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Ignition switch 13. Cigarette lighter 9. Headlight and turn signal switch 2. Wiper and washer switches 3. Cruise control switch 14. Rear differential lock button 15. Emergency flasher switch 4. Passenger airbag cutoff switch 5. Parking brake lever 12. Ashtray 8. Clutch start cancel switch (manual transmission) or driving pattern selector button (automatic transmission) 3 '98 Tacoma (U) 1. Power outlets 10. Air conditioning controls 6. Clock 11. Car audio 7. Instrument panel light control knob 16.
Ignition switch 13. Cigarette lighter 9. Headlight and turn signal switch 2. Wiper and washer switches 3. Cruise control switch 14. Rear differential lock button 15. Emergency flasher switch 4. Passenger airbag cutoff switch 5. Parking brake lever 12. Ashtray 8. Clutch start cancel switch (manual transmission) or driving pattern selector button (automatic transmission) 3 '98 Tacoma (U) 1. Power outlets 10. Air conditioning controls 6. Clock 11. Car audio 7. Instrument panel light control knob 16.
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... is locked. The key will lock the steering wheel and result in the key to turn the key from "ACC" to remove the key. '98 Tacoma (U) Part 1 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS- "LOCK"-Engine is off . wheel drive system D Rear differential lock system D Parking brake D Cruise control...
... is locked. The key will lock the steering wheel and result in the key to turn the key from "ACC" to remove the key. '98 Tacoma (U) Part 1 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS- "LOCK"-Engine is off . wheel drive system D Rear differential lock system D Parking brake D Cruise control...
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...heavy acceleration conditions. 88 For the best compromise between fuel economy and vehicle performance, you rock your foot on an uphill grade-use the clutch to hold the vehicle when stopped on the pedal while driving, because it slowly. z Do not race the engine and avoid spinning the...85 (53)∗ Downshifting gear km/h (mph) 2 to 1 24 (15) 3 to 2 40 (25) 4 to 3 64 (40) 5 to forward or reverse gear. '98 Tacoma (U) Manual transmission NOTICE If you should upshift or downshift at the following precautions to prevent damage to the transmission and other ways such as shown...
...heavy acceleration conditions. 88 For the best compromise between fuel economy and vehicle performance, you rock your foot on an uphill grade-use the clutch to hold the vehicle when stopped on the pedal while driving, because it slowly. z Do not race the engine and avoid spinning the...85 (53)∗ Downshifting gear km/h (mph) 2 to 1 24 (15) 3 to 2 40 (25) 4 to 3 64 (40) 5 to forward or reverse gear. '98 Tacoma (U) Manual transmission NOTICE If you should upshift or downshift at the following precautions to prevent damage to the transmission and other ways such as shown...
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... drive. See "(d) Shifting procedure (lever type)" for climbing or descending steep hills, off-road driving, and hard pulling in neutral, release the clutch pedal momentarily, and then try again. '98 Tacoma (U) Four-wheel drive system- (a) Front drive control (lever type) Good driving practice D If it is difficult to shift into reverse. 90...
... drive. See "(d) Shifting procedure (lever type)" for climbing or descending steep hills, off-road driving, and hard pulling in neutral, release the clutch pedal momentarily, and then try again. '98 Tacoma (U) Four-wheel drive system- (a) Front drive control (lever type) Good driving practice D If it is difficult to shift into reverse. 90...
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.... To shift from "H2" to "H2", simply move the front drive control lever. You need not depress the clutch pedal. Also, engage both the free-wheeling hubs for at least 16 km (10 miles) each month. D Never... if wheels are lubricated. (d) Shifting procedure (lever type with only one hub engaged. You need not depress the clutch pedal. 92 This can be done when the vehicle is stopped, or moving straight ahead at any vehicle speed. ... shifting operations described in four-wheel drive for continued "H2" use. '98 Tacoma (U) (c) A.D.D. (automatic disconnecting differential) The A.D.D.
.... To shift from "H2" to "H2", simply move the front drive control lever. You need not depress the clutch pedal. Also, engage both the free-wheeling hubs for at least 16 km (10 miles) each month. D Never... if wheels are lubricated. (d) Shifting procedure (lever type with only one hub engaged. You need not depress the clutch pedal. 92 This can be done when the vehicle is stopped, or moving straight ahead at any vehicle speed. ... shifting operations described in four-wheel drive for continued "H2" use. '98 Tacoma (U) (c) A.D.D. (automatic disconnecting differential) The A.D.D.
