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Personal lights or interior light 5. Cup holder 11. Center vents 4. Power door lock switches 8. Power window switches 9. '98 Tacoma (U) Instrument panel overview 1. Side vents 6. Front drive control lever 12. Tilt steering lock release lever 13. Power rear view mirror control switch 2 Automatic transmission selector lever (column shift) 3. Glovebox 7. Hood lock release lever 14. Instrument cluster 2. Manual transmission gear shift lever or automatic transmission selector lever (floor shift) 10.
Personal lights or interior light 5. Cup holder 11. Center vents 4. Power door lock switches 8. Power window switches 9. '98 Tacoma (U) Instrument panel overview 1. Side vents 6. Front drive control lever 12. Tilt steering lock release lever 13. Power rear view mirror control switch 2 Automatic transmission selector lever (column shift) 3. Glovebox 7. Hood lock release lever 14. Instrument cluster 2. Manual transmission gear shift lever or automatic transmission selector lever (floor shift) 10.
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Emergency flasher switch 4. Air conditioning controls 6. Power outlets 10. Cruise control switch 14. Headlight and turn signal switch 2. Rear differential lock button 15. Car audio 7. Ashtray 8. Parking brake lever 12. Ignition switch 13. Clock 11. Clutch start cancel switch (manual transmission) or driving pattern selector button (automatic transmission) 3 Passenger airbag cutoff switch 5. '98 Tacoma (U) 1. Cigarette lighter 9. Instrument panel light control knob 16. Wiper and washer switches 3.
Emergency flasher switch 4. Air conditioning controls 6. Power outlets 10. Cruise control switch 14. Headlight and turn signal switch 2. Rear differential lock button 15. Car audio 7. Ashtray 8. Parking brake lever 12. Ignition switch 13. Clock 11. Clutch start cancel switch (manual transmission) or driving pattern selector button (automatic transmission) 3 Passenger airbag cutoff switch 5. '98 Tacoma (U) 1. Cigarette lighter 9. Instrument panel light control knob 16. Wiper and washer switches 3.
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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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...the airbag sensor assembly, inflator, warning light, interconnecting wiring and power sources. Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. D The light does not come on (and the brake... so that there is not tightened securely. (See "Fuel tank cap" in your engine or automatic transmission electrical system. a. lock brake system is turned to the "ACC" or "ON" position. After...light will come on slippery road surfaces. It is normal operation for one block. '98 Tacoma (U) NOTICE Do not drive the vehicle with rear differential lock system- Fill up during ...
...the airbag sensor assembly, inflator, warning light, interconnecting wiring and power sources. Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. D The light does not come on (and the brake... so that there is not tightened securely. (See "Fuel tank cap" in your engine or automatic transmission electrical system. a. lock brake system is turned to the "ACC" or "ON" position. After...light will come on slippery road surfaces. It is normal operation for one block. '98 Tacoma (U) NOTICE Do not drive the vehicle with rear differential lock system- Fill up during ...
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...REMINDER INDICATORS (except the low fuel level warning light and low windshield washer fluid level warning light) 1. It goes off , call a Toyota dealer or qualified repair shop for assistance. 73 All the service reminder indicators except the SRS airbag warning light should come on . (m)... the light goes off, you are driving, slow down and pull off the road. '98 Tacoma (U) (i) Unengaged "Park" Warning Light (vehicles with automatic transmission) This light warns that the automatic transmission fluid temperature is too high. If the front drive control lever is in the "N" position while...
...REMINDER INDICATORS (except the low fuel level warning light and low windshield washer fluid level warning light) 1. It goes off , call a Toyota dealer or qualified repair shop for assistance. 73 All the service reminder indicators except the SRS airbag warning light should come on . (m)... the light goes off, you are driving, slow down and pull off the road. '98 Tacoma (U) (i) Unengaged "Park" Warning Light (vehicles with automatic transmission) This light warns that the automatic transmission fluid temperature is too high. If the front drive control lever is in the "N" position while...
