TOYOTA T100 1998 User Guide

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Quarter windows
To open the quarter window, pull the
latch handle toward you and swing it
fully out.
When closing the window, make sure it is
completely closed.
Rear windowTo unlock the rear window, pull the left
end of the latch handle toward you and
disengage the right end from the catch.
When closing the window, make sure it is
completely closed.TailgateOPENING
To open the tailgate, pull the handle up.
See ”Luggage stowage precautions” in
Part 2 for precautions to observe in load-
ing luggage.
After closing the tailgate, try pulling it to-
ward you to make sure that it is securely
closed.
NOTICE
Avoid driving with the tailgate open.

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REMOVAL 1. Open the tailgate to the angle where you can release the support brackets
from the lugs on both sides.
2. Open the tailgate to about 30 ° 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 install 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
Before unhooking the tailgate, fold
the support brackets.
Make sure the support brackets are
securely latched on both side pan-
els when installing the tailgate.
Hood
To open the hood, do the following.
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.

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2. In front of the vehicle, pull up onthe auxiliary catch l ever 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 the support rod to its clip–
this prevents rattles. Then lower the hood
and make sure it locks into place. If nec-
essary, press down gently on the front
edge to lock it.
CAUTION
After inserting the support rod into
the slot, make sure the rod supports
the hood securely from falling down
on to your head or body.
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 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.

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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 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 tank
cap for replacement. It has a built-
in check valve to reduce fuel tank
vacuum.

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Part 1
OPERATION OF
INSTRUMENTS AND
CONTROLS—
Chapter 1
−3
Seats, Seat belts,
Steering wheel
and Mirrors
Seats
Front seats
Rear seats
Head restraints
Armrest
Seat belts
SRS driver airbag
Child restraint
Tilt steering wheel
Outside rear view mirrors
Anti −glare inside rear view mirror
Seats
While the vehicle is being driven, all ve-
hicle occupants should have the seatback
upright, sit well back in the seat and prop-
erly wear the seat belts provided.
CAUTION
Do not drive the vehicle unless the
occupants are not properly seated.
Do not allow sitting on top of a
folded −down seatback, or in the
luggage compartment. Persons not
properly seated and not properly re-
strained by seat belts can be se-
verely injured in the event of emer-
gency braking or a collision.
During driving, do not allow pas-
sengers to stand up or move
around between seats. Severe inju-
ries can occur in the event of emer-
gency braking or a collision.
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 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 unexpected-
ly push up the seat position adjust-
ing lever; the seat may suddenly
move, causing the driver to lose
control of the vehicle.
Front seats—
—Seat adjustment precautions

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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.
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ADJUSTING SEAT POSITION
Pull the lock release lever up. Then
slide the seat to the desired position
with slight body pressure and release
the lever.
ADJUSTING SEATBACK ANGLE
(except non
−split bench seat)
Lean forward and pull the lock release
lever. Then lean back to the desired
angle and release the lever.
CAUTION
To reduce the risk of sliding under
the lap belt during a collision, avoid
reclining 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 you are
reclined, the lap belt may slide past
your hips and apply restraint forces
directly to the abdomen. Therefore, in
the event of a frontal collision, the
risk of personal injury may increase
with increasing the recline of the
seatback.
ADJUSTING DRIVER’S SEAT CUSHION
ANGLE (separate seat only)
Turn the knob either way.
ADJUSTING DRIVER’S SEAT LUMBAR
SUPPORT (separate seat only)
Pull the lever forward and release.
Repeat this until you have a comfortable
support.
For easy access to the rear seat, do
this.
1. Lift the seatback lock release lever or press the release pedal.
The seat will slide forward slightly. 2. Move the seat to the front-most posi- tion.
After passengers are in, lift up on the
seatback and return the seat until it locks. —Moving passenger ’s seat for
rear seat entry
(Xtra-cab models)

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CAUTION
After putting back the seat, try
pushing the seat forward and rear-
ward to make sure it is secured in
place.
Never allow anyone to rest their
foot on the release pedal while the
vehicle is moving.
Unlock the seatback, and fold it down.
Hold the lock release 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 for ready use.
Make sure the seatback is securely
locked by pushing forward and rear-
ward on the top of the seatback.
Rear seats (jump seats)
BEFORE RAISING REAR SEAT
Stow the rear seat belts as shown in
the illustration.
This prevents the belts from falling out
when you raise the bottom cushion.
NOTICE
The seat belts must be stowed before
you raise the bottom cushion.
—Folding seatback (non −split
bench seat)

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RAISING REAR SEAT
To raise the bottom cushion, pull it up.
To lower the bottom cushion, push it down.
See ”Luggage stowage precautions” in
Part 2 for precautions to observe in load-
ing luggage.
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 ar-
ranged in their proper position for
ready use.
Head restraints
Bench seat—
To raise the head restraint, pull it up.
To lower it, press the lock release but-
ton and push the head restraint down.
Separate seat—
To raise the head restraint, pull it up.
To lower it, press the lock release but-
ton and push the head restraint down.
To move the head restraint forward or
backward, pull it or push it.
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 top of the head restraint
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.

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Armrest
To use the armrest, pull it out as shown.
When you fold the seatback, the armrest
retracts to avoid hitting the manual trans-
mission gear shift lever.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the armrest,
avoid putting heavy loads on it.
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 restraint”
for details.
NORMAL-CAB MODELS—
If a child is too large for a child restraint
system, the child should sit in the seat
and must be restrained using the vehicle’s
seat belt.
XTRA-CAB MODELS—
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 prop-
erly. Do not allow the child to stand up or
kneel on either rear or front seats. An
unrestrained child could suffer serious in-
jury or death during emergency braking or
a collision. Also, do not let the child sit
on you lap. It does not provid sufficient
restraint.
Small-framed person or youth in a
3-point type seat belt.
On models with a
bench seat, have a small-framed person
or youth sit slightly closer to the center
of the vehicle (so the shoulder belt does
not cross over the neck). On models with
separate seats, move the seat fully back-
ward.
Pregnant woman. Toyota recommends the
use of a seat belt. Ask your doctor for
specific recommendations. The lap belt
should be worn securely and as low as
possible over the hips and not on the
waist.
Injured person. Toyota recommends the
use of a seat belt. Depending on the inju-
ry, first check with your doctor for specific
recommendations.
Seat belts—
—Seat belt precautions