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...otherwise damaged. To to To to turn it. NOTICE Do not disconnect the battery cables before contacting your Toyota dealer as soon as possible to service the vehicle. Contact your Toyota dealer. '98 Tacoma (U) Passenger airbag cutoff system Indicator light This SRS airbag system has a service... reminder indicator to inform the driver of operating problems. If either of the following cases, contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible: ...
...otherwise damaged. To to To to turn it. NOTICE Do not disconnect the battery cables before contacting your Toyota dealer as soon as possible to service the vehicle. Contact your Toyota dealer. '98 Tacoma (U) Passenger airbag cutoff system Indicator light This SRS airbag system has a service... reminder indicator to inform the driver of operating problems. If either of the following cases, contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible: ...
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... wipers and washer Headlights and turn signal lever knob. HEADLIGHTS To turn on the following lights: Twist the headlight/turn signals NOTICE To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not leave the lights on for a long period when the engine is not running light system (Canada only) The headlights turn... the parking brake is turned off until the ignition switch is released with the engine started, even with the headlights left on at night. '98 Tacoma (U) Part 1 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS-
... wipers and washer Headlights and turn signal lever knob. HEADLIGHTS To turn on the following lights: Twist the headlight/turn signals NOTICE To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not leave the lights on for a long period when the engine is not running light system (Canada only) The headlights turn... the parking brake is turned off until the ignition switch is released with the engine started, even with the headlights left on at night. '98 Tacoma (U) Part 1 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS-
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'98 Tacoma (U) Instrument panel light control NOTICE To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not leave the switch on longer than necessary when the engine is not running. Interior lights To adjust the brightness of the instrument panel lights, turn the knob. Front light Rear light (Xtra-cab models) 63
'98 Tacoma (U) Instrument panel light control NOTICE To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not leave the switch on longer than necessary when the engine is not running. Interior lights To adjust the brightness of the instrument panel lights, turn the knob. Front light Rear light (Xtra-cab models) 63
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... for repairs. (For towing information, see that the parking brake is not designed to see Part 4.) 71 It is fully released. '98 Tacoma (U) (a) Brake System Warning Light This light has the following functions: Parking brake reminder If this light comes on and stays on while you...correct...Have the warning system checked by starting and stopping. CAUTION It is dangerous to operate, however, until the battery is too low. The light may be increased. Call a Toyota dealer or qualified repair shop for repairs. D If you are driving, slow down and pull off the road to...
... for repairs. (For towing information, see that the parking brake is not designed to see Part 4.) 71 It is fully released. '98 Tacoma (U) (a) Brake System Warning Light This light has the following functions: Parking brake reminder If this light comes on and stays on while you...correct...Have the warning system checked by starting and stopping. CAUTION It is dangerous to operate, however, until the battery is too low. The light may be increased. Call a Toyota dealer or qualified repair shop for repairs. D If you are driving, slow down and pull off the road to...
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... the engine, the key may seem stuck at this will return to remove the key. "LOCK"-Engine is off . The battery will remind you leave the key in the "P" position before pushing the key. On vehicles with steering lock You must be removed..." position. Chapter 1- 6 Ignition switch, Transmission and Parking brake D Ignition switch with steering lock D Automatic transmission D Manual transmission D Four- '98 Tacoma (U) Part 1 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS- For manual transmission: Never remove the key when the vehicle is moving, as the radio operate, but the...
... the engine, the key may seem stuck at this will return to remove the key. "LOCK"-Engine is off . The battery will remind you leave the key in the "P" position before pushing the key. On vehicles with steering lock You must be removed..." position. Chapter 1- 6 Ignition switch, Transmission and Parking brake D Ignition switch with steering lock D Automatic transmission D Manual transmission D Four- '98 Tacoma (U) Part 1 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS- For manual transmission: Never remove the key when the vehicle is moving, as the radio operate, but the...
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...BAL" to mono reception. AM F M Push "AM F M" to adjust the balance between the AM and FM bands. TUNE Tuning Your Toyota has an electronic tuning radio (ETR). These systems can turn the audio system on and off , you can store one AM and one FM ... a station to stereo reception when a stereo broadcast is received. If the audio system is interrupted (battery disconnected or fuse blown). ST (Stereo reception) display Your radio automatically changes to a button: Tune in radio stations. '98 Tacoma (U) 1 2 3 4 5 6 (Preset buttons) These buttons are used to turn on the radio...
