TOYOTA TACOMA 2001 Owners Manual (in English)

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CAUTION
When returning the seatback to its
original position, make sure the
seatback is securely locked by
pushing forward and rearward on
the top of the seatback.
Make sure the top strap is securely
latched, and check that the child
restraint system is secure by push-
ing and pulling it in different direc-
tions. Follow all the installation in-
structions provided by its manufac-
turer.
Front outside position
Front center position
Rear outside position
Follow the procedure below for a child
restraint system that requires the use
of a top strap.
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(Xtra−cab models)

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Routing
device
Upper
anchor bracket
Lower anchor
bracket
Use the routing device and the anchor
bracket to attach the top strap.
Upper anchor bracket is installed for
right−front passenger ’s seating position,
lower anchor bracket is installed for front
center seating position (with split bench
seat) or right−rear seating position.
This symbol indicates the locations of
user ready anchor bracket.TO USE THE ANCHOR BRACKET:
Front outside position 1. Remove the passenger head re- straint.2. Fix the child restraint system withthe seat belt.
Latch the hook onto the anchor
bracket on the back panel and tight-
en the top strap.
For instructions on installing the child re-
straint system, see Child restraint" in this
section.

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CAUTION
Make sure the top strap is securely
latched, and check that the child re-
straint system is secure by pushing
and pulling it in different directions.
Follow all the installation instructions
provided by its manufacturer.
3. Replace the head restraint.Front center position
Fix the child restraint system with the
seat belt.
Latch the hook onto the rear lower an-
chor bracket and tighten the top strap.
For instructions on installing the child re-
straint system, see Child restraint" in this
section.

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CAUTION
Make sure the top strap is securely
latched, and check that the child re-
straint system is secure by pushing
and pulling it in different directions.
Follow all the installation instructions
provided by its manufacturer.
Rear outside position1. Lightly push down on the top sur- face of the anchor bracket cover
with the symbol mark shown in the
illustration, then pull it forward to
remove.
Routing
device
2. Fix the child restraint system withthe seat belt.
Route the top strap through the
routing device as shown in the il-
lustration.
For instructions on installing the child re-
straint system, see Child restraint" in this
section.
CAUTION
Make sure the top strap is not
twisted.

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3. Latch the hook onto the rear loweranchor bracket and tighten the top
strap.
Store the removed cover in a safe place
such as the glove box.
Be sure to replace the cover when the
anchor bracket is not in use.
CAUTION
Make sure the top strap is securely
latched, and check that the child re-
straint system is secure by pushing
and pulling it in different directions.
Follow all the installation instructions
provided by its manufacturer.
Tilt steering wheel
To change the steering wheel angle:
Hold the steering wheel, pull the lock
release lever toward you, tilt the steer-
ing wheel to the desired angle and re-
lease the lever.
When the steering wheel is in a low posi-
tion, it will spring up as you release the
lock release lever.

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CAUTION
Do not adjust the steering wheel
while the vehicle is moving. It may
cause the driver to mishandle the
vehicle and an accident may occur
resulting in death or serious inju-
ries.
After adjusting the steering wheel,
try moving it up and down to make
sure it is locked in position.
Outside rear view mirrors
Adjust the mirror so that you can just
see the side of your vehicle in the mir-
ror.
Be careful when judging the size or dis-
tance of any object seen in the outside
rear view mirror on the passenger ’s side.
It is a convex mirror with a curved sur-
face. Any object seen in a convex mirror
will look smaller and farther away than
when seen in a flat mirror.
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
death or serious injuries.

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To adjust the rear view mirror, simply
operate the control lever.
NOTICE
If 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.
Ty p e A
Ty p e B
To adjust a mirror, use the switches.1. Master switchTo select the mirror to be adjusted
Push the switch to L" (left) or R"
(right).
2. Control switchTo move the mirror Push the switch in the desired direc-
tion.
Mirror can be adjusted when key is in the
ACC" or ON" position.
NOTICE
If 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.
Rear view mirror control
(lever type) Rear view mirror control
(power type)

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The rear view mirrors can be folded
backward for parking in restricted
areas.
To fold the rear view mirror, push back-
ward.
CAUTION
Do not drive with the mirrors folded
backward. Both the driver and pas-
senger side rear view 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 behind you during night
driving, operate the lever on the lower
edge of the mirror.
Daylight drivingLever at position 1
The reflection in the mirror has greater
clarity at this position.
Night drivingLever at position 2
Remember that by reducing glare you also
lose some rear view clarity.
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
death or serious injuries.
Folding rear view mirrors
(except lever type)Anti−glare inside rear view
mirror

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Sun visors
To block out glare, move the sun visor.
To block out glare from the frontSwing
down the sun visor (position 1).
To block out glare from the sideSwing
down the sun visor, remove it from the
hook and swing it to the lateral side (posi-
tion 2).
If glare comes from obliquely behind you,
extend the plate at the end of the visor
(position 3).
CAUTION
Do not extend the plate at the end of
the sun visor when the visor is in the
position 1. It can cover the anti−glare
inside rear view mirror and obstruct
the rear view.

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