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Front drive control lever 12. Hood lock release lever 14. Center vents 4. Glovebox 7. Tilt steering lock release lever 13. Side vents 6. Power rear view mirror control switch 2 Power window switches 9. Manual transmission gear shift lever or automatic transmission selector lever (floor shift) 10. Power door lock switches 8. Cup holder 11. Automatic transmission selector lever (column shift) 3. Personal lights or interior light 5. Instrument cluster 2. '98 Tacoma (U) Instrument panel overview 1.
Front drive control lever 12. Hood lock release lever 14. Center vents 4. Glovebox 7. Tilt steering lock release lever 13. Side vents 6. Power rear view mirror control switch 2 Power window switches 9. Manual transmission gear shift lever or automatic transmission selector lever (floor shift) 10. Power door lock switches 8. Cup holder 11. Automatic transmission selector lever (column shift) 3. Personal lights or interior light 5. Instrument cluster 2. '98 Tacoma (U) Instrument panel overview 1.
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Passenger airbag cutoff switch 5. Cruise control switch 14. Cigarette lighter 9. Instrument panel light control knob 16. Ashtray 8. Wiper and washer switches 3. Car audio 7. Parking brake lever 12. Power outlets 10. Clock 11. Rear differential lock button 15. Air conditioning controls 6. Ignition switch 13. Clutch start cancel switch (manual transmission) or driving pattern selector button (automatic transmission) 3 Headlight and turn signal switch 2. '98 Tacoma (U) 1. Emergency flasher switch 4.
Passenger airbag cutoff switch 5. Cruise control switch 14. Cigarette lighter 9. Instrument panel light control knob 16. Ashtray 8. Wiper and washer switches 3. Car audio 7. Parking brake lever 12. Power outlets 10. Clock 11. Rear differential lock button 15. Air conditioning controls 6. Ignition switch 13. Clutch start cancel switch (manual transmission) or driving pattern selector button (automatic transmission) 3 Headlight and turn signal switch 2. '98 Tacoma (U) 1. Emergency flasher switch 4.
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'98 Tacoma (U) Indicator symbols on the instrument panel Brake system warning light∗1 Seat belt reminder light∗1 Discharge warning light∗1 Low oil pressure warning light∗1 Malfunction indicator lamp∗1 Low fuel level warning light∗1 Unengaged "Park" warning light∗1 Automatic transmission fluid temperature ...Overdrive-off indicator light Driving pattern (POWER mode) indicator light (type A) Anti-lock brake system warning light∗1 Automatic transmission indicator lights (type B) SRS airbag warning light∗1 Four-wheel drive indicator light 6
'98 Tacoma (U) Indicator symbols on the instrument panel Brake system warning light∗1 Seat belt reminder light∗1 Discharge warning light∗1 Low oil pressure warning light∗1 Malfunction indicator lamp∗1 Low fuel level warning light∗1 Unengaged "Park" warning light∗1 Automatic transmission fluid temperature ...Overdrive-off indicator light Driving pattern (POWER mode) indicator light (type A) Anti-lock brake system warning light∗1 Automatic transmission indicator lights (type B) SRS airbag warning light∗1 Four-wheel drive indicator light 6
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...light does not come on while you are driving, have your vehicle checked/repaired by your engine or automatic transmission electrical system. It may come on -even for instructions.) c. If the light comes on earlier ... warns that the wheels can lock- The light will come on while you are driving in your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. up the tank as soon as possible to the "ACC" or ...tank becomes nearly empty. The fuel tank cap is turned to the "ON" position. '98 Tacoma (U) NOTICE Do not drive the vehicle with rear differential lock system- lock brake system is ...
...light does not come on while you are driving, have your vehicle checked/repaired by your engine or automatic transmission electrical system. It may come on -even for instructions.) c. If the light comes on earlier ... warns that the wheels can lock- The light will come on while you are driving in your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. up the tank as soon as possible to the "ACC" or ...tank becomes nearly empty. The fuel tank cap is turned to the "ON" position. '98 Tacoma (U) NOTICE Do not drive the vehicle with rear differential lock system- lock brake system is ...
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...reminder indicators except the SRS airbag warning light should come on . If this light comes on . Stop the vehicle at your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. The SRS airbag warning light should come on while you are driving, slow down and pull off ..."ON", but do not start the vehicle again. '98 Tacoma (U) (i) Unengaged "Park" Warning Light (vehicles with automatic transmission) This light warns that the transmission "Park" mechanism is in need of "N", or the vehicle can move. (j) Automatic Transmission Fluid Temperature Warning Light This light warns that the windshield washer...
