Toyota Tacoma (2005–2015) Owners Manual: Hood
Release the lock from the inside of the vehicle to open the hood.
Pull the hood release lever.
The hood will pop up slightly.
Pull up the hood catch lever and lift the hood.
Hold the hood open by inserting the supporting rod into the slot.
CAUTION
■Pre-driving check
Check that the hood is fully closed and locked.
If the hood is not locked properly, it may open while the vehicle is in motion and cause an accident, which may result in death or serious injury.
■After installing the support rod into the slot
Make sure the rod supports the hood securely from falling down on to your head or body.
NOTICE
■When closing the hood
Be sure to return the support rod to its clip before closing the hood. Closing the hood with the support rod up could cause the hood to bend.
Do-it-yourself service precautions
If you perform maintenance yourself, be sure to follow the correct procedures
as given in these sections.
CAUTION
The engine compartment contains many mechanisms and fluids that may move sudde ...
Engine compartment
2.7 L 4-cylinder (2TR-FE) engine
1. Washer fluid tank
2.Radiator cap
3.Engine coolant reservoir
4. Engine oil filler cap
5. Power steering fluid reservoir
6. Engine oil level dipstick
7. Bra ...
Other materials:
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M) programs
Some states have vehicle emission inspection programs which include OBD (On
Board Diagnostics) checks. The OBD system monitors the operation of the emission
control system.
■ If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on
The OBD system determines that a problem exists somewhere in the emiss ...
Entire Combination Meter does not Operate
DESCRIPTION
This circuit is the power source circuit for the meter. This circuit provides
two types of power sources, one is a constant power source mainly used as a backup
power source, and the other is an IG power source mainly used for signal transmission.
The constant power source is main ...
Data List / Active Test
DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST
1. ACTIVE TEST
HINT:
Using the Techstream to perform Active Tests allows relays, VSVs, actuators and
other items to be operated without removing any parts. This non-intrusive functional
inspection can be very useful because intermittent operation may be discovered befo ...
