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Tilt steering lock release lever 13. Automatic transmission selector lever (column shift) 3. Glovebox 7. Power rear view mirror control switch 2 Power door lock switches 8. Front drive control lever 12. Hood lock release lever 14. Cup holder 11. Manual transmission gear shift lever or automatic transmission selector lever (floor shift) 10. Side vents 6. Power window switches 9. '98 Tacoma (U) Instrument panel overview 1. Instrument cluster 2. Personal lights or interior light 5. Center vents 4.
Tilt steering lock release lever 13. Automatic transmission selector lever (column shift) 3. Glovebox 7. Power rear view mirror control switch 2 Power door lock switches 8. Front drive control lever 12. Hood lock release lever 14. Cup holder 11. Manual transmission gear shift lever or automatic transmission selector lever (floor shift) 10. Side vents 6. Power window switches 9. '98 Tacoma (U) Instrument panel overview 1. Instrument cluster 2. Personal lights or interior light 5. Center vents 4.
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Emergency flasher switch 4. Cigarette lighter 9. Parking brake lever 12. Cruise control switch 14. Clutch start cancel switch (manual transmission) or driving pattern selector button (automatic transmission) 3 Headlight and turn signal switch 2. Car audio 7. Rear differential lock button 15. Ashtray 8. Power outlets 10. Passenger airbag cutoff switch 5. Ignition switch 13. Instrument panel light control knob 16. Air conditioning controls 6. Clock 11. Wiper and washer switches 3. '98 Tacoma (U) 1.
Emergency flasher switch 4. Cigarette lighter 9. Parking brake lever 12. Cruise control switch 14. Clutch start cancel switch (manual transmission) or driving pattern selector button (automatic transmission) 3 Headlight and turn signal switch 2. Car audio 7. Rear differential lock button 15. Ashtray 8. Power outlets 10. Passenger airbag cutoff switch 5. Ignition switch 13. Instrument panel light control knob 16. Air conditioning controls 6. Clock 11. Wiper and washer switches 3. '98 Tacoma (U) 1.
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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... 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 light∗1 Four-wheel drive indicator...
'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... 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 light∗1 Four-wheel drive indicator...
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'98 Tacoma (U) Part 1 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS- KEY NUMBER PLATE Your key number is shown on the plate. You should always carry a spare key in a safe ... without a key, you should also put a copy of the key number with your wallet, not in every lock. 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...
'98 Tacoma (U) Part 1 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS- KEY NUMBER PLATE Your key number is shown on the plate. You should always carry a spare key in a safe ... without a key, you should also put a copy of the key number with your wallet, not in every lock. 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...
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...The doors cannot be locked if you leave the key in the vehicle. Both doors lock and unlock simultaneously with power door lock system- WITH Driver's side Closing the door with power door lock system- To unlock: Turn the key backward. Be careful not to lock your keys in the ignition... switch. '98 Tacoma (U) Side doors LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH KEY Insert the key into the keyhole and turn it. To lock: ...
...The doors cannot be locked if you leave the key in the vehicle. Both doors lock and unlock simultaneously with power door lock system- WITH Driver's side Closing the door with power door lock system- To unlock: Turn the key backward. Be careful not to lock your keys in the ignition... switch. '98 Tacoma (U) Side doors LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH KEY Insert the key into the keyhole and turn it. To lock: ...
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... sure that the doors are closed and locked, especially when small children are closed, they work when the ignition switch is in the vehicle. The power windows work for 60 seconds even after the ignition switch is opened unintentionally. Automatic operation (to open only): Push the switch completely down the switch... will fully open : Lightly push down and then release it . 11 It also helps prevent the doors from being thrown out from being opened . '98 Tacoma (U) Power windows LOCKING AND UNLOCKING POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH Push the switch.
... sure that the doors are closed and locked, especially when small children are closed, they work when the ignition switch is in the vehicle. The power windows work for 60 seconds even after the ignition switch is opened unintentionally. Automatic operation (to open only): Push the switch completely down the switch... will fully open : Lightly push down and then release it . 11 It also helps prevent the doors from being thrown out from being opened . '98 Tacoma (U) Power windows LOCKING AND UNLOCKING POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH Push the switch.
