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’02
T
acoma
U
(L/O
0109)
283
2002 MY
TACOMA_U (O
M35786U)
FOUR–WHEEL DRIVE MODELS AND P
RE RUNNER
mm (in.)
Regular cab models
Xtra–cab m
odels
Double cab model
s
Over
all l
ength
4685
(184.
4)
5155
(203.
0)
5155
(203.0)
Over
all wi
dth
1690
(
66.5)
∗
1
1785
(
70.3)
∗
2
1690
(
66.5)
∗
1
1785
(
70.3)
∗
2
1785
(
70.3)
Over
all hei
ght
∗
4
1720
(
67.7)
∗
1
1750
(
68.9)
∗
2
1715
(
67.5)
∗
1
1745
(
68.7)
∗
2
1715
(
67.5)
∗
1
1745
(
68.7)
∗
2
1780
(
70.1)
∗
1,
3
1810
(
71.3)
∗
2,
3
Wheelbas
e
2625
(103.
3)
3095
(121.
9)
3095
(
121.9)
Front tr
ead
1460
(
57.5)
∗
1
1500
(
59.1)
∗
2
1460
(
57.5)
∗
1
1500
(
59.1)
∗
2
1460
(
57.5)
∗
1
1500
(
59.1)
∗
2
Rear tread
1455
(
57.3)
∗
1
1495
(
58.9)
∗
2
1455
(
57.3)
∗
1
1495
(
58.9)
∗
2
1455
(
57.3)
∗
1
1495
(
58.9)
∗
2
∗
1
:
W
ith P225/
75R15 tir
es
∗
2
:
W
ith P
265/70R16 t
ir
es
∗
3
:
With
roof
rails
∗
4
:
U
nladen vehi
cl
e
282
284
Table of Contents
Operation of Instruments and Controls
1
Overview of Instruments and Controls
1
Instrument Panel Overview
2
Instrument Cluster Overview
4
2002 My Tacoma_U (Om35786U)
5
Table of Contents
6
Indicator Symbols on the Instrument Panel
6
Keys and Doors
9
Key Number Plate
10
Keys
10
Locking and Unlocking with Key
10
Side Doors
10
Locking and Unlocking with Inside Lock Button
11
Locking and Unlocking with Power Door Lock Switch
11
Operating the Driver’s Window
12
Power Windows
12
Rear Door Child–Protectors
12
Operating the Passenger's Windows
13
Quarter Windows
14
Rear Window
14
Tailgate
15
To Open the Hood
15
Fuel Tank Cap
16
Detachable Moon Roo
18
Moon Roof Precautions
18
Tilting up and Closing
19
2002 My Tacoma_U (Om35786U)
21
Detachable Sun Shade
21
Seats, Seat Belts, Steering Wheel and Mirrors
23
Front Seats
24
Seat Adjustment Precautions
24
Adjusting Front Seats
25
Non–Split Bench Seat
25
Seat Position Adjusting Lever
25
Separate and Split Bench Seat
25
Moving Passenger’s Seat for Rear Seat Entry
26
Folding Seatback
27
Swing–Up Jump Seats
27
Folding Rear Seatback
28
Head Restraints
29
Armrest
30
Regular Cab Models
30
Seat Belt Precautions
30
Seat Belts
30
Front and Rear Outside Seat Belts
31
Seat Belts with an Adjustable Shoulder Anchor
32
Front and Rear Center Seat Belt
34
Seat Belt Extender
35
Stowing the Rear Seat
35
Front Seat Belt Pretensioners
37
SRS Driver Airbag and Front Passenger Airbag
39
Passenger Risk Group
41
Child Restraint
56
Passenger Airbag Manual On-Off Switch
56
Booster Seat
60
Infant Seat
60
Infant Seat Installation
60
Split Bench Seat
61
Convertible Seat Installation
64
When Installing on the Rear Seat
67
Types of Child Restraint System
77
Using a Top Strap
91
Double Cab with Rear Seat
92
Regular Cab with Bench Seat
92
To Use the Anchor Bracket
93
Outside Rear View Mirrors
101
Tilt Steering Wheel
101
To Change the Steering Wheel Angle
101
Power Rear View Mirror Control
102
Rear View Mirror Remote Control
102
Anti-Glare Inside Rear View Mirror
103
Folding Rear View Mirrors
103
Sun Visors
104
Lights and Wipers
105
Headlights and Turn Signals
106
Emergency Flashers
107
High–Low Beams
107
Turn Signals
107
Front Light (Regular Cab Models)
108
Instrument Panel Light Control
108
Interior Lights
108
Rear Light
108
Illuminated Entry System
109
Personal Lights
109
Tacoma U (L/O
109
Windshield Wipers and Washer
110
Gauges, Meters and Service Reminder Indicators
113
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
114
Fuel Gauge
114
Tachometer
115
Odometer and Two Trip Meters
116
Service Reminder Indicators and Warning Buzzers
116
Brake System Warning Light
117
Discharge Warning Light
118
Low Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light
118
