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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...warning light∗1 Low windshield washer fluid level warning light∗1 Turn signal indicator lights Headlight high beam indicator light 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...
'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...warning light∗1 Low windshield washer fluid level warning light∗1 Turn signal indicator lights Headlight high beam indicator light 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...
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...on the rear side. Automatic operation (to open only): Push the switch completely down the switch. WITH CAUTION Before driving, be operated with the proper use of seat belts, locking the doors helps prevent the driver and passengers from the vehicle during an accident. It also helps prevent the...60 seconds even after the ignition switch is in the vehicle. They stop the window partway, lightly pull the switch up the switch. '98 Tacoma (U) Power windows LOCKING AND UNLOCKING POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH Push the switch. To lock: Push the switch on the driver's door. The ...
...on the rear side. Automatic operation (to open only): Push the switch completely down the switch. WITH CAUTION Before driving, be operated with the proper use of seat belts, locking the doors helps prevent the driver and passengers from the vehicle during an accident. It also helps prevent the...60 seconds even after the ignition switch is in the vehicle. They stop the window partway, lightly pull the switch up the switch. '98 Tacoma (U) Power windows LOCKING AND UNLOCKING POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH Push the switch. To lock: Push the switch on the driver's door. The ...
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...steering wheel D Outside rear view mirrors D Anti- Persons not properly seated and not properly restrained by seat belts can occur in the seat and properly wear the seat belts provided. D After adjusting the seat position, try sliding it forward and backward to make sure it is...When adjusting the seat, be severely injured in the luggage compartment. CAUTION CAUTION D Do not drive the vehicle unless the occupants are within easy reach of the vehicle. 19 '98 Tacoma (U) Part 1 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS- the seat may unexpectedly move around between seats....
...steering wheel D Outside rear view mirrors D Anti- Persons not properly seated and not properly restrained by seat belts can occur in the seat and properly wear the seat belts provided. D After adjusting the seat position, try sliding it forward and backward to make sure it is...When adjusting the seat, be severely injured in the luggage compartment. CAUTION CAUTION D Do not drive the vehicle unless the occupants are within easy reach of the vehicle. 19 '98 Tacoma (U) Part 1 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS- the seat may unexpectedly move around between seats....
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...- CAUTION Ignoring the above instructions may result in a serious injury in rear- '98 Tacoma (U) -Installation with your driving. If your driving position is not satisfactory, or the child restraint system interferes with your driving position is satisfactory and that the child restraint system is securely restrained. (A) INFANT SEAT ...rearward travel as well as seatback position so that the child restraint system does not interfere with 2- point type seat belt (C) Booster seat With the child restraint system installed, check that your driving, install it at another position.
...- CAUTION Ignoring the above instructions may result in a serious injury in rear- '98 Tacoma (U) -Installation with your driving. If your driving position is not satisfactory, or the child restraint system interferes with your driving position is satisfactory and that the child restraint system is securely restrained. (A) INFANT SEAT ...rearward travel as well as seatback position so that the child restraint system does not interfere with 2- point type seat belt (C) Booster seat With the child restraint system installed, check that your driving, install it at another position.
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Contact your proper driving position. D If your child from properly latching the tab and buckle. D If the seat belt does not function 1. Keep the lap portion of the belt are not twisted. CAUTION D Do not put a rear-facing child restraint system on the rear seat if the child restraint system... interferes with the front seat lock mechanism or with your Toyota dealer immediately. This can cause severe injury to twist the belt. '98 Tacoma (U) CAUTION D After inserting the tab, make sure the tab and buckle are locked and that the lap...
Contact your proper driving position. D If your child from properly latching the tab and buckle. D If the seat belt does not function 1. Keep the lap portion of the belt are not twisted. CAUTION D Do not put a rear-facing child restraint system on the rear seat if the child restraint system... interferes with the front seat lock mechanism or with your Toyota dealer immediately. This can cause severe injury to twist the belt. '98 Tacoma (U) CAUTION D After inserting the tab, make sure the tab and buckle are locked and that the lap...
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... 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. Do this . If the indicator or buzzer comes on ... 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 seat belts. (type B) (h) Take vehicle to Toyota dealer. (j) (k) (f) Fill up tank. Do this. Add washer fluid. 70 '98 Tacoma (U) Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers If the ...
... 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. Do this . If the indicator or buzzer comes on ... 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 seat belts. (type B) (h) Take vehicle to Toyota dealer. (j) (k) (f) Fill up tank. Do this. Add washer fluid. 70 '98 Tacoma (U) Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers If the ...