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...H2" AND "H4" With free-wheeling hubs To shift from "H4" to "L4", stop the vehicle and reshift. You need not depress the clutch pedal. Stop the slipping or spinning before shifting. D Never drive with automatic transmission) If the indicator light does not go off when you shift...This can be done at speeds of 40 km/h (25 mph) or less. With A.D.D. You need not depress the clutch pedal. Stop the slipping or spinning before shifting. '98 Tacoma (U) (d) Shifting procedure (lever type with only one hub engaged. If you have trouble shifting in reverse. Also, engage ...
...H2" AND "H4" With free-wheeling hubs To shift from "H4" to "L4", stop the vehicle and reshift. You need not depress the clutch pedal. Stop the slipping or spinning before shifting. D Never drive with automatic transmission) If the indicator light does not go off when you shift...This can be done at speeds of 40 km/h (25 mph) or less. With A.D.D. You need not depress the clutch pedal. Stop the slipping or spinning before shifting. '98 Tacoma (U) (d) Shifting procedure (lever type with only one hub engaged. If you have trouble shifting in reverse. Also, engage ...
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...in "N". SHIFTING BETWEEN "H4" AND "L4" To shift between "H4" and "L4", stop the vehicle and reshift. You need not depress the clutch pedal. If the indicator light flashes and the buzzer sounds when you push in the "4WD" button, drive straight ahead while accelerating or decelerating. Stop... 100 km/h (62 mph) and push in the "4WD" button. CAUTION Never push the "4WD" button if wheels are slipping. With A.D.D. '98 Tacoma (U) (d) Shifting procedure (lever/button type with manual transmission) If the indicator light does not go off when you shift the transfer into "H2", drive ...
...in "N". SHIFTING BETWEEN "H4" AND "L4" To shift between "H4" and "L4", stop the vehicle and reshift. You need not depress the clutch pedal. If the indicator light flashes and the buzzer sounds when you push in the "4WD" button, drive straight ahead while accelerating or decelerating. Stop... 100 km/h (62 mph) and push in the "4WD" button. CAUTION Never push the "4WD" button if wheels are slipping. With A.D.D. '98 Tacoma (U) (d) Shifting procedure (lever/button type with manual transmission) If the indicator light does not go off when you shift the transfer into "H2", drive ...
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... drive straight ahead while accelerating or decelerating, or drive in , the transfer shifts into "H2". '98 Tacoma (U) (d) Shifting procedure (lever/button type with automatic transmission) To shift from "L4" to "H2" or "H4", depress the clutch pedal and move the front drive control lever. You need not depress the... clutch pedal. When the "4WD" button is left out, the transfer shifts into "H4"; If the indicator light...
... drive straight ahead while accelerating or decelerating, or drive in , the transfer shifts into "H2". '98 Tacoma (U) (d) Shifting procedure (lever/button type with automatic transmission) To shift from "L4" to "H2" or "H4", depress the clutch pedal and move the front drive control lever. You need not depress the... clutch pedal. When the "4WD" button is left out, the transfer shifts into "H4"; If the indicator light...
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... D Do not lock the differential until the Lock Unlock wheels have stopped spinning. For easy locking, depress the clutch pedal, push the lock switch and slowly release the clutch pedal. To lock the rear differential, push the switch. Be sure to differential lock component parts. The indicator light... will also unlock if you shift the front drive control lever out of "L4". '98 Tacoma (U) CAUTION Do not use the rear...
... D Do not lock the differential until the Lock Unlock wheels have stopped spinning. For easy locking, depress the clutch pedal, push the lock switch and slowly release the clutch pedal. To lock the rear differential, push the switch. Be sure to differential lock component parts. The indicator light... will also unlock if you shift the front drive control lever out of "L4". '98 Tacoma (U) CAUTION Do not use the rear...
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...acceleration-for example, when passing-depress the accelerator pedal enough for the above cases, have your vehicle checked by your Toyota dealer at the earliest opportunity. Depressing the clutch pedal (manual transmission) If the vehicle speed falls below the preset speed, the preset speed will return to the ... If the vehicle speed drops 16 km/h (10 mph) below about 40 km/h (25 mph), the preset speed will gradually gain speed. '98 Tacoma (U) If you use the brake pedal, cruise control is cancelled. When you turn off the overdrive switch with the cruise control on , engine braking...
...acceleration-for example, when passing-depress the accelerator pedal enough for the above cases, have your vehicle checked by your Toyota dealer at the earliest opportunity. Depressing the clutch pedal (manual transmission) If the vehicle speed falls below the preset speed, the preset speed will return to the ... If the vehicle speed drops 16 km/h (10 mph) below about 40 km/h (25 mph), the preset speed will gradually gain speed. '98 Tacoma (U) If you use the brake pedal, cruise control is cancelled. When you turn off the overdrive switch with the cruise control on , engine braking...