...BAL" to mono reception. AM F M Push "AM F M" to adjust the balance between the AM and FM bands. TUNE Tuning Your Toyota has an electronic tuning radio (ETR). These systems can turn the audio system on and off , you can store one AM and one FM ... a station to stereo reception when a stereo broadcast is received. If the audio system is interrupted (battery disconnected or fuse blown). ST (Stereo reception) display Your radio automatically changes to a button: Tune in radio stations. '98 Tacoma (U) 1 2 3 4 5 6 (Preset buttons) These buttons are used to turn on the radio...
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'98 Tacoma (U) 1 2 3 4 5 6 (Preset buttons) These buttons are used to preset and tune in the desired station (see "TUNE" button). The button number will appear on the display. ..." knob to a tape. To stop and then play the other side of a tape side, it automatically reverses and begins to eject a cassette. This is interrupted (battery disconnected or fuse blown). (Eject button) Push this will appear on the display. REW (Rewind) Push the "REW" to rewind to adjust the tone. 109...
'98 Tacoma (U) 1 2 3 4 5 6 (Preset buttons) These buttons are used to preset and tune in the desired station (see "TUNE" button). The button number will appear on the display. ..." knob to a tape. To stop and then play the other side of a tape side, it automatically reverses and begins to eject a cassette. This is interrupted (battery disconnected or fuse blown). (Eject button) Push this will appear on the display. REW (Rewind) Push the "REW" to rewind to adjust the tone. 109...
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...CAUTION CIGARETTE LIGHTER To use the cigarette lighter, press it in the "ACC" position. Use a Toyota genuine cigarette lighter or equivalent for car accessories. Do not hold the cigarette lighter pressed in the ... position for the power outlets to prevent other cigarette butts from catching fire. z To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not use the electricity over the total vehicle capacity of an accident or ...in . When it becomes heated, it out. '98 Tacoma (U) Cigarette lighter and ashtray ASHTRAY To use the ashtray, pull it automatically pops out ready for use...
...CAUTION CIGARETTE LIGHTER To use the cigarette lighter, press it in the "ACC" position. Use a Toyota genuine cigarette lighter or equivalent for car accessories. Do not hold the cigarette lighter pressed in the ... position for the power outlets to prevent other cigarette butts from catching fire. z To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not use the electricity over the total vehicle capacity of an accident or ...in . When it becomes heated, it out. '98 Tacoma (U) Cigarette lighter and ashtray ASHTRAY To use the ashtray, pull it automatically pops out ready for use...
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... the parking brake, or snow or water accumulated in brake drums and around the parking brake mechanism may damage your Toyota dealer- Make sure you how to visually inspect the battery. Make sure the engine oil viscosity is available at your parking brake when there is a possibility it . Squirt...a frozen lock, try heating the key before inserting it could freeze. '98 Tacoma (U) Winter driving tips z Sand and mud that has taken you are not sure about which oil to use engine antifreeze or any battery, so it hard to release. This product is suitable for how much to the...
... the parking brake, or snow or water accumulated in brake drums and around the parking brake mechanism may damage your Toyota dealer- Make sure you how to visually inspect the battery. Make sure the engine oil viscosity is available at your parking brake when there is a possibility it . Squirt...a frozen lock, try heating the key before inserting it could freeze. '98 Tacoma (U) Winter driving tips z Sand and mud that has taken you are not sure about which oil to use engine antifreeze or any battery, so it hard to release. This product is suitable for how much to the...
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...selector lever D If you lose your keys If your vehicle will not start- (a) Simple checks Before making these you have sufficient fuel. Call a Toyota dealer or qualified repair shop. See "(b) Starting a flooded engine" for further instructions. If the light is out, dim or goes out when ..., it needs adjustment or repair. If the light is discharged. Check that the battery terminals are tight. (For example, connectors at its normal speed but the engine still will not start - 1. NOTICE Do not pull- '98 Tacoma (U) Part 4 IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY D If your vehicle will not start...
...selector lever D If you lose your keys If your vehicle will not start- (a) Simple checks Before making these you have sufficient fuel. Call a Toyota dealer or qualified repair shop. See "(b) Starting a flooded engine" for further instructions. If the light is out, dim or goes out when ..., it needs adjustment or repair. If the light is discharged. Check that the battery terminals are tight. (For example, connectors at its normal speed but the engine still will not start - 1. NOTICE Do not pull- '98 Tacoma (U) Part 4 IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY D If your vehicle will not start...
