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OVERVIEW Engine maintenance Fuel tank door release and cap Hood release Indicator symbols Instrument cluster Instrument panel Keyless entry 7 6 6 4-5 4 2-3 6 OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS Accessory meter 16 Air Conditioning/Heating 16 Audio 14-15 Auto LSD (Auto ...
OVERVIEW Engine maintenance Fuel tank door release and cap Hood release Indicator symbols Instrument cluster Instrument panel Keyless entry 7 6 6 4-5 4 2-3 6 OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS Accessory meter 16 Air Conditioning/Heating 16 Audio 14-15 Auto LSD (Auto ...
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Hood release Pull up latch and raise hood Pull 6 If the cap is not opened within 30 seconds, all doors will relock for safety. OVERVIEW Keyless entry Locking operation Push Unlocking operation Push ONCE: Driver door TWICE: All doors NOTE: After unlocking, if a door is not tightened enough, Check Engine " " indicator may illuminate. Panic button Push and hold Fuel tank door release and cap Turn Pull NOTE: Tighten until one click is heard.
Hood release Pull up latch and raise hood Pull 6 If the cap is not opened within 30 seconds, all doors will relock for safety. OVERVIEW Keyless entry Locking operation Push Unlocking operation Push ONCE: Driver door TWICE: All doors NOTE: After unlocking, if a door is not tightened enough, Check Engine " " indicator may illuminate. Panic button Push and hold Fuel tank door release and cap Turn Pull NOTE: Tighten until one click is heard.
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Side vents 2. Automatic transmission selector lever or manual transmission gear shift lever 6. Center vents 4. Auxiliary box 9. Instrument cluster 3. Tire pressure warning reset switch 8. Hood lock release lever 10. Cup holders 7. Parking brake pedal (automatic transmission) LS11001b 2 2008 TACOMA from Apr. '08 Prod. (OM35898U) 08 02.19 Instrument panel overview "Bench seat 1. Glove box 5.
Side vents 2. Automatic transmission selector lever or manual transmission gear shift lever 6. Center vents 4. Auxiliary box 9. Instrument cluster 3. Tire pressure warning reset switch 8. Hood lock release lever 10. Cup holders 7. Parking brake pedal (automatic transmission) LS11001b 2 2008 TACOMA from Apr. '08 Prod. (OM35898U) 08 02.19 Instrument panel overview "Bench seat 1. Glove box 5.
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Instrument cluster 3. Power window switches 9. Rear console box 12. Garage door opener box or accessory meter 5. Personal lights 6. Automatic transmission selector lever 11. Power door lock switches 8. Cup holders 14. Glove box 10. Center vents 4. Hood lock release lever 16. Bottle holders 13. Auxiliary boxes 7. Tire pressure warning reset switch 15. Window lock switch LS11002c 3 2008 TACOMA from Apr. '08 Prod. (OM35898U) 08 02.19 "Separate seats with automatic transmission 1. Parking brake pedal 17. Side vents 2.
Instrument cluster 3. Power window switches 9. Rear console box 12. Garage door opener box or accessory meter 5. Personal lights 6. Automatic transmission selector lever 11. Power door lock switches 8. Cup holders 14. Glove box 10. Center vents 4. Hood lock release lever 16. Bottle holders 13. Auxiliary boxes 7. Tire pressure warning reset switch 15. Window lock switch LS11002c 3 2008 TACOMA from Apr. '08 Prod. (OM35898U) 08 02.19 "Separate seats with automatic transmission 1. Parking brake pedal 17. Side vents 2.
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Center vents 4. Glove box 10. Cup holders 13. Tire pressure warning reset switch 15. Garage door opener box or accessory meter 5. Hood lock release lever 16. Window lock switch LS11003b 4 2008 TACOMA from Apr. '08 Prod. (OM35898U) Auxiliary boxes 7. 08 02.19 "Separate seats with manual transmission 1. Personal lights 6. Bottle holders 12. Rear console box 11. Side vents 2. Instrument cluster 3. Power door lock switches 8. Power window switches 9. Manual transmission gear shift lever 14.
