Owners Manual
Page 2
Personal lights or interior light 5. Hood lock release lever 14. Power rear view mirror control switch 2 Power window switches 9. Front drive control lever 12. Side vents 6. Manual transmission gear shift lever or automatic transmission selector lever (floor shift) 10. Power door lock switches 8. Glovebox 7. Instrument cluster 2. Automatic transmission selector lever (column shift) 3. Cup holder 11. '98 Tacoma (U) Instrument panel overview 1. Center vents 4. Tilt steering lock release lever 13.
Personal lights or interior light 5. Hood lock release lever 14. Power rear view mirror control switch 2 Power window switches 9. Front drive control lever 12. Side vents 6. Manual transmission gear shift lever or automatic transmission selector lever (floor shift) 10. Power door lock switches 8. Glovebox 7. Instrument cluster 2. Automatic transmission selector lever (column shift) 3. Cup holder 11. '98 Tacoma (U) Instrument panel overview 1. Center vents 4. Tilt steering lock release lever 13.
Owners Manual
Page 9
...in a safe place such as your keys or if you should lose your wallet, not in every lock. If you need additional keys, duplicates can be made by a Toyota dealer using the key number. KEY NUMBER PLATE Your key number is shown on the plate. You... 2 Keys and Doors D Keys D Side doors D Power windows D Quarter windows D Rear window D Tailgate D Hood D Fuel tank cap D Detachable moon roof D Detachable sun shade Keys KEY PLATE This key works in the vehicle. Since the doors can be locked without a key, you accidentally lock your important papers. 9 '98 Tacoma (U) Part 1 ...
...in a safe place such as your keys or if you should lose your wallet, not in every lock. If you need additional keys, duplicates can be made by a Toyota dealer using the key number. KEY NUMBER PLATE Your key number is shown on the plate. You... 2 Keys and Doors D Keys D Side doors D Power windows D Quarter windows D Rear window D Tailgate D Hood D Fuel tank cap D Detachable moon roof D Detachable sun shade Keys KEY PLATE This key works in the vehicle. Since the doors can be locked without a key, you accidentally lock your important papers. 9 '98 Tacoma (U) Part 1 ...
Owners Manual
Page 10
'98 Tacoma (U) Side doors LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH KEY Insert the key into the keyhole and turn it. To lock: Push the button downward. Vehicles with power door lock system- To unlock: Pull the button upward. To lock: Turn the key forward. Vehicles with power door lock system- WITH Driver's side Closing the door with either door. Be careful not to lock your...
'98 Tacoma (U) Side doors LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH KEY Insert the key into the keyhole and turn it. To lock: Push the button downward. Vehicles with power door lock system- To unlock: Pull the button upward. To lock: Turn the key forward. Vehicles with power door lock system- WITH Driver's side Closing the door with either door. Be careful not to lock your...
Owners Manual
Page 11
...and then release it . To unlock: Push the switch on the driver's door. The window will fully open. To lock: Push the switch on each door. However, if both doors are closed and locked, especially when small children are closed , they work when the ignition switch is... use of seat belts, locking the doors helps prevent the driver and passengers from the vehicle during an accident. To stop working when either door is in the vehicle. Both doors lock or unlock simultaneously. '98 Tacoma (U) Power windows LOCKING AND UNLOCKING POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH Push the switch. Along...
...and then release it . To unlock: Push the switch on the driver's door. The window will fully open. To lock: Push the switch on each door. However, if both doors are closed and locked, especially when small children are closed , they work when the ignition switch is... use of seat belts, locking the doors helps prevent the driver and passengers from the vehicle during an accident. To stop working when either door is in the vehicle. Both doors lock or unlock simultaneously. '98 Tacoma (U) Power windows LOCKING AND UNLOCKING POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH Push the switch. Along...
Owners Manual
Page 12
...or hands gets caught in a closing window, it could use the power window switches and get trapped in a window. Use the "WINDOW LOCK" button to prevent them use of all occupants are kept completely inside the vehicle before you hold the switch. If you must do the ...become involved in the vehicle, especially with the ignition key still inserted. '98 Tacoma (U) OPERATING WINDOW THE PASSENGER'S CAUTION To avoid serious personal injury, you push in the "WINDOW LOCK" button on the driver's door that they operate the windows safely. To close the power windows. When anyone closes...
...or hands gets caught in a closing window, it could use the power window switches and get trapped in a window. Use the "WINDOW LOCK" button to prevent them use of all occupants are kept completely inside the vehicle before you hold the switch. If you must do the ...become involved in the vehicle, especially with the ignition key still inserted. '98 Tacoma (U) OPERATING WINDOW THE PASSENGER'S CAUTION To avoid serious personal injury, you push in the "WINDOW LOCK" button on the driver's door that they operate the windows safely. To close the power windows. When anyone closes...
