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VEHICLE MAINTENANCE AND CARE

Maintenance requirements

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General maintenance

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Does your vehicle need repairing?

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For scheduled maintenance information, please refer to the separate
“Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement”.

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Summary of Contents for Tacoma 2000

Page 1: ...0 Tacoma U 1 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Overview of instruments and controls Instrument panel overview 2 Instrument cluster overview 4 Indicator symbols on the instrument panel 6 SECTION 1...

Page 2: ...interior light 5 Side vents 6 Glove box 7 Power door lock switches 8 Power window switches 9 Manual transmission gear shift lever or automatic transmission selector lever floor shift 10 Cup holder 11...

Page 3: ...h 5 Air conditioning controls 6 Car audio 7 Ashtray 8 Cigarette lighter 9 Power outlets 10 Clock 11 Parking brake lever 12 Ignition switch 13 Cruise control switch 14 Rear differential lock button 15...

Page 4: ...ine coolant temperature gauge 2 Tachometer 3 Service reminder indicators and indicator lights 4 Speedometer 5 Fuel gauge 6 Trip meter reset knob 7 Odometer and two trip meters Instrument cluster overv...

Page 5: ...00 Tacoma U 5 1 Engine coolant temperature gauge 2 Service reminder indicators and indicator lights 3 Speedometer 4 Odometer 5 Fuel gauge Without tachometer...

Page 6: ...mp 1 Anti lock brake system warning light 1 SRS warning light 1 type A type B Automatic transmission fluid temperature warning light 1 Unengaged Park warning light 1 Low windshield washer fluid level...

Page 7: ...7 1 For details see Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers in Section 1 5 2 If this light flashes see Cruise control in Section 1 6 Cruise control indicator light 2 Rear differential lock ind...

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Page 9: ...ATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Keys and Doors Keys 10 Side doors 10 Power windows 12 Quarter windows 13 Rear window 14 Tailgate 14 Hood 15 Fuel tank cap 16 Detachable moon roof 17 Detachable sun sh...

Page 10: ...itional keys duplicates can be made by a Toyota dealer using the key number We recommend you to write down the key number and keep it in safe place Side doors LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH KEY Insert the...

Page 11: ...switch Driver s side Passenger s side LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH Push the switch To lock Push the switch on the front side To unlock Push the switch on the rear side Both doors...

Page 12: ...switch is turned off They stop working when either front door is opened OPERATING THE DRIVER S WINDOW Use the switch on the driver s door Normal operation The window moves as long as you hold the swi...

Page 13: ...dows If someone s neck head or hands gets caught in a closing window it could result in a serious injury When anyone closes the power windows be sure that they operate the windows safe ly When small c...

Page 14: ...ld the tailgate horizontal See Luggage stowage precautions in Section 2 for precautions to observe for loading luggage After closing the tailgate try pulling it to ward you to make sure it is securely...

Page 15: ...uxiliary catch lever and lift the hood 3 Hold the hood open by inserting the support rod into the slot Before closing the hood check to see that you have not forgotten any tools rags etc and return th...

Page 16: ...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...

Page 17: ...become a hazard 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 bet...

Page 18: ...he handle down while pushing in one of the lock buttons 2 Push in the retaining spring arms as shown and push up the moon roof 3 Push back the auxiliary catch to re lease it from the hook Then lift th...

Page 19: ...and insert them into the holes Then push the handle up with the palm of your hand and lock the roof Detachable sun shade To remove Support the sun shade pan el with your hand while you unlock the sun...

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Page 21: ...rrors Seats 22 Front seats 22 Rear seats 25 Head restraints 25 Armrest 26 Seat belts 26 SRS driver and front passenger airbags 35 Passenger airbag manual on off switch 44 Child restraint 45 Tilt steer...

Page 22: ...l 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 co...

Page 23: ...g the seatback any more than needed The seat belts provide maxi mum protection in a frontal or rear collision when the driver and the pas senger are sitting up straight and well back in the seats If y...

Page 24: ...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 seatb...

Page 25: ...nts 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 On some models you can also move the head rest...

Page 26: ...n 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...

Page 27: ...ged parts should be re placed Do not disassemble or modify the system Keep the belts clean and dry If they need cleaning use a mild soap solution or lukewarm water Never use bleach dye or abrasive cle...

Page 28: ...not insert coins clips etc in the buckle as this may prevent you from properly latching the tab and buckle If the seat belt does not function normally immediately contact your Toyota dealer Do not use...

Page 29: ...gh positioned lap belts and loose fitting belts both could cause serious injuries due to sliding un der the lap belt during a collision or other unintended result Keep the lap belt positioned as low o...

Page 30: ...ab and buckle If the seat belt does not function normally immediately contact your Toyota dealer Do not use the seat until the seat belt is fixed It cannot protect an adult occupant or your child from...

Page 31: ...contact your local Toyota dealer so that the dealer can order the proper re quired length for the extender Bring the heaviest coat you expect to wear for prop er measurement and selection of length Ad...

Page 32: ...en releasing the seat belt press on the buckle release button on the extender not on the seat belt This helps prevent damage to the vehicle interior and extend er itself When not in use remove the ext...

Page 33: ...s on when the igni tion key is turned to the ACC or ON position It goes off after about 6 seconds This means the front seat belt pretensioners are operating proper ly This warning light system monitor...

Page 34: ...lt pretensioners in some cases Installation of electronic devices such as a mobile two way radio cassette tape player or compact disc player Repairs on or near the front seat belt pretensioner assembl...

Page 35: ...tect occu pant in the center position In response to a severe frontal impact the SRS airbags work together with the seat belts to help prevent or reduce injury by inflating The SRS airbags help to re...

Page 36: ...irbag system has been disabled See Passenger airbag manual on off switch in this section for detail CAUTION Make sure that the indicator light is off Do not turn off the passenger air bag manual on of...