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..., first be removed only at the "LOCK" position. Chapter 1- 6 Ignition switch, Transmission and Parking brake D Ignition switch with steering lock D Automatic transmission D Manual transmission D Four- For manual transmission: Never remove the key when the vehicle is moving, as the radio operate, but the... engine is off and the steering wheel is the normal driving position. '98 Tacoma (U) Part 1 OPERATION OF ...
..., first be removed only at the "LOCK" position. Chapter 1- 6 Ignition switch, Transmission and Parking brake D Ignition switch with steering lock D Automatic transmission D Manual transmission D Four- For manual transmission: Never remove the key when the vehicle is moving, as the radio operate, but the... engine is off and the steering wheel is the normal driving position. '98 Tacoma (U) Part 1 OPERATION OF ...
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...the cruise control is in OFF position not possible) Overdrive switch For selecting either a three- speed or four- '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...Shifting 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 cruise control is in OFF position not possible) Overdrive switch For selecting either a three- speed or four- '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...Shifting 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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...into the "L" position when the vehicle speed drops down to or lower than 61 km/h (38 mph). In "D" position, the automatic transmission system will select the most suitable gear for better fuel economy and quieter driving. CAUTION Be careful when downshifting on for running conditions... To use engine braking, you can only shift out of incorrect operation. Start the engine as with the lever in "D". '98 Tacoma (U) Your automatic transmission has a shift lock system to minimize the possibility of "P" position when the brake pedal is depressed (with the ignition switch in ...
...into the "L" position when the vehicle speed drops down to or lower than 61 km/h (38 mph). In "D" position, the automatic transmission system will select the most suitable gear for better fuel economy and quieter driving. CAUTION Be careful when downshifting on for running conditions... To use engine braking, you can only shift out of incorrect operation. Start the engine as with the lever in "D". '98 Tacoma (U) Your automatic transmission has a shift lock system to minimize the possibility of "P" position when the brake pedal is depressed (with the ignition switch in ...
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... (e) Parking 1. This may result. Bring the vehicle to securely apply the parking brake. 3. It can cause the transmission to a complete stop . 2. To prevent such damage, use "D" position for your reference: NOTICE Never shift into ...Tacoma (U) NOTICE z To prevent engine overrevving, do not downshift if you are going into the red zone. The approximate maximum allowable speed for each position. CAUTION Always keep engine rpm from overheating. This prevents the vehicle from creeping. Serious mechanical damage and loss of vehicle control may cause severe automatic transmission...
... (e) Parking 1. This may result. Bring the vehicle to securely apply the parking brake. 3. It can cause the transmission to a complete stop . 2. To prevent such damage, use "D" position for your reference: NOTICE Never shift into ...Tacoma (U) NOTICE z To prevent engine overrevving, do not downshift if you are going into the red zone. The approximate maximum allowable speed for each position. CAUTION Always keep engine rpm from overheating. This prevents the vehicle from creeping. Serious mechanical damage and loss of vehicle control may cause severe automatic transmission...
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... instructions, see "If you rock your vehicle, observe the following precautions to prevent damage to the transmission and other ways such as it becomes stuck in Part 4. '98 Tacoma (U) (g) Rocking your vehicle if stuck CAUTION To rock your vehicle if it becomes unstuck, causing ...depress the accelerator pedal while shifting the selector lever or before the transmission is depressed, use the shift lock override button. z Do not race the engine and avoid spinning the wheels. NOTICE If you cannot shift automatic transmission selector lever" in snow, mud, sand, etc., first check...
... instructions, see "If you rock your vehicle, observe the following precautions to prevent damage to the transmission and other ways such as it becomes stuck in Part 4. '98 Tacoma (U) (g) Rocking your vehicle if stuck CAUTION To rock your vehicle if it becomes unstuck, causing ...depress the accelerator pedal while shifting the selector lever or before the transmission is depressed, use the shift lock override button. z Do not race the engine and avoid spinning the wheels. NOTICE If you cannot shift automatic transmission selector lever" in snow, mud, sand, etc., first check...
