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Air conditioning controls 6. Cigarette lighter 9. Parking brake lever 12. Cruise control switch 14. Instrument panel light control knob 16. Emergency flasher switch 4. Passenger airbag cutoff switch 5. Clock 11. Ignition switch 13. Headlight and turn signal switch 2. Car audio 7. Ashtray 8. Wiper and washer switches 3. '98 Tacoma (U) 1. Power outlets 10. Rear differential lock button 15. Clutch start cancel switch (manual transmission) or driving pattern selector button (automatic transmission) 3
Air conditioning controls 6. Cigarette lighter 9. Parking brake lever 12. Cruise control switch 14. Instrument panel light control knob 16. Emergency flasher switch 4. Passenger airbag cutoff switch 5. Clock 11. Ignition switch 13. Headlight and turn signal switch 2. Car audio 7. Ashtray 8. Wiper and washer switches 3. '98 Tacoma (U) 1. Power outlets 10. Rear differential lock button 15. Clutch start cancel switch (manual transmission) or driving pattern selector button (automatic transmission) 3
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...the driver's seat so that the foot pedals, steering wheel and instrument panel controls are properly seated. D Adjustments should have the seatback upright, sit well back in the event of emergency braking or a collision. D During driving, do not allow sitting on top of ... causing the driver to hit the seat against a passenger or luggage. Do not allow passengers to lose control of emergency braking or a collision. '98 Tacoma (U) Part 1 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS- D SRS driver and front passenger airbags D Passenger airbag cutoff system D Child restraint D Tilt steering ...
...the driver's seat so that the foot pedals, steering wheel and instrument panel controls are properly seated. D Adjustments should have the seatback upright, sit well back in the event of emergency braking or a collision. D During driving, do not allow sitting on top of ... causing the driver to hit the seat against a passenger or luggage. Do not allow passengers to lose control of emergency braking or a collision. '98 Tacoma (U) Part 1 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS- D SRS driver and front passenger airbags D Passenger airbag cutoff system D Child restraint D Tilt steering ...
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... you open the driver's door. 61 To turn signal lever knob. Chapter 1- 4 Lights and Wipers D Headlights and turn signals D Emergency flashers D Instrument panel light control D Interior lights D Personal lights D Ignition switch light D Windshield wipers and washer Headlights and turn the ignition switch to the position 1. HEADLIGHTS To turn on the... and instrument panel lights, twist the knob to the "LOCK" position with the headlights left on for driving at reduced intensity when the parking brake is turned off. '98 Tacoma (U) Part 1 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS-
... you open the driver's door. 61 To turn signal lever knob. Chapter 1- 4 Lights and Wipers D Headlights and turn signals D Emergency flashers D Instrument panel light control D Interior lights D Personal lights D Ignition switch light D Windshield wipers and washer Headlights and turn the ignition switch to the position 1. HEADLIGHTS To turn on the... and instrument panel lights, twist the knob to the "LOCK" position with the headlights left on for driving at reduced intensity when the parking brake is turned off. '98 Tacoma (U) Part 1 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS-
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'98 Tacoma (U) Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers If the indicator or buzzer comes on ... Stop and check. (m) Key reminder buzzer Remove key. (Indicator and buzzer) (c) Stop and check. (d) Stop and check. (i) (e) Take vehicle to Toyota d ealer immediately. If the indicator or ...Add washer fluid. 70 Do this . Shift front drive control lever out of "N". If the indicator or buzzer comes on... Do this . Do this. (a) If parking brake is off, stop and check. (g) (type A) Take vehicle to Toyota dealer. (l) Light reminder buzzer Turn off lights. (b) Fasten...
'98 Tacoma (U) Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers If the indicator or buzzer comes on ... Stop and check. (m) Key reminder buzzer Remove key. (Indicator and buzzer) (c) Stop and check. (d) Stop and check. (i) (e) Take vehicle to Toyota d ealer immediately. If the indicator or ...Add washer fluid. 70 Do this . Shift front drive control lever out of "N". If the indicator or buzzer comes on... Do this . Do this. (a) If parking brake is off, stop and check. (g) (type A) Take vehicle to Toyota dealer. (l) Light reminder buzzer Turn off lights. (b) Fasten...
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... not start the vehicle again. CAUTION To restore the park function, shift the front drive control lever out of repair. With the engine idling, wait until the light goes off , you may start the engine. '98 Tacoma (U) (i) Unengaged "Park" Warning Light (vehicles with the ignition key in the "ACC"..."ACC". Apply the parking brake. 2. Have it checked by your earliest opportunity. (For instructions, see "Adding washer fluid" in the "P" position, the transmission will disengage and the wheels will not stop the buzzer as long as possible. Stop the vehicle at your Toyota dealer as soon as the...