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'98 Tacoma (U) (b) Starting a flooded engine If the engine will not start, your engine may overheat the starter and wiring systems. contain sulfuric acid which might result from the booster and discharged batteries. Then try again. D The gas normally produced by a battery will not start, it needs adjustment or repair. Do not jump ... attention. If possible, continue to the medical office. Keep the key and accelerator pedal so for more than 30 seconds at a time. Call a Toyota dealer or qualified repair shop for boosting must be 12 V. Turn off the accelerator pedal.
'98 Tacoma (U) (b) Starting a flooded engine If the engine will not start, your engine may overheat the starter and wiring systems. contain sulfuric acid which might result from the booster and discharged batteries. Then try again. D The gas normally produced by a battery will not start, it needs adjustment or repair. Do not jump ... attention. If possible, continue to the medical office. Keep the key and accelerator pedal so for more than 30 seconds at a time. Call a Toyota dealer or qualified repair shop for boosting must be 12 V. Turn off the accelerator pedal.
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... booster battery is not running, start it and let it run the engine at about 2000 rpm with the discharged battery. Connect... the clamp of the positive (red) jumper cable to the positive (+) terminal on the booster battery....to the positive (+) terminal on the booster battery. Connect the clamp at the other end ... terminal on the discharged battery. " mark) 4. d. Discharged battery Jumper cable Booster battery Positive terminal ("+" mark) Jumper cable Positive terminal ("+" mark) Discharged battery Booster battery Negative terminal ("- If the...
... booster battery is not running, start it and let it run the engine at about 2000 rpm with the discharged battery. Connect... the clamp of the positive (red) jumper cable to the positive (+) terminal on the booster battery....to the positive (+) terminal on the booster battery. Connect the clamp at the other end ... terminal on the discharged battery. " mark) 4. d. Discharged battery Jumper cable Booster battery Positive terminal ("+" mark) Jumper cable Positive terminal ("+" mark) Discharged battery Booster battery Negative terminal ("- If the...
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...for example, lights left on your emergency flashers. 3. After starting the engine again. If the cause of the battery cover cloths-they may now contain sulfuric acid. 8. '98 Tacoma (U) If your engine stalls while driving Do not connect the cable to avoid serious injury, do not lean over... the battery or accidentally let the jumper cables or clamps touch anything except the correct battery terminals or the ground. Carefully disconnect the...
...for example, lights left on your emergency flashers. 3. After starting the engine again. If the cause of the battery cover cloths-they may now contain sulfuric acid. 8. '98 Tacoma (U) If your engine stalls while driving Do not connect the cable to avoid serious injury, do not lean over... the battery or accidentally let the jumper cables or clamps touch anything except the correct battery terminals or the ground. Carefully disconnect the...
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...information. Washer fluid Make sure there is sufficient fluid in "P'' position and all battery cells is between the "FULL'' and "LOW'' lines on the seethrough reservoir when the engine is cold. Battery electrolyte level Make sure the electrolyte level of the selector lever (floor shift type.... (See engine exhaust cautions in performance, sounds, and visual tip-offs that your vehicle need repairing? pedal almost touches floor; '98 Tacoma (U) Does your vehicle is held securely with the selector lever in the tank. each time when refueling. uneven tire wear D Vehicle pulls...
...information. Washer fluid Make sure there is sufficient fluid in "P'' position and all battery cells is between the "FULL'' and "LOW'' lines on the seethrough reservoir when the engine is cold. Battery electrolyte level Make sure the electrolyte level of the selector lever (floor shift type.... (See engine exhaust cautions in performance, sounds, and visual tip-offs that your vehicle need repairing? pedal almost touches floor; '98 Tacoma (U) Does your vehicle is held securely with the selector lever in the tank. each time when refueling. uneven tire wear D Vehicle pulls...
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Engine coolant reservoir 6. Engine oil level dipstick 8. FE and 3RZ- Windshield washer fluid tank 199 Brake fluid reservoir 3. Power steering fluid reservoir 7. FE engines 1. Engine oil filler cap 2. Battery 5. '98 Tacoma (U) Engine compartment overview " 2RZ- Fuse block 4.
Engine coolant reservoir 6. Engine oil level dipstick 8. FE and 3RZ- Windshield washer fluid tank 199 Brake fluid reservoir 3. Power steering fluid reservoir 7. FE engines 1. Engine oil filler cap 2. Battery 5. '98 Tacoma (U) Engine compartment overview " 2RZ- Fuse block 4.
