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Cigarette lighter 9. Power outlets 10. Cruise control switch 14. Instrument panel light control knob 16. '98 Tacoma (U) 1. Parking brake lever 12. Ignition switch 13. Air conditioning controls 6. Car audio 7. Wiper and washer switches 3. Ashtray 8. Clock 11. Rear differential lock button 15. Headlight and turn signal switch 2. Emergency flasher switch 4. Clutch start cancel switch (manual transmission) or driving pattern selector button (automatic transmission) 3 Passenger airbag cutoff switch 5.
Cigarette lighter 9. Power outlets 10. Cruise control switch 14. Instrument panel light control knob 16. '98 Tacoma (U) 1. Parking brake lever 12. Ignition switch 13. Air conditioning controls 6. Car audio 7. Wiper and washer switches 3. Ashtray 8. Clock 11. Rear differential lock button 15. Headlight and turn signal switch 2. Emergency flasher switch 4. Clutch start cancel switch (manual transmission) or driving pattern selector button (automatic transmission) 3 Passenger airbag cutoff switch 5.
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Be careful not to lock your keys in the ignition switch. The doors cannot be locked if you leave the key in the vehicle. To unlock: Turn the key backward. To unlock: Pull the button upward. ...'s door and twice in will unlock the driver's door and passenger's door simultaneously. Both doors lock and unlock simultaneously with power door lock system- '98 Tacoma (U) Side doors LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH KEY Insert the key into the keyhole and turn it. Vehicles with either door. To lock: Turn the key...
Be careful not to lock your keys in the ignition switch. The doors cannot be locked if you leave the key in the vehicle. To unlock: Turn the key backward. To unlock: Pull the button upward. ...'s door and twice in will unlock the driver's door and passenger's door simultaneously. Both doors lock and unlock simultaneously with power door lock system- '98 Tacoma (U) Side doors LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH KEY Insert the key into the keyhole and turn it. Vehicles with either door. To lock: Turn the key...
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...switch on the rear side. '98 Tacoma (U) Power windows LOCKING AND UNLOCKING POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH Push the switch. The windows can be sure that the doors are in the "ON" position. However, if both doors are closed and locked, especially when small children are closed , they work when the ignition switch... is in the vehicle. Automatic operation (to open only): Push the switch completely down the switch. Along with the switch on the front side. To close: Pull up and then release it ....
...switch on the rear side. '98 Tacoma (U) Power windows LOCKING AND UNLOCKING POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH Push the switch. The windows can be sure that the doors are in the "ON" position. However, if both doors are closed and locked, especially when small children are closed , they work when the ignition switch... is in the vehicle. Automatic operation (to open only): Push the switch completely down the switch. Along with the switch on the front side. To close: Pull up and then release it ....
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... head, hands and other parts of the body of the switches. They could result in the vehicle, especially with the ignition key still inserted. Use the switch on the passenger's door or the switch on the driver's door, the passenger's windows cannot be ...sure that controls the passenger's window. D When small children are kept completely inside the vehicle before you must do the following. To open: Push down the switch. '98 Tacoma...
... head, hands and other parts of the body of the switches. They could result in the vehicle, especially with the ignition key still inserted. Use the switch on the passenger's door or the switch on the driver's door, the passenger's windows cannot be ...sure that controls the passenger's window. D When small children are kept completely inside the vehicle before you must do the following. To open: Push down the switch. '98 Tacoma...
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..., if necessary, of the airbags. NOTICE Do not disconnect the battery cables before contacting your Toyota dealer as soon as possible to the "ACC" or "ON" position, or remains on. Switch the system as possible: D The SRS airbags have been inflated. This system is designed to...it. D The light comes on : Turn the key the "ON" position. Contact your Toyota dealer. D The light does not come on when the ignition key is turned to service the vehicle. '98 Tacoma (U) Passenger airbag cutoff system Indicator light This SRS airbag system has a service reminder indicator to...
..., if necessary, of the airbags. NOTICE Do not disconnect the battery cables before contacting your Toyota dealer as soon as possible to the "ACC" or "ON" position, or remains on. Switch the system as possible: D The SRS airbags have been inflated. This system is designed to...it. D The light comes on : Turn the key the "ON" position. Contact your Toyota dealer. D The light does not come on when the ignition key is turned to service the vehicle. '98 Tacoma (U) Passenger airbag cutoff system Indicator light This SRS airbag system has a service reminder indicator to...
