2000 TOYOTA TACOMA Owners Manual (in English)

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Foreword
Welcome to the growing group of value−conscious people who drive Toyotas. We
are proud of the advanced engineering and quality construction of each vehicle we
build.
This Owner ’s Manual explains the features of your new Toyota. Please read it and
follow the instructions carefully so that you can enjoy many years of safe motoring.
When it comes to service, remember that your Toyota dealer knows your vehicle
best and is interested in your complete satisfaction. He will provide quality mainte-
nance and any other assistance you may require.
Please leave this Owner’s Manual in this vehicle at the time of resale. The next
owner will need this information also.
All information and specifications in this manual are current at the time of
printing. However, because of Toyota’s policy of continual product improve-
ment, we reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice.
Please note that this manual applies to all models and explains all equipment,
including options. Therefore, you may find some explanations for equipment
not installed on your vehicle.
©1999 TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION
All rights reserved. This material may not be reproduced or copied, in whole or in
part, without the written permission of Toyota Motor Corporation.

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New vehicle warranty
Your new vehicle is covered by the following Toyota
limited warranties: New vehicle warranty
 Emission control systems warranty
 Others
For further information, please refer to the Owner’s
Warranty Information Booklet" or Owner ’s Manual
Supplement".
Your responsibility for maintenance
It is the owner ’s responsibility to make sure that the
specified maintenance is performed. Part 6 gives details
of these maintenance requirements. Also included in
Part 6 is general maintenance. For scheduled mainte-
nance information, please refer to the separate Sched-
uled Maintenance Guide" or Owner ’s Manual Supple-
ment".
Accessories, spare parts and modification of your Toyota
A wide variety of non−genuine spare parts and accesso-
ries for Toyota vehicles are currently available in the
market. You should know that Toyota does not warrant
these products and is not responsible for their perfor-
mance, repair, or replacement, or for any damage they
may cause to, or adverse effect they may have on,
your Toyota vehicle.
This vehicle should not be modified with non−genuine
Toyota products. Modification with non−genuine Toyota
products could affect its performance, safety or durabili-
ty, and may even violate governmental regulations. In
addition, damage or performance problems resulting from
the modification may not be covered under warranty.

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Spark ignition system of yourTo y o t a
The spark ignition system in your Toyota meets all re-
quirements of the Canadian Interference−Causing Equip-
ment Standard.
Installation of a mobiletwo−way radio system
As the installation of a mobile two−way radio system in
your vehicle could affect electronic systems such as
multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel
injection system, cruise control system, anti−lock brake
system, SRS airbag system and seat belt pretensi oner
system, be sure to check with your Toyota dealer for
precautionary measures or special instructions regarding
installation.
Scrapping of your Toyota
The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices in
your Toyota contain explosive chemicals. If the vehicle
is scrapped with the airbags and pretensioners left as
they are, it may cause an accident such as fire. Be
sure to have the systems of the SRS airbag and seat
belt pretensioner removed and disposed of by a qualified
service shop or by your Toyota dealer before you dis-
pose of your vehicle.

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On−pavement and off−roaddriving tips
(4WD models and Pre Runner)
This vehicle will handle and maneuver differently from
an ordinary passenger car because it is designed for
off−road use also. It has a significantly higher rollover
rate than other types of vehicles. In addition, this ve-
hicle has a higher ground clearance and center of gravi-
ty than that of an ordinary passenger car. This vehicle
design feature causes this type of vehicle to be more
likely to rollover. Failure to operate this vehicle correctly
may result in loss of control, accidents or vehicle rol-
lover causing death or serious injury. Be sure to read
Off−road vehicle precautions" in Section 2 and Off−
road driving precautions" in Section 3.

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After starting your engine, always turn the
overdrive switch on.
Automatic Transmission Overdrive Switch (conventional type only)
For details, see Automatic transmission" on
page 85 and How to save fuel and make your
vehicle last longer, too" on page 181.
Overdrive switch
For selecting either a three−speed or
four−speed transmission
ON" position
(Shifting into overdrive
possible)
OFF" position
(Shifting into overdrive
not possible)
O/D OFF" indicator light
Shows the overdrive
switch is in OFF" position. Always turn the overdrive switch on for better
fuel economy and quieter driving. Even during ordinary driving, keep the over-
drive switch turned on. (At this time, the O/D
OFF" indicatior light on the instrument cluster
will be off.)

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Important information about this manual
Safety and vehicle damage warnings
In this manual, you will see CAUTION and NOTICE warn-
ings. These are used in the following ways:
CAUTION
This is a warning against something which may cause
injury to people if the warning is ignored. You are
informed what you must or must not do in order to
avoid or reduce the risk to yourself and other people.
NOTICE
This is a warning against something which may cause
damage to the vehicle or its equipment if the warning
is ignored. You are informed what you must or must
not do in order to avoid or reduce the risk of damage
to your vehicle and its equipment.
Safety symbol
In this manual, you will also see a circle
with a slash through it. This means Do
not", Do not do this", or Do not let this
happen".

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OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND
CONTROLS
Overview of instruments and controls
Instrument panel overview2
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Instrument cluster overview 4
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Indicator symbols on the instrument panel 6
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