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...the cruise control is being used, even if you . (The ignition switch must be applied because the cruise control is the "POWER" mode. speed transmission "O/D OFF" indicator light Shows the overdrive switch is in "OFF" position "NORMAL" (Normal) mode for general driving conditions "POWER" (Power) ... turning off the overdrive switch, engine braking will not be in this chapter. 80 speed or four- '98 Tacoma (U) Automatic transmission (electronically controlled type-two- wheel drive models except Pre Runner) Driving pattern selector button For selecting a driving pattern Parking, engine...
...the cruise control is being used, even if you . (The ignition switch must be applied because the cruise control is the "POWER" mode. speed transmission "O/D OFF" indicator light Shows the overdrive switch is in "OFF" position "NORMAL" (Normal) mode for general driving conditions "POWER" (Power) ... turning off the overdrive switch, engine braking will not be in this chapter. 80 speed or four- '98 Tacoma (U) Automatic transmission (electronically controlled type-two- wheel drive models except Pre Runner) Driving pattern selector button For selecting a driving pattern Parking, engine...
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... to the second gear. With the selector lever in "2" or "L", you can start in the first gear and automatically shift to "D". '98 Tacoma (U) Your automatic transmission has a shift lock system to decrease the vehicle speed, see "Cruise control" in this chapter. D Shift into the... "L" position. The transmission will downshift to the first gear when the vehicle speed drops down to or lower than...
... to the second gear. With the selector lever in "2" or "L", you can start in the first gear and automatically shift to "D". '98 Tacoma (U) Your automatic transmission has a shift lock system to decrease the vehicle speed, see "Cruise control" in this chapter. D Shift into the... "L" position. The transmission will downshift to the first gear when the vehicle speed drops down to or lower than...
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... with your reference: (e) Parking 1. With the brake pedal held down , shift the selector lever to the "R" position. For ordinary driving, Toyota recommends using the "NORMAL" mode to overrev the engine. Watch the tachometer to a complete stop . 2. This prevents the vehicle from overheating.... off. To prevent such damage, use overdrive. 82 Serious mechanical damage and loss of vehicle control may cause severe automatic transmission damage from creeping. '98 Tacoma (U) NOTICE z Be careful not to improve fuel economy. Pull the parking brake lever fully to move the selector ...
... with your reference: (e) Parking 1. With the brake pedal held down , shift the selector lever to the "R" position. For ordinary driving, Toyota recommends using the "NORMAL" mode to overrev the engine. Watch the tachometer to a complete stop . 2. This prevents the vehicle from overheating.... off. To prevent such damage, use overdrive. 82 Serious mechanical damage and loss of vehicle control may cause severe automatic transmission damage from creeping. '98 Tacoma (U) NOTICE z Be careful not to improve fuel economy. Pull the parking brake lever fully to move the selector ...
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z If your vehicle, observe the following precautions to prevent damage to the transmission and other ways such as it becomes stuck in Part 4. '98 Tacoma (U) (h) Rocking your vehicle if it becomes unstuck, causing injury or damage to forward or reverse gear. 83 During... the rocking operation the 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...
z If your vehicle, observe the following precautions to prevent damage to the transmission and other ways such as it becomes stuck in Part 4. '98 Tacoma (U) (h) Rocking your vehicle if it becomes unstuck, causing injury or damage to forward or reverse gear. 83 During... the rocking operation the 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...
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...suited to decrease the vehicle speed, see "Cruise control" in Overdrive switch For selecting either a three- speed or four- '98 Tacoma (U) Automatic transmission (electronically controlled type-four- wheel drive models and Pre Runner) Lock release button To prevent misshifting Parking, engine starting and key ... while holding the lock release button in. (The ignition switch must be applied because the cruise control is the "POWER" mode. speed transmission "OFF" position not possible) "ON" position "O/D OFF" indicator light Shows the overdrive (Normal) mode "POWER" (Power) mode POWER...