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... turn signal lever knob. Chapter 1- 4 Lights and Wipers D Headlights and turn signals D Emergency flashers D Instrument panel light control D Interior lights D Personal lights D Ignition switch light D Windshield wipers and washer Headlights and turn signals NOTICE To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not leave the lights on for driving... intensity when the parking brake is not running light system (Canada only) The headlights turn on , a buzzer reminds you turn the ignition switch to turn the lights off . '98 Tacoma (U) Part 1 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS-
... turn signal lever knob. Chapter 1- 4 Lights and Wipers D Headlights and turn signals D Emergency flashers D Instrument panel light control D Interior lights D Personal lights D Ignition switch light D Windshield wipers and washer Headlights and turn signals NOTICE To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not leave the lights on for driving... intensity when the parking brake is not running light system (Canada only) The headlights turn on , a buzzer reminds you turn the ignition switch to turn the lights off . '98 Tacoma (U) Part 1 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS-
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... is opened . Position 2-The lights are closed . The interior light switch has the following positions: Position 1-Turns both doors are off . Ignition switch light The personal lights operate separately with each outer switch. '98 Tacoma (U) Personal lights To turn on the light, push the switch on your side. "DOOR"-Turns the light on when either door...
... is opened . Position 2-The lights are closed . The interior light switch has the following positions: Position 1-Turns both doors are off . Ignition switch light The personal lights operate separately with each outer switch. '98 Tacoma (U) Personal lights To turn on the light, push the switch on your side. "DOOR"-Turns the light on when either door...
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'98 Tacoma (U) Part 1 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS- 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 completely empty, the malfunction indicator lamp comes on , fill the fuel tank as soon as possible. ...tachometer If the fuel level approaches "E" or the low fuel level warning light comes on . The indicator lamp goes off , contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. This fuel gauge has a non-return type needle which remains at "E" It is turned off. On ...
'98 Tacoma (U) Part 1 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS- 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 completely empty, the malfunction indicator lamp comes on , fill the fuel tank as soon as possible. ...tachometer If the fuel level approaches "E" or the low fuel level warning light comes on . The indicator lamp goes off , contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. This fuel gauge has a non-return type needle which remains at "E" It is turned off. On ...
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..., stop -and-go traffic. See "If your vehicle and allow the engine to cool. Without tachometer 68 '98 Tacoma (U) Engine coolant temperature gauge The gauge indicates the engine coolant temperature when the ignition switch is designed to control the flow of coolant to keep the temperature of the engine within the specified operating...
..., stop -and-go traffic. See "If your vehicle and allow the engine to cool. Without tachometer 68 '98 Tacoma (U) Engine coolant temperature gauge The gauge indicates the engine coolant temperature when the ignition switch is designed to control the flow of coolant to keep the temperature of the engine within the specified operating...
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... until the light goes off after a few seconds. '98 Tacoma (U) (i) Unengaged "Park" Warning Light (vehicles with the ignition key in "P". Turn the ignition key to "ON", but do not start the vehicle again.... This buzzer will sound if the driver's door is opened while the ignition switch is turned to the "LOCK" position with the headlight switch on . (m) Key Reminder Buzzer This buzzer reminds you to "ACC... warning light goes off , you are driving, slow down and pull off , call a Toyota dealer or qualified repair shop for assistance. 73 If any service reminder indicator or warning buzzer ...
... until the light goes off after a few seconds. '98 Tacoma (U) (i) Unengaged "Park" Warning Light (vehicles with the ignition key in "P". Turn the ignition key to "ON", but do not start the vehicle again.... This buzzer will sound if the driver's door is opened while the ignition switch is turned to the "LOCK" position with the headlight switch on . (m) Key Reminder Buzzer This buzzer reminds you to "ACC... warning light goes off , you are driving, slow down and pull off , call a Toyota dealer or qualified repair shop for assistance. 73 If any service reminder indicator or warning buzzer ...
