1997 TOYOTA T100 fuel

Publication No. OM34411U
Part No. 01999-34411
Printed in Japan 01- 9608- 00
Quick index If a service reminder indicator or warning buzzer comes on 59 . . . . .
If your vehicle will not start 133
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If your engine stalls while driving 136 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If your vehicle overheats 137
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If you have a flat tire 138
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If your vehicle needs to be towed 146 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tips for driving during break- in period 108 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
How to start the engine 121
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General maintenance 158
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Complete index 209
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Gas station information
Fuel type: UNLEADAD gasoline, Research Octane Number 91
(Octane Rating 87) or higher See page 129 for detailed information.
Fuel tank capacity: 91 L (24 gal., 20.0 lmp. gal.)
Engine oil:
See page 172
Automatic transmission fluid: Automatic transmission fluid D- ll or DEXRON lll (DEXRON ll)
Tire information: See pages 175 through 179.
Tire pressure: See page 198 and 199. P8
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Indicator symbols on the instrument panel
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4WD
Anti-lock brake system warning light*
Brake system warning light* Seat belt reminder light*
Discharge warning light*
Low oil pressure warning light*
Malfunction indicator light*
Low fuel level warning light*
SRS airbag warning light* Automatic transmission fluid
temperature warning light*
Turn signal indicator lights
Headlight high beam indicator light
Over-drive indicator light
Unengaged Parkº warning light* Low windshield washer fluid level warning light*
4WDº indicator light
Automatic transmission indicator lights
Cruise control indicator light
The indicators marked with * are service reminder indicators.
For details, see Service reminder indicators and warning
buzzersº in Chapter 1-5.

Part 1Keys
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OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS ANDCONTROLSÐ
Chapter 1-2 Keys and Doors
Keys
Side doors
Power windows
Quarter windows
Rear windows
Tailgate
Hood
Fuel tank cap
KEY PLATE This key works in every lock.
Since the doors can be locked without a
key, you should always carry a spare key
in case you accidentally lock your keys in-
side the vehicle.
Keep your key number plate in a safe
place such as your wallet, not in the vehicle.
If you should lose your keys or if you need
additional keys, duplicates can be made
by a Toyota dealer using the key number.
You should also put a copy of the key
number with your important papers.

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2. In front of the vehicle, pull up on theauxiliary catch lever and lift the hood.3. Hold the hood open by insertingthe support rod into the slot.
Before closing the hood, check to see that
you have not forgotten any tools, rags,
etc. and return the support rod to its clip-
this prevents rattles. Then lower the hood
and make sure it locks into place. If neces-
sary, press down gently on front edge to lock it.
After inserting the support rod into
the slot, make sure the rod supports
the hood security.
CAUTION!
1. To open the fuel filler door, pull the
lever up.
CAUTION!
Do not smoke, cause sparks or al-
low open flames when refuelling.
The fumes are flammable.
When opening the cap, do not re-
move the cap quickly. In hot weath-
er, fuel under pressure could cause
injury by spraying out of the filler
neck if the cap is suddenly re- moved.
Fuel tank cap

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CAUTION!
Do not fill a fuel container on a plas-
tic truck bed liner, a rubber truck
bed mat, or any other insulating
material. A static electricity charge
could cause a spark and fire haz-
ard. The proper procedure is to
place an approved fuel container
on the ground away from the truck for filling.
2. To remove the fuel tank cap, turn
the cap slowly counterclockwise,
then pause slightly before remov-
ing it. after removing the cap, hang
it on the cap hanger.
It is not unusual to hear a slight swoosh
when the cap is opened. When installing,
turn the cap clockwise till you hear a click.
5VZ-FE engineÐ
If the cap is not tightened securely, the malfunction indicator lamp comes on.
Make sure the cap is tightened securely. The indicator lamp goes off after driving several times. If the indicator lamp does
not go off, contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.
CAUTION!
Make sure the cap is tightened se-
curely to prevent fuel spillage in
case of an accident.
Use only a genuine Toyota fuel
tank cap for replacement. It has a
built in check valve to reduce fuel tank vacuum.

Part 1Fuel gauge (without tachometer)
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OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS ANDCONTROLSÐ
Chapter 1-5 Gauges, Meters and Service reminderindicators
Fuel gauge
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Oil pressure gauge
Voltmeter
Tachometer
Odometer and trip meter
Service
reminder indicators and
warning buzzers
The gauge works when the ignition
switch is on and indicates the approxi-
mate quantity of fuel remaining in the tank.
It is a good idea to keep the tank over 1/4 full.
The needle moves when braking, acceler-
ating or making turns. This is caused by the fuel moving in the tank.
If the level approaches Eº or the low fuel
level warning light comes on, fill the fuel
tank as soon as possible.
If the fuel tank is completely empty, the malfunction indicator lamp comes on. Fill
the fuel tank immediately. The indicator lamp goes off after driving
several times. If the indicator lamp does
not go off, contact your Toyota dealer assoon as possible.

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The gauge works when the ignition
switch is on and indicates the approxi-
mate quantity of fuel remaining in the tank.
It is a good idea to keep the tank over 1/4 full.
This fuel gauge has a non-return typ
needle which remains at the last inidi-
cated position when the ignition switch is
turned off.
If the level approaches Eº or the low fuel
level warning light (on some models)
comes on, fill the fuel tank as soon as pos- sible.
If the fuel tank is completely empty, the malfunction indicator lamp comes on. Fill
the fuel tank immediately. The indicator lamp goes off after driving
several times. If the indicator lamp does
not go off, contact your Toyota dealer assoon as possible.The gauge indicates the engine cool-
ant temperature when the ignition
switch is on. The engine operating
temperature will vary with changes inweather and engine load. If the needle moves into the red zone, or
higher
stop your vehicle and allow the en-
gine to cool.
Your vehicle may overheat during severe operating conditions, such as: Driving up a long hill on a hot day.
Reducing speed or stopping after high
speed driving.
Idling for a long period with the air con-
ditioning on in stop-and-go traffic.
Towing a trailer
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Fuel gauge(with tachometer)

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The voltmeter tells whether the battary
is charged or discharged. Check it
while the engine is runningÐthe
needle should always indicates as
shown above.
If the needle reads below or above the normal range while the engine is running,
it indicates the charging system needs im-
mediate repair.
However, it is normal for the needle to
drop below the normal range during en-
gine starting.The tachometer indicates engine
speed in thousands of rpm (revolu-
tions per minute). Use it while driving
to select correct shift points and to
prevent engine lugging and overfeed- ing.
Driving with the engine running too fast
causes excessive engine wear and poor
fuel economy. Remember, in most cases
the slower the engine speed, the greater
the fuel economy.
NOTICE
Do not let the indicator needle get into the red zone. This may cause
severe engine damage.
The odometer records the total dis-
tance the vehicle has been driven. The
trip meter may be set to zero to record
the distance on each trip. To reset the
trip meter, press the trip meter reset knob.
The black digits on white indicate tenths of kilometers or miles.
Odometer and trip meter
Tachometer
Voltmeter