Page 37: ...ition Child age 1 to 12 A child age 1 to 12 must ride in the front seat because Vehicle has no rear seat Although children ages 1 to 12 ride in the rear seat s whenever possible children ages 1 to 12...

Page 38: ...erably higher if the vehicle strikes an object such as a parked vehicle or sign pole which can move or deform on impact or if it is involved in an underride collision e g a collision in which the nose...

Page 39: ...system triggers the airbag inflators Then a chemical reaction in the inflators quickly fills the airbags with non toxic gas to help restrain the forward motion of the occupants When the airbags inflat...

Page 40: ...en deploy during the collision To ensure max imum protection in an accident the driver and all passengers in the ve hicle must wear their seat belts Wearing a seat belt during an acci dent reduces the...

Page 41: ...h in the ON position In the event of an acci dent the force of the rapid inflation of the passenger airbag can cause death or serious injury to the child A forward facing child restraint sys tem which...

Page 42: ...orce the child may be killed or seriously injured Do not hold a child on your lap or in your arms Use a child restraint system in the rear seat For instruc tions concerning the installation of a child...

Page 43: ...electronic devices such as a mobile two way radio cassette tape player or compact disc player Modification of the suspension sys tem Modification of the front end struc ture Attachment of a grille gu...

Page 44: ...rbags in this section Operate on off switch as follows Insert key into the keyhole and turn it To turn passenger airbag on Turn the key clockwise to the ON position To turn passenger airbag off Turn t...

Page 45: ...system which conforms to the size of the child XTRA CAB MODELS Toyota strongly urges use of a proper child restraint system which conforms to the size of the child and is put on the rear seat Accord i...

Page 46: ...roperly restrained in the rear seat than in the front seat CAUTION Never put infant or child age 1 to 12 in a passenger risk group on the right front seat with the passenger airbag manual on off switc...

Page 47: ...ing 3 types depending on the child s age and size A Infant seat B Convertible seat C Booster seat Install the child restraint system following the instructions provided by its manufac turer A Infant s...

Page 48: ...her posi tion Split bench seat Adjust the passenger s seat forward and rearward travel as well as seatback posi tion so that the child restraint system is securely restrained CAUTION Ignoring the abov...

Page 49: ...section The indicator comes on when the system is off CAUTION If you must put a rear facing child restraint system on the front seat make sure the passenger airbag manual on off switch is in the OFF p...

Page 50: ...ion normally it cannot protect your child from injury Contact your Toyota dealer immediately Do not use the seat until the seat belt is fixed 2 While pressing the infant seat firmly against the seat c...

Page 51: ...int system With the child restraint system installed check that your driving position is satis factory and that the child restraint system does not interfere with your driving If your driving position...

Page 52: ...or serious injury to the child When you put a rear facing child re straint system on the front seat turn the passenger airbag manual on off switch counterclockwise to the OFF position For details see...

Page 53: ...ough or around the convertible seat following the instructions provided by its manufacturer and insert the tab into the buckle taking care not to twist the lap belt CAUTION After inserting the tab mak...

Page 54: ...he lap belt by pulling its free end to hold the convertible seat securely CAUTION Push and pull the child restraint sys tem in different directions to be sure it is secure Follow all the installation...

Page 55: ...to stand the table see Cup holder Xtra cab models in Section 1 9 A INFANT SEAT INSTALLATION An infant seat is used in rear facing position only CAUTION Never put a rear facing child restraint system o...

Page 56: ...ear facing child restraint system on the right front seat make sure the passenger airbag manual on off switch is in the OFF position and that the indicator light is on CAUTION Do not put a rear facing...

Page 57: ...ortions of the belt are not twisted Do not insert coins clips etc in the buckle as this may prevent you from properly latching the tab and buckle If the seat belt does not function normally it cannot...

Page 58: ...ecure ly CAUTION Push and pull the child restraint sys tem in different directions to be sure it is secure Follow all the installation instructions provided by its manufac turer 4 To remove the infant...

Page 59: ...ar facing child restraint system on the right front seat with the passenger airbag manual on off switch in the ON position In the event of an accident the force of the rapid inflation of the passenger...

Page 60: ...on off switch in the ON position because the force of a deploying airbag could cause death or serious injury to the child in forward seating position For details see SRS driver and front passenger ai...

Page 61: ...portions of the belt are not twisted Do not insert coins clips etc in the buckle as this may prevent you from properly latching the tab and buckle If the seat belt does not function normally it cannot...

Page 62: ...t securely CAUTION Push and pull the child restraint sys tem in different directions to be sure it is secure Follow all the installation instructions provided by its manufac turer 4 To remove the conv...

Page 63: ...cause death or serious injury to the child in forward seating position For details see SRS driver and front passenger airbags in this section 1 Sit the child on a booster seat Run the lap and shoulde...

Page 64: ...nintended result Keep the lap belt positioned as low on hips as possible For child s safety do not place the shoulder belt under child s arm After inserting the tab make sure the tab and buckle are lo...

Page 65: ...t will spring up as you release the lock release lever CAUTION Do not adjust the steering wheel while the vehicle is moving After adjusting the steering wheel try moving it up and down to make sure it...

Page 66: ...ice should jam the mirror do not operate the control or scrape the mir ror face Use a spray de icer to free the mirror To adjust a mirror use the switches 1 Master switch To select the mirror to be a...

Page 67: ...w mirrors must be extended and properly adjusted before driving Adjust the mirror so that you can just see the rear of your vehicle in the mir ror To reduce glare from the headlights of the vehicle be...

Page 68: ...00 Tacoma U 68 CAUTION Do not adjust the mirror while the vehicle is moving It may cause the driver to mishandle the vehicle and an accident may occur resulting in personal injuries...

Page 69: ...RUMENTS AND CONTROLS Lights and Wipers Headlights and turn signals 70 Emergency flashers 71 Instrument panel light control 72 Interior lights 72 Personal lights 73 Ignition switch light 73 Windshield...