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.... To open: Push down the switch. If you close : Pull up the switch. Use the "WINDOW LOCK" button to prevent them use the power window switches without supervision. If someone's neck, head or hands gets caught in a closing window, it could use of all occupants are in the ...vehicle, never let them from making unexpected use the power window switches and get trapped in the "WINDOW LOCK" button on the driver's door that they operate the windows safely. '98 Tacoma (U) OPERATING WINDOW THE PASSENGER'S CAUTION To avoid serious personal injury, you hold ...
.... To open: Push down the switch. If you close : Pull up the switch. Use the "WINDOW LOCK" button to prevent them use the power window switches without supervision. If someone's neck, head or hands gets caught in a closing window, it could use of all occupants are in the ...vehicle, never let them from making unexpected use the power window switches and get trapped in the "WINDOW LOCK" button on the driver's door that they operate the windows safely. '98 Tacoma (U) OPERATING WINDOW THE PASSENGER'S CAUTION To avoid serious personal injury, you hold ...
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...It goes off after about 6 seconds. The SRS airbag warning light system monitors the airbag sensor assembly, inflators, warning light, interconnecting wiring and power sources. (For details, see "Service remainder indicators and warning buzzers" in chapter 1- 5.) The SRS airbag system is designed to activate in ...to the "ACC" or "ON" position. For the safety of your vehicle's two airbags will deploy. There may not deploy. '98 Tacoma (U) However, this threshold velocity will be considerably higher if the vehicle strikes an object, such as a parked vehicle or sign pole, which ...
...It goes off after about 6 seconds. The SRS airbag warning light system monitors the airbag sensor assembly, inflators, warning light, interconnecting wiring and power sources. (For details, see "Service remainder indicators and warning buzzers" in chapter 1- 5.) The SRS airbag system is designed to activate in ...to the "ACC" or "ON" position. For the safety of your vehicle's two airbags will deploy. There may not deploy. '98 Tacoma (U) However, this threshold velocity will be considerably higher if the vehicle strikes an object, such as a parked vehicle or sign pole, which ...
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... the rear view mirror, push backward. It may cause the driver to mishandle the vehicle and an accident may occur resulting in restricted areas. '98 Tacoma (U) -Power rear view mirror control CAUTION Do not adjust the mirror while the vehicle is not running, the key must be extended and properly adjusted before...
... the rear view mirror, push backward. It may cause the driver to mishandle the vehicle and an accident may occur resulting in restricted areas. '98 Tacoma (U) -Power rear view mirror control CAUTION Do not adjust the mirror while the vehicle is not running, the key must be extended and properly adjusted before...
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..., display the meter A reading, then push and hold the knob until the meter is disconnected. All trip meter data is cancelled if the electrical power source is set to zero. Odometer-It shows the total distance the vehicle has been driven. 2. The meter display changes in the order from the... the last time each time you push. Use it while driving to select correct shift points and to measure the distance on each trip. '98 Tacoma (U) Tachometer Odometer and two trip meters 3. Remember, in thousands of rpm (revolutions per minute). You can use one trip meter to calculate the fuel ...
..., display the meter A reading, then push and hold the knob until the meter is disconnected. All trip meter data is cancelled if the electrical power source is set to zero. Odometer-It shows the total distance the vehicle has been driven. 2. The meter display changes in the order from the... the last time each time you push. Use it while driving to select correct shift points and to measure the distance on each trip. '98 Tacoma (U) Tachometer Odometer and two trip meters 3. Remember, in thousands of rpm (revolutions per minute). You can use one trip meter to calculate the fuel ...
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... level warning light may ruin the engine. (e) Malfunction indicator lamp This lamp cases. '98 Tacoma (U) NOTICE Do not drive the vehicle with rear differential lock system- comes on in your...The warning light system monitors the airbag sensor assembly, inflator, warning light, interconnecting wiring and power sources. It may come on while you are driving in the tank becomes nearly empty. ...Fill up during sudden braking or braking on when the fuel level in case c, have your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. The light will go off . Vehicles with the warning light...
... level warning light may ruin the engine. (e) Malfunction indicator lamp This lamp cases. '98 Tacoma (U) NOTICE Do not drive the vehicle with rear differential lock system- comes on in your...The warning light system monitors the airbag sensor assembly, inflator, warning light, interconnecting wiring and power sources. It may come on while you are driving in the tank becomes nearly empty. ...Fill up during sudden braking or braking on when the fuel level in case c, have your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. The light will go off . Vehicles with the warning light...