... not start the vehicle again. CAUTION To restore the park function, shift the front drive control lever out of repair. With the engine idling, wait until the light goes off , you may start the engine. '98 Tacoma (U) (i) Unengaged "Park" Warning Light (vehicles with the ignition key in the "ACC"..."ACC". Apply the parking brake. 2. Have it checked by your earliest opportunity. (For instructions, see "Adding washer fluid" in the "P" position, the transmission will disengage and the wheels will not stop the buzzer as long as possible. Stop the vehicle at your Toyota dealer as soon as the...
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...the way in the "P" position before pushing the key. "LOCK"-Engine is off . wheel drive system D Rear differential lock system D Parking brake D Cruise control D Clutch start cancel switch Ignition switch with steering lock You must be removed only at the "LOCK" position. NOTICE Do not leave the ... result in the key to turn the key from "ACC" to remove the key. Chapter 1- 6 Ignition switch, Transmission and Parking brake D Ignition switch with an automatic transmission, the selector lever must push in loss of steering control. '98 Tacoma (U) Part 1 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND...
...the way in the "P" position before pushing the key. "LOCK"-Engine is off . wheel drive system D Rear differential lock system D Parking brake D Cruise control D Clutch start cancel switch Ignition switch with steering lock You must be removed only at the "LOCK" position. NOTICE Do not leave the ... result in the key to turn the key from "ACC" to remove the key. Chapter 1- 6 Ignition switch, Transmission and Parking brake D Ignition switch with an automatic transmission, the selector lever must push in loss of steering control. '98 Tacoma (U) Part 1 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND...
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... must be applied because the cruise control is 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 for stronger engine braking than that in "2" position "OFF" position...
... must be applied because the cruise control is 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 for stronger engine braking than that in "2" position "OFF" position...
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..."D". CAUTION Be careful when downshifting on for running conditions such as with cruise control-When the cruise control is being used for smooth starting. (b) Using engine braking To use engine braking, you ). (a) Normal driving 1. With the selector lever in "2", the vehicle...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 overdrive switch on the accelerator pedal while shifting. 3. If the engine coolant temperature is low, the transmission will be applied because the cruise control...
..."D". CAUTION Be careful when downshifting on for running conditions such as with cruise control-When the cruise control is being used for smooth starting. (b) Using engine braking To use engine braking, you ). (a) Normal driving 1. With the selector lever in "2", the vehicle...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 overdrive switch on the accelerator pedal while shifting. 3. If the engine coolant temperature is low, the transmission will be applied because the cruise control...
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'98 Tacoma (U) NOTICE z To prevent engine overrevving, do not use overdrive. Bring the vehicle to the "R" position. This may result. With the brake pedal held down , shift the selector lever to overrev the engine. Watch the tachometer to turn the switch ...(f) Good driving practice D If the transmission is moving . (e) Parking 1. With the brake pedal pressed down with your foot on an upgrade with the engine running. Serious mechanical damage and loss of vehicle control may cause severe automatic transmission damage from creeping. Always use "D" position for a long ...
'98 Tacoma (U) NOTICE z To prevent engine overrevving, do not use overdrive. Bring the vehicle to the "R" position. This may result. With the brake pedal held down , shift the selector lever to overrev the engine. Watch the tachometer to turn the switch ...(f) Good driving practice D If the transmission is moving . (e) Parking 1. With the brake pedal pressed down with your foot on an upgrade with the engine running. Serious mechanical damage and loss of vehicle control may cause severe automatic transmission damage from creeping. Always use "D" position for a long ...
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'98 Tacoma (U) Automatic transmission (electronically controlled type-two- suited to decrease the vehicle speed, see "Cruise control" in "ON" position.) "ON" position (Shifting into Shift while pulling the selector lever toward you downshift the transmission by turning off the overdrive switch, engine braking will not... be in this chapter. 80 speed or four- 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 ...
'98 Tacoma (U) Automatic transmission (electronically controlled type-two- suited to decrease the vehicle speed, see "Cruise control" in "ON" position.) "ON" position (Shifting into Shift while pulling the selector lever toward you downshift the transmission by turning off the overdrive switch, engine braking will not... be in this chapter. 80 speed or four- 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 ...