Page 70: ...uced intensi ty when the parking brake is released with the engine started even with the light switch in the OFF position They will not go off until the ignition switch is turned off To turn on the ot...

Page 71: ...nt panel flash faster than normal a front or rear turn signal bulb is burned out Emergency flashers To turn on the emergency flashers push the switch All the turn signal lights will flash To turn them...

Page 72: ...ob Interior lights Front light Rear light Xtra cab models To turn on the interior light slide the switch The interior light switch has the following positions ON Keeps the light on all the time OFF Tu...

Page 73: ...switch light For easy access to the ignition switch the ignition switch light comes on when either door is opened The light remains on for some time after both doors are closed To turn on the windshie...

Page 74: ...cratch the glass To turn on the windshield wipers move the lever to the desired setting The key must be in the ON position Lever position Speed setting Position 1 Slow Position 2 Fast For a single swe...

Page 75: ...INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Gauges Meters and Service reminder indicators Fuel gauge 76 Engine coolant temperature gauge 76 Tachometer 77 Odometer and two trip meters 78 Service reminder indicators and w...

Page 76: ...turned off If the fuel level approaches E or the low fuel level warning light comes on fill the fuel tank as soon as possible On inclines or curves due to the move ment of fuel in the tank the fuel g...

Page 77: ...remove the thermostat in the engine cooling system as this may cause the engine to overheat The thermostat is designed to con trol the flow of coolant to keep the temperature of the engine within the...

Page 78: ...ob Resets the two trip meters to zero and also change the meter display To change the meter display quickly push and release the knob The meter display changes in the order from the odometer to trip m...

Page 79: ...fluid level warning If this light comes on and stays on while you are driving slow down and pull off the road Then stop the vehicle carefully Remember that stopping distance and ped al effort may be...

Page 80: ...Oil Pressure Warning Light This light warns that the engine oil pres sure is too low If it flickers or stays on while you are driving pull off the road to a safe place and stop the engine immediately...

Page 81: ...the airbag and front seat belt pretensioners are operating properly The warning light system monitors the air bag sensor assembly front airbag sensors seat belt pretensioner assemblies inflat ors war...

Page 82: ...h the ignition key in the ACC or LOCK position CHECKING SERVICE REMINDER INDICA TORS except the low fuel level warning light and low windshield washer fluid level warning light 1 Apply the parking bra...

Page 83: ...itch Transmission and Parking brake Ignition switch with steering lock 84 Automatic transmission 85 Manual transmission 99 Four wheel drive system 101 Rear differential lock system 106 Parking brake 1...

Page 84: ...the key to turn the key from ACC to the LOCK position On vehicles with an automatic transmission the selector lever must be in the P posi tion before pushing the key When starting the engine the key...

Page 85: ...brake pedal depressed shift while pulling the selector lever toward you The ignition switch must be in ON position Shift normally Parking engine starting and key removal position Reverse position Neut...

Page 86: ...sion will not shift into the overdrive gear even with the overdrive switch on CAUTION Never put your foot on the accelera tor pedal while shifting 4 Release the parking brake and brake pedal Depress t...

Page 87: ...ent such dam age use D position for hill climb ing or hard towing d Backing up 1 Bring the vehicle to a complete stop 2 With the brake pedal held down with your foot shift the selector lever to the R...

Page 88: ...for ward or backward as it becomes un stuck causing injury or damage to nearby people or objects NOTICE If you rock your vehicle observe the following precautions to prevent dam age to the transmissi...

Page 89: ...position is displayed on the in strument cluster P Parking engine starting and key removal R Reverse N Neutral D Normal driving with overdrive on 2 Stronger engine braking L Maximum engine braking Aut...

Page 90: ...brake pedal shift the selector lever to D When the lever is in the D position the automatic transmission system will select the most suitable gear for running condi tions such as normal cruising hill...

Page 91: ...is given below for your reference 2 136 km h 85 mph L 74 km h 46 mph Do not continue hill climbing for a long time in the 2 or L posi tion This may cause severe auto matic transmission damage from ov...

Page 92: ...ht comes on For ordinary driving Toyota recommends using the NORMAL mode to improve fuel economy j Rocking your vehicle if stuck CAUTION If your vehicle becomes stuck in snow mud sand etc then you may...

Page 93: ...l times consider other ways such as tow ing k If you cannot shift the selector le ver out of P position If you cannot shift the selector lever from the P position even though the brake pedal is depres...

Page 94: ...ayed on the instrument cluster P Parking engine starting and key removal R Reverse N Neutral D Normal driving with overdrive on 2 Stronger engine braking L Maximum engine braking Automatic transmissio...

Page 95: ...osition four wheel drive the driving pattern selector setting has no effect on gear shift timing See Four wheel drive system in this section for information of the front drive control lever 2 With you...

Page 96: ...smission by pushing and releasing the overdrive switch engine braking is not applied because the cruise control is not cancelled For ways to decrease the vehicle speed see Cruise control in this secti...

Page 97: ...parking brake lever fully to securely apply the parking brake 3 With the brake pedal pressed down shift the selector lever to the P posi tion CAUTION Never attempt to move the selector lever into P p...

Page 98: ...g operation the vehicle may suddenly move for ward or backward as it becomes un stuck causing injury or damage to nearby people or objects NOTICE If you rock your vehicle observe the following precaut...

Page 99: ...1 to 2 or 2 to 1 24 15 2 to 3 or 3 to 2 40 25 3 to 4 or 4 to 3 64 40 4 to 5 or 5 to 4 72 45 High altitude Higher than 1219 m 4000 ft Upshifting gear km h mph 1 to 2 24 15 2 to 3 40 25 58 36 3 to 4 64...

Page 100: ...heel drive models 3RZ FE engine gear km h mph H2 and H4 L4 1 46 29 17 11 2 86 53 33 21 3 135 84 52 32 4 165 103 66 41 5VZ FE engine gear km h mph H2 and H4 L4 1 48 30 18 11 2 88 55 34 21 3 128 80 49 3...