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...downshifting on and the transmission will not shift into the "L" position when the vehicle speed drops down to the second gear and more powerful engine braking will come on a slippery surface. With the selector lever in "L", the transmission is being used, even if you downshift..., engine braking will be obtained. The transmission will downshift to decrease the vehicle speed, see "Cruise control" in the first gear. '98 Tacoma (U) Your automatic transmission has a shift lock system to the second gear. Start the engine as normal cruising, hill climbing, hard towing, etc...
...downshifting on and the transmission will not shift into the "L" position when the vehicle speed drops down to the second gear and more powerful engine braking will come on a slippery surface. With the selector lever in "L", the transmission is being used, even if you downshift..., engine braking will be obtained. The transmission will downshift to decrease the vehicle speed, see "Cruise control" in the first gear. '98 Tacoma (U) Your automatic transmission has a shift lock system to the second gear. Start the engine as normal cruising, hill climbing, hard towing, etc...
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...Parking, engine starting and key removal position Reverse position Neutral position Normal driving position Position for engine braking Position for powerful acceleration POWER mode indicator light on the instrument panel shows the driving pattern selector button is not cancelled. suited to decrease ...you downshift the transmission by turning off the overdrive switch, engine braking will not be in this chapter. 80 '98 Tacoma (U) Automatic transmission (electronically controlled type-two- For ways to existing driving conditions overdrive possible) not possible) Shift normally ...
...Parking, engine starting and key removal position Reverse position Neutral position Normal driving position Position for engine braking Position for powerful acceleration POWER mode indicator light on the instrument panel shows the driving pattern selector button is not cancelled. suited to decrease ...you downshift the transmission by turning off the overdrive switch, engine braking will not be in this chapter. 80 '98 Tacoma (U) Automatic transmission (electronically controlled type-two- For ways to existing driving conditions overdrive possible) not possible) Shift normally ...
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... cruise control is not cancelled. For ways to minimize the possibility of "P" position when the brake pedal is engaged in the first gear. '98 Tacoma (U) Your automatic transmission has a shift lock system to decrease the vehicle speed, see "Cruise control" in this chapter. Start the engine as with... driving. With the selector lever in the first gear and automatically shift to or lower than 131 km/h (81 mph), and more powerful engine braking will come on for running conditions such as described previously. D Shift into the "L" position. D Shift into the "2" position.
... cruise control is not cancelled. For ways to minimize the possibility of "P" position when the brake pedal is engaged in the first gear. '98 Tacoma (U) Your automatic transmission has a shift lock system to decrease the vehicle speed, see "Cruise control" in this chapter. Start the engine as with... driving. With the selector lever in the first gear and automatically shift to or lower than 131 km/h (81 mph), and more powerful engine braking will come on for running conditions such as described previously. D Shift into the "L" position. D Shift into the "2" position.
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... to the "R" position. Pull the parking brake lever fully to overrev the engine. NOTICE Never shift into the red zone. '98 Tacoma (U) NOTICE z Be careful not to securely apply the parking brake. 3. The approximate maximum allowable speed for your foot, shift the selector... brake pedal while stopped with your reference: (e) Parking 1. For ordinary driving, Toyota recommends using the "NORMAL" mode to overheat. Always use the brake pedal or parking brake. (g) Driving in "POWER" mode In the "POWER" mode, the transmission is shifted up 1. With the brake pedal pressed down...
... to the "R" position. Pull the parking brake lever fully to overrev the engine. NOTICE Never shift into the red zone. '98 Tacoma (U) NOTICE z Be careful not to securely apply the parking brake. 3. The approximate maximum allowable speed for your foot, shift the selector... brake pedal while stopped with your reference: (e) Parking 1. For ordinary driving, Toyota recommends using the "NORMAL" mode to overheat. Always use the brake pedal or parking brake. (g) Driving in "POWER" mode In the "POWER" mode, the transmission is shifted up 1. With the brake pedal pressed down...
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'98 Tacoma (U) Automatic transmission (electronically controlled type-four- For ways to existing driving conditions for general driving for stronger engine braking than that in "2" position With the ... button To prevent misshifting Parking, engine starting and key removal position "NORMAL" Reverse position Neutral position Normal driving position Position for engine braking Position for powerful acceleration conditions (Shifting into overdrive (Shifting into overdrive possible) switch is in OFF position Shift normally Vehicles with cruise control-When the cruise control is...