Owners Manual
Page 15
... into place. The fumes are flammable. Then lower the hood and make sure the rod supports the hood securely from the truck for filling. '98 Tacoma (U) Fuel tank cap 1. D When opening the cap, do not remove the cap quickly. The proper procedure is suddenly removed. 3. Hold the hood open ...CAUTION After inserting the support rod into the slot, make sure it locks into the slot. In hot weather, fuel under pressure could cause a spark and fire hazard. CAUTION D Do not smoke, cause sparks or allow open the fuel filler door, insert the key and turn off the engine. D Do not fill...
... into place. The fumes are flammable. Then lower the hood and make sure the rod supports the hood securely from the truck for filling. '98 Tacoma (U) Fuel tank cap 1. D When opening the cap, do not remove the cap quickly. The proper procedure is suddenly removed. 3. Hold the hood open ...CAUTION After inserting the support rod into the slot, make sure it locks into the slot. In hot weather, fuel under pressure could cause a spark and fire hazard. CAUTION D Do not smoke, cause sparks or allow open the fuel filler door, insert the key and turn off the engine. D Do not fill...
Owners Manual
Page 61
They will not go off until the ignition switch is turned off when you open the driver's door. 61 Chapter 1- 4 Lights and Wipers D Headlights and turn signals D Emergency flashers D Instrument panel light control ...instrument panel lights, twist the knob to the position 1. Twist the knob to the position 2 to turn to the "LOCK" position with the light switch in the "OFF" position. Position 1-Parking, tail, license plate and instrument panel lights.../turn on , a buzzer reminds you turn the lights off . Daytime running . '98 Tacoma (U) Part 1 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS-
They will not go off until the ignition switch is turned off when you open the driver's door. 61 Chapter 1- 4 Lights and Wipers D Headlights and turn signals D Emergency flashers D Instrument panel light control ...instrument panel lights, twist the knob to the position 1. Twist the knob to the position 2 to turn to the "LOCK" position with the light switch in the "OFF" position. Position 1-Parking, tail, license plate and instrument panel lights.../turn on , a buzzer reminds you turn the lights off . Daytime running . '98 Tacoma (U) Part 1 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS-
Owners Manual
Page 73
... SRS airbag warning light should come on . If the light goes off , call a Toyota dealer or qualified repair shop for assistance. 73 Apply the parking brake. 2. Turn the ...is in the "P" position, the transmission will disengage and the wheels will sound if the driver's door is opened while the ignition switch is too high. Have it checked by your earliest opportunity. (For... are driving, slow down and pull off . '98 Tacoma (U) (i) Unengaged "Park" Warning Light (vehicles with the ignition key in the "ACC" or "LOCK" position. With the engine idling, wait until the light...
... SRS airbag warning light should come on . If the light goes off , call a Toyota dealer or qualified repair shop for assistance. 73 Apply the parking brake. 2. Turn the ...is in the "P" position, the transmission will disengage and the wheels will sound if the driver's door is opened while the ignition switch is too high. Have it checked by your earliest opportunity. (For... are driving, slow down and pull off . '98 Tacoma (U) (i) Unengaged "Park" Warning Light (vehicles with the ignition key in the "ACC" or "LOCK" position. With the engine idling, wait until the light...
Owners Manual
Page 75
...the key may seem stuck at this will lock the steering wheel and result in the "ACC" or "LOCK" position and open the driver's door, a buzzer will remind you leave the key in loss of steering control. "LOCK"-Engine is off . For manual transmission: Never... to the "LOCK" position. 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 vehicles with steering lock D Automatic transmission D Manual transmission D Four- '98 Tacoma (U) Part 1...
...the key may seem stuck at this will lock the steering wheel and result in the "ACC" or "LOCK" position and open the driver's door, a buzzer will remind you leave the key in loss of steering control. "LOCK"-Engine is off . For manual transmission: Never... to the "LOCK" position. 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 vehicles with steering lock D Automatic transmission D Manual transmission D Four- '98 Tacoma (U) Part 1...
Owners Manual
Page 151
Lock both doors. 5. Apply the parking brake firmly. 2. Hold the clutch pedal to the floor until driving off unnecessary lights and accessories. 3. Automatic transmission only: Depress the brake ... cranking 1. Turn off . D Off- Fasten seat belts. A starter safety device will prevent the starter from operating if the selector lever is not fully depressed. '98 Tacoma (U) Part 3 STARTING AND DRIVING D Before starting the engine 1. If you need to start the engine D Tips for conditions driving in "N". A starter safety device will prevent...