Page 101: ...n Use L4 for climbing or descending steep hills off road driving and hard pulling in sand mud or deep snow The four wheel drive indicator light comes on when the H4 N or L4 mode is selected See d Shif...

Page 102: ...r further instructions b Free wheeling hubs To engage the free wheeling hubs turn the hubs to LOCK To disengage turn the hubs to FREE Make sure the triangle mark on the hub aligns with the other one a...

Page 103: ...simply move the front drive control lever Also disen gage both the free wheeling hubs for con tinued H2 use This can be done at any vehicle speed You need not depress the clutch pedal If the indicato...

Page 104: ...or spinning before shifting Never drive with only one hub en gaged To shift from H4 to H2 simply move the front drive control lever Also disen gage both the free wheeling hubs for con tinued H2 use Th...

Page 105: ...4WD button again to turn it off This can be done at any vehicle speed You need not depress the clutch pedal If the indicator light does not go off when you shift the transfer into H2 drive straight a...

Page 106: ...With your foot holding down the brake pedal move the front drive control lever To shift from L4 to H2 or H4 stop the vehicle and put the transmission in N With your foot holding down the brake pedal...

Page 107: ...operation for the ABS warning light to be on at this time CAUTION Do not lock the differential until the wheels have stopped spinning Otherwise the vehicle may move in an unexpected direction when the...

Page 108: ...ping To set Pull out on the lever For better holding power first depress the brake pedal and hold it while setting the parking brake To release Press the lock release button turn the lever and push it...

Page 109: ...el the cruise control then downshift the transmission to use engine braking to slow down TURNING ON THE SYSTEM To operate the cruise control press the CRUISE ON OFF button This turns the system on The...

Page 110: ...nd hold it Release the lever when the desired speed is attained While the lever is held up the vehicle will gradually gain speed However a faster way to reset is to ac celerate the vehicle and then pu...

Page 111: ...e without depressing the clutch pedal push the switch with the ignition on The switch stays on as long as the igni tion is on And it will automatically turn off when the ignition is off An indicator l...

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Page 113: ...00 Tacoma U 113 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Car audio system Reference 114 Using your audio system 114 Car audio system operating hints 134 SECTION 1 7...

Page 114: ...N AND OFF Push PWR VOL or PWR VOL to turn the audio system on and off Push AM FM1 2 TAPE CD or AUX to turn on that function without pushing PWR VOL or PWR VOL You can turn on each player by inserting...

Page 115: ...audio system by pushing PWR VOL or PWR VOL or turn the ignition key to LOCK On some models the power antenna auto matically retracts when the radio mode is switched off to turn on the cassette tape pl...

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Page 117: ...ill appear on the display To stop the tape while it is fast forward ing push the fast forward button or TAPE to stop the tape while it is re winding push the reverse button or TAPE If a tape side rewi...

Page 118: ...changes to the automatic changer If the player malfunctions your audio sys tem will display one of the six following error messages If WAIT appears on the display it indi cates that the inside of the...

Page 119: ...he magazine Push and hold RAND until you hear a beep RAND will appear on the dis play and the player will perform all the tracks on all the discs in the magazine in random order To turn off the random...

Page 120: ...discs in the magazine Push SCAN until you hear a beep SCAN will appear on the display and the player will perform the first track of the next disc To select a disc push the SCAN again If the player h...

Page 121: ...weak the radio reduces the amount of channel separation to prev ent the weak signal from creating noise If the signal becomes extremely weak the radio switches from stereo to mono recep tion TRACK Tra...

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Page 123: ...te was playing or fast forwarding Reverse Fast forward buttons Cassette Player Push the fast forward button to fast for ward a cassette tape FF will appear on the display Push the reverse button to re...

Page 124: ...he six following error messages If WAIT appears on the display it indi cates that the inside of the player unit may be too hot due to the very high ambi ent temperature Remove the disc or mag azine fr...

Page 125: ...e magazine Push and hold RAND until you hear a beep RAND will appear on the dis play and the player will perform all the tracks on all the discs in the magazine in random order To turn off the random...

Page 126: ...discs in the magazine Push SCAN until you hear a beep SCAN will appear on the display and the player will perform the first track of the next disc To select a disc push the SCAN again If the player h...

Page 127: ...gnal becomes extremely weak the radio switches from stereo to mono recep tion TAPE Push TAPE to switch from radio or com pact disc operation to cassette operation If the audio system is off you can tu...

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Page 129: ...ture After the cassette player reaches the end of a tape side it automatically reverses and begins to play the other side This is true whether the cassette was playing or fast forwarding Reverse Fast...

Page 130: ...The display will show the range from BAL L7 to BAL R7 CD Compact Disc Push CD to switch from radio or cas sette operation to compact disc operation If the audio system is off you can turn on the compa...

Page 131: ...ion to radio operation PWR VOL Power and Volume Push PWR VOL to turn the audio system on and off Turn PWR VOL to adjust the volume RAND Random There are two random features you can either listen to th...

Page 132: ...the band stay there for 5 seconds and then move to the next pre set station To select a station push SCAN again To scan all the frequencies Quickly push and release SCAN If you hear a beep you held th...

Page 133: ...aying the same side After the end of the tape is reached the player will automatically reverse sides and start playing the other side There must be at least 3 seconds of blank space between tracks for...

Page 134: ...urse radio signals have a limited range The farther you are from a station the weaker its signal will be In addition reception conditions change constantly as your vehicle moves Here are some common r...

Page 135: ...es The easiest way to clean them is by using a cleaning tape A wet type is recommended Use high quality cassettes Low quality cassette tapes can cause many problems including poor sound inconsistent p...

Page 136: ...and do not bend them Avoid getting fingerprints on them particularly on the shiny side Dirt scrapes warping pin holes or other disc damage could cause the player to skip or to repeat a section of a tr...

