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Emergency flasher switch 4. Clutch start cancel switch (manual transmission) or driving pattern selector button (automatic transmission) 3 Headlight and turn signal switch 2. Ignition switch 13. Cruise control switch 14. Parking brake lever 12. Wiper and washer switches 3. Passenger airbag cutoff switch 5. Air conditioning controls 6. Instrument panel light control knob 16. Car audio 7. Cigarette lighter 9. Power outlets 10. '98 Tacoma (U) 1. Ashtray 8. Clock 11. Rear differential lock button 15.
Emergency flasher switch 4. Clutch start cancel switch (manual transmission) or driving pattern selector button (automatic transmission) 3 Headlight and turn signal switch 2. Ignition switch 13. Cruise control switch 14. Parking brake lever 12. Wiper and washer switches 3. Passenger airbag cutoff switch 5. Air conditioning controls 6. Instrument panel light control knob 16. Car audio 7. Cigarette lighter 9. Power outlets 10. '98 Tacoma (U) 1. Ashtray 8. Clock 11. Rear differential lock button 15.
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If this light flashes, see "Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers" in Chapter 1- 6. 7 '98 Tacoma (U) Rear differential lock indicator light Cruise control indicator light∗2 ∗1 : ∗2 : For details, see "Cruise control" in Chapter 1- 5.
If this light flashes, see "Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers" in Chapter 1- 6. 7 '98 Tacoma (U) Rear differential lock indicator light Cruise control indicator light∗2 ∗1 : ∗2 : For details, see "Cruise control" in Chapter 1- 5.
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...may ruin the engine. (e) Malfunction indicator lamp This lamp cases. The anti-lock brake system does not operate when the rear differential is operating properly. This means the airbag system is locked. Contact your anti-lock brake system. The fuel tank is a problem ...somewhere in your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. up the tank as soon as possible. The warning light system monitors the airbag sensor assembly, inflator, warning light, interconnecting wiring and power sources. '98 Tacoma (U) NOTICE Do not drive the vehicle with rear differential lock system- It...
...may ruin the engine. (e) Malfunction indicator lamp This lamp cases. The anti-lock brake system does not operate when the rear differential is operating properly. This means the airbag system is locked. Contact your anti-lock brake system. The fuel tank is a problem ...somewhere in your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. up the tank as soon as possible. The warning light system monitors the airbag sensor assembly, inflator, warning light, interconnecting wiring and power sources. '98 Tacoma (U) NOTICE Do not drive the vehicle with rear differential lock system- It...
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... key can be in the key to turn the key from "ACC" to remove the key. When starting tips, see Part 3. 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. "ON...
... key can be in the key to turn the key from "ACC" to remove the key. When starting tips, see Part 3. 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. "ON...
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... procedure (lever type with only one hub engaged. You need not depress the clutch pedal. 92 Also, disengage both the free-wheeling hubs. '98 Tacoma (U) (c) A.D.D. (automatic disconnecting differential) The A.D.D. can be done at speeds of 40 km/h (25 mph) or less. Steel wheels CAUTION D Never move the front drive control lever. This...
... procedure (lever type with only one hub engaged. You need not depress the clutch pedal. 92 Also, disengage both the free-wheeling hubs. '98 Tacoma (U) (c) A.D.D. (automatic disconnecting differential) The A.D.D. can be done at speeds of 40 km/h (25 mph) or less. Steel wheels CAUTION D Never move the front drive control lever. This...
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... out, the 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. If the indicator light does not go off... system is effective in case one of the rear wheels is provided for Pre Runner models Before using the rear differential lock system, first shift the front drive control into "L4" with the free-wheeling hubs engaged to "H2" or "H4", stop the vehicle and put ...
... out, the 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. If the indicator light does not go off... system is effective in case one of the rear wheels is provided for Pre Runner models Before using the rear differential lock system, first shift the front drive control into "L4" with the free-wheeling hubs engaged to "H2" or "H4", stop the vehicle and put ...
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...on . Otherwise, the vehicle may also lead to possible damage to differential lock component parts. For easy unlocking, slightly turn off the switch after using this time. '98 Tacoma (U) CAUTION Do not use the rear differential lock in motion. The indicator light will blink when the switch is... engaged, resulting in an accident. After the differential is in the conditions other than above. Never forget to...
...on . Otherwise, the vehicle may also lead to possible damage to differential lock component parts. For easy unlocking, slightly turn off the switch after using this time. '98 Tacoma (U) CAUTION Do not use the rear differential lock in motion. The indicator light will blink when the switch is... engaged, resulting in an accident. After the differential is in the conditions other than above. Never forget to...