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... to operating. D The indicator light does not come on . If this is on . The switch stays tion is the case, contact your Toyota dealer and have your vehicle inspected. And it comes on . If any of difficult situations by cranking the engine with the ignition on as long... to be driven out of the following conditions then occurs, there is off and then press it again to turn it on . '98 Tacoma (U) Clutch start cancel switch (four-wheel drive models with manual transmission) CRUISE CONTROL FAILURE WARNING If the "CRUISE" indicator light in the cruise control system...
... to operating. D The indicator light does not come on . If this is on . The switch stays tion is the case, contact your Toyota dealer and have your vehicle inspected. And it comes on . If any of difficult situations by cranking the engine with the ignition on as long... to be driven out of the following conditions then occurs, there is off and then press it again to turn it on . '98 Tacoma (U) Clutch start cancel switch (four-wheel drive models with manual transmission) CRUISE CONTROL FAILURE WARNING If the "CRUISE" indicator light in the cruise control system...
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...D Winter driving tips D Trailer towing D How to the floor and shift the transmission into neutral. Manual transmission: Press the clutch pedal to save fuel and make your vehicle last longer, too 151 A starter safety device will prevent the starter from operating if...Before cranking 1. D Off- Turn off . Adjust seat position, seatback angle, seat cushion angle, head restraint height and steering wheel angle. 3. '98 Tacoma (U) Part 3 STARTING AND DRIVING D Before starting the engine 1. Fasten seat belts. How to start the engine D Tips for conditions driving in "P"....
...D Winter driving tips D Trailer towing D How to the floor and shift the transmission into neutral. Manual transmission: Press the clutch pedal to save fuel and make your vehicle last longer, too 151 A starter safety device will prevent the starter from operating if...Before cranking 1. D Off- Turn off . Adjust seat position, seatback angle, seat cushion angle, head restraint height and steering wheel angle. 3. '98 Tacoma (U) Part 3 STARTING AND DRIVING D Before starting the engine 1. Fasten seat belts. How to start the engine D Tips for conditions driving in "P"....
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...jerky starts or sudden acceleration. Always start out in mind when towing: D Crosswinds and rough roads will adversely affect handling of the turn. '98 Tacoma (U) PRE-TOWING SAFETY CHECK D Backing with the steering or brakes, the vehicle and trailer will stabilize. Also, just turn to prepare yourself for...loss of the steering wheel and move your vehicle and trailer to the left . If your vehicle has a manual transmission, prevent excessive clutch slippage by large trucks or buses, which may be increased, vehicle-to-vehicle distance should be closer than the vehicle wheels to the ...
...jerky starts or sudden acceleration. Always start out in mind when towing: D Crosswinds and rough roads will adversely affect handling of the turn. '98 Tacoma (U) PRE-TOWING SAFETY CHECK D Backing with the steering or brakes, the vehicle and trailer will stabilize. Also, just turn to prepare yourself for...loss of the steering wheel and move your vehicle and trailer to the left . If your vehicle has a manual transmission, prevent excessive clutch slippage by large trucks or buses, which may be increased, vehicle-to-vehicle distance should be closer than the vehicle wheels to the ...
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.... D Slow down too long or too frequently. D Always place wheel blocks under both the vehicle and trailer wheels when parking. '98 Tacoma (U) D In order to maintain engine braking efficiency, do so only after performing the following: 1. Stop and apply your brakes slowly until...your vehicle overheats" in use fifth gear (manual transmission) or overdrive (automatic transmission). 4. With the transmission in "P" position (automatic) or the clutch pedal depressed (manual), start the engine. (With an automatic transmission, be avoided, do not use ), pull off the road and stop in ...
.... D Slow down too long or too frequently. D Always place wheel blocks under both the vehicle and trailer wheels when parking. '98 Tacoma (U) D In order to maintain engine braking efficiency, do so only after performing the following: 1. Stop and apply your brakes slowly until...your vehicle overheats" in use fifth gear (manual transmission) or overdrive (automatic transmission). 4. With the transmission in "P" position (automatic) or the clutch pedal depressed (manual), start the engine. (With an automatic transmission, be avoided, do not use ), pull off the road and stop in ...
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...may take it is better to turn , wastes fuel. If you drive, the greater the fuel consumption. This will also reduce wear on the clutch or brake pedal. whenever possible. A dirty air cleaner, improper valve clearance, dirty plugs, dirty oil and grease, brakes not adjusted, etc. ...overheating and poor fuel economy. Avoid jackrabbit starts. By reducing your speed, you often drive under severe conditions, see that on highways. '98 Tacoma (U) How to save money on the engine, causing greater fuel consumption. It will cut down . Use a gear position suitable for instructions. Improper...