Page 137: ...00 Tacoma U 137 CAUTION Compact disc players use invisible la ser beam which could cause hazard ous radiation exposure if directed outside the unit Be sure to operate the player correctly as instructe...

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Page 139: ...00 Tacoma U 139 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Air conditioning system Controls 140 Air flow selector settings 143 Operating tips 143 Side vents 145 SECTION 1 8...

Page 140: ...00 Tacoma U 140 Controls 1 Air Intake Selector 2 Temperature Selector 3 Air Flow Selector 4 Fan Speed Selector 5 A C Button on some models...

Page 141: ...level Air flows from both the floor vents and the instrument panel vents 3 Floor Air flows mainly from the floor vents 4 Floor Windshield Air flows mainly from the floor vents and windshield vents Use...

Page 142: ...sys tem A C button To turn on the air conditioning press the A C button The A C button indicator will come on To turn the air conditioning off press the button again If the A C button indicator flashe...

Page 143: ...e windshield could fog up because of the difference in air temperature on the inside and outside of the windshield Keep the area under the front seats clear to allow air to circulate through out the v...

Page 144: ...for a few minutes To keep the windows from fogging select fresh af ter the vehicle interior has been warmed Press the A C button on for dehumidi fied heating Choose floor windshield air flow to heat...

Page 145: ...difference be tween the outside and inside tempera tures could make the fogging worse Defrosting The outside of the windshield For best results set controls to Fan speed Any setting except OFF Temper...

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Page 147: ...00 Tacoma U 147 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Other equipment Clock 148 Cigarette lighter and ashtray 148 Power outlets 149 Glove box 150 Cup holder 150 Floor mat 151 SECTION 1 9...

Page 148: ...me will change to 2 00 If the electrical power source has been disconnected from the clock the time dis play will automatically be set to 1 00 one o clock When the instrument panel lights are turned o...

Page 149: ...fter using Power outlets The power outlets are designed for power supply for car accessories The key must be in the ACC or ON position for the power outlets to be used NOTICE To prevent the fuse from...

Page 150: ...rear seat entry The seat may interfere with second cup holder and the drink may spill over the occupants If the spilled drink is hot it may cause burns Do not place anything else other than cups or dr...

Page 151: ...ups on the cup holder as such item may be thrown about in the compartment and possibly in jure people in the vehicle during sudden braking or an accident To reduce the chance of injury in case of an a...

Page 152: ...00 Tacoma U 152 CAUTION Make sure the floor mat is properly placed on the floor carpet If the floor mat slips and interferes with the movement of the pedals during driv ing it may cause an accident...

Page 153: ...tries 157 Three way catalytic converter 157 Engine exhaust cautions 159 Facts about engine oil consumption 160 Twin ground electrode spark plugs 161 Brake system 161 Brake pad wear limit indicators 16...

Page 154: ...tions Therefore sharp turns at excessive speeds may cause rollover CAUTION Always observe the following precau tions to minimize the risk of serious personal injury or damage to your ve hicle In a rol...

Page 155: ...200 miles Do not drive slowly with the manual transmission in a high gear Do not drive for a long time at any single speed either fast or slow Do not tow a trailer during the first 800 km 500 miles F...

Page 156: ...n control system GASOLINES CONTAINING MTBE Gasolines that contain MTBE Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether are available in the market If you use a gasoline mixed with MTBE make certain that it does not conta...

Page 157: ...r ing refueling Gasohol may cause paint damage FUEL TANK CAPACITY Two wheel drive models except Pre Runner 57 L 15 1 gal 12 5 Imp gal Four wheel drive models and Pre Runner 68 L 18 0 gal 15 0 Imp gal...

Page 158: ...sive load on the three way catalytic converter Do not allow the engine to run at idle speed for more than 20 minu tes Avoid racing the engine Do not push start or pull start your vehicle Do not turn o...

Page 159: ...tuation Do not remain for a long time in a parked vehicle with the engine run ning If it is unavoidable however do so only in an unconfined area and adjust the heating or cooling system to force outsi...

Page 160: ...More oil is consumed by high speed driv ing and frequent acceleration and decel eration A new engine consumes more oil since its pistons piston rings and cylinder walls have not become conditioned Wh...

Page 161: ...stop with normal pedal pressure There is enough reserved vacuum for one or two stops but no more CAUTION Do not pump the brake pedal if the engine stalls Each push on the pedal uses up your reserved...

Page 162: ...apability is dependent on tire friction with the road surface Even though the anti lock brake sys tem is operating a driver cannot main tain full control on certain slippery road surfaces when corneri...

Page 163: ...driving Vehicles with rear differential lock system The light comes on while driving with the rear differential unlocked The light does not comes on with the rear differential locked The system comes...

Page 164: ...l ance For better fuel economy do not carry unneeded weight CAUTION To prevent luggage or packages from sliding forward during braking do not stack anything behind the front seats higher than the seat...

Page 165: ...one on the rear step bumper The vehicle identification number VIN is the legal identifier for your vehicle This number is on the left top of the instrument panel and can be seen through the windshield...

Page 166: ...s 5VZ FE engine The engine number is stamped on the engine block as shown Suspension and chassis CAUTION Do not modify the suspension chassis with lift kits spacers springs etc It can cause dangerous...

Page 167: ...2 All season tires All season tires are designed to provide better traction in snow and to be adequate for driving in most winter conditions as well as for use all year round All season tires however...

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Page 169: ...re starting the engine 170 How to start the engine 170 Tips for driving in various conditions 171 Off road driving precautions 172 Winter driving tips 174 Trailer towing 175 How to save fuel and make...

Page 170: ...prevent the starter from operating if the selector lever is in any drive position 4 Automatic transmission only De press the brake pedal and hold it to the floor until driving off b Starting the engi...

Page 171: ...ual If necessary block the wheels Washing your vehicle or driving through deep water may get the brakes wet To see whether they are wet check that there is no traffic near you and then press the pedal...

