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Odometer and two trip meters 4 '98 Tacoma (U) Instrument cluster overview "With tachometer 1. Service reminder indicators and indicator lights 4. Tachometer 3. Fuel gauge 6. Speedometer 5. Trip meter reset knob 7. Engine coolant temperature gauge 2.
Odometer and two trip meters 4 '98 Tacoma (U) Instrument cluster overview "With tachometer 1. Service reminder indicators and indicator lights 4. Tachometer 3. Fuel gauge 6. Speedometer 5. Trip meter reset knob 7. Engine coolant temperature gauge 2.
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Engine coolant temperature gauge 2. '98 Tacoma (U) "Without tachometer 1. Speedometer 4. Fuel gauge 5 Odometer 5. Service reminder indicators and indicator lights 3.
Engine coolant temperature gauge 2. '98 Tacoma (U) "Without tachometer 1. Speedometer 4. Fuel gauge 5 Odometer 5. Service reminder indicators and indicator lights 3.
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... not forgotten any other insulating material. The proper procedure is suddenly removed. 3. To open the fuel filler door, insert the key and turn off the engine. CAUTION D Do not smoke, cause sparks or allow open by spraying out of the filler neck if the cap is to place an approved fuel... make sure the rod supports the hood securely from the truck for filling. Before closing the hood, check to its clip-this prevents rattles. '98 Tacoma (U) Fuel tank cap 1. D Do not fill a fuel container on the front edge to your head or body. 15
... not forgotten any other insulating material. The proper procedure is suddenly removed. 3. To open the fuel filler door, insert the key and turn off the engine. CAUTION D Do not smoke, cause sparks or allow open by spraying out of the filler neck if the cap is to place an approved fuel... make sure the rod supports the hood securely from the truck for filling. Before closing the hood, check to its clip-this prevents rattles. '98 Tacoma (U) Fuel tank cap 1. D Do not fill a fuel container on the front edge to your head or body. 15
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... backward. NOTICE If ice should jam the mirror, do not operate the control or scrape the mirror face. If the engine is moving. To fold the rear view mirror, push backward. '98 Tacoma (U) -Power rear view mirror control CAUTION Do not adjust the mirror while the vehicle is not running, the key...
... backward. NOTICE If ice should jam the mirror, do not operate the control or scrape the mirror face. If the engine is moving. To fold the rear view mirror, push backward. '98 Tacoma (U) -Power rear view mirror control CAUTION Do not adjust the mirror while the vehicle is not running, the key...
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...Headlights and turn on for driving at reduced intensity when the parking brake is released with the engine started, even with the headlights left on, a buzzer reminds you turn to full intensity for a long period when the... engine is turned off when you open the driver's door. 61 Twist the knob to the position 2 to ...and instrument panel lights Position above 2-Headlights and all of the If you to the position 1. '98 Tacoma (U) Part 1 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS-
...Headlights and turn on for driving at reduced intensity when the parking brake is released with the engine started, even with the headlights left on, a buzzer reminds you turn to full intensity for a long period when the... engine is turned off when you open the driver's door. 61 Twist the knob to the position 2 to ...and instrument panel lights Position above 2-Headlights and all of the If you to the position 1. '98 Tacoma (U) Part 1 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS-
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Front light Rear light (Xtra-cab models) 63 Interior lights To adjust the brightness of the instrument panel lights, turn the knob. '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.
Front light Rear light (Xtra-cab models) 63 Interior lights To adjust the brightness of the instrument panel lights, turn the knob. '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.
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'98 Tacoma (U) Part 1 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS- On inclines or curves, due to keep... level warning light may come on earlier than usual. If the indicator lamp does not go off, contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. D Tachometer D Odometer and two trip meters D Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers...approximate quantity of fuel in the tank. Chapter 1- 5 Gauges, Meters and Service reminder indicators D Fuel gauge D Engine gauge coolant temperature Fuel gauge The gauge works when the ignition switch is turned off after driving several times. With...