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...brake pedal and hold it in the instrument panel remains on until you release the parking brake. 98 CAUTION Do not keep driving with the differential lock switch on the lever. CAUTION Before driving, be sure the parking brake is fully released and the parking brake reminder light is set... set , the parking brake reminder light in . To release: Press the lock release button, turn the ignition key to avoid inadvertent creeping. '98 Tacoma (U) Parking brake To check the indicator bulb, turn the lever, and push it while setting the parking brake. To remind you that the parking brake...
...brake pedal and hold it in the instrument panel remains on until you release the parking brake. 98 CAUTION Do not keep driving with the differential lock switch on the lever. CAUTION Before driving, be sure the parking brake is fully released and the parking brake reminder light is set... set , the parking brake reminder light in . To release: Press the lock release button, turn the ignition key to avoid inadvertent creeping. '98 Tacoma (U) Parking brake To check the indicator bulb, turn the lever, and push it while setting the parking brake. To remind you that the parking brake...
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...on . D Driving on when the ignition key is locked. '98 Tacoma (U) Always maintain a safe distance from operating at this indicates a malfunction somewhere in surface height. Compared with vehicles not fitted with rear differential lock system- After a few seconds, the light will go off.... Vehicles with an anti-lock brake system, your Toyota dealer as soon as described above, or remains on at full effectiveness....
...on . D Driving on when the ignition key is locked. '98 Tacoma (U) Always maintain a safe distance from operating at this indicates a malfunction somewhere in surface height. Compared with vehicles not fitted with rear differential lock system- After a few seconds, the light will go off.... Vehicles with an anti-lock brake system, your Toyota dealer as soon as described above, or remains on at full effectiveness....
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... your hands. Forest Service and Bureau of the river bed for effectiveness immediately after driving in areas where off the road. '98 Tacoma (U) Off-road driving precautions (four-wheel drive models only) When driving your vehicle off-road, please observe the following precautions to ...help prevent the closure of areas to off any such matter from wheel bearings, causing rusting and premature failure, and may also enter the differentials, transmission and transfer case, reducing the gear oil's lubricating qualities. For owners in dangerous places. Drive slowly and avoid deep water. ...
... your hands. Forest Service and Bureau of the river bed for effectiveness immediately after driving in areas where off the road. '98 Tacoma (U) Off-road driving precautions (four-wheel drive models only) When driving your vehicle off-road, please observe the following precautions to ...help prevent the closure of areas to off any such matter from wheel bearings, causing rusting and premature failure, and may also enter the differentials, transmission and transfer case, reducing the gear oil's lubricating qualities. For owners in dangerous places. Drive slowly and avoid deep water. ...
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...'s hydraulic system as it would lower its braking effectiveness. Check for your lights. D Toyota recommends trailers with brakes that conform to any new power train component (engine, transmission, differential, wheel bearing, etc.) for turns. D The trailer tires should cross under the trailer..., state/provincial and local regulations. TIRES D A safety chain must comply with any applicable federal and state/provincial regulations. '98 Tacoma (U) NOTICE Do not use an axle-mounting hitch as it may damage your vehicle will require more frequent maintenance due to the additional...
...'s hydraulic system as it would lower its braking effectiveness. Check for your lights. D Toyota recommends trailers with brakes that conform to any new power train component (engine, transmission, differential, wheel bearing, etc.) for turns. D The trailer tires should cross under the trailer..., state/provincial and local regulations. TIRES D A safety chain must comply with any applicable federal and state/provincial regulations. '98 Tacoma (U) NOTICE Do not use an axle-mounting hitch as it may damage your vehicle will require more frequent maintenance due to the additional...
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... drive models Up to 2.4 (2.5, 5VZ- qt.): 1.0 (1.1, 0.9) Oil type: Gear Oil API GL-4 or GL-5 Recommended oil viscosity: SAE 75W- 90 (qt., DIFFERENTIAL Oil capacity, L (qt., Imp. FE engine 2.55 (2.7, 2.2) Four-wheel drive models and Pre Runner Front (except Pre- FE engine 2.5 (2.6, 2.2) 5VZ- FE...II or DEXRONr III (DEXRONr II) TRANSFER Oil capacity, L (qt., Imp. FE engine 2.6 (2.7, 2.3) 3RZ- 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....