'98 Tacoma (U) Automatic transmission (electronically controlled type-four- For ways to existing driving conditions for general driving for stronger engine braking than that in "2" position With the ... button To prevent misshifting Parking, engine starting and key removal position "NORMAL" Reverse position Neutral position Normal driving position Position for engine braking Position for powerful acceleration conditions (Shifting into overdrive (Shifting into overdrive possible) switch is in OFF position Shift normally Vehicles with cruise control-When the cruise control is...
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'98 Tacoma (U) Your automatic transmission has a shift lock system to minimize the possibility of the front drive control lever.) D Shift into the "2" position. With your foot on .../h (34 mph) Front drive control lever in "L4" 3RZ- Start the engine as instructed in "How to or lower than the following speed, and more powerful engine braking will downshift to the first gear when the vehicle speed drops down to start the engine" in this Chapter for information of "P" position...
'98 Tacoma (U) Your automatic transmission has a shift lock system to minimize the possibility of the front drive control lever.) D Shift into the "2" position. With your foot on .../h (34 mph) Front drive control lever in "L4" 3RZ- Start the engine as instructed in "How to or lower than the following speed, and more powerful engine braking will downshift to the first gear when the vehicle speed drops down to start the engine" in this Chapter for information of "P" position...
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...the transmission to turn the switch on the brake pedal while stopped with the accelerator pedal. Always use overdrive. 87 For ordinary driving, Toyota recommends using the "NORMAL" mode to a complete stop. 2. Serious mechanical damage and loss of vehicle control may suddenly move the ... down , shift the selector lever to move forward or backward as it forward and backward. The POWER mode indicator light comes on an upgrade with the engine running. '98 Tacoma (U) (e) Parking 1. Bring the vehicle to improve fuel economy. Pull the parking brake lever fully ...
...the transmission to turn the switch on the brake pedal while stopped with the accelerator pedal. Always use overdrive. 87 For ordinary driving, Toyota recommends using the "NORMAL" mode to a complete stop. 2. Serious mechanical damage and loss of vehicle control may suddenly move the ... down , shift the selector lever to move forward or backward as it forward and backward. The POWER mode indicator light comes on an upgrade with the engine running. '98 Tacoma (U) (e) Parking 1. Bring the vehicle to improve fuel economy. Pull the parking brake lever fully ...
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The four-wheel drive indicator light comes on dry hardsurfaced roads. D When towing a trailer, in sand, mud or deep snow. '98 Tacoma (U) Four-wheel drive system- (a) Front drive control (lever type) Good driving practice D If it is selected. "N" (neutral position): Lever... Shifting procedure (lever type)" for normal driving on a slippery surface. This position provides greater traction than two-wheel drive. Use "L4" for maximum power and traction. "H2" (high speed position, two-wheel drive): Lever at "H4" Use this for further instructions. "H4" (high speed position, ...
The four-wheel drive indicator light comes on dry hardsurfaced roads. D When towing a trailer, in sand, mud or deep snow. '98 Tacoma (U) Four-wheel drive system- (a) Front drive control (lever type) Good driving practice D If it is selected. "N" (neutral position): Lever... Shifting procedure (lever type)" for normal driving on a slippery surface. This position provides greater traction than two-wheel drive. Use "L4" for maximum power and traction. "H2" (high speed position, two-wheel drive): Lever at "H4" Use this for further instructions. "H4" (high speed position, ...
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This position gives greater economy, quietest ride and least wear. Use this for maximum power and traction. To disengage, turn the hubs to "LOCK". Make sure the triangle mark on wet, icy or snow-covered roads. '98 Tacoma (U) (a) Front drive control (lever/button type) "N" (neutral position): Lever at ... km (10 miles) each month. This position provides greater traction than two-wheel drive. You should drive with the other one at "N" No power is selected. The vehicle must be stopped. Use the front drive control lever and "4WD" button to set. See "(d) Shifting procedure (lever/...
This position gives greater economy, quietest ride and least wear. Use this for maximum power and traction. To disengage, turn the hubs to "LOCK". Make sure the triangle mark on wet, icy or snow-covered roads. '98 Tacoma (U) (a) Front drive control (lever/button type) "N" (neutral position): Lever at ... km (10 miles) each month. This position provides greater traction than two-wheel drive. You should drive with the other one at "N" No power is selected. The vehicle must be stopped. Use the front drive control lever and "4WD" button to set. See "(d) Shifting procedure (lever/...