prod. (OM35814U) FE engines 5VZ- FE engine 216 2004 TACOMA from outside...
'04 Tacoma U (L/O 0309) Your Toyota's identification- -Vehicle identification number -Engine number The vehicle identification number (VIN) is the legal identifier for your vehicle. This number is used in registering the ownership of the instrument panel, and can be seen through the windshield from Sep. '03 Prod. (OM35814U) FE engines 5VZ- FE engine 216 2004 TACOMA from outside...
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... the combined weight of the driver and passengers from sliding forward during sharp vehicle acceleration or turning, and impair the driver's control of the instrument panel. For example, if the "XXX" amount equals 1400 lbs. Be sure all possible. Locating the weight as far forward as possible. In...more likely to keep the vehicle balanced. and there will be five 150 lb. It is 650 lbs. (1400-750 (5x150)=650 lbs). 227 2004 TACOMA from Sep. '03 Prod. (OM35814U) D Do not drive with the driver's field of occupants) STEPS FOR DETERMINING CORRECT LOAD LIMIT 1. passengers in...
... the combined weight of the driver and passengers from sliding forward during sharp vehicle acceleration or turning, and impair the driver's control of the instrument panel. For example, if the "XXX" amount equals 1400 lbs. Be sure all possible. Locating the weight as far forward as possible. In...more likely to keep the vehicle balanced. and there will be five 150 lb. It is 650 lbs. (1400-750 (5x150)=650 lbs). 227 2004 TACOMA from Sep. '03 Prod. (OM35814U) D Do not drive with the driver's field of occupants) STEPS FOR DETERMINING CORRECT LOAD LIMIT 1. passengers in...
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...discoloring, staining or peeling of detergent with a clean damp cloth. Immediately clean any household window cleaner. Then thoroughly wipe off dirt. 275 2004 TACOMA from Sep. '03 Prod. (OM35814U) some are in aerosol cans and others are obtained by vacuuming thoroughly to produce a foam. ...mild soap and water or with 5% solution of foam cleaners 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. shampoo to apply the foam. Leather Interior The leather upholstery may ...
...discoloring, staining or peeling of detergent with a clean damp cloth. Immediately clean any household window cleaner. Then thoroughly wipe off dirt. 275 2004 TACOMA from Sep. '03 Prod. (OM35814U) some are in aerosol cans and others are obtained by vacuuming thoroughly to produce a foam. ...mild soap and water or with 5% solution of foam cleaners 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. shampoo to apply the foam. Leather Interior The leather upholstery may ...
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... cruise control system, rear differential lock system, electronically controlled automatic transmission system, starting system Engine compartment (with daytime running light system) Instrument panel 7. IGN 7.5 A: Gauges and meters, SRS airbag system, seat belt pretensioners, multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system 23...15 A: Cigarette lighter, clock, power rear view mirrors, back- TURN 10 A: Turn signal lights, emergency flashers 328 2004 TACOMA from Sep. '03 Prod. (OM35814U) control system, four- hand headlight (low beam) 8. lock brake system, ...
... cruise control system, rear differential lock system, electronically controlled automatic transmission system, starting system Engine compartment (with daytime running light system) Instrument panel 7. IGN 7.5 A: Gauges and meters, SRS airbag system, seat belt pretensioners, multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system 23...15 A: Cigarette lighter, clock, power rear view mirrors, back- TURN 10 A: Turn signal lights, emergency flashers 328 2004 TACOMA from Sep. '03 Prod. (OM35814U) control system, four- hand headlight (low beam) 8. lock brake system, ...