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To lower the tailgate fully, release the 
support brackets from the lugs as shown.
Make sure the tailgate is securelycaught by the support brackets
before closing the tailgate.
NOTICE
To open the hood, do the following. 
1. Pull the hood lock release lever. The hood will spring up slightly.
Before driving, be  sure that the hood
is securely locked. Otherwise, the 
hood  may open unexpectedly while
driving  and an accident may occur.
CAUTION!
2. In front of the vehicle, pull up on the auxiliary catch lever and lift the hood.
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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.
  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 truckfor filling.
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162. 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.
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 tankcap for replacement. It has a built incheck valve to reduce fuel tank vac- uum.
CAUTION!
To avoid serious personal injury, you 
must do the following.   While  the vehicle is moving, always
keep the head, hands and other 
parts of the body of all occupants away from the roof opening. Other- 
wise, you could be seriously in- 
jured if the vehicle stops suddenly 
or if the vehicle is involved in an ac- cident.
  Never sit on top of the vehicle 
around the roof opening.
  Never attempt to remove the moon
roof panel while driving. Other- 
wise, the panel may become a haz-ard by falling into or flying off the vehicle.
  After installing the moon roof pan-
el, make sure they are firmly se- 
cured by pushing up on the under-
side of the panel.
  Never put your hands between the
moon roof panel and the surround- 
ing roof.
To tilt up the moon roof , first pull 
down  on the handle while pushing in 
one of the lock buttons. Then push up
the moon roof until it locks. After tilting up the moon roof, make sure the handle is securely in place. 
When closing the moon roof, slowly pull 
down  the handle while supporting the roof
with your hand. Close and lock the moon
roof by  pushing the handle. Be sure to use
your palm to push the handle.  After clos- 
ing the moon roof, make sure it is securely locked. ÐTilting up and closing
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1. Pull the handle down while push-ing in one of the lock buttons.2. Push in the retaining springs armsas shown and push up the moon roof.3. Push back the auxiliary catch to re-lease it from the hook. Then lift the 
moon roof panel and pull it out.
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1. Insert the flat hinges of the moonroof panel into the cutouts on the 
body. Then slowly lower it while
holding  the roof with your hands
Make sure both flat hinges are insertedinto the cutouts.2. Press in the retaining spring arms and insert them into the holes. 
Then push the handle up with the
palm of your hand and lock the roof.To remove: Support the sun shade 
panel  with your hand while you unlock
the sun shade by turning the knob counter-clockwise. 
To install: Hang the two hinges of the 
sun shade panel onto the hooks pro-
vided. Then push up the sun shade 
panel while turning the knob counter- clockwise
CAUTION!
For safety, do not remove the sun 
shade while driving.
Detachable sun shade
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