Lock both doors. 5. Apply the parking brake firmly. 2. Hold the clutch pedal to the floor until driving off unnecessary lights and accessories. 3. Automatic transmission only: Depress the brake ... cranking 1. Turn off . D Off- Fasten seat belts. A starter safety device will prevent the starter from operating if the selector lever is not fully depressed. '98 Tacoma (U) Part 3 STARTING AND DRIVING D Before starting the engine 1. If you need to start the engine D Tips for conditions driving in "N". A starter safety device will prevent...
Owners Manual
Page 155
... he will be pleased to check the level of any other substitute because it could freeze. Keep the door locks from accumulating under the fenders. Keep ice and snow from freezing. Leaving a heavy summer oil in the... radiator. During bad winter driving, stop and check under your Toyota dealer and most service stations will be in top shape to provide enough power for how much to...and around the parking brake mechanism may freeze, making it . '98 Tacoma (U) Winter driving tips z Sand and mud that has taken you are not sure about which oil to...
... he will be pleased to check the level of any other substitute because it could freeze. Keep the door locks from accumulating under the fenders. Keep ice and snow from freezing. Leaving a heavy summer oil in the... radiator. During bad winter driving, stop and check under your Toyota dealer and most service stations will be in top shape to provide enough power for how much to...and around the parking brake mechanism may freeze, making it . '98 Tacoma (U) Winter driving tips z Sand and mud that has taken you are not sure about which oil to...
Owners Manual
Page 184
... the smallest side window because it is the least expensive to replace. For your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. 184 If your keys are locked in Chapter 1- 2. Be extremely cautious to move the shift lock override lever backward. Insert the cover. 6. Start the engine. Be sure to... brake pedal depressed. You can give them the key number. '98 Tacoma (U) If you lose your keys Many Toyota dealers can make a new key if you must break a window to get a duplicate, many Toyota dealers can still open the door for you, using their special tools. Insert your finger into "N" position...
... the smallest side window because it is the least expensive to replace. For your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. 184 If your keys are locked in Chapter 1- 2. Be extremely cautious to move the shift lock override lever backward. Insert the cover. 6. Start the engine. Be sure to... brake pedal depressed. You can give them the key number. '98 Tacoma (U) If you lose your keys Many Toyota dealers can make a new key if you must break a window to get a duplicate, many Toyota dealers can still open the door for you, using their special tools. Insert your finger into "N" position...
Owners Manual
Page 194
'98 Tacoma (U) Tire surface and wheel nuts Check the tires carefully for additional information. See Chapter...etc. Clutch pedal Check the pedal for looseness. When checking the tires, make sure no nuts are all latches lock securely. Fluid leaks Check underneath for leaking fuel, oil, water or other lights are missing, and check the ...nuts for smooth operation. If you smell fuel fumes or notice any latched position. Doors and engine hood Check that all seat controls such as buckles, retractors and anchors operate properly and smoothly. while...
'98 Tacoma (U) Tire surface and wheel nuts Check the tires carefully for additional information. See Chapter...etc. Clutch pedal Check the pedal for looseness. When checking the tires, make sure no nuts are all latches lock securely. Fluid leaks Check underneath for leaking fuel, oil, water or other lights are missing, and check the ...nuts for smooth operation. If you smell fuel fumes or notice any latched position. Doors and engine hood Check that all seat controls such as buckles, retractors and anchors operate properly and smoothly. while...
Owners Manual
Page 233
... A: Turn signal lights, emergency flashers 22. GAUGE 10 A: Gauges and meters, back-up lights, cruise control system, power antenna, power door lock control system, electronically controlled automatic transmission system, starting system, gauges and meters 19. 4WD 20 A: A.D.D. A.C 10 A: Air conditioning system ... flashers, 15. HEAD (LO LH) 10 A: Left-hand headlight (low beam) 7. '98 Tacoma (U) 17. ECU-IG 15 A: Cruise control system, anti-lock brake system, automatic transmission shift lock system 23. WIPER 20 A: Windshield wipers and washer 24. RADIO 7.5 A: Car audio system, power...
... A: Turn signal lights, emergency flashers 22. GAUGE 10 A: Gauges and meters, back-up lights, cruise control system, power antenna, power door lock control system, electronically controlled automatic transmission system, starting system, gauges and meters 19. 4WD 20 A: A.D.D. A.C 10 A: Air conditioning system ... flashers, 15. HEAD (LO LH) 10 A: Left-hand headlight (low beam) 7. '98 Tacoma (U) 17. ECU-IG 15 A: Cruise control system, anti-lock brake system, automatic transmission shift lock system 23. WIPER 20 A: Windshield wipers and washer 24. RADIO 7.5 A: Car audio system, power...