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'98 Tacoma (U) Instrument panel overview 1. Center vents 4. Side vents 6. Glovebox 7. Personal lights or interior light 5. Front drive control lever 12. Power window switches 9. Tilt steering lock release lever 13. Automatic transmission selector lever (column shift) 3. Power door lock switches 8. Power rear view mirror control switch 2 Manual transmission gear shift lever or automatic transmission selector lever (floor shift) 10. Instrument cluster 2. Cup holder 11. Hood lock release lever 14.
'98 Tacoma (U) Instrument panel overview 1. Center vents 4. Side vents 6. Glovebox 7. Personal lights or interior light 5. Front drive control lever 12. Power window switches 9. Tilt steering lock release lever 13. Automatic transmission selector lever (column shift) 3. Power door lock switches 8. Power rear view mirror control switch 2 Manual transmission gear shift lever or automatic transmission selector lever (floor shift) 10. Instrument cluster 2. Cup holder 11. Hood lock release lever 14.
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KEY NUMBER PLATE Your key number is shown on the plate. Chapter 1- 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. Keep the plate in a safe place such ...key number with your key inside the vehicle. If you should lose your keys or if you need additional keys, duplicates can be made by a Toyota dealer using the key number. Since the doors can be locked without a key, you accidentally lock your important papers. 9 '98...
KEY NUMBER PLATE Your key number is shown on the plate. Chapter 1- 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. Keep the plate in a safe place such ...key number with your key inside the vehicle. If you should lose your keys or if you need additional keys, duplicates can be made by a Toyota dealer using the key number. Since the doors can be locked without a key, you accidentally lock your important papers. 9 '98...
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In front of the vehicle, pull up slightly. 2. CAUTION Before driving, be sure that the hood is securely caught by the support brackets before closing the tailgate. Otherwise, the hood may occur. 14 To open unexpectedly while driving and an accident may open the hood, do the following. 1. NOTICE Make sure the tailgate is securely closed and locked. Pull the hood lock release lever. '98 Tacoma (U) Hood To lower the tailgate fully, release the support brackets from the lugs as shown. The hood will spring up on the auxiliary catch lever and lift the hood.
In front of the vehicle, pull up slightly. 2. CAUTION Before driving, be sure that the hood is securely caught by the support brackets before closing the tailgate. Otherwise, the hood may occur. 14 To open unexpectedly while driving and an accident may open the hood, do the following. 1. NOTICE Make sure the tailgate is securely closed and locked. Pull the hood lock release lever. '98 Tacoma (U) Hood To lower the tailgate fully, release the support brackets from the lugs as shown. The hood will spring up on the auxiliary catch lever and lift the hood.
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...sparks or allow open the fuel filler door, insert the key and turn off the engine. Before closing the hood, check to its clip-this prevents rattles. D Do not fill a fuel container on to lock it locks ...inserting the support rod into the slot, make sure it . The fumes are flammable. Hold the hood open by spraying out of the filler neck if the cap is to place an approved fuel container... from falling down gently on the front edge to your head or body. 15 '98 Tacoma (U) Fuel tank cap 1. If necessary, press down on a plastic truck bed liner, a rubber truck bed ...
...sparks or allow open the fuel filler door, insert the key and turn off the engine. Before closing the hood, check to its clip-this prevents rattles. D Do not fill a fuel container on to lock it locks ...inserting the support rod into the slot, make sure it . The fumes are flammable. Hold the hood open by spraying out of the filler neck if the cap is to place an approved fuel container... from falling down gently on the front edge to your head or body. 15 '98 Tacoma (U) Fuel tank cap 1. If necessary, press down on a plastic truck bed liner, a rubber truck bed ...
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'98 Tacoma (U) If your vehicle overheats If your engine coolant temperature gauge indicates overheating, ...hood. If the engine drive belt is broken or the coolant is dry, add coolant to normal, again check the coolant level in the reservoir. If it has been used . 2. Wait until there is normal if it is leaking, stop the vehicle and turn on your Toyota... CAUTION Do not attempt to remove the radiator cap when the engine and radiator are no steam. Call a Toyota dealer for obvious coolant leaks from the air conditioning is no obvious leaks, you hear a loud knocking or ...
'98 Tacoma (U) If your vehicle overheats If your engine coolant temperature gauge indicates overheating, ...hood. If the engine drive belt is broken or the coolant is dry, add coolant to normal, again check the coolant level in the reservoir. If it has been used . 2. Wait until there is normal if it is leaking, stop the vehicle and turn on your Toyota... CAUTION Do not attempt to remove the radiator cap when the engine and radiator are no steam. Call a Toyota dealer for obvious coolant leaks from the air conditioning is no obvious leaks, you hear a loud knocking or ...
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...e.g. Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers Check that all doors including tailgate operate smoothly and all latches lock securely. Doors and engine hood Check that all seat controls such as hard steering or strange noise. Seats Check that the seat belt system such as buckles, ... travel and that the pedal has the proper clearance. operate smoothly and that the locks hold securely in any latched position. '98 Tacoma (U) Tire surface and wheel nuts Check the tires carefully for smooth operation and uneven pedal effort or catching. When checking the tires,...
...e.g. Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers Check that all doors including tailgate operate smoothly and all latches lock securely. Doors and engine hood Check that all seat controls such as hard steering or strange noise. Seats Check that the seat belt system such as buckles, ... travel and that the pedal has the proper clearance. operate smoothly and that the locks hold securely in any latched position. '98 Tacoma (U) Tire surface and wheel nuts Check the tires carefully for smooth operation and uneven pedal effort or catching. When checking the tires,...
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...ILSAC multigrade having viscosity proper for your tools must be metric. Conserving II" or SJ, "Energy- Remember all Toyota parts are designed in metric sizes, so your climate D Rag or paper towel D Funnel (only for adding... for adding coolant) D D D D Warm water Baking soda Grease Conventional clamp bolts) wrench (for terminal 203 '98 Tacoma (U) Parts and tools z Be careful not to see that you will need on performing do-it-yourself maintenance. Here is...: D Engine oil API grade SH, "Energy- z When closing the engine hood, check to scratch the glass surface with the wiper frame.
...ILSAC multigrade having viscosity proper for your tools must be metric. Conserving II" or SJ, "Energy- Remember all Toyota parts are designed in metric sizes, so your climate D Rag or paper towel D Funnel (only for adding... for adding coolant) D D D D Warm water Baking soda Grease Conventional clamp bolts) wrench (for terminal 203 '98 Tacoma (U) Parts and tools z Be careful not to see that you will need on performing do-it-yourself maintenance. Here is...: D Engine oil API grade SH, "Energy- z When closing the engine hood, check to scratch the glass surface with the wiper frame.
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'98 Tacoma (U) -Headlights 1. If the connector is necessary, contact your Toyota dealer. 221 Make sure the rubber cover fits snugly on the boss. Install the rubber cover with the cutouts of the mounting hole. 3. When aiming .... Unplug the connector. Then insert the connector. Aiming is not necessary after replacing the bulb. Install a new bulb and the bulb retaining spring. Open the hood. Remove the rubber cover. Release the bulb retaining spring and remove the bulb.
'98 Tacoma (U) -Headlights 1. If the connector is necessary, contact your Toyota dealer. 221 Make sure the rubber cover fits snugly on the boss. Install the rubber cover with the cutouts of the mounting hole. 3. When aiming .... Unplug the connector. Then insert the connector. Aiming is not necessary after replacing the bulb. Install a new bulb and the bulb retaining spring. Open the hood. Remove the rubber cover. Release the bulb retaining spring and remove the bulb.