...reminder indicators except the SRS airbag warning light should come on . If this light comes on . Stop the vehicle at your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. The SRS airbag warning light should come on while you are driving, slow down and pull off ..."ON", but do not start the vehicle again. '98 Tacoma (U) (i) Unengaged "Park" Warning Light (vehicles with automatic transmission) This light warns that the transmission "Park" mechanism is in need of "N", or the vehicle can move. (j) Automatic Transmission Fluid Temperature Warning Light This light warns that the windshield washer...
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...Ignition switch with steering lock You must be sure the key is pushed all accessories on. On vehicles with an automatic transmission, the selector lever must push in the "P" position before pushing the key. CAUTION "START"-Starter motor on and ..."-Engine on . This is not running. '98 Tacoma (U) Part 1 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS- wheel drive system D Rear differential lock system D Parking brake D Cruise control D Clutch start cancel switch Ignition switch with steering lock D Automatic transmission D Manual transmission D Four- "ACC"-Accessories such as this position....
...Ignition switch with steering lock You must be sure the key is pushed all accessories on. On vehicles with an automatic transmission, the selector lever must push in the "P" position before pushing the key. CAUTION "START"-Starter motor on and ..."-Engine on . This is not running. '98 Tacoma (U) Part 1 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS- wheel drive system D Rear differential lock system D Parking brake D Cruise control D Clutch start cancel switch Ignition switch with steering lock D Automatic transmission D Manual transmission D Four- "ACC"-Accessories such as this position....
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...the vehicle speed, see "Cruise control" in OFF position not possible) Overdrive switch For selecting either a three- '98 Tacoma (U) Automatic transmission (conventional type) Parking, engine starting and key removal position Reverse position Neutral position Normal driving position Position for engine braking Position... into overdrive possible) Shift normally Vehicles with cruise control-When the cruise control is being used, even if you downshift the transmission by turning off the overdrive switch, engine braking will not be in "ON" position.) Shift while pulling the selector lever ...
...the vehicle speed, see "Cruise control" in OFF position not possible) Overdrive switch For selecting either a three- '98 Tacoma (U) Automatic transmission (conventional type) Parking, engine starting and key removal position Reverse position Neutral position Normal driving position Position for engine braking Position... into overdrive possible) Shift normally Vehicles with cruise control-When the cruise control is being used, even if you downshift the transmission by turning off the overdrive switch, engine braking will not be in "ON" position.) Shift while pulling the selector lever ...
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... use engine braking, you ). (a) Normal driving 1. With your foot on the accelerator pedal while shifting. 3. In "D" position, the automatic transmission system will be applied. 77 Always turn the overdrive switch on . Release the parking brake and brake pedal. CAUTION Be careful when downshifting...indicator light will come on a slippery surface. Start the engine as with the ignition switch in "P" or "N". 2. '98 Tacoma (U) Your automatic transmission has a shift lock system to minimize the possibility of "P" position when the brake pedal is engaged in the first gear and...
... use engine braking, you ). (a) Normal driving 1. With your foot on the accelerator pedal while shifting. 3. In "D" position, the automatic transmission system will be applied. 77 Always turn the overdrive switch on . Release the parking brake and brake pedal. CAUTION Be careful when downshifting...indicator light will come on a slippery surface. Start the engine as with the ignition switch in "P" or "N". 2. '98 Tacoma (U) Your automatic transmission has a shift lock system to minimize the possibility of "P" position when the brake pedal is engaged in the first gear and...
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...the parking brake lever fully to turn the switch on immediately afterward. Serious mechanical damage and loss of vehicle control may cause severe automatic transmission damage from creeping. z Do not continue hill climbing for each position. NOTICE Do not hold the vehicle on the brake pedal while... stopped with the engine running. '98 Tacoma (U) NOTICE z To prevent engine overrevving, do not use overdrive. To prevent such damage, use the brake pedal or parking brake. 78...
...the parking brake lever fully to turn the switch on immediately afterward. Serious mechanical damage and loss of vehicle control may cause severe automatic transmission damage from creeping. z Do not continue hill climbing for each position. NOTICE Do not hold the vehicle on the brake pedal while... stopped with the engine running. '98 Tacoma (U) NOTICE z To prevent engine overrevving, do not use overdrive. To prevent such damage, use the brake pedal or parking brake. 78...
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...the shift lock override button. For instructions, see "If you cannot shift automatic transmission selector lever" in snow, mud, sand, etc., first check that there are no objects or people around the vehicle. '98 Tacoma (U) (g) Rocking your vehicle if stuck CAUTION To rock your vehicle, observe ...the following precautions to prevent damage to the transmission and other ways such as it becomes stuck in Part 4. During the ...
...the shift lock override button. For instructions, see "If you cannot shift automatic transmission selector lever" in snow, mud, sand, etc., first check that there are no objects or people around the vehicle. '98 Tacoma (U) (g) Rocking your vehicle if stuck CAUTION To rock your vehicle, observe ...the following precautions to prevent damage to the transmission and other ways such as it becomes stuck in Part 4. During the ...