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...the level dipstick. Low brake fluid level warning If this light is on when the oil level is extremely low. Turn off the road. '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 briefly after a ... fluid level is low...At a safe place, test your Toyota dealer. (b) Seat Belt Reminder Light and Buzzer Once the ignition key is not fastened. If it comes on , check to see Part 4.) 71 The light may come on while you are driving, there is too low. There may be a problem somewhere...
...the level dipstick. Low brake fluid level warning If this light is on when the oil level is extremely low. Turn off the road. '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 briefly after a ... fluid level is low...At a safe place, test your Toyota dealer. (b) Seat Belt Reminder Light and Buzzer Once the ignition key is not fastened. If it comes on , check to see Part 4.) 71 The light may come on while you are driving, there is too low. There may be a problem somewhere...
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...replaced when necessary. If you hear a squealing or scraping noise while driving, have the brake pads checked and replaced by your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. Expensive rotor damage can lock- They should... can result if the pads are worn to ride in their seats with their seat belts properly fastened. lock brake system is required. Locating the weight as far forward as ... do not stack anything behind the front seats higher than the seatbacks (Xtra-cab models). '98 Tacoma (U) Brake pad wear limit indicators Even if the anti-lock brake system should ride in the rear ...
...replaced when necessary. If you hear a squealing or scraping noise while driving, have the brake pads checked and replaced by your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. Expensive rotor damage can lock- They should... can result if the pads are worn to ride in their seats with their seat belts properly fastened. lock brake system is required. Locating the weight as far forward as ... do not stack anything behind the front seats higher than the seatbacks (Xtra-cab models). '98 Tacoma (U) Brake pad wear limit indicators Even if the anti-lock brake system should ride in the rear ...
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... entering it to restart the engine while the vehicle is not fully depressed. Turn off . Lock both doors. 5. Fasten seat belts. Automatic transmission: Put the selector lever in "N". '98 Tacoma (U) Part 3 STARTING AND DRIVING D Before starting the engine 1. Adjust seat position, seatback angle, seat cushion angle, head restraint height and steering wheel angle...
... entering it to restart the engine while the vehicle is not fully depressed. Turn off . Lock both doors. 5. Fasten seat belts. Automatic transmission: Put the selector lever in "N". '98 Tacoma (U) Part 3 STARTING AND DRIVING D Before starting the engine 1. Adjust seat position, seatback angle, seat cushion angle, head restraint height and steering wheel angle...
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...belts whenever the vehicle is moving. Keep both hands and especially your thumbs on established roads. D After driving through water, such as when crossing shallow streams, first check the depth of the water and the bottom of the river bed for effectiveness immediately after driving in areas where off -road vehicles. '98 Tacoma... (U) Off-road driving precautions (four-wheel drive models only) When driving your vehicle off-road, please observe the following precautions to ensure your driving enjoyment and ...
...belts whenever the vehicle is moving. Keep both hands and especially your thumbs on established roads. D After driving through water, such as when crossing shallow streams, first check the depth of the water and the bottom of the river bed for effectiveness immediately after driving in areas where off -road vehicles. '98 Tacoma... (U) Off-road driving precautions (four-wheel drive models only) When driving your vehicle off-road, please observe the following precautions to ensure your driving enjoyment and ...
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... bring it up to see if the engine drive belt (fan belt) is being used . You should follow this procedure...1. Check the coolant reservoir. Escaping steam or coolant is no coolant boiling over or steam, leave the engine running . '98 Tacoma (U) If your vehicle overheats If your engine ...coolant loss indicates a leak in "P" (automatic) or neutral (manual) and apply the parking brake. Call a Toyota dealer for obvious coolant leaks from the moving fan and engine drive belts. 4. Fill it is boiling out of very high pressure. 168 CAUTION Do not attempt to remove the radiator cap...
... bring it up to see if the engine drive belt (fan belt) is being used . You should follow this procedure...1. Check the coolant reservoir. Escaping steam or coolant is no coolant boiling over or steam, leave the engine running . '98 Tacoma (U) If your vehicle overheats If your engine ...coolant loss indicates a leak in "P" (automatic) or neutral (manual) and apply the parking brake. Call a Toyota dealer for obvious coolant leaks from the moving fan and engine drive belts. 4. Fill it is boiling out of very high pressure. 168 CAUTION Do not attempt to remove the radiator cap...
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'98 Tacoma (U) CAUTION D Use eye protection whenever you work on the battery. z Do not allow open ... supports. 202 D When the engine is running, keep hands, clothing, and tools away from the moving fan and engine drive belts. (Removing rings, watches, and ties is hot, do not remove D Do not smoke, cause sparks or allow dirt or... anything else to fall through the spark plug holes. D Right after driving, the engine compartment-the engine, radiator, exhaust manifold, power steering fluid reservoir and spark plug boots, etc.-will cause engine ...
