Toyota Tacoma 1996 User manual

Publication No. OM35704U
Part No. 01999-35704
Printed in Japan 15- 9810- 00
Quick index
DIf a service reminder indicator or warning buzzer comes on 49. . . . .
DIf your vehicle will not start 119. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DIf your engine stalls while driving 122. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DIf your vehicle overheats 122. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DIf you have a flat tire 123. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DIf your vehicle needs to be towed 131. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DTips for driving during break- in period 98. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DHow to start the engine 109. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DGeneral maintenance 142. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DComplete index 193. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gas station information
Fuel type:
UNLEADED gasoline, Research Octane Number 91 (Octane Rating 87)
or higher.
See page 98 for detailed information.
Fuel tank capacity:
Two- wheel drive models
57 L (15.1 gal., 12.5 Imp.gal.)
Four- wheel drive models
68 L (18.0 gal., 15.0 Imp. gal.)
Engine oil:
API SH, ’’Energy- Conserving II’’ multigrade engine oil or ILSAC multigrade
engine oil is recommended.
See page 156 for detailed information.
Tire information: See pages 159 through 163.
Tire pressure: See page 183.
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Part 1
1
OPERATION OF
INSTRUMENTS
AND CONTROLS—
Chapter 1-1
Overview of instruments
and controls
SInstrument panel overview
SInstrument cluster overview
SIndicator symbols on the
instrument panel

2
1. Side vent
2. Instrument cluster
3. Automatic transmission selector lever
(column shift)
4. Center vents
5. Personal lights or interior light
6. Glovebox
7. Power door lock switch
8. Power window switches
9. Manual transmission gear shift lever or
automatic transmission selector lever
(floor shift)
10. Front drive control lever
11. Tilt steering lock release lever
12. Power rear view mirror control switch
Instrument panel overview

3
1. Headlight and turn signal switch
2. Wiper and washer switches
3. Driving pattern selector button
4. Emergency flasher switch
5. Clock
6. Cup holder
7. Air conditioning controls
8. Car audio
9. Ashtray
10. Cigarette lighter
11. Parking brake lever
12. Ignition switch
13. Cruise control switch
14. Hook lock release lever
15. Rear differential lock button
16. Instrument panel light control knob
17. Clutch start cancel switch

4
1. Engine coolant temperature gauge
2. Tachometer
3. Service reminder indicators or
indicator lights
4. Odometer
5. Speedometer
6. Fuel gauge
7. Trip meter reset knob
8. Trip meter
Instrument cluster overview
"With tachometer

5
1. Engine coolant temperature gauge
2. Service reminder indicators or
indicator lights
3. Odometer
4. Speedometer 5. Fuel gauge
"Without tachometer

6
Anti-lock brake system warning light*1
Brake system warning light*1
Seat belt reminder light*1
Discharge warning light*1
Low oil pressure warning light*1
Malfunction indicator light*1
Low fuel level warning light*1
SRS airbag warning light*1
Automatic transmission fluid
temperature warning light*1
Turn signal indicator lights
Headlight high beam indicator light
Over-drive indicator light
Unengaged “Park” warning light*1
Low windshield washer fluid level
light*1
Driving pattern (“POWER” mode)
indicator light
Four-wheel drive indicator light
Automatic transmission indicator
lights
Indicator symbols on the instrument panel

7
Rear differential lock indicator
light
Cruise control indicator light *2
*1: For details, see “Service reminder indicators and warn-
ing buzzers” in Chapter 1-5.
*2: If this light flashes, see “Cruise control” in Chapter 1-6.

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Part 1 Keys
9
OPERATION OF
INSTRUMENTS AND
CONTROLS—
Chapter 1-2
Keys and Doors
SKeys
SSide doors
SPower windows
SQuarter windows
SRear window
STailgate
SHood
SFuel tank cap
SDetachable moon roof
SDetachable sun shade
KEY PLATE
This key works in every lock.
Since the doors can be locked without a
key, you should always carry a spare key
in case you accidentally lock your key in-
side the vehicle.
KEY NUMBER PLATE
Your key number is shown on the
plate. Keep the plate in a safe place
such as your wallet, not in the vehicle.
If you should lose your keys or if you need
additional keys, duplicates can be made
by a Toyota dealer using the key number.
You should also put a copy of the key
number with your important papers.