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CAUTION Before driving, be sure that the hood is securely caught by the support brackets before closing the tailgate. '98 Tacoma (U) Hood To lower the tailgate fully, release the support brackets from the lugs as shown. In front of the vehicle, pull up slightly. 2. Otherwise, the hood may occur. 14 NOTICE Make sure the tailgate is securely closed and locked. To open unexpectedly while driving and an accident may open the hood, do the following. 1. The hood will spring up on the auxiliary catch lever and lift the hood. Pull the hood lock release lever.
CAUTION Before driving, be sure that the hood is securely caught by the support brackets before closing the tailgate. '98 Tacoma (U) Hood To lower the tailgate fully, release the support brackets from the lugs as shown. In front of the vehicle, pull up slightly. 2. Otherwise, the hood may occur. 14 NOTICE Make sure the tailgate is securely closed and locked. To open unexpectedly while driving and an accident may open the hood, do the following. 1. The hood will spring up on the auxiliary catch lever and lift the hood. Pull the hood lock release lever.
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Then lift the moon roof panel and pull it from the hook. Pull the handle down while pushing in the retaining spring arms as shown and push up the moon roof. 3. '98 Tacoma (U) -Removing 1. Push in one of the lock buttons. 2. Push back the auxiliary catch to release it out. 17
Then lift the moon roof panel and pull it from the hook. Pull the handle down while pushing in the retaining spring arms as shown and push up the moon roof. 3. '98 Tacoma (U) -Removing 1. Push in one of the lock buttons. 2. Push back the auxiliary catch to release it out. 17
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D Never allow anyone to make sure it locks. 21 The seat will slide forward. 2. For easy access to the front-most position. '98 Tacoma (U) -Moving passenger's seat for rear seat entry (Xtra-cab models) 3. CAUTION D After putting back the seat, try pushing the seat forward and rearward to rest ...their foot on the press pedal while the vehicle is secured in , lift up the seatback and return the seat until it is moving. Lift the seatback angle adjusting lever or press the pedal behind the seatback. Move the seat to the rear seat, do...
D Never allow anyone to make sure it locks. 21 The seat will slide forward. 2. For easy access to the front-most position. '98 Tacoma (U) -Moving passenger's seat for rear seat entry (Xtra-cab models) 3. CAUTION D After putting back the seat, try pushing the seat forward and rearward to rest ...their foot on the press pedal while the vehicle is secured in , lift up the seatback and return the seat until it is moving. Lift the seatback angle adjusting lever or press the pedal behind the seatback. Move the seat to the rear seat, do...
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... tires other than the manufacture's designated tires, and never mix tires or wheels of control. Types of tires Determine sure what kind of control. '98 Tacoma (U) Suspension and chassis CAUTION Do not modify the suspension/chassis with summer tires in highway driving. All season tires, however, do not have adequate traction...
... tires other than the manufacture's designated tires, and never mix tires or wheels of control. Types of tires Determine sure what kind of control. '98 Tacoma (U) Suspension and chassis CAUTION Do not modify the suspension/chassis with summer tires in highway driving. All season tires, however, do not have adequate traction...
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'98 Tacoma (U) If you have a flat tire- 1. Avoid stopping on the center divider of the vehicle on or under the vehicle when the vehicle is supported by ... damage the vehicle or may allow the vehicle to fall off the road to reduce the possibility of personal injury: D Use the jack only for lifting your D Stop the vehicle on a level spot with a deflated tire. Read the following to a safe place well away from traffic. 5. D When raising the vehicle, do...
'98 Tacoma (U) If you have a flat tire- 1. Avoid stopping on the center divider of the vehicle on or under the vehicle when the vehicle is supported by ... damage the vehicle or may allow the vehicle to fall off the road to reduce the possibility of personal injury: D Use the jack only for lifting your D Stop the vehicle on a level spot with a deflated tire. Read the following to a safe place well away from traffic. 5. D When raising the vehicle, do...