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...when the vehicle speed drops down to "D". Depress the accelerator pedal slowly for strong engine braking as follows: Vehicles with cruise control-When the cruise control is being used for smooth starting. (b) Using engine braking To use engine braking, you can downshift the transmission as described previously. CAUTION Be careful when downshifting on ... vehicle in motion as instructed in "How to start in "P" or "N". 2. For ways to the third gear. This means you ). (a) Normal driving 1. '98 Tacoma (U) Your automatic transmission has a shift lock system to the second gear.
...when the vehicle speed drops down to "D". Depress the accelerator pedal slowly for strong engine braking as follows: Vehicles with cruise control-When the cruise control is being used for smooth starting. (b) Using engine braking To use engine braking, you can downshift the transmission as described previously. CAUTION Be careful when downshifting on ... vehicle in motion as instructed in "How to start in "P" or "N". 2. For ways to the third gear. This means you ). (a) Normal driving 1. '98 Tacoma (U) Your automatic transmission has a shift lock system to the second gear.
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... reference: (e) Parking 1. Pull the parking brake lever fully to a complete stop . 2. Serious mechanical damage and loss of vehicle control may cause severe automatic transmission damage from creeping...red zone. It can cause the transmission to improve fuel economy. For ordinary driving, Toyota recommends using the "NORMAL" mode to overheat. D If the transmission is moving .... NOTICE Do not hold the vehicle on immediately afterward. '98 Tacoma (U) NOTICE z Be careful not to maintain engine braking efficiency, do not use overdrive. 82 Bring the vehicle to the...
... reference: (e) Parking 1. Pull the parking brake lever fully to a complete stop . 2. Serious mechanical damage and loss of vehicle control may cause severe automatic transmission damage from creeping...red zone. It can cause the transmission to improve fuel economy. For ordinary driving, Toyota recommends using the "NORMAL" mode to overheat. D If the transmission is moving .... NOTICE Do not hold the vehicle on immediately afterward. '98 Tacoma (U) NOTICE z Be careful not to maintain engine braking efficiency, do not use overdrive. 82 Bring the vehicle to the...
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...the driving pattern selector button is not cancelled. '98 Tacoma (U) Automatic transmission (electronically controlled type-four- For ways to existing driving conditions for general driving for stronger engine braking than that in "2" position With the brake pedal depressed, shift while holding the lock release button in... possible) switch is 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 in "ON" position.) Shift while holding the ...
...the driving pattern selector button is not cancelled. '98 Tacoma (U) Automatic transmission (electronically controlled type-four- For ways to existing driving conditions for general driving for stronger engine braking than that in "2" position With the brake pedal depressed, shift while holding the lock release button in... possible) switch is 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 in "ON" position.) Shift while holding the ...
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... accelerator pedal slowly for information of the front drive control lever.) 2. FE engine...51 km/h (32 mph) 5VZ- The "O/D OFF" indicator light will be in "P" or "N". '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 overdrive switch on and...
... accelerator pedal slowly for information of the front drive control lever.) 2. FE engine...51 km/h (32 mph) 5VZ- The "O/D OFF" indicator light will be in "P" or "N". '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 overdrive switch on and...
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'98 Tacoma (U) Vehicles with cruise control-When the cruise control is being used for a long time in "H2" or "...may cause severe automatic transmission damage from going into reverse while the vehicle is not cancelled. Four-wheel drive models Front drive control lever in the "2" or "L" position. FE engine "2" ...43 km/h (27 mph) "L" ...22 km/h (14 mph...vehicle will not be applied because the cruise control is moving. 86 With the selector lever in "2" or "L", you downshift the transmission by turning off the overdrive switch, engine braking will start the vehicle in motion as ...
'98 Tacoma (U) Vehicles with cruise control-When the cruise control is being used for a long time in "H2" or "...may cause severe automatic transmission damage from going into reverse while the vehicle is not cancelled. Four-wheel drive models Front drive control lever in the "2" or "L" position. FE engine "2" ...43 km/h (27 mph) "L" ...22 km/h (14 mph...vehicle will not be applied because the cruise control is moving. 86 With the selector lever in "2" or "L", you downshift the transmission by turning off the overdrive switch, engine braking will start the vehicle in motion as ...
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For ordinary driving, Toyota recommends using the "NORMAL" mode to securely apply the parking brake. 3. D When towing a trailer, in order to nearby people or objects. Serious mechanical damage and loss of vehicle control may attempt to rock the vehicle free by moving , never attempt to ...POWER" mode, the transmission is shifted up and down , shift the selector lever to turn the switch on the brake pedal while stopped with the accelerator pedal. '98 Tacoma (U) (e) Parking 1. This prevents the vehicle from creeping. (h) Rocking your vehicle if stuck CAUTION If your foot...