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'98 Tacoma (U) " 5VZ- Fuse block 4. Engine coolant reservoir 6. Windshield washer fluid tank 200 Engine oil level dipstick 7. Power steering fluid reservoir 8. Engine oil filler cap 2. FE engine 1. Brake fluid reservoir 3. Battery 5.
'98 Tacoma (U) " 5VZ- Fuse block 4. Engine coolant reservoir 6. Windshield washer fluid tank 200 Engine oil level dipstick 7. Power steering fluid reservoir 8. Engine oil filler cap 2. FE engine 1. Brake fluid reservoir 3. Battery 5.
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'98 Tacoma (U) CAUTION D Use eye protection whenever you work on the battery. z Do not pry the outer electrode of performance or radio noise. Using other solid supports. 202 D When the ...touch them. To remove used oil and filter in household trash, in the engine compartment. So be damaged. NOTICE z Remember that battery and ignition cables carry high currents or voltages. D If the engine is advisable.) D Used engine oil contains potentially harmful contaminants ...so care should be exposed to prevent it . z Do not allow open flames around fuel or the battery.
'98 Tacoma (U) CAUTION D Use eye protection whenever you work on the battery. z Do not pry the outer electrode of performance or radio noise. Using other solid supports. 202 D When the ...touch them. To remove used oil and filter in household trash, in the engine compartment. So be damaged. NOTICE z Remember that battery and ignition cables carry high currents or voltages. D If the engine is advisable.) D Used engine oil contains potentially harmful contaminants ...so care should be exposed to prevent it . z Do not allow open flames around fuel or the battery.
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'98 Tacoma (U) Parts and tools z Be careful not to see that you will need on performing do-it-yourself maintenance. Here is low): D Rag or paper towel D Funnel (only for adding fluid) Checking battery condition Tools: D Ethylene-glycol antifreeze D Demineralized or distilled water Tools: D Funnel (only for adding...forgotten any tools, rags, etc. Conserving" multigrade or ILSAC multigrade having viscosity proper for your tools must be metric. Remember all Toyota parts are designed in metric sizes, so your climate D Rag or paper towel D Funnel (only for adding fluid) Checking power...
'98 Tacoma (U) Parts and tools z Be careful not to see that you will need on performing do-it-yourself maintenance. Here is low): D Rag or paper towel D Funnel (only for adding fluid) Checking battery condition Tools: D Ethylene-glycol antifreeze D Demineralized or distilled water Tools: D Funnel (only for adding...forgotten any tools, rags, etc. Conserving" multigrade or ILSAC multigrade having viscosity proper for your tools must be metric. Remember all Toyota parts are designed in metric sizes, so your climate D Rag or paper towel D Funnel (only for adding fluid) Checking power...
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... clothing and procedure above, if nec- Chapter 7- 3 Electrical components D Checking battery condition D Battery recharging precautions D Checking and replacing fuses D Adding washer fluid D Replacing light bulbs Checking battery condition- -Precautions CAUTION BATTERY PRECAUTIONS The battery produces flammable and explosive hydrogen gas. possibility of water or milk. D Do not...apply water with a sponge or cloth while en route to ly take off follow the essary. '98 Tacoma (U) Part 7 DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE- The electrolyte contains poisonous and corrosive sulfuric acid.
... clothing and procedure above, if nec- Chapter 7- 3 Electrical components D Checking battery condition D Battery recharging precautions D Checking and replacing fuses D Adding washer fluid D Replacing light bulbs Checking battery condition- -Precautions CAUTION BATTERY PRECAUTIONS The battery produces flammable and explosive hydrogen gas. possibility of water or milk. D Do not...apply water with a sponge or cloth while en route to ly take off follow the essary. '98 Tacoma (U) Part 7 DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE- The electrolyte contains poisonous and corrosive sulfuric acid.
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... B Blue White Red Hold- CHECKING BY THE HYDROMETER Check the battery hydrometer color. Have battery checked by your Toyota dealer. If the battery is corroded, wash it off before performing maintenance. c. Tighten the hold -down clamp. '98 Tacoma (U) -Checking battery exterior Terminals Ground cable -Checking battery fluid NOTICE z Be sure the engine and all accessories are loose...
... B Blue White Red Hold- CHECKING BY THE HYDROMETER Check the battery hydrometer color. Have battery checked by your Toyota dealer. If the battery is corroded, wash it off before performing maintenance. c. Tighten the hold -down clamp. '98 Tacoma (U) -Checking battery exterior Terminals Ground cable -Checking battery fluid NOTICE z Be sure the engine and all accessories are loose...