... drive models Up to 2.4 (2.5, 5VZ- qt.): 1.0 (1.1, 0.9) Oil type: Gear Oil API GL-4 or GL-5 Recommended oil viscosity: SAE 75W- 90 (qt., DIFFERENTIAL Oil capacity, L (qt., Imp. FE engine 2.55 (2.7, 2.2) Four-wheel drive models and Pre Runner Front (except Pre- FE engine 2.5 (2.6, 2.2) 5VZ- FE...II or DEXRONr III (DEXRONr II) TRANSFER Oil capacity, L (qt., Imp. FE engine 2.6 (2.7, 2.3) 3RZ- 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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...and meters, clock, car audio system, overdrive indicator light, glovebox light, cigarette lighter, instrument panel lights, rear differential lock system, Multiport fuel injection system/ sequential multiport fuel injection system, electronically controlled automatic transmission system 9. ECU-IG... antenna Engine compartment (Canada) Instrument panel 6. STOP 15 A: Stop lights, high-mounted stoplight, cruise control system 11. '98 Tacoma (U) 17. IGN 7.5 A: Discharge warning light, SRS airbag system, Multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system 25. ...
...and meters, clock, car audio system, overdrive indicator light, glovebox light, cigarette lighter, instrument panel lights, rear differential lock system, Multiport fuel injection system/ sequential multiport fuel injection system, electronically controlled automatic transmission system 9. ECU-IG... antenna Engine compartment (Canada) Instrument panel 6. STOP 15 A: Stop lights, high-mounted stoplight, cruise control system 11. '98 Tacoma (U) 17. IGN 7.5 A: Discharge warning light, SRS airbag system, Multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system 25. ...
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...five miles in heavy commercial use such as required: (4Runner, RAV4, Tacoma [4WD], T100 [4WD]) Brake pads and discs Brake linings and drums Brake lines and hoses Transmission, transfer, and differential oil/fluid Wheel bearings Steering linkage and boots Air cleaner filter Grease the ...dusty roads. Operating on rough, muddy, or saltcovered roads. 5. Towing a trailer or using a camper or cartop carrier. 2. operate your Toyota primarily in any of the more demanding Special Operating Conditions listed in the next column, you should have the additional maintenance items indicated in the...
...five miles in heavy commercial use such as required: (4Runner, RAV4, Tacoma [4WD], T100 [4WD]) Brake pads and discs Brake linings and drums Brake lines and hoses Transmission, transfer, and differential oil/fluid Wheel bearings Steering linkage and boots Air cleaner filter Grease the ...dusty roads. Operating on rough, muddy, or saltcovered roads. 5. Towing a trailer or using a camper or cartop carrier. 2. operate your Toyota primarily in any of the more demanding Special Operating Conditions listed in the next column, you should have the additional maintenance items indicated in the...
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...molybdenum-disulfide lithiumbase chassis grease. Be sure to apply grease within 24 hours after submerged regardless of the maintenance intervals. Limited-Slip Differential Oil Inspect every 15,000 miles or 12 months. After submerged, be sure to lubricate within 24 hours regardless of the maintenance... intervals. SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE 33 For Tacoma, 4Runner, and T100, lubricate the propeller shaft(s) spiders and slide yokes with lithium-base chassis grease and the double cardan joint ...
...molybdenum-disulfide lithiumbase chassis grease. Be sure to apply grease within 24 hours after submerged regardless of the maintenance intervals. Limited-Slip Differential Oil Inspect every 15,000 miles or 12 months. After submerged, be sure to lubricate within 24 hours regardless of the maintenance... intervals. SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE 33 For Tacoma, 4Runner, and T100, lubricate the propeller shaft(s) spiders and slide yokes with lithium-base chassis grease and the double cardan joint ...
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...(RAV4 and all 4WD) __ Limited-slip differential oil (RAV4) __ Automatic transmission and differential oil Additional Maintenance Items for Special Operating Conditions: Please refer to page 30 of this supplement to determine if your Toyota requires the additional maintenance items. Inspect air ...filter Replace automatic transmission and differential oil Inspect body/chassis nuts and bolts Dealer Service Verification Date Mileage MAINTENANCE LOG...
...(RAV4 and all 4WD) __ Limited-slip differential oil (RAV4) __ Automatic transmission and differential oil Additional Maintenance Items for Special Operating Conditions: Please refer to page 30 of this supplement to determine if your Toyota requires the additional maintenance items. Inspect air ...filter Replace automatic transmission and differential oil Inspect body/chassis nuts and bolts Dealer Service Verification Date Mileage MAINTENANCE LOG...