Page 172: ...km h 85 mph unless your vehicle has high speed capability tires Driving over 140 km h 85 mph may result in tire failure loss of control and possible injury Be sure to con sult a tire dealer to determi...

Page 173: ...re likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt Therefore the driver and all passengers should fasten their seat belts whenever the vehicle is mov ing When driving off road or in rugged terrain do...

Page 174: ...ables Cold temperatures reduce the capacity of any battery so it must be in top shape to provide enough power for winter start ing Section 7 3 tells you how to visually inspect the battery Your Toyota...

Page 175: ...g durability and driving economy fuel consumption etc Your safety and satisfaction depend on the proper use of correct equipment and cautious driving habits For your safe ty and the safety of others y...

Page 176: ...i mum weight rating of the particular hitch assembly and never exceed the maximum weight rating speci fied for the trailer hitch Exceeding the maximum weight rating set by the trailer hitch manufactur...

Page 177: ...g pin must be forward of the axis of the vehicle s rear wheels and installed according to the manufactur er s instructions The hitch ball and king pin should have a light coat of grease Toyota recomme...

Page 178: ...r vehicle s electrical system and cause a malfunction of your lights BREAK IN SCHEDULE Toyota recommends that you do not tow a trailer with a new vehicle or a vehicle with any new power train com pone...

Page 179: ...ng a trailer For each 16 km h 10 mph of speed allow at least one vehicle and trailer length between you and the ve hicle ahead Avoid sudden braking as you may skid resulting in jackknifing and loss of...

Page 180: ...and trailer wheels when parking Apply the parking brake firmly Put the transmission in P automatic or in first or reverse manual Avoid parking on a slope with a trailer but if it cannot be avoided do...

Page 181: ...s may take a little longer Always keep the automatic transmis sion overdrive switch turned on Driving with the overdrive switch off will reduce the fuel economy For de tails see Automatic transmission...

Page 182: ...oil and grease brakes not adjusted etc all lower engine performance and contrib ute to poor fuel economy For longer life of all parts and lower operating costs keep all maintenance work on schedule a...

Page 183: ...e will not start 184 If your engine stalls while driving 187 If your vehicle overheats 187 If you have a flat tire 188 If your vehicle needs to be towed 198 If you cannot shift automatic transmission...

Page 184: ...azard If the engine turns over at its normal speed but will not start 1 Check that all the push on connectors are tight For example connectors at the spark plugs ignition coil and or dis tributor 2 If...

Page 185: ...ntinue to apply water with a sponge or cloth while en route to the medical office The gas normally produced by a battery will explode if a flame or spark is brought near Use only standardized jumper c...

Page 186: ...the positive terminal on the booster battery Jumper cable Discharged battery Booster battery Negative terminal mark c Connect the clamp of the negative black jumper cable to the negative terminal on...

Page 187: ...place 2 Turn on your emergency flashers 3 Try starting the engine again If the engine will not start see If your vehicle will not start CAUTION If the engine is not running the pow er assist for the...

Page 188: ...esult from scalding hot fluid and steam blown out under pressure 7 After the engine coolant temperature has cooled to normal again check the coolant level in the reservoir If neces sary bring it up to...

Page 189: ...alone Use the jack only for lifting your vehicle during wheel changing Do not raise the vehicle with some one in the vehicle When raising the vehicle do not put an object on or under the jack Raise th...

Page 190: ...tire is lowered completely to the ground remove the holding brack et When storing the spare tire put it in place with the outer side of the wheel facing up Then secure the tire taking care that the t...

Page 191: ...handle end 2 Jack handle extension 3 Jack handle 2 Insert the end of the jack handle exten sion into the lowering screw and turn it counterclockwise with the handle making sure the handle remains firm...

Page 192: ...a wheel block from the front for the front wheels or from the rear for the rear wheels Removing wheel ornament Type A Type B Type C 3 Remove the wheel ornament Pry off the wheel ornament using the be...

Page 193: ...ch does not slip off the nut Do not remove the nuts yet just unscrew them about one half turn Positioning the jack Rear Front Two wheel drive models except Pre Runner Rear Front Four wheel drive model...

Page 194: ...extension 3 Jack handle Raising your vehicle 6 After making sure that no one is in the vehicle raise it high enough so that the spare tire can be installed Remember you will need more ground clearance...

Page 195: ...el nuts and change tires Lift the flat tire straight off and put it aside Roll the spare wheel into position and align the holes in the wheel with the bolts Then lift up the wheel and get at least the...

Page 196: ...ls Turn the jack handle extension counterclockwise with handle to lower the vehicle making sure the handle remains firmly fitted onto the jack handle extension Use only the wheel nut wrench and turn i...

Page 197: ...air pressure of the re placed tire Adjust the air pressure to the specification designated in Section 8 If the pressure is lower drive slowly to the nearest service station and fill to the correct pre...

Page 198: ...nstructions given in Emergency tow ing in this section Proper equipment will help ensure that your vehicle is not damaged while being towed Commercial operators are generally aware of the state provin...

Page 199: ...towing at the opposite end of the raised vehicle Otherwise the bumper and or underbody of the towed vehicle will be damaged dur ing towing Do not tow with the key removed or in the LOCK position as t...

Page 200: ...sing flat bed truck c Towing with sling type truck All models c Towing with sling type truck NOTICE Do not tow with sling type truck ei ther from the front or rear This may cause body damage If towing...

Page 201: ...ly fasten the cable or chain to the towing eyelet provided Before towing release the parking brake and put the transmission in neutral manu al or N automatic The key must be in ACC engine off or ON en...

Page 202: ...r use in towing vehicles Securely fasten the cable or chain to the towing hook provided Before towing release the parking brake put the transmission in neutral manual or N automatic and set the transf...

Page 203: ...e following methods are effective to use when your vehicle is stuck in the mud sand or other condition from which the vehicle cannot be driven out under its own power Use extreme cau tion when towing...

