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2. Tilt the tailgate to about 305 from
vertical and pull up the right side of
the tailgate to unhook the right side.3. Slide the tailgate a little to the right to unhook the left side.
To attach the tailgate, follow the removal
procedure in reverse order.
After closing the tailgate, try pulling it to-
ward you to make sure it is securely
closed.
We recommend you keep the tailgate
closed when not in use.
NOTICE
Make sure the support brackets are securely latched on both side panelswhen installing the tailgate.
LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH KEY
Insert the key into the keyhole and turn
it to lock or unlock the tailgate.
To lock: Turn the key clockwise.
To unlock: Turn the key counterclockwise.
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Hood
To open the hood:1. Pull the hood lock release lever. The hood will spring up slightly.
CAUTION
Before driving, be sure that the hood
is closed and securely locked. Other-
wise, the hood may open unexpected-
ly while driving and an accident may
occur.
2. In front of the vehicle, pull up theauxiliary catch l ever and lift the
hood.
Before closing the hood, check to see that
you have not forgotten any tools, rags,
etc. Then lower the hood and make sure
it locks into place. If necessary, press
down gently on the front edge to lock it.
Fuel tank cap
1. To open the fuel filler door, insert the key and turn it counterclockwise.
When refueling, turn off the engine.
CAUTION

Do not smoke, cause sparks or al-
low open flames when refueling.
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.
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Do not fill a fuel container on a
plastic truck bed liner, a rubber
truck bed mat, or any other insulat-
ing material. A static electricity
charge could cause a spark and fire
hazard. 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 removing
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 insta lling,
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 sp illage 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.
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Adjust the driver's seat so that the foot
pedals, steering wheel and instrument
panel controls are within easy reach of
the driver.
CAUTION

Adjustments should not be made
while the vehicle is moving, as the
seat may unexpectedly move and
cause the driver to lose control of
the vehicle.

When adjusting the seat, be careful
not to hit the seat against a pas-
senger or luggage.

After adjusting the seat position,
try sliding it forward and backward
to make sure it is locked in posi-
tion.

After adjusting the seatback, exert
body pressure to make sure it is
locked in position.

Do not put objects under the seats.
The objects may interfere with the
seat- lock mechanism or unexpect-
edly push up the seat position ad-
justing lever; the seat may suddenly
move, causing the driver to lose
control of the vehicle.

While adjusting the seat, do not put
your hands under the seat or near
the moving parts. You may catch
and injure your hands or fingers.
Separate and split bench seat
Front seatsÐ
ÐSeat adjustment precautionsÐAdjusting front seats
(manual seat)
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For easy access to the rear seat, do
this.
Lift the seatback angle adjusting lever or
press the pedal behind the seatback.
The seatback will tilt forward.
After passengers are in, lift up the seat-
back until it locks.
CAUTION

After putting back the seatback, try
pushing the seatback forward and
rearward to make sure it is secured
in place.

Never allow anyone to rest their
foot on the press pedal while the
vehicle is moving.
Pull the seatback lock release lever and
fold down the seatback.
Hold the lever until you have swung the
seatback forward slightly.
CAUTION
When returning the seatback to the
upright position:

Make sure the seat belts are not
twisted or caught in the seatback
and are arranged in their proper
position and are ready to use.

Make sure the seatback is securely
locked by pushing forward and rear-
ward on the top of the seatback.
ÐTilting passenger 's seatback
for rear seat entry
(access cab models)ÐFolding seatback
(non- split bench seat)
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Armrest
Ty p e A
Ty p e B
Ty p e C
To use the armrest, do this.
Ty p e A Ð
To lower: Pull the lock release strap and
down the armrest.
To raise: Push down the lock release knob
and up the armrest.
Type BÐPull the armrest down as shown
in the illustration.
Type CÐPull the armrest out as shown in
the illustration.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the armrest,avoid putting heavy loads on it.
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1. Stow the rear seat belt and bucklesas shown in the illustration.
This prevents the belt and buckles from
falling out when you swing up the rear
seat.
NOTICE
The seat belt and buckles must be stowed before you swing up the rearseat.
2. Raise the bottom cushion while pushing the lock release lever.
CAUTION
When returning the bottom cushion to
its original position:

Make sure the seat belts are not
twisted or caught under the bottom
cushion and are arranged in their
proper position and are ready to
use.

Make sure the bottom cushion is
securely locked by trying to pull up
the edge of the bottom cushion.
Failure to do so will prevent seat
belt from proper operation.
Swing- up rear seats
(access cab models)
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Head restraints
Front
Rear
For your safety and comfort, adjust the
head restraint before driving.
To raise: Pull it up.
To lower: Push it down while pressing the
lock release button.
The head restraint is most effective when
it is close to your head. Therefore, using
a cushion on the seatback is not recom-
mended.
CAUTION

Adjust the center of the head re-
straint so that it is closest to the
top of your ears.

After adjusting the head restraint,
make sure it is locked in position.

Do not drive with the head re-
straints removed.
Toyota strongly urges that the driver and
passengers in the vehicle be properly re-
strained at all times with the seat belts
provided. Failure to do so could increase
the chance of injury and/or the severity of
injury in accidents.
Child. Use a child restraint system ap-
propriate for the child until the child be-
comes large enough to properly wear the
vehicle's seat belts. See Child restraintº
for details.
STANDARD CAB MODELSÐ
If a child is too large for a child restraint
system, the child s hould sit in the seat
and must be restrained using the vehicle's
seat belt.
ACCESS CAB MODELSÐ
If a child is too large for a child restraint
system, the child s hould sit in the rear
seat and must be restrained using the
vehicle's seat belt. According to accident
statistics, the child is safer when properly
restrained in the rear seat than in the
front seat.
If a child must sit in the front seat, the
seat belts should be worn properly. If an
accident occurs and the seat belts are not
worn properly, the force of the rapid infla-
tion of the airbag may cause death or
serious injury to the child.
Seat beltsÐ
ÐSeat belt precautions
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