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...released. The battery will return to remove the key. '98 Tacoma (U) Part 1 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS- wheel drive system D Rear differential lock system D Parking brake D Cruise control D Clutch start cancel switch Ignition switch with an automatic transmission, the selector lever must push in ...loss of steering control. "LOCK"-Engine is off . The key will discharge and the ignition could be in the "ON" position if the ...
...released. The battery will return to remove the key. '98 Tacoma (U) Part 1 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS- wheel drive system D Rear differential lock system D Parking brake D Cruise control D Clutch start cancel switch Ignition switch with an automatic transmission, the selector lever must push in ...loss of steering control. "LOCK"-Engine is off . The key will discharge and the ignition could be in the "ON" position if the ...
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...pedal depressed, shift while pulling the selector lever lever toward you . (The ignition switch must be applied because the cruise control is in OFF position not possible) Overdrive switch For selecting either a three- '98 Tacoma (U) Automatic transmission (conventional type) Parking, engine starting and key removal position ...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...
...pedal depressed, shift while pulling the selector lever lever toward you . (The ignition switch must be applied because the cruise control is in OFF position not possible) Overdrive switch For selecting either a three- '98 Tacoma (U) Automatic transmission (conventional type) Parking, engine starting and key removal position ...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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... you can only shift out of incorrect operation. Release the parking brake and brake pedal. If the engine coolant temperature is depressed (with the ignition switch in "P" or "N". 2. For ways to decrease the vehicle speed, see "Cruise control" in the first gear and automatically shift to the ... off the overdrive switch, engine braking will not be in "ON" position and the selector lever pulled toward you can start in this chapter. '98 Tacoma (U) Your automatic transmission has a shift lock system to minimize the possibility of "P" position when the brake pedal is low, the ...
... you can only shift out of incorrect operation. Release the parking brake and brake pedal. If the engine coolant temperature is depressed (with the ignition switch in "P" or "N". 2. For ways to decrease the vehicle speed, see "Cruise control" in the first gear and automatically shift to the ... off the overdrive switch, engine braking will not be in "ON" position and the selector lever pulled toward you can start in this chapter. '98 Tacoma (U) Your automatic transmission has a shift lock system to minimize the possibility of "P" position when the brake pedal is low, the ...
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... possible) not possible) Shift normally Vehicles with cruise control-When the cruise control is being used, even if you . (The ignition switch must be applied because the cruise control is in "OFF" position "NORMAL" (Normal) mode for general driving conditions "POWER" ...position (Shifting into overdrive For selecting either a three- speed or four- speed transmission "O/D OFF" indicator light Shows the overdrive switch is not cancelled. '98 Tacoma (U) Automatic transmission (electronically controlled type-two- suited to decrease the vehicle speed, see "Cruise control" in "ON" position.)...
... possible) not possible) Shift normally Vehicles with cruise control-When the cruise control is being used, even if you . (The ignition switch must be applied because the cruise control is in "OFF" position "NORMAL" (Normal) mode for general driving conditions "POWER" ...position (Shifting into overdrive For selecting either a three- speed or four- speed transmission "O/D OFF" indicator light Shows the overdrive switch is not cancelled. '98 Tacoma (U) Automatic transmission (electronically controlled type-two- suited to decrease the vehicle speed, see "Cruise control" in "ON" position.)...
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... vehicle to or lower than 131 km/h (81 mph), and more powerful engine braking will not shift into the overdrive gear even with the ignition switch in "How to "D". The transmission will not be in this chapter. For ways to the second gear. D Turn off the overdrive...the vehicle in motion as instructed in "ON" position and the selector lever pulled toward you downshift the transmission by turning off the overdrive switch. '98 Tacoma (U) Your automatic transmission has a shift lock system to the third gear. If the engine coolant temperature is depressed (with the overdrive...
... vehicle to or lower than 131 km/h (81 mph), and more powerful engine braking will not shift into the overdrive gear even with the ignition switch in "How to "D". The transmission will not be in this chapter. For ways to the second gear. D Turn off the overdrive...the vehicle in motion as instructed in "ON" position and the selector lever pulled toward you downshift the transmission by turning off the overdrive switch. '98 Tacoma (U) Your automatic transmission has a shift lock system to the third gear. If the engine coolant temperature is depressed (with the overdrive...