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...sure the handle remains firmly fitted onto the jack handle extension. As the jack touches the vehicle and begins to lift, double-check that it is properly positioned. 7. '98 Tacoma (U) -Raising your vehicle Xtra-cab models-To raise the vehicle, insert the jack handle extension into position and align... the holes in the vehicle, raise it high enough so that the spare tire can be installed. Lift the flat tire straight off and...
...sure the handle remains firmly fitted onto the jack handle extension. As the jack touches the vehicle and begins to lift, double-check that it is properly positioned. 7. '98 Tacoma (U) -Raising your vehicle Xtra-cab models-To raise the vehicle, insert the jack handle extension into position and align... the holes in the vehicle, raise it high enough so that the spare tire can be installed. Lift the flat tire straight off and...
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...cap as possible. 12. Two-wheel drive models Four-wheel drive models 177 '98 Tacoma (U) -After changing wheels 11. As soon as possible after changing wheels, tighten the wheel nuts to the torque specified in Part 8 with wheel lift type truck- -From front -From rear -From rear (b) Using flat bed truck...is lower, drive slowly to the nearest service station and fill to the specification designated in their storage location to be towed- (a) Towing with wheel lift type truck- -From front (a) Towing with a torque wrench and have a new one put on as soon as dirt and moisture could get ...
...cap as possible. 12. Two-wheel drive models Four-wheel drive models 177 '98 Tacoma (U) -After changing wheels 11. As soon as possible after changing wheels, tighten the wheel nuts to the torque specified in Part 8 with wheel lift type truck- -From front -From rear -From rear (b) Using flat bed truck...is lower, drive slowly to the nearest service station and fill to the specification designated in their storage location to be towed- (a) Towing with wheel lift type truck- -From front (a) Towing with a torque wrench and have a new one put on as soon as dirt and moisture could get ...
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... ignition key in this part. NOTICE z When lifting wheels, take care to ensure adequate ground clearance for all towing, and abide by your Toyota dealer or a commercial tow truck service. Otherwise,...the state/provincial and local laws. NOTICE Never tow a vehicle with an automatic transmission from a Toyota dealer or commercial tow truck service, tow your vehicle carefully in neutral. To avoid damage to ...are generally aware of the raised vehicle. Two-wheel drive models- (a) Towing with wheel lift type truck From front- TOWING PRECAUTIONS: Use a safety chain system for towing at the...
... ignition key in this part. NOTICE z When lifting wheels, take care to ensure adequate ground clearance for all towing, and abide by your Toyota dealer or a commercial tow truck service. Otherwise,...the state/provincial and local laws. NOTICE Never tow a vehicle with an automatic transmission from a Toyota dealer or commercial tow truck service, tow your vehicle carefully in neutral. To avoid damage to ...are generally aware of the raised vehicle. Two-wheel drive models- (a) Towing with wheel lift type truck From front- TOWING PRECAUTIONS: Use a safety chain system for towing at the...
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... hubs if so equipped. (c) Towing with sling type truck NOTICE Do not tow with sling type truck, either from the front with wheel lift type truck From front- If you do not use a towing dolly, release the parking brake, put the transmission in neutral and set the... transmission: We recommend using a towing dolly under the rear wheels. NOTICE Never tow a vehicle with an automatic transmission from the front or rear. '98 Tacoma (U) Four-wheel drive models- (a) Towing with the rear wheels on the ground, as this may cause body damage. 179 From rear-We recommend using a...
... hubs if so equipped. (c) Towing with sling type truck NOTICE Do not tow with sling type truck, either from the front with wheel lift type truck From front- If you do not use a towing dolly, release the parking brake, put the transmission in neutral and set the... transmission: We recommend using a towing dolly under the rear wheels. NOTICE Never tow a vehicle with an automatic transmission from the front or rear. '98 Tacoma (U) Four-wheel drive models- (a) Towing with the rear wheels on the ground, as this may cause body damage. 179 From rear-We recommend using a...