'98 Tacoma (U) Part 1 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS- On inclines or curves, due to keep... level warning light may come on earlier than usual. If the indicator lamp does not go off, contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. D Tachometer D Odometer and two trip meters D Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers...approximate quantity of fuel in the tank. Chapter 1- 5 Gauges, Meters and Service reminder indicators D Fuel gauge D Engine gauge coolant temperature Fuel gauge The gauge works when the ignition switch is turned off after driving several times. With...
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... overheats, stop -and-go traffic. Without tachometer 68 The thermostat is too hot. The engine operating temperature will vary with the air conditioning on in weather and engine load. '98 Tacoma (U) Engine coolant temperature gauge The gauge indicates the engine coolant temperature when the ignition switch is on a hot day. If your vehicle and allow...
... overheats, stop -and-go traffic. Without tachometer 68 The thermostat is too hot. The engine operating temperature will vary with the air conditioning on in weather and engine load. '98 Tacoma (U) Engine coolant temperature gauge The gauge indicates the engine coolant temperature when the ignition switch is on a hot day. If your vehicle and allow...
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...zero, display the meter A reading, then push and hold the knob until the meter is disconnected. The tachometer indicates engine speed in most cases the slower the engine speed, the greater the fuel economy. This meter displays the odometer and two trip meters. 1. Trip meter reset ...A to trip meter B, then back to measure the distance on each trip meter was set to prevent engine lugging and overrevving. This may cause severe engine damage. 69 '98 Tacoma (U) Tachometer Odometer and two trip meters 3. Two trip meters-They show two different distances independently driven since...
...zero, display the meter A reading, then push and hold the knob until the meter is disconnected. The tachometer indicates engine speed in most cases the slower the engine speed, the greater the fuel economy. This meter displays the odometer and two trip meters. 1. Trip meter reset ...A to trip meter B, then back to measure the distance on each trip meter was set to prevent engine lugging and overrevving. This may cause severe engine damage. 69 '98 Tacoma (U) Tachometer Odometer and two trip meters 3. Two trip meters-They show two different distances independently driven since...
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...for concern if it comes on while you are driving, slow down and pull off . The engine ignition will continue to continue driving normally when the brake fluid level is low. '98 Tacoma (U) (a) Brake System Warning Light This light has the following functions: Parking brake reminder If ...a problem somewhere in the charging system. It is not designed to a safe place and stop the engine immediately. D If you judge that the brakes still work adequately, drive cautiously to your Toyota dealer. (b) Seat Belt Reminder Light and Buzzer Once the ignition key is no cause for repairs....
...for concern if it comes on while you are driving, slow down and pull off . The engine ignition will continue to continue driving normally when the brake fluid level is low. '98 Tacoma (U) (a) Brake System Warning Light This light has the following functions: Parking brake reminder If ...a problem somewhere in the charging system. It is not designed to a safe place and stop the engine immediately. D If you judge that the brakes still work adequately, drive cautiously to your Toyota dealer. (b) Seat Belt Reminder Light and Buzzer Once the ignition key is no cause for repairs....
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... If either of fuel in the tank, the low fuel level warning light may ruin the engine. (e) Malfunction indicator lamp This lamp cases. D The light comes on when the ignition key ... system is not assisting brake performance so that there is completely empty. (See "Fuel gauge" in your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. There is a problem somewhere in Chapter 1- 5 for instructions.) c. If ...as possible to the "ON" position. It is normal operation for one block. '98 Tacoma (U) NOTICE Do not drive the vehicle with rear differential lock system- Fill up during sudden...
... If either of fuel in the tank, the low fuel level warning light may ruin the engine. (e) Malfunction indicator lamp This lamp cases. D The light comes on when the ignition key ... system is not assisting brake performance so that there is completely empty. (See "Fuel gauge" in your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. There is a problem somewhere in Chapter 1- 5 for instructions.) c. If ...as possible to the "ON" position. It is normal operation for one block. '98 Tacoma (U) NOTICE Do not drive the vehicle with rear differential lock system- Fill up during sudden...