Page 204: ...s even though the brake pedal is de pressed use the shift lock override but ton as follows 1 Turn the ignition key to LOCK position Make sure the parking brake is set 2 Pry up the cover with a flat bl...

Page 205: ...in Keys in Section 1 2 If your keys are locked in the vehicle and you cannot get a duplicate many Toyota dealers can still open the door for you using their special tools If you must break a window to...

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Page 207: ...00 Tacoma U 207 CORROSION PREVENTION AND APPEARANCE CARE Protecting your Toyota from corrosion 208 Washing and waxing your Toyota 209 Cleaning the interior 210 SECTION 5...

Page 208: ...tion The above signifies the necessity to keep your vehicle particularly the underside as clean as possible and to repair any dam age to paint or protective coatings as soon as possible To help preven...

Page 209: ...s to the paint or corrosion to the body and parts Wash your vehicle as soon as pos sible When driving in a coastal area When driving on a road sprinkled with antifreeze When having stuck of coal tar t...

Page 210: ...anufacturer s instructions and precautions Be sure to polish and wax the chrome trim as well as the paint 3 Wax the vehicle again when water does not bead but remains on the sur face in large patches...

Page 211: ...se the belts until they be come dry Windows The windows may be cleaned with any household window cleaner Air conditioning control panel car au dio instrument panel console panel and switches Use a sof...

Page 212: ...e grained surface of the leather Mildew may develop on soiled leath er upholstery Be especially careful to avoid oil spots Try to keep your upholstery always clean Long exposure to direct sunlight may...

Page 213: ...E AND CARE Maintenance requirements 214 General maintenance 215 Does your vehicle need repairing 217 For scheduled maintenance information please refer to the separate Scheduled Maintenance Guide or O...

Page 214: ...enance Guide or Owner s Manual Supplement It is recommended that any replacement parts used for maintenance or for the repair of the emission control system be Toyota supplied The owner may elect to u...

Page 215: ...qualified service shop for their advice CAUTION Make these checks only where ade quate ventilation can be obtained if you run the engine OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE Items listed below should be performed from...

Page 216: ...or catching Clutch pedal Check the pedal for smooth operation Brake pedal Check the pedal for smooth operation and that the pedal has the proper clearance Check the brake booster function Brakes At a...

Page 217: ...issing stumbling or pinging Appreciable loss of power Strange engine noises A leak under the vehicle however wa ter dripping from the air conditioning after use is normal Change in exhaust sound This...

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Page 219: ...00 Tacoma U 219 DO IT YOURSELF MAINTENANCE Introduction Engine compartment overview 220 Fuse locations 222 Do it yourself service precautions 222 Parts and tools 224 SECTION 7 1...

Page 220: ...filler cap 2 Brake fluid reservoir 3 Fuse block 4 Battery 5 Engine coolant reservoir 6 Power steering fluid reservoir 7 Engine oil level dipstick 8 Windshield washer fluid tank Engine compartment over...

Page 221: ...U 221 1 Engine oil filler cap 2 Brake fluid reservoir 3 Fuse block 4 Battery 5 Engine coolant reservoir 6 Engine oil level dipstick 7 Power steering fluid reservoir 8 Windshield washer fluid tank 5VZ...

Page 222: ...a Warranty statement for details and suggestions This section gives instructions only for those items that are relatively easy for an owner to perform As explained in Section 6 there are still a numbe...

Page 223: ...n or skin cancer so care should be taken to avoid prolonged and repeated contact with it To re move used engine oil from your skin wash thoroughly with soap and water Do not leave used oil within the...

Page 224: ...per for your climate Tools Rag or paper towel Funnel only for adding oil Checking the engine coolant level Parts if level is low TOYOTA Long Life Coolant or equiva lent See Section 7 2 for details abo...

Page 225: ...with same amperage rating as original Adding washer fluid Parts Water Washer fluid containing antifreeze for winter use Tools Funnel Replacing light bulbs Parts Bulb with same number and wattage rati...

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Page 227: ...level 228 Checking the engine coolant level 229 Checking brake fluid 230 Checking power steering fluid 231 Checking tire pressure 232 Checking and replacing tires 233 Rotating tires 234 Installing sno...

Page 228: ...ller cap and add engine oil in small quantities at a time checking the dipstick The approximate quantity of oil needed to fill between the low level and the full level on the dipstick is indicated bel...

Page 229: ...container Look at the see through coolant reser voir when the engine is cold The cool ant level is satisfactory if it is between the F and L lines on the reservoir If the level is low add ethylene gly...

Page 230: ...on Further supplemental inhibitors or additives are neither needed nor recommended Read the coolant container for information on freeze protection Follow the manufac turer s directions for how much to...

Page 231: ...ause a dangerous loss of braking CAUTION Take care when filling the reservoir because brake fluid can harm your eyes and damage painted surfaces If fluid gets in your eyes flush your eyes with clean w...

Page 232: ...overheated tires Also low tire pressure can cause poor sealing of the tire bead If the tire pressure is excessively low there is the possibility of wheel deforma tion and or tire separation High tire...

Page 233: ...ni cian even if damage is not obvious Tires deteriorate with age even if they have never or seldom been used This also applies to the spare tire and tires stored for future use REPLACING YOUR TIRES Wh...

Page 234: ...IRES OR CHAINS Snow tires or chains are recommended when driving on snow or ice On wet or dry roads conventional tires provide better traction than snow tires SNOW TIRE SELECTION If you need snow tire...

Page 235: ...urer s recom mended speed limit whichever is lower Drive carefully avoiding bumps holes and sharp turns which may cause the vehicle to bounce Avoid sharp turns or locked wheel braking as use of chains...

Page 236: ...utions After driving your vehicle the first 1600 km 1000 miles check that the wheel nuts are tight If you have rotated repaired or changed your tires check that the wheel nuts are still tight after dr...