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'98 Tacoma (U) Automatic transmission (electronically controlled type-two- For ways to existing driving conditions overdrive possible) not possible) Shift normally Vehicles with cruise control-When the cruise control is being used, even if you downshift the transmission by turning off the overdrive switch, engine braking will not be in "OFF" ... (Shifting into overdrive For selecting either a three- suited to decrease the vehicle speed, see "Cruise control" in this chapter. 80 speed transmission "O/D OFF" indicator light Shows the overdrive switch is not cancelled. speed or four-
'98 Tacoma (U) Automatic transmission (electronically controlled type-two- For ways to existing driving conditions overdrive possible) not possible) Shift normally Vehicles with cruise control-When the cruise control is being used, even if you downshift the transmission by turning off the overdrive switch, engine braking will not be in "OFF" ... (Shifting into overdrive For selecting either a three- suited to decrease the vehicle speed, see "Cruise control" in this chapter. 80 speed transmission "O/D OFF" indicator light Shows the overdrive switch is not cancelled. speed or four-
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... vehicle will downshift to the second gear. The "O/D OFF" indicator light will come on and the transmission will start the vehicle in motion as instructed in "How to "D". The transmission will not be in "P" or "N". 2. '98 Tacoma (U) Your automatic transmission has a shift lock system to decrease the vehicle speed, see "Cruise control" in this chapter...
... vehicle will downshift to the second gear. The "O/D OFF" indicator light will come on and the transmission will start the vehicle in motion as instructed in "How to "D". The transmission will not be in "P" or "N". 2. '98 Tacoma (U) Your automatic transmission has a shift lock system to decrease the vehicle speed, see "Cruise control" in this chapter...
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...gentle slope, the overdrive switch should be turned off. Serious mechanical damage and loss of vehicle control may cause severe automatic transmission damage from overheating. Always use overdrive. 82 Bring the vehicle to improve fuel economy. The POWER mode indicator light comes...driving, Toyota recommends using the "NORMAL" mode to a complete stop . 2. It can cause the transmission to overrev the engine. D When towing a trailer, in "POWER" mode In the "POWER" mode, the transmission is achieved. With the brake pedal held down with the accelerator pedal. '98 Tacoma (U)...
...gentle slope, the overdrive switch should be turned off. Serious mechanical damage and loss of vehicle control may cause severe automatic transmission damage from overheating. Always use overdrive. 82 Bring the vehicle to improve fuel economy. The POWER mode indicator light comes...driving, Toyota recommends using the "NORMAL" mode to a complete stop . 2. It can cause the transmission to overrev the engine. D When towing a trailer, in "POWER" mode In the "POWER" mode, the transmission is achieved. With the brake pedal held down with the accelerator pedal. '98 Tacoma (U)...
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...vehicle may suddenly move forward or backward as towing. (i) If you cannot shift the selector lever out of "P" position If you cannot shift automatic transmission selector lever" in snow, mud, sand, etc., first check that there are no objects or people around the vehicle. z Do not ... "If you cannot shift the selector lever from the "P" position even though the brake pedal is completely shifted to the transmission and other ways such as it becomes stuck in Part 4. '98 Tacoma (U) (h) Rocking your vehicle remains stuck after rocking the vehicle several times, consider other parts.
...vehicle may suddenly move forward or backward as towing. (i) If you cannot shift the selector lever out of "P" position If you cannot shift automatic transmission selector lever" in snow, mud, sand, etc., first check that there are no objects or people around the vehicle. z Do not ... "If you cannot shift the selector lever from the "P" position even though the brake pedal is completely shifted to the transmission and other ways such as it becomes stuck in Part 4. '98 Tacoma (U) (h) Rocking your vehicle remains stuck after rocking the vehicle several times, consider other parts.
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speed transmission "OFF" position not possible) "ON" position "O/D OFF" indicator light Shows the overdrive (Normal) mode "POWER" (Power)... in OFF position Shift normally Vehicles with cruise control-When the cruise control is being used, even if you downshift the transmission by turning off the overdrive switch, engine braking will not be applied because the cruise control is the "POWER" mode.... into overdrive (Shifting into overdrive possible) switch is in Overdrive switch For selecting either a three- '98 Tacoma (U) Automatic transmission (electronically controlled type-four-
speed transmission "OFF" position not possible) "ON" position "O/D OFF" indicator light Shows the overdrive (Normal) mode "POWER" (Power)... in OFF position Shift normally Vehicles with cruise control-When the cruise control is being used, even if you downshift the transmission by turning off the overdrive switch, engine braking will not be applied because the cruise control is the "POWER" mode.... into overdrive (Shifting into overdrive possible) switch is in Overdrive switch For selecting either a three- '98 Tacoma (U) Automatic transmission (electronically controlled type-four-
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.... (b) Using engine braking To use engine braking, you can downshift the transmission as follows: D Shift into the "2" position. In "D" position, the automatic transmission system will be obtained. The transmission will downshift to the second gear when the vehicle speed drops down the...four-wheel drive), the transmission will be applied. Always turn the overdrive switch on and the transmission will downshift to the third gear. 85 The "O/D OFF" indicator light will come on for information of incorrect operation. '98 Tacoma (U) Your automatic transmission has a shift lock ...
