hood open TOYOTA TACOMA 2012 Owners Manual (in English)

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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.

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
4
Maintenance and care
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.
Hold the hood open by insert-
ing the supporting rod into the
slot.

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When trouble arises
541
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■
Overheating
If you observe the following, your vehicle may be overheating.
●The engine coolant temperature gauge enters the red zone or a loss of
power is experienced.
● Steam is coming from under the hood.
CAUTION
■To prevent an accident or injury when inspecting under the hood of
your vehicle
●If steam is seen coming from under the hood, do not open the hood until
the steam has subsided. The engine compartment may be very hot, caus-
ing serious injury such as burns.
● Keep hands and clothing away from the fan and other belts while the
engine is running.
● Do not loosen the radiator cap while the engine and radiator are hot.
Serious injury, such as burns, may result from hot coolant and steam
released under pressure.
NOTICE
■When adding engine coolant
Wait until the engine has cooled down before adding engine coolant.
When adding coolant, do so slowly. Adding cool coolant to a hot engine too
quickly can cause damage to the engine.

616 Alphabetical index
Daytime running light system .................................... 166
Deck Auxiliary boxes ...................... 392
Deck ...................................... 391
Deck hooks ........................... 393
Deck rails .............................. 212
Tie-down cleats ..................... 394
Detachable pole antenna......... 306
Dimension................................. 548
Dinghy towing .......................... 244
Do-it-yourself main tenance..... 430
Doors Access doors...........................43
Door glasses ...........................78
Door lock ...........................36, 39
Open door warning light ........ 508
Side doors ...............................39
Side mirrors .............................75
Downhill Assist Control
System .................................... 197
Driver’s seat belt reminder light ......................................... 508
Driver’s seat belt reminder warning buzzer ...................... 508
Driving
Break-in tips .......................... 134
Correct posture .......................87
Driving assist systems........... 200
Procedures ............................ 132
Winter driving tips.................. 219 Emergency, in case of
Blown fuse ............................ 474
If the engine will not start ...... 532
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 533
If the vehicle battery is discharged .......................... 535
If the warning buzzer
sounds ................................ 505
If the warning light turns on ... 505
If you have a flat tire ............. 515
If you lose your keys ............. 534
If you think something is wrong .................................. 503
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 542
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency ... 544
If your vehicle needs to be towed .................................. 497
If your vehicle overheats ....... 539
Emergency flashers Switch ................................... 496
Engine Compartment ........................ 436
Engine switch ........................ 143
Exhaust gas .......................... 139
Hood ..................................... 434
How to start the engine ......... 143
Identification number............. 553
If the engine will not start ...... 532
Ignition switch ....................... 143
Immobilizer system ................. 84
Overheating .......................... 539
Warning light ......................... 506DE

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Alphabetical index
Lights
Automatic light off system .... 166
Emergency flashers switch... 496
Fog light switch..................... 167
Hazard light switch ............... 496
Headlights switch ................. 164
Instrument panel light control dial.......................... 158
Interior light switch................ 364
Replacing light bulbs ............ 484
Turn signal lights switch ....... 153
Wattage ................................ 568
Limited slip differential ........... 192
Load capacity .......... 212, 217, 549
Lock steering column ............... 69
Luggage storage box .............. 396
Luggage compartment features .................................. 391
Maintenance Do-it-yourself maintenance ...................... 430
General maintenance ........... 426
Maintenance data ................. 548
Maintenance requirements ... 424
Vehicle exterior..................... 418
Vehicle interior...................... 421
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 506
Manual air conditioning
system ................................... 248
Manual transmission .............. 150
Meter
Instrument panel light control ................................ 158
Meters .................................. 157
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror ............ 70
Side mirrors ............................ 75
Vanity mirrors ....................... 374
MP3 disc................................... 273 Noise from under vehicle ..........27
Odometer ..................................158
Off-road precautions
Driving ...................................209
Vehicle ..................................207
Oil
Engine oil ..............................438
Warning light .................506, 508
Opener
Fuel door .................................81
Hood......................................434
Outside rear view mirrors
Adjusting and folding ...............75
Outside temperature display ....................................376
Overhead console ....................372
Overheating, Engine ................539
Parking brake ...........................154
Personal lights .........................364
Parking lights Replacing light bulbs .............489
Switch....................................164
Wattage .................................568
Pole antenna.............................306
Power outlet .....................381, 382
Power steering Fluid ......................................446
Power windows ..........................78
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