Page 237: ...237 DO IT YOURSELF MAINTENANCE Electrical components Checking battery condition 238 Battery recharging precautions 239 Checking and replacing fuses 240 Adding washer fluid 241 Replacing light bulbs 24...

Page 238: ...attention immediately If electrolyte gets on your clothes there is a possibility of its soaking through to your skin so immediate ly take off the exposed clothing and follow the procedure above if ne...

Page 239: ...Toyota dealer CLEAR or LIGHT YELLOW RED Have battery checked by your Toyota dealer Battery recharging precautions During recharging the battery is pro ducing hydrogen gas Therefore before recharging...

Page 240: ...shown in the illustration If you are not sure whether the fuse has blown try replacing the suspected fuse with one that you know is good If the fuse has blown push a new fuse into the clip Only insta...

Page 241: ...reeze This product is available at your Toyota dealer and most auto parts stores Follow the manufacturer s directions for how much to mix with water NOTICE Do not use engine antifreeze or any other su...

Page 242: ...terior light Normal cab Xtra cab 5 10 D Personal lights 5 D Door courtesy lights 3 D Glove box light 1 4 C A HB2 halogen bulbs B Single end bulbs C Wedge base bulbs D Double end bulbs Headlights 1 Ope...

Page 243: ...e on the boss Then insert the connector Make sure the rubber cover fits snugly on the connector and the headlight body Aiming is not necessary after replacing the bulb When aiming adjustment is nec es...

Page 244: ...s head screwdriver a Rear turn signal light c Back up light b Stop and tail light Front turn signal lights two wheel drive models except Pre Runner Front turn signal lights four wheel drive models and...

Page 245: ...00 Tacoma U 245 License plate lights type A License plate lights type B Use a Phillips head screwdriver...

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Page 247: ...00 Tacoma U 247 SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions and weight 248 Engine 249 Fuel 250 Service specifications 250 Tires 254 Fuses 254 SECTION 8...

Page 248: ...eelbase mm in 4540 178 7 1 4690 184 6 2 5010 197 2 1 5155 203 0 2 1690 66 5 1580 62 2 4 3095 121 9 1425 56 1 1440 56 7 500 1100 6 430 950 7 295 650 8 500 1100 6 430 950 7 1415 55 7 3 1440 56 7 4 1395...

Page 249: ...in Front tread mm in Rear tread mm in Cargo weight rating kg lb Overall width mm in Wheelbase mm in 4665 183 7 5135 202 2 1690 66 5 1 1720 67 7 2 1765 69 5 3 1720 62 7 1 1750 68 9 2 3095 121 9 1460 5...

Page 250: ...e 2RZ FE and 3RZ FE engines Except LEV DENSO K16R U NGK BKR5EYA LEV DENSO K16R U11 NGK BKR5EYA 11 5VZ FE engine DENSO K16TR11 NGK BKR5EKB11 See Exhaust emission label on page 159 for details Spark plu...

Page 251: ...except Pre Runner With manual transmission 2RZ FE engine 8 0 8 5 7 0 5VZ FE engine 9 7 10 3 8 5 With automatic transmission 2RZ FE engine 7 8 8 2 6 9 5VZ FE engine 9 5 10 0 8 4 Four wheel drive model...

Page 252: ...drive models Up to 2 0 2 1 1 8 Fluid type Automatic transmission fluid D II or DEXRON III DEXRON II TRANSFER Oil capacity L qt Imp qt 1 0 1 1 0 9 Oil type Gear Oil API GL 4 or GL 5 Recommended oil vis...

Page 253: ...base chassis grease NLGI No 2 Slide yoke and double cardan joint Molybdenum disulfide lithium base chassis grease NLGI No 2 BRAKES Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with the pressure of 490 N 50...

Page 254: ...t 4 HEAD HI LH 10 A Left hand head light high beam 5 HEAD LO RH 10 A Right hand headlight low beam Wheel nut torque N m kgf m ft lbf 110 11 5 83 Tire size Tire pressure kPa kgf cm2 or bar psi Wheel si...

Page 255: ...esy lights 13 OBD 10 A On board diagnosis system 14 HORN 15 A Emergency flashers horns 15 EFI 20 A Multiport fuel injection sys tem sequential multiport fuel injection system 16 HEAD RH 10 A Right han...

Page 256: ...m seat belt pre tensioners 27 ECU B 15 A SRS warning light day time running light system cruise con trol system SRS airbag system seat belt pretensioners Fuses type B 28 POWER 30 A Power windows 29 AM...

Page 257: ...a U 257 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS FOR U S OWNERS UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING AND CAMPER INFORMATION Reporting safety defects for U S owners 258 Uniform tire quality grading 258 Camper information 259...

Page 258: ...issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Adminis tration of the U S Department of Trans portation It provides the purchasers and or prospective purchasers of Toyota vehicles with information on...

Page 259: ...uce tire life and exces sive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure The grade C corresponds to a lev el of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safe...

Page 260: ...el drive models and Pre Runner mm in A B 1397 55 0 838 33 0 The figures given in the illustration indi cate the recommended center of gravity zone CAUTION If a load is too far back it can cause danger...

Page 261: ...ear seats 136 kg 300 lb Vehicles without off road package With 2 or 3 occupants in the front seats and no occupants in the rear seats 499 kg 1100 lb With 3 occupants in the front seats and 2 occupants...

Page 262: ...door latch post on the left side of the vehicle See Your Toyota s identification in Section 2 for the Certification Label location If weight raitings are exceeded move or remove items to bring all we...

Page 263: ...How to start the engine 170 General maintenance 215 Complete index NO TAG Gas station information Fuel type UNLEADED gasoline Octane Rating 87 Research Octane Number 91 or higher See page 155 for deta...

Page 264: ...e 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...

Page 265: ...l system anti lock brake system SRS airbag system and seat belt pretensioner system be sure to check with your Toyota dealer for precautionary measures or special instructions regarding installation S...

Page 266: ...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 mo...

Page 267: ...drive 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...

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