.... (b) Using engine braking To use engine braking, you can downshift the transmission as follows: D Shift into the "2" position. In "D" position, the automatic transmission system will be obtained. The transmission will downshift to the second gear when the vehicle speed drops down the...four-wheel drive), the transmission will be applied. Always turn the overdrive switch on and the transmission will downshift to the third gear. 85 The "O/D OFF" indicator light will come on for information of incorrect operation. '98 Tacoma (U) Your automatic transmission has a shift lock ...
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.... FE engine "2" ...43 km/h (27 mph) "L" ...22 km/h (14 mph) 5VZ- '98 Tacoma (U) Vehicles with cruise control-When the cruise control is being used for strong engine braking as with your reference: Pre Runner 3RZ- This may cause severe automatic transmission damage from going into reverse while the vehicle is moving. 86 FE...
.... FE engine "2" ...43 km/h (27 mph) "L" ...22 km/h (14 mph) 5VZ- '98 Tacoma (U) Vehicles with cruise control-When the cruise control is being used for strong engine braking as with your reference: Pre Runner 3RZ- This may cause severe automatic transmission damage from going into reverse while the vehicle is moving. 86 FE...
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...automatic transmission selector lever" in Part 4. The shift pattern is easy. z If your vehicle remains stuck after rocking the vehicle several times, consider other parts. Press the clutch pedal down fully while shifting, and then release it will cause clutch trouble. Recommended shifting speeds The transmission...(mph) 2 to 1 24 (15) 3 to 2 40 (25) 4 to 3 64 (40) 5 to the transmission and other ways such as shown above. '98 Tacoma (U) Manual transmission NOTICE If you rock your vehicle, observe the following speeds: 2RZ- z Do not depress the accelerator pedal while shifting the...
...automatic transmission selector lever" in Part 4. The shift pattern is easy. z If your vehicle remains stuck after rocking the vehicle several times, consider other parts. Press the clutch pedal down fully while shifting, and then release it will cause clutch trouble. Recommended shifting speeds The transmission...(mph) 2 to 1 24 (15) 3 to 2 40 (25) 4 to 3 64 (40) 5 to the transmission and other ways such as shown above. '98 Tacoma (U) Manual transmission NOTICE If you rock your vehicle, observe the following speeds: 2RZ- z Do not depress the accelerator pedal while shifting the...
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.../h (25 mph) or less. With A.D.D. lever if wheels are slipping. Stop the slipping or spinning before shifting. D Never drive with automatic transmission) If the indicator light does not go off when you shift the transfer into "H2", drive straight ahead while accelerating or decelerating, or ...to "H4", move the front drive control lever if wheels are slipping. Also, engage both the free-wheeling hubs for continued "H2" use. '98 Tacoma (U) (d) Shifting procedure (lever type with only one hub engaged. SHIFTING BETWEEN "H2" AND "H4" With free-wheeling hubs To shift from "H2"...
.../h (25 mph) or less. With A.D.D. lever if wheels are slipping. Stop the slipping or spinning before shifting. D Never drive with automatic transmission) If the indicator light does not go off when you shift the transfer into "H2", drive straight ahead while accelerating or decelerating, or ...to "H4", move the front drive control lever if wheels are slipping. Also, engage both the free-wheeling hubs for continued "H2" use. '98 Tacoma (U) (d) Shifting procedure (lever type with only one hub engaged. SHIFTING BETWEEN "H2" AND "H4" With free-wheeling hubs To shift from "H2"...
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... speed to less than 8 km/h (5 mph). If the indicator light does not come on when you push in the "4WD" button. '98 Tacoma (U) (d) Shifting procedure (lever/button type with automatic transmission) To shift from "H4" to "H2", push the "4WD" button again to turn it off when you shift the transfer into "H2...
... speed to less than 8 km/h (5 mph). If the indicator light does not come on when you push in the "4WD" button. '98 Tacoma (U) (d) Shifting procedure (lever/button type with automatic transmission) To shift from "H4" to "H2", push the "4WD" button again to turn it off when you shift the transfer into "H2...