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
118
Seat Belt Reminder Light
118
Low Fuel Level Warning Light
119
SRS Warning Light
119
“ABS” Warning Light
119
Unengaged "Park" Warning Light
120
Checking Service Reminder Indicators
120
Low Windshield Washer Fluid Level Warning Light
120
Ignition Switch, Transmission and Parking Brake
121
Ignition Switch with Steering Lock
122
Automatic Transmission
123
Overdrive Switch
124
Backing up
126
Good Driving Practice
127
Rocking Your Vehicle if Stuck
127
Manual Transmission
128
Recommended Shifting Speeds
128
Four–Wheel Drive System
130
Front Drive Control
130
Shifting between “H4” and “L4”
132
Shifting Procedure
132
Rear Differential Lock System
134
Cruise Control
136
Parking Brake
136
Cancelling the Preset Speed
137
Setting at a Desired Speed
137
Turning on the System
137
Cruise Control Failure Warning
138
Resetting to a Faster Speed
138
Resetting to a Slower Speed
138
Resuming the Preset Speed
138
Clutch Start Cancel Switch
139
Car Audio System
141
Switching between Functions
142
Turning the System on and off
142
Using Your Audio System
142
Tone and Balance
143
Your Cassette Player
143
Your Compact Disc Player
143
Your Radio Antenna
143
Controls and Features
144
Compact Disc Player
145
AUX (Auxiliary Button)
146
Compact Disc Auto Changer Only
146
Sound Balance Adjustment Function
146
RAND (Random)
147
Repeating a Track
147
Cassette Player
148
Scan
148
Scanning the Tracks on a Disc
148
ST (Stereo Reception) Display
149
Track
149
TUNE (Tuning)
149
CD (Compact Disc)
152
To Scan All the Frequencies
154
Radio
161
Tape
161
Car Audio System Operating Hints
162
Fm
162
Radio Reception
162
Caring for Your Cassette Player and Tapes
163
Caring for Your Compact Disc Player and Discs
163
Air Conditioning System
167
Air Flow Selector
169
Fan Speed Selector
169
Temperature Selector
169
Air Intake Selector
170
“A/C” Button (on some Models)
170
Air Flow Selector Settings
171
Operating Tips
171
Air Conditioning
172
Heating
172
Ventilation
172
Defogging
173
Defrosting
173
Side Vents
174
Other Equipment
175
Cigarette Lighter and Ashtray
176
Clock
176
Ashtray
177
Power Outlets
177
Auxiliary Box
178
Glove Box
178
Lower Box
179
Rear Box
179
Rear Console Box
179
Upper Box
179
Front Cup Holder
180
Rear Cup Holder
182
Grocery Bag and Cargo Net Hooks
183
Roof Luggage Carrier
184
Floor Mat
185
Installing Front License Plate
185
Information before Driving Your Toyota
187
Off–Road Vehicle Precautions
188
Break–In Period
189
Fuel
189
Fuel Type
189
Cleaner Burning Gasoline
190
Octane Rating
190
Oxygenates in Gasoline
190
Quality Gasoline
190
Fuel Tank Capacity
191
Operation in Foreign Countries
191
Three–Way Catalytic Converter
191
Engine Exhaust Cautions
192
Engine Oil Consumption
193
Facts about Engine Oil Consumption
193
Functions of Engine Oil
193
Brake System
194
Importance of Engine Oil Level Check
194
Twin Ground Electrode Spark Plugs
194
Anti–Lock Brake System
195
Brake Pad Wear Limit Indicators
197
Luggage Stowage Precautions
198
Rear Step Bumper
198
Step Side Beds
199
Vehicle Identification Number
199
Your Toyota’s Identification
199
Engine Number
200
Suspension and Chassis
200
All Season Tires
201
Summer Tires
201
Types of Tires
201
Starting and Driving
203
Before Cranking
204
Before Starting the Engine
204
How to Start the Engine
204
Tips for Driving in Various Conditions
205
Off–Road Driving Precautions
206
Winter Driving Tips
208
Dinghy Towing
209
Trailer Towing
209
Weight Limits
209
Hitches
211
Brakes and Safety Chains
212
Break–In Schedule
212
Tires
212
Trailer Lights
212
Pre–Towing Safety Check
213
Trailer Towing Tips
213
How to Save Fuel and Make Your Vehicle Last Longer
215
In Case of an Emergency