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... for Special Operating Conditions: Please refer to page 30 of this supplement to determine if your Toyota requires the additional maintenance items. Replace transmission, transfer, and differential oil Inspect body/chassis nuts and bolts Dealer Service Verification Repack front wheel bearings (except RAV4,... 4Runner, and 4WDTacoma with ADD) Lubricate propeller shaft (re-torque bolts) (4WD, except RAV4) Lubricate drive shaft bushing (4WD T100 and 4WD Tacoma without ADD...
... for Special Operating Conditions: Please refer to page 30 of this supplement to determine if your Toyota requires the additional maintenance items. Replace transmission, transfer, and differential oil Inspect body/chassis nuts and bolts Dealer Service Verification Repack front wheel bearings (except RAV4,... 4Runner, and 4WDTacoma with ADD) Lubricate propeller shaft (re-torque bolts) (4WD, except RAV4) Lubricate drive shaft bushing (4WD T100 and 4WD Tacoma without ADD...
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... background boxes to determine if your driving circumstances. 5,000-Mile Oil Change Intervals - 94 - __ Automatic transmission and differential oil __ Limited-slip differential oil (RAV4) Replace engine oil and oil filter Rotate tires Lubricate propeller shaft (re-torque bolts) (4WD, except ...Operating Conditions: Please refer to page 30 of this supplement to determine if your Toyota requires the additional maintenance items. Inspect air filter Replace automatic transmission and differential oil Inspect body/chassis nuts and bolts Dealer Service Verification Date Mileage MAINTENANCE LOG ...
... background boxes to determine if your driving circumstances. 5,000-Mile Oil Change Intervals - 94 - __ Automatic transmission and differential oil __ Limited-slip differential oil (RAV4) Replace engine oil and oil filter Rotate tires Lubricate propeller shaft (re-torque bolts) (4WD, except ...Operating Conditions: Please refer to page 30 of this supplement to determine if your Toyota requires the additional maintenance items. Inspect air filter Replace automatic transmission and differential oil Inspect body/chassis nuts and bolts Dealer Service Verification Date Mileage MAINTENANCE LOG ...
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... or 52 Months* (RAV4 and all 4WD) __ Transmission, transfer, and differential oil Date Mileage MAINTENANCE LOG 41 1 Maintenance service is required under the terms of this supplement to determine if your Toyota requires the additional maintenance items. Lubricate propeller shaft (re-torque bolts) (4WD... Verification Lubricate propeller shaft (re-torque bolts) (4WD, except RAV4) Lubricate drive shaft bushing (4WD T100 and 4WD Tacoma without ADD) Replace limited-slip differential oil (RAV4) __ Exhaust pipes and mountings __ Brake: linings, discs/drums, lines, hoses __ Steering linkages __ ...
... or 52 Months* (RAV4 and all 4WD) __ Transmission, transfer, and differential oil Date Mileage MAINTENANCE LOG 41 1 Maintenance service is required under the terms of this supplement to determine if your Toyota requires the additional maintenance items. Lubricate propeller shaft (re-torque bolts) (4WD... Verification Lubricate propeller shaft (re-torque bolts) (4WD, except RAV4) Lubricate drive shaft bushing (4WD T100 and 4WD Tacoma without ADD) Replace limited-slip differential oil (RAV4) __ Exhaust pipes and mountings __ Brake: linings, discs/drums, lines, hoses __ Steering linkages __ ...
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... 5,000-mile oil change intervals or the shaded background boxes to determine if your Toyota requires the additional maintenance items. Inspect air filter Replace automatic transmission and differential oil Inspect body/chassis nuts and bolts Dealer Service Verification Date Mileage MAINTENANCE LOG 80...Please refer to page 30 of this supplement to follow 7,500-mile oil change intervals. __ Limited-slip differential oil (RAV4) __ Automatic transmission and differential oil Additional Maintenance Items for Special Operating Conditions: Please refer to page 30 of this supplement to determine...
... 5,000-mile oil change intervals or the shaded background boxes to determine if your Toyota requires the additional maintenance items. Inspect air filter Replace automatic transmission and differential oil Inspect body/chassis nuts and bolts Dealer Service Verification Date Mileage MAINTENANCE LOG 80...Please refer to page 30 of this supplement to follow 7,500-mile oil change intervals. __ Limited-slip differential oil (RAV4) __ Automatic transmission and differential oil Additional Maintenance Items for Special Operating Conditions: Please refer to page 30 of this supplement to determine...