Center vents 4. Glove box 10. Cup holders 13. Tire pressure warning reset switch 15. Garage door opener box or accessory meter 5. Hood lock release lever 16. Window lock switch LS11003b 4 2008 TACOMA from Apr. '08 Prod. (OM35898U) Auxiliary boxes 7. 08 02.19 "Separate seats with manual transmission 1. Personal lights 6. Bottle holders 12. Rear console box 11. Side vents 2. Instrument cluster 3. Power door lock switches 8. Power window switches 9. Manual transmission gear shift lever 14.
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08 02.19 SECTION Keys and Doors 1− 2 12 15 16 20 23 24 27 28 29 30 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Keys ...Engine immobilizer system ...Wireless remote control ...Side doors ...Access doors ...Power windows ...Rear window ...Tailgate ...Hood ...Fuel tank cap ... 11 2008 TACOMA from Apr. '08 Prod. (OM35898U)
08 02.19 SECTION Keys and Doors 1− 2 12 15 16 20 23 24 27 28 29 30 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Keys ...Engine immobilizer system ...Wireless remote control ...Side doors ...Access doors ...Power windows ...Rear window ...Tailgate ...Hood ...Fuel tank cap ... 11 2008 TACOMA from Apr. '08 Prod. (OM35898U)
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... the plate. Keep the plate in the vehicle. If you need additional keys, duplicates can be made by a Toyota dealer using the key number. LS12042 LS12043 z Do not bend the key grip. 14 2008 TACOMA from Apr. '08 Prod. (OM35898U) z Do not put the key in water or wash it in an ultrasonic... washer. z Do not knock the key hard against other objects. KEY NUMBER PLATE Your key number is shown on the dashboard and hood under direct sunlight. z Do not...
... the plate. Keep the plate in the vehicle. If you need additional keys, duplicates can be made by a Toyota dealer using the key number. LS12042 LS12043 z Do not bend the key grip. 14 2008 TACOMA from Apr. '08 Prod. (OM35898U) z Do not put the key in water or wash it in an ultrasonic... washer. z Do not knock the key hard against other objects. KEY NUMBER PLATE Your key number is shown on the dashboard and hood under direct sunlight. z Do not...
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.... After closing the tailgate, try pulling it is securely closed and locked. We recommend you to unhook the left side. 08 02.19 Hood LS12032 LS12033 LS12034a 3. Slide the tailgate a little to the right to make sure it toward you keep closed . the tailgate To open...inside the engine compartment, and lift the hood. (by inserting your finger through either the opening between the hood and grille or through the grille.) NOTICE Make sure the support brackets are securely latched on both side panels when installing the tailgate. 29 2008 TACOMA from Apr. '08 Prod. (OM35898U)...
.... After closing the tailgate, try pulling it is securely closed and locked. We recommend you to unhook the left side. 08 02.19 Hood LS12032 LS12033 LS12034a 3. Slide the tailgate a little to the right to make sure it toward you keep closed . the tailgate To open...inside the engine compartment, and lift the hood. (by inserting your finger through either the opening between the hood and grille or through the grille.) NOTICE Make sure the support brackets are securely latched on both side panels when installing the tailgate. 29 2008 TACOMA from Apr. '08 Prod. (OM35898U)...
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.... Before closing the hood, check to see that the fuel filler door is on the front edge to lock it locks into place. This indicates that you have not forgotten any tools, rags, etc. LS12035 LS12036 3. If necessary, press down gently on the left side of your vehicle. 30 2008 TACOMA from Apr.... '08 Prod. (OM35898U) 08 02.19 Fuel tank cap CAUTION After inserting the support rod into the slot. Then lower the hood and make sure the rod supports the hood securely to prevent injury due to its clip-this prevents...
.... Before closing the hood, check to see that the fuel filler door is on the front edge to lock it locks into place. This indicates that you have not forgotten any tools, rags, etc. LS12035 LS12036 3. If necessary, press down gently on the left side of your vehicle. 30 2008 TACOMA from Apr.... '08 Prod. (OM35898U) 08 02.19 Fuel tank cap CAUTION After inserting the support rod into the slot. Then lower the hood and make sure the rod supports the hood securely to prevent injury due to its clip-this prevents...