'98 Tacoma (U) CAUTION D Use eye protection whenever you work on the battery. z Do not allow open ... supports. 202 D When the engine is running, keep hands, clothing, and tools away from the moving fan and engine drive belts. (Removing rings, watches, and ties is hot, do not remove D Do not smoke, cause sparks or allow dirt or... anything else to fall through the spark plug holes. D Right after driving, the engine compartment-the engine, radiator, exhaust manifold, power steering fluid reservoir and spark plug boots, etc.-will cause engine ...
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'98 Tacoma (U) Fuel Fuel type: Unleaded gasoline, Octane Rating 87 (Research Octane Number...DENSO K16TR11 NGK BKR5EKB11 Spark plug gap, mm (in .): 2RZ- gal.): Two-wheel drive models except Pre Runner 57 (15.1, 12.5) Four-wheel drive models and Pre Runner 68 (18.0, 15.0) Service specifications ENGINE Valve clearance (engine cold...FE engines DENSO K16R- FE engine Generator belt 100" 20 Air conditioning compressor belt 100" 20 Power steering pump belt 100 +20 - 15 228 FE and 3RZ- FE engine 1.1 (0.043) Drive belt tension measured with Borroughs drive belt tension gauge No. BT- 33- 73F...
'98 Tacoma (U) Fuel Fuel type: Unleaded gasoline, Octane Rating 87 (Research Octane Number...DENSO K16TR11 NGK BKR5EKB11 Spark plug gap, mm (in .): 2RZ- gal.): Two-wheel drive models except Pre Runner 57 (15.1, 12.5) Four-wheel drive models and Pre Runner 68 (18.0, 15.0) Service specifications ENGINE Valve clearance (engine cold...FE engines DENSO K16R- FE engine Generator belt 100" 20 Air conditioning compressor belt 100" 20 Power steering pump belt 100 +20 - 15 228 FE and 3RZ- FE engine 1.1 (0.043) Drive belt tension measured with Borroughs drive belt tension gauge No. BT- 33- 73F...
Warranty, Maitenance, Services Guide
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... viscosity, please refer to your Toyota to help ensure long life and top operating condition. The Scheduled Maintenance Log in heavy commercial use such as in the next section of this operation. Drive Belts Inspect the drive belts for excessive tappet noise and/or... engine vibration and adjust if necessary. After inspection at each mileage/ month interval. Engine Components and Emission Control Systems Timing Belt (not applicable to T100/Tacoma/4Runner with an ethyleneglycol...
... viscosity, please refer to your Toyota to help ensure long life and top operating condition. The Scheduled Maintenance Log in heavy commercial use such as in the next section of this operation. Drive Belts Inspect the drive belts for excessive tappet noise and/or... engine vibration and adjust if necessary. After inspection at each mileage/ month interval. Engine Components and Emission Control Systems Timing Belt (not applicable to T100/Tacoma/4Runner with an ethyleneglycol...
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... 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. Replace transmission, transfer, and differential oil Inspect body/chassis nuts and bolts Dealer ...Tacoma without ADD) __ Steering linkages __ Steering gear box for leakage __ Ball joints and dust covers __ Drive shaft boots (re-torque flange Date Mileage MAINTENANCE LOG 37 1 Maintenance service is required under the terms of the Emission Control Warranty. Replace engine coolant Inspect the following: __ Drive belts...
... 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. Replace transmission, transfer, and differential oil Inspect body/chassis nuts and bolts Dealer ...Tacoma without ADD) __ Steering linkages __ Steering gear box for leakage __ Ball joints and dust covers __ Drive shaft boots (re-torque flange Date Mileage MAINTENANCE LOG 37 1 Maintenance service is required under the terms of the Emission Control Warranty. Replace engine coolant Inspect the following: __ Drive belts...
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...Operating Conditions: Please refer to page 30 of this supplement to determine if your Toyota requires the additional maintenance items. Lubricate propeller shaft (re-torque bolts) (4WD, except RAV4) Inspect the following: __ Drive shaft boots (re-torque flange bolts) (RAV4 and all 4WD) __ Body/chassis... front wheel bearings (except RAV4, 4Runner, and 4WDTacoma with ADD) Inspect the following: __ Valves (audible inspection), adjust if necessary __ Drive belts __ Fuel lines and connections, fuel tank vapor vent system hoses, fuel tank band __ Fuel tank cap gasket __ Charcoal canister (72 months...
