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Instrument cluster 2. Power door lock switches 8. Front drive control lever 12. Hood lock release lever 14. Manual transmission gear shift lever or automatic transmission selector lever (floor shift) 10. Tilt steering lock release lever 13. Center vents 4. Side vents 6. Automatic transmission selector lever (column shift) 3. Cup holder 11. Glovebox 7. Power rear view mirror control switch 2 Personal lights or interior light 5. Power window switches 9. '98 Tacoma (U) Instrument panel overview 1.
Instrument cluster 2. Power door lock switches 8. Front drive control lever 12. Hood lock release lever 14. Manual transmission gear shift lever or automatic transmission selector lever (floor shift) 10. Tilt steering lock release lever 13. Center vents 4. Side vents 6. Automatic transmission selector lever (column shift) 3. Cup holder 11. Glovebox 7. Power rear view mirror control switch 2 Personal lights or interior light 5. Power window switches 9. '98 Tacoma (U) Instrument panel overview 1.
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Rear differential lock button 15. Passenger airbag cutoff switch 5. Ashtray 8. Clock 11. Parking brake lever 12. Wiper and washer switches 3. Power outlets 10. Instrument panel light control knob 16. Clutch start