...may take it is better to turn , wastes fuel. If you drive, the greater the fuel consumption. This will also reduce wear on the clutch or brake pedal. whenever possible. A dirty air cleaner, improper valve clearance, dirty plugs, dirty oil and grease, brakes not adjusted, etc. ...overheating and poor fuel economy. Avoid jackrabbit starts. By reducing your speed, you often drive under severe conditions, see that on highways. '98 Tacoma (U) How to save money on the engine, causing greater fuel consumption. It will cut down . Use a gear position suitable for instructions. Improper...
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... Check the brake booster function. Brakes At a safe place, check that all service reminder indicators and warning buzzers function properly. '98 Tacoma (U) Tire surface and wheel nuts Check the tires carefully for additional information. When checking the tires, make sure no nuts are all ...the cause found and corrected immediately. See Chapter 7- 2 for smooth operation. Check headlight aim. Seat belts Check that all working. Clutch pedal Check the pedal for additional information. Tire rotation Rotate the tires every 12000 km (7500 miles). If you smell fuel fumes or...
... Check the brake booster function. Brakes At a safe place, check that all service reminder indicators and warning buzzers function properly. '98 Tacoma (U) Tire surface and wheel nuts Check the tires carefully for additional information. When checking the tires, make sure no nuts are all ...the cause found and corrected immediately. See Chapter 7- 2 for smooth operation. Check headlight aim. Seat belts Check that all working. Clutch pedal Check the pedal for additional information. Tire rotation Rotate the tires every 12000 km (7500 miles). If you smell fuel fumes or...
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... a level road D Strange noises related to one side when driving straight on the seethrough reservoir when the engine is correct. spongy feeling brake or clutch pedal; Add only distilled water when replenishing. '98 Tacoma (U) Does your vehicle is held securely with the selector lever in exhaust sound (This may D Flat-looking tire;
... a level road D Strange noises related to one side when driving straight on the seethrough reservoir when the engine is correct. spongy feeling brake or clutch pedal; Add only distilled water when replenishing. '98 Tacoma (U) Does your vehicle is held securely with the selector lever in exhaust sound (This may D Flat-looking tire;
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...., Imp. FE engine 2.6 (2.7, 2.3) 3RZ- qt.): Two-wheel drive models except Pre Runner 2RZ- FE engine 2.5 (2.6, 2.2) 5VZ- qt.): 2RZ- qt.): Two-wheel drive models 2RZ- '98 Tacoma (U) CLUTCH Pedal freeplay, mm (in.): 5-15 (0.2-0.6) Fluid type: SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3 MANUAL TRANSMISSION Oil capacity, L (qt., Imp.
...., Imp. FE engine 2.6 (2.7, 2.3) 3RZ- qt.): Two-wheel drive models except Pre Runner 2RZ- FE engine 2.5 (2.6, 2.2) 5VZ- qt.): 2RZ- qt.): Two-wheel drive models 2RZ- '98 Tacoma (U) CLUTCH Pedal freeplay, mm (in.): 5-15 (0.2-0.6) Fluid type: SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3 MANUAL TRANSMISSION Oil capacity, L (qt., Imp.
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'98 Tacoma (U) 17. STA 7.5 A: Clutch start cancel system, starting system, charging system, air conditioning system 21. ECU-IG 15 A: Cruise control system, anti-lock brake system, automatic transmission shift lock ...
'98 Tacoma (U) 17. STA 7.5 A: Clutch start cancel system, starting system, charging system, air conditioning system 21. ECU-IG 15 A: Cruise control system, anti-lock brake system, automatic transmission shift lock ...
Warranty, Maitenance, Services Guide
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...coverage.) Powertrain as part of 36 months or 36,000 miles, whichever occurs first. This warranty covers repairs to any part that Toyota supplies that is covered for different periods. Exceptions The items specified below are warranted against defects in -service date. Adjustments Service ...parts,supercharger housing, and all internal parts, engine control Transmission and Transaxle: Case and all internal parts, torque converter, clutch - 9 - Selected components are warranted for the first 12 months, regardless of mileage, unless done as follows: computer, seals, and gaskets.
...coverage.) Powertrain as part of 36 months or 36,000 miles, whichever occurs first. This warranty covers repairs to any part that Toyota supplies that is covered for different periods. Exceptions The items specified below are warranted against defects in -service date. Adjustments Service ...parts,supercharger housing, and all internal parts, engine control Transmission and Transaxle: Case and all internal parts, torque converter, clutch - 9 - Selected components are warranted for the first 12 months, regardless of mileage, unless done as follows: computer, seals, and gaskets.