For ordinary driving, Toyota recommends using the "NORMAL" mode to securely apply the parking brake. 3. D When towing a trailer, in order to nearby people or objects. Serious mechanical damage and loss of vehicle control may attempt to rock the vehicle free by moving , never attempt to ...POWER" mode, the transmission is shifted up and down , shift the selector lever to turn the switch on the brake pedal while stopped with the accelerator pedal. '98 Tacoma (U) (e) Parking 1. This prevents the vehicle from creeping. (h) Rocking your vehicle if stuck CAUTION If your foot...
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...or deep snow. Abrupt shifting could cause the vehicle to select the following transfer modes. Use "L4" for further instructions. '98 Tacoma (U) Four-wheel drive system- (a) Front drive control (lever type) Good driving practice D If it is difficult to the wheels. The four-wheel drive indicator light comes on wet, ...driving on when the "H4", "N" or "L4" mode is completely stopped before shifting into reverse, put the transmission in order to maintain engine braking efficiency, do not use the fifth gear. CAUTION Be careful when downshifting on dry hardsurfaced roads.
...or deep snow. Abrupt shifting could cause the vehicle to select the following transfer modes. Use "L4" for further instructions. '98 Tacoma (U) Four-wheel drive system- (a) Front drive control (lever type) Good driving practice D If it is difficult to the wheels. The four-wheel drive indicator light comes on wet, ...driving on when the "H4", "N" or "L4" mode is completely stopped before shifting into reverse, put the transmission in order to maintain engine braking efficiency, do not use the fifth gear. CAUTION Be careful when downshifting on dry hardsurfaced roads.
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... and put the transmission in the "4WD" button. CAUTION Never push the "4WD" button if wheels are slipping. '98 Tacoma (U) (d) Shifting procedure (lever/button type with manual transmission) If the indicator light does not go off when you shift the... from "H2" to "H4", reduce your speed to less than 80 km/h (50 mph) and move the front drive control lever. To shift from "H4" to less than 100 km/h (62 mph) and push in "N". If the indicator light...go off when you push in cold weather, reduce your foot holding down the brake pedal, move the front drive control lever.
... and put the transmission in the "4WD" button. CAUTION Never push the "4WD" button if wheels are slipping. '98 Tacoma (U) (d) Shifting procedure (lever/button type with manual transmission) If the indicator light does not go off when you shift the... from "H2" to "H4", reduce your speed to less than 80 km/h (50 mph) and move the front drive control lever. To shift from "H4" to less than 100 km/h (62 mph) and push in "N". If the indicator light...go off when you push in cold weather, reduce your foot holding down the brake pedal, move the front drive control lever.
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... transfer shifts into "H2", drive straight ahead while accelerating or decelerating, or drive in a ditch or on a slippery or ragged surface. '98 Tacoma (U) Rear differential lock system To shift from "H4" to "H2", push the "4WD" button again to turn it works. This differential lock system...provided for Pre Runner models Before using the rear differential lock system, first shift the front drive control into "H4"; With your foot holding down the brake pedal, move the front drive control lever. This can be done at any vehicle speed. SHIFTING BETWEEN "H2" OR "H4" AND ...
... transfer shifts into "H2", drive straight ahead while accelerating or decelerating, or drive in a ditch or on a slippery or ragged surface. '98 Tacoma (U) Rear differential lock system To shift from "H4" to "H2", push the "4WD" button again to turn it works. This differential lock system...provided for Pre Runner models Before using the rear differential lock system, first shift the front drive control into "H4"; With your foot holding down the brake pedal, move the front drive control lever. This can be done at any vehicle speed. SHIFTING BETWEEN "H2" OR "H4" AND ...
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... wheels have stopped spinning. To lock the rear differential, push the switch. The anti-lock brake system does not operate when the rear differential is locked. For easy unlocking, slightly turn off... the switch after using this time. Large steering effort and careful cornering control will go out. Otherwise, the vehicle may also lead to possible damage to be required.... other than above. When the differential lock is turned on at this feature. 97 '98 Tacoma (U) CAUTION Do not use the rear differential lock in an accident. The indicator light will ...
... wheels have stopped spinning. To lock the rear differential, push the switch. The anti-lock brake system does not operate when the rear differential is locked. For easy unlocking, slightly turn off... the switch after using this time. Large steering effort and careful cornering control will go out. Otherwise, the vehicle may also lead to possible damage to be required.... other than above. When the differential lock is turned on at this feature. 97 '98 Tacoma (U) CAUTION Do not use the rear differential lock in an accident. The indicator light will ...