TOYOTA TACOMA 1996 Owners Manual

TOYOTA TACOMA 1996 Owners Manual TACOMA 1996 TOYOTA TOYOTA https://www.carmanualsonline.info/img/14/68795/w960_68795-0.png TOYOTA TACOMA 1996 Owners Manual
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Look at the see-through coolant res- 
ervoir when the engine is cold. The 
coolant level is satisfactory if it is be-
tween the FULLº and LOWº lines on
the reservoir. If the level is low, add

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TOYOTA TACOMA 1996  Owners Manual 158To check the fluid level, simply look at 
the see-through reservoir. The level 
should  be between the MAXº and
MINº lines on the reservoir. It is normal for the brake fluid level to go 
down s

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c. Reinstall the filler cap. 
d. Remove the filler cap again and look at the fluid level. If the fluid is cold, the level
should be in 
the COLDº range on the dip-
stick. Similarly, if it is hot

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CHECKING YOUR TIRES Check the tire tread for the tread wear 
indicators.  If the indicators show, re-
place the tires. 
The tires on your Toyota  have  built-in tread wear indicators to help you k

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Two-wheel  drive models with steel wheels
Two-wheel  drive models with alumi- 
num wheels and four-wheel drivemodelsTo equalize tire wear and help extend 
tire life, Toyota recommends that you 
ro

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CAUTION
� Do not drive with the snow tires in- correctly inflated.
� Never drive over 120 km/h (75 
mph) with any type of snow tires.!
TIRE CHAIN SELECTION Use the tire chains of correct size. 
Re

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�
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 tigh

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TOYOTA TACOMA 1996  Owners Manual Part 7Checking battery conditionÐ ÐPrecautions
165
DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCEÐ 
Chapter 7-3 Electrical components �
Checking battery condition
�Battery recharging precautions
�Checking and replacin

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Check the battery for corroded or 
loose terminal connections, cracks, or 
loose hold-down clamp. 
a. If the battery is corroded, wash it off with a solution of warm water and baking 
soda. Coat t
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