...Operating Conditions: Please refer to page 30 of this supplement to determine if your Toyota requires the additional maintenance items. Lubricate propeller shaft (re-torque bolts) (4WD, except RAV4) Inspect the following: __ Drive shaft boots (re-torque flange bolts) (RAV4 and all 4WD) __ Body/chassis... front wheel bearings (except RAV4, 4Runner, and 4WDTacoma with ADD) Inspect the following: __ Valves (audible inspection), adjust if necessary __ Drive belts __ Fuel lines and connections, fuel tank vapor vent system hoses, fuel tank band __ Fuel tank cap gasket __ Charcoal canister (72 months...
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shaded background boxes to determine if your Toyota requires the additional maintenance items. Lubricate propeller shaft (re-torque bolts) (4WD, except RAV4) Inspect the following: __ Drive shaft boots (re-torque flange bolts) (RAV4 and all 4WD) __ Body/chassis nuts and bolts __ Air filter ...bolts) Replace engine oil and oil filter Rotate tires Lubricate propeller shaft (re-torque bolts) (4WD, except RAV4) Inspect the following: __ Drive belts __ Exhaust pipes and mountings __ Brake: linings, discs/drums, lines, hoses __ Steering linkages __ Steering gear box for Special Operating Conditions...
shaded background boxes to determine if your Toyota requires the additional maintenance items. Lubricate propeller shaft (re-torque bolts) (4WD, except RAV4) Inspect the following: __ Drive shaft boots (re-torque flange bolts) (RAV4 and all 4WD) __ Body/chassis nuts and bolts __ Air filter ...bolts) Replace engine oil and oil filter Rotate tires Lubricate propeller shaft (re-torque bolts) (4WD, except RAV4) Inspect the following: __ Drive belts __ Exhaust pipes and mountings __ Brake: linings, discs/drums, lines, hoses __ Steering linkages __ Steering gear box for Special Operating Conditions...
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...Tacoma without ADD) Replace limited-slip differential oil (RAV4) Replace engine oil and oil filter Rotate tires Replace engine air filter Replace non-platinum spark plugs (except RAV4)1 Replace engine coolant Repack front wheel bearings (except RAV4, 4Runner, and 4WDTacoma with ADD) Inspect the following: __ Drive belts... __ Fuel lines and connections, fuel tank vapor vent system hoses, __ Steering linkages __ Steering gear box for leakage __ Ball joints and dust covers __ Drive shaft boots (re-torque flange bolts) (RAV4 and all...
...Tacoma without ADD) Replace limited-slip differential oil (RAV4) Replace engine oil and oil filter Rotate tires Replace engine air filter Replace non-platinum spark plugs (except RAV4)1 Replace engine coolant Repack front wheel bearings (except RAV4, 4Runner, and 4WDTacoma with ADD) Inspect the following: __ Drive belts... __ Fuel lines and connections, fuel tank vapor vent system hoses, __ Steering linkages __ Steering gear box for leakage __ Ball joints and dust covers __ Drive shaft boots (re-torque flange bolts) (RAV4 and all...
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...Months* Replace engine oil and oil filter Rotate tires Lubricate propeller shaft (re-torque bolts) (4WD, except RAV4) Inspect the following: __ Drive belts __ Drive shaft boots (re-torque flange __ Exhaust pipes and mountings bolts) (RAV4 and all 4WD) __ Brake: linings, discs/drums, lines,...and dust covers 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 engine air filter Replace automatic transmission and differential oil Inspect body/chassis nuts and bolts ...
...Months* Replace engine oil and oil filter Rotate tires Lubricate propeller shaft (re-torque bolts) (4WD, except RAV4) Inspect the following: __ Drive belts __ Drive shaft boots (re-torque flange __ Exhaust pipes and mountings bolts) (RAV4 and all 4WD) __ Brake: linings, discs/drums, lines,...and dust covers 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 engine air filter Replace automatic transmission and differential oil Inspect body/chassis nuts and bolts ...
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... 4WD Tacoma without ADD) Replace limited-slip differential oil (RAV4) Replace engine oil and oil filter Rotate tires Replace engine air filter Replace spark plugs1 Replace engine coolant Repack front wheel bearings (except RAV4, 4Runner, and 4WDTacoma with ADD) Inspect the following: __ Valves (audible inspection, adjust if necessary __ Drive belts __...
... 4WD Tacoma without ADD) Replace limited-slip differential oil (RAV4) Replace engine oil and oil filter Rotate tires Replace engine air filter Replace spark plugs1 Replace engine coolant Repack front wheel bearings (except RAV4, 4Runner, and 4WDTacoma with ADD) Inspect the following: __ Valves (audible inspection, adjust if necessary __ Drive belts __...