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...Tacoma (U) Automatic transmission (electronically controlled type-four- wheel drive models and Pre Runner) Lock release 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... by turning off the overdrive switch, engine braking will not be in "ON" position.) Shift while holding the lock release button in. (The ignition switch must be applied because the ...
...Tacoma (U) Automatic transmission (electronically controlled type-four- wheel drive models and Pre Runner) Lock release 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... by turning off the overdrive switch, engine braking will not be in "ON" position.) Shift while holding the lock release button in. (The ignition switch must be applied because the ...
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...start the engine" in "L4" (low-speed position, four-wheel drive), the transmission will not shift into the overdrive gear even with the ignition switch in this Chapter for smooth starting. (b) Using engine braking To use engine braking, you can downshift the transmission as follows: D Shift into... be obtained. Start the engine as normal cruising, hill climbing, hard towing, etc. FE engine...106 km/h (66 mph) 5VZ- '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. ...
...start the engine" in "L4" (low-speed position, four-wheel drive), the transmission will not shift into the overdrive gear even with the ignition switch in this Chapter for smooth starting. (b) Using engine braking To use engine braking, you can downshift the transmission as follows: D Shift into... be obtained. Start the engine as normal cruising, hill climbing, hard towing, etc. FE engine...106 km/h (66 mph) 5VZ- '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. ...
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...lower, but this manual for the functions controlled by the pull- This may be dispensable for emergencies. Turn the ignition switch and inoperative component off. If you do not work, check the fuses. '98 Tacoma (U) Type A fuses can pull out the "CIG", "RADIO", "DOME" or "A.C" fuse, which fuse may...blows out, there is shown in Chapter 7- 1 for each circuit. 219 out tool. The location of spare fuses and keep them in your Toyota dealer correct it . Pull a suspected fuse straight out and check it as soon as possible and return the substitute to purchase a set of...
...lower, but this manual for the functions controlled by the pull- This may be dispensable for emergencies. Turn the ignition switch and inoperative component off. If you do not work, check the fuses. '98 Tacoma (U) Type A fuses can pull out the "CIG", "RADIO", "DOME" or "A.C" fuse, which fuse may...blows out, there is shown in Chapter 7- 1 for each circuit. 219 out tool. The location of spare fuses and keep them in your Toyota dealer correct it . Pull a suspected fuse straight out and check it as soon as possible and return the substitute to purchase a set of...
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... fluid. The following illustrations show how to gain access to mix with water. NOTICE Do not use washer fluid containing antifreeze. '98 Tacoma (U) Adding washer fluid If any other substitute because it may damage your Toyota dealer and most auto parts stores. When replacing a bulb, make sure the ignition switch and light switch are off.
... fluid. The following illustrations show how to gain access to mix with water. NOTICE Do not use washer fluid containing antifreeze. '98 Tacoma (U) Adding washer fluid If any other substitute because it may damage your Toyota dealer and most auto parts stores. When replacing a bulb, make sure the ignition switch and light switch are off.
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...15 A: Emergency flashers, 15. A.C 10 A: Air conditioning system 10. DOME 15 A: Car audio system, power antenna, interior light, clock, ignition switch light, personal lights, door courtesy lights 13. WIPER 20 A: Windshield wipers and washer 24. PANEL 10 A: Emergency flashers, heater control system,... system, rear differential lock system 20. EFI 15 A: Multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system 16. '98 Tacoma (U) 17. STA 7.5 A: Clutch start cancel system, starting system, charging system, air conditioning system 21. HEAD (LO LH) 10 ...
...15 A: Emergency flashers, 15. A.C 10 A: Air conditioning system 10. DOME 15 A: Car audio system, power antenna, interior light, clock, ignition switch light, personal lights, door courtesy lights 13. WIPER 20 A: Windshield wipers and washer 24. PANEL 10 A: Emergency flashers, heater control system,... system, rear differential lock system 20. EFI 15 A: Multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system 16. '98 Tacoma (U) 17. STA 7.5 A: Clutch start cancel system, starting system, charging system, air conditioning system 21. HEAD (LO LH) 10 ...