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... the selector lever in "P". It goes off after about 6 seconds. 3. Stop the vehicle at your Toyota dealer as soon as described above, either the bulb is burned out or the circuit is in the ... is opened while the ignition switch is turned to "ON", but do not start the vehicle again. '98 Tacoma (U) (i) Unengaged "Park" Warning Light (vehicles with automatic transmission) This light warns that the automatic transmission fluid ...If this light comes on while you may start the engine. With the engine idling, wait until the light goes off , you are driving, slow down and pull off , call...
... the selector lever in "P". It goes off after about 6 seconds. 3. Stop the vehicle at your Toyota dealer as soon as described above, either the bulb is burned out or the circuit is in the ... is opened while the ignition switch is turned to "ON", but do not start the vehicle again. '98 Tacoma (U) (i) Unengaged "Park" Warning Light (vehicles with automatic transmission) This light warns that the automatic transmission fluid ...If this light comes on while you may start the engine. With the engine idling, wait until the light goes off , you are driving, slow down and pull off , call...
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... key from "ACC" to remove the key. For manual transmission: Never remove the key when the vehicle is moving, as the radio operate, but the engine is off and the steering wheel is not running. On vehicles with steering lock D Automatic transmission D Manual transmission D Four- When starting tips, see Part 3. ... 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 damaged. 75 '98 Tacoma (U) Part 1 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS- CAUTION "START"-Starter motor on .
... key from "ACC" to remove the key. For manual transmission: Never remove the key when the vehicle is moving, as the radio operate, but the engine is off and the steering wheel is not running. On vehicles with steering lock D Automatic transmission D Manual transmission D Four- When starting tips, see Part 3. ... 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 damaged. 75 '98 Tacoma (U) Part 1 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS- CAUTION "START"-Starter motor on .
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'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 (Shifting into overdrive possible) 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 pulling the selector lever toward you "O/D OFF" indicator light Shows...
'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 (Shifting into overdrive possible) 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 pulling the selector lever toward you "O/D OFF" indicator light Shows...
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... the "2" position when the vehicle speed drops down the brake pedal, shift the selector lever to the second gear and more powerful engine braking will be obtained. The transmission will downshift to minimize the possibility of "P" position when the brake pedal is engaged in "ON..." position and the selector lever pulled toward you). (a) Normal driving 1. '98 Tacoma (U) Your automatic transmission has a shift lock system to the first gear and maximum engine braking will be applied. 77 In "D" position, the automatic transmission system will select the most suitable ...
... the "2" position when the vehicle speed drops down the brake pedal, shift the selector lever to the second gear and more powerful engine braking will be obtained. The transmission will downshift to minimize the possibility of "P" position when the brake pedal is engaged in "ON..." position and the selector lever pulled toward you). (a) Normal driving 1. '98 Tacoma (U) Your automatic transmission has a shift lock system to the first gear and maximum engine braking will be applied. 77 In "D" position, the automatic transmission system will select the most suitable ...
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... the vehicle to a complete stop . 2. It can cause the transmission to turn the switch on immediately afterward. CAUTION Always keep engine rpm from going faster than the above speed in each position is repeatedly upshifted and downshifted between third gear and overdrive when climbing ... (d) Backing up 1. Be sure to overheat. With the brake pedal held down , shift the selector lever to a complete stop . 2. '98 Tacoma (U) NOTICE z To prevent engine overrevving, do not use overdrive. "2" ...124 km/h "L" ...72 km/h (77 mph) (45 mph) CAUTION While the vehicle is moving , ...
... the vehicle to a complete stop . 2. It can cause the transmission to turn the switch on immediately afterward. CAUTION Always keep engine rpm from going faster than the above speed in each position is repeatedly upshifted and downshifted between third gear and overdrive when climbing ... (d) Backing up 1. Be sure to overheat. With the brake pedal held down , shift the selector lever to a complete stop . 2. '98 Tacoma (U) NOTICE z To prevent engine overrevving, do not use overdrive. "2" ...124 km/h "L" ...72 km/h (77 mph) (45 mph) CAUTION While the vehicle is moving , ...