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...the engine has probably overheated. Even if the abnormality of very high pressure. 328 2008 TACOMA from Apr. '08 Prod. (OM35898U) Pull safely off the air conditioning if it is running , keep the hood closed until there is broken or loose. Visually check to see if the engine drive...obvious leaks, you may help avoid personal injury, keep hands and clothing away from the radiator, hoses, and under the vehicle. Call a Toyota dealer for a few minutes with the accelerator pedal lightly depressed. 6. CAUTION Be especially careful to prevent erroneous pedal operation. If coolant or ...
...the engine has probably overheated. Even if the abnormality of very high pressure. 328 2008 TACOMA from Apr. '08 Prod. (OM35898U) Pull safely off the air conditioning if it is running , keep the hood closed until there is broken or loose. Visually check to see if the engine drive...obvious leaks, you may help avoid personal injury, keep hands and clothing away from the radiator, hoses, and under the vehicle. Call a Toyota dealer for a few minutes with the accelerator pedal lightly depressed. 6. CAUTION Be especially careful to prevent erroneous pedal operation. If coolant or ...
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...tire; uneven tire wear D Vehicle pulls to your vehicle need repairing? Doors and engine hood Check that indicate service is needed. It probably needs adjustment or repair. See page 379 ...vehicle to one side when braking D Engine coolant temperature continually higher than normal 359 2008 TACOMA from the air conditioning after use is released. pedal almost touches floor; Tire rotation...as follows: If you notice any of brake effectiveness; 08 02.19 Does your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. Tire inflation pressure Check the pressure with the vehicle unchecked...
...tire; uneven tire wear D Vehicle pulls to your vehicle need repairing? Doors and engine hood Check that indicate service is needed. It probably needs adjustment or repair. See page 379 ...vehicle to one side when braking D Engine coolant temperature continually higher than normal 359 2008 TACOMA from the air conditioning after use is released. pedal almost touches floor; Tire rotation...as follows: If you notice any of brake effectiveness; 08 02.19 Does your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. Tire inflation pressure Check the pressure with the vehicle unchecked...
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...with the wiper frame. Here is low): D SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 brake fluid Tools: D "Toyota Genuine Motor Oil" or equivalent See page 370 in Section 7 −2 for terminal 366 2008 TACOMA from Apr. '08 Prod. (OM35898U) CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL Parts (if level is low): Tools: D Funnel...). 08 02.19 Parts and tools z Do not reuse iridium−tipped spark plugs by cleaning or regapping. z When closing the engine hood, check to see that you will need to scratch the glass surface with the air cleaner filter removed, or excessive engine wear could be metric...
...with the wiper frame. Here is low): D SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 brake fluid Tools: D "Toyota Genuine Motor Oil" or equivalent See page 370 in Section 7 −2 for terminal 366 2008 TACOMA from Apr. '08 Prod. (OM35898U) CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL Parts (if level is low): Tools: D Funnel...). 08 02.19 Parts and tools z Do not reuse iridium−tipped spark plugs by cleaning or regapping. z When closing the engine hood, check to see that you will need to scratch the glass surface with the air cleaner filter removed, or excessive engine wear could be metric...
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Unplug the connector. Remove the rubber cover. Release the bulb retaining spring and remove the bulb. If the connector is tight, wiggle it. 2. To install a bulb, align the tabs of the bulb with the cutouts of the mounting hole. 393 2008 TACOMA from Apr. '08 Prod. (OM35898U) Install a new bulb and the bulb retaining spring. 08 02.19 -Headlights A: B: C: D: E: HB2 halogen bulbs H10 halogen bulbs Wedge base bulbs (clear) Wedge base bulbs (amber) Double end bulbs LS73005 LS73006 1. Open the hood.
Unplug the connector. Remove the rubber cover. Release the bulb retaining spring and remove the bulb. If the connector is tight, wiggle it. 2. To install a bulb, align the tabs of the bulb with the cutouts of the mounting hole. 393 2008 TACOMA from Apr. '08 Prod. (OM35898U) Install a new bulb and the bulb retaining spring. 08 02.19 -Headlights A: B: C: D: E: HB2 halogen bulbs H10 halogen bulbs Wedge base bulbs (clear) Wedge base bulbs (amber) Double end bulbs LS73005 LS73006 1. Open the hood.