217
If Your Vehicle will Not Start
218
Starting a Flooded Engine
218
Jump Starting
219
Jump Starting Procedure
219
Connecting Point for 5VZ–FE Engine
220
If Your Engine Stalls While Driving
221
If Your Vehicle Overheats
221
If You Have a Flat Tire
222
Required Tools and Spare Tire
223
To Remove the Spare Tire
224
Blocking the Wheel
226
Removing Wheel Ornament
226
Loosening Wheel Nuts
227
Positioning the Jack
228
Raising Your Vehicle
229
Changing Wheels
230
Reinstalling Wheel Nuts
230
Lowering Your Vehicle
231
Reinstalling Wheel Ornament
231
After Changing Wheels
232
If Your Vehicle Needs to be Towed
232
Emergency Towing
235
Emergency Towing Hook
237
Tips for Towing a Stuck Vehicle
237
If You Cannot Shift Automatic Transmission Selector Lever
238
If You Lose Your Keys
238
Corrosion Prevention and Appearance Care
239
Protecting Your Toyota from Corrosion
240
Hand–Washing Your Toyota
241
Washing and Waxing Your Toyota
241
Cleaning the Interior
242
Vinyl Interior
242
Waxing Your Toyota
242
Carpets
243
Leather Interior
243
Windows
243
Vehicle Maintenance and Care
245
General Maintenance
246
Maintenance Requirements
246
Scheduled Maintenance
246
Where to Go for Service?
246
Outside the Vehicle
247
Tire Rotation
247
Tire Surface and Wheel Nuts
247
Accelerator Pedal
248
Brake Pedal
248
In the Engine Compartment
248
Inside the Vehicle
248
Battery Electrolyte Level
249
Brake Fluid Level
249
Engine Oil Level
249
Power Steering Fluid Level
249
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) Programs
250
Do–It–Yourself Maintenance
251
Engine Compartment Overview
252
D5VZ–FE Engine
253
Do–It–Yourself Service Precautions
254
Fuse Locations
254
Checking Brake Fluid
256
Checking Power Steering Fluid
256
Checking the Engine Oil Level
256
Parts and Tools
256
Adding Washer Fluid
257
Checking and Replacing Fuses
257
Replacing Light Bulbs
257
Engine and Chassis
259
Checking the Engine Oil Level
260
Engine Oil Selection
260
Recommended Viscosity (SAE)
260
API Service Symbol
261
ILSAC Certification Mark
261
Oil Identification Marks
261
Checking the Engine Coolant Level
262
Coolant Type Selection
262
Checking Brake Fluid
263
Checking the Radiator and Condenser
263
Checking Power Steering Fluid
264
Checking Tire Pressure
264
Checking and Replacing Tires
265
Replacing Your Tires
266
Rotating Tires
266
Installing Snow Tires and Chains
267
Snow Tire Installation
267
Snow Tire Selection
267
Tire Chain Selection
267
Replacing Wheels
268
Wheel Selection
268
When to Replace Your Wheels
268
Aluminum Wheel Precautions
269
Electrical Components
271
Checking Battery Condition
272
Checking Battery Exterior
272
Battery Recharging Precautions
273
Checking Battery Fluid
273
Checking by Indicator
273
Checking and Replacing Fuses
274
Adding Washer Fluid
275
Replacing Light Bulbs
275
Headlights
277
Front Turn Signal Lights
278
Parking Lights
278
License Plate Lights
279
Rear Turn Signal, Stop/Tail, and Back–Up Lights
279
High Mounted Stoplight
280
Specifications
281
Dimensions
282
Four–Wheel Drive Models and Pre Runner
283
Payload
284
Engine
286
Fuel
286
Service Specifications
286
Engine Lubrication
287
Recommended Oil Viscosity (SAE)
287
Brakes
289
Differential
289
Recommended Oil Viscosity
289
Fuses
290
Tires
290
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
294
Camper Information
295
Treadwear
295
Traction
295
Center of Gravity Location
296
Cargo Weight Rating and Proper Matching
296
Gross Axle and Vehicle Weight Ratings
298
Quick Index
299
Gas Station Information
299
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Brand
Toyota
Model
Tacoma 2002
Category
Automobile
Language
English
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