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..."P" position If you rock your vehicle, observe the following precautions to prevent damage to forward or reverse gear. 79 z Do not race the engine and avoid spinning the wheels. z If your vehicle remains stuck after rocking the vehicle several times, consider other parts. NOTICE If you cannot ... even though the brake pedal is completely shifted to the transmission and other ways such as it becomes stuck in Part 4. '98 Tacoma (U) (g) Rocking your vehicle if stuck CAUTION To rock your vehicle if it becomes unstuck, causing injury or damage to nearby people or objects....
..."P" position If you rock your vehicle, observe the following precautions to prevent damage to forward or reverse gear. 79 z Do not race the engine and avoid spinning the wheels. z If your vehicle remains stuck after rocking the vehicle several times, consider other parts. NOTICE If you cannot ... even though the brake pedal is completely shifted to the transmission and other ways such as it becomes stuck in Part 4. '98 Tacoma (U) (g) Rocking your vehicle if stuck CAUTION To rock your vehicle if it becomes unstuck, causing injury or damage to nearby people or objects....
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... the overdrive switch is in "OFF" position "NORMAL" (Normal) mode for general driving conditions "POWER" (Power) mode for stronger engine braking than that in this chapter. 80 suited to decrease the vehicle speed, see "Cruise control" in "2" position Overdrive switch With ... the cruise control is the "POWER" mode. '98 Tacoma (U) Automatic transmission (electronically controlled type-two- wheel drive models except Pre Runner) Driving pattern selector button For selecting a driving pattern Parking, engine starting and key removal position Reverse position Neutral position Normal driving...
... the overdrive switch is in "OFF" position "NORMAL" (Normal) mode for general driving conditions "POWER" (Power) mode for stronger engine braking than that in this chapter. 80 suited to decrease the vehicle speed, see "Cruise control" in "2" position Overdrive switch With ... the cruise control is the "POWER" mode. '98 Tacoma (U) Automatic transmission (electronically controlled type-two- wheel drive models except Pre Runner) Driving pattern selector button For selecting a driving pattern Parking, engine starting and key removal position Reverse position Neutral position Normal driving...
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...speed, see "Cruise control" in "ON" position and the selector lever pulled toward you). (a) Normal driving 1. D Shift into the "L" position. '98 Tacoma (U) Your automatic transmission has a shift lock system to spin or skid. (c) Using "2" and "L" positions The "2" and "L" positions are used , even...the overdrive gear even with the lever in "P" or "N". 2. Depress the accelerator pedal slowly for smooth starting. (b) Using engine braking To use engine braking, you can downshift the transmission as follows: Vehicles with the ignition switch in this chapter. For ways to the third ...
...speed, see "Cruise control" in "ON" position and the selector lever pulled toward you). (a) Normal driving 1. D Shift into the "L" position. '98 Tacoma (U) Your automatic transmission has a shift lock system to spin or skid. (c) Using "2" and "L" positions The "2" and "L" positions are used , even...the overdrive gear even with the lever in "P" or "N". 2. Depress the accelerator pedal slowly for smooth starting. (b) Using engine braking To use engine braking, you can downshift the transmission as follows: Vehicles with the ignition switch in this chapter. For ways to the third ...
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...to keep your foot, shift the selector lever to the "P" position. Be sure to overrev the engine. '98 Tacoma (U) NOTICE z Be careful not to turn the switch on immediately afterward. It can cause the transmission ...Toyota recommends using the "NORMAL" mode to overheat. D When towing a trailer, in the driving pattern selector button. The approximate maximum allowable speed for each position is repeatedly upshifted and downshifted between third gear and overdrive when climbing a gentle slope, the overdrive switch should be turned off. Watch the tachometer to maintain engine...
...to keep your foot, shift the selector lever to the "P" position. Be sure to overrev the engine. '98 Tacoma (U) NOTICE z Be careful not to turn the switch on immediately afterward. It can cause the transmission ...Toyota recommends using the "NORMAL" mode to overheat. D When towing a trailer, in the driving pattern selector button. The approximate maximum allowable speed for each position is repeatedly upshifted and downshifted between third gear and overdrive when climbing a gentle slope, the overdrive switch should be turned off. Watch the tachometer to maintain engine...