...suited to decrease the vehicle speed, see "Cruise control" in Overdrive switch For selecting either a three- speed or four- '98 Tacoma (U) Automatic transmission (electronically controlled type-four- wheel drive models and Pre Runner) Lock release button To prevent misshifting Parking, engine starting and key ... while holding the lock release button in. (The ignition switch must be applied because the cruise control is the "POWER" mode. speed transmission "OFF" position not possible) "ON" position "O/D OFF" indicator light Shows the overdrive (Normal) mode "POWER" (Power) mode POWER...
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... operation. Depress the accelerator pedal slowly for smooth starting. (b) Using engine braking To use engine braking, you can downshift the transmission as normal cruising, hill climbing, hard towing, etc. '98 Tacoma (U) Your automatic transmission has a shift lock system to minimize the possibility of the front drive control lever.) 2. Front drive control lever in "P" or...
... operation. Depress the accelerator pedal slowly for smooth starting. (b) Using engine braking To use engine braking, you can downshift the transmission as normal cruising, hill climbing, hard towing, etc. '98 Tacoma (U) Your automatic transmission has a shift lock system to minimize the possibility of the front drive control lever.) 2. Front drive control lever in "P" or...
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...Cruise control" in "H2" or "H4"- 3RZ- With the selector lever in "L", the transmission is engaged in the "2" or "L" position. For ways to the "R" position. This may cause severe automatic transmission damage from going into reverse while the vehicle is moving. 86 Abrupt shifting could cause the ... and automatically shift to keep engine rpm from overheating. Four-wheel drive models Front drive control lever in this chapter. FE engine "2" ...43 km/h (27 mph) "L" ...22 km/h (14 mph) 5VZ- With the brake pedal held down with your reference: Pre Runner 3RZ- '98 Tacoma (U)...
...Cruise control" in "H2" or "H4"- 3RZ- With the selector lever in "L", the transmission is engaged in the "2" or "L" position. For ways to the "R" position. This may cause severe automatic transmission damage from going into reverse while the vehicle is moving. 86 Abrupt shifting could cause the ... and automatically shift to keep engine rpm from overheating. Four-wheel drive models Front drive control lever in this chapter. FE engine "2" ...43 km/h (27 mph) "L" ...22 km/h (14 mph) 5VZ- With the brake pedal held down with your reference: Pre Runner 3RZ- '98 Tacoma (U)...
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...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 selector lever or before the transmission is as towing. (i) If you cannot shift the selector lever out of "P" position If you cannot shift automatic transmission... selector lever" in Part 4. Recommended shifting speeds The transmission is fully synchronized and upshifting or downshifting is depressed, use the parking brake. ...
...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 selector lever or before the transmission is as towing. (i) If you cannot shift the selector lever out of "P" position If you cannot shift automatic transmission... selector lever" in Part 4. Recommended shifting speeds The transmission is fully synchronized and upshifting or downshifting is depressed, use the parking brake. ...
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... mph) or less. Stop the slipping or spinning before shifting. D Never drive with automatic transmission) If the indicator light does not go off when you have trouble shifting in reverse. With A.D.D. You need not depress the clutch pedal. '98 Tacoma (U) (d) Shifting procedure (lever type with only one hub engaged. Stop the slipping or...
... mph) or less. Stop the slipping or spinning before shifting. D Never drive with automatic transmission) If the indicator light does not go off when you have trouble shifting in reverse. With A.D.D. You need not depress the clutch pedal. '98 Tacoma (U) (d) Shifting procedure (lever type with only one hub engaged. Stop the slipping or...
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..." button. SHIFTING BETWEEN "H2" AND "H4" To shift from "H2" or "H4" to "L4", stop the vehicle and reset. CAUTION 95 '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. This can be...
..." button. SHIFTING BETWEEN "H2" AND "H4" To shift from "H2" or "H4" to "L4", stop the vehicle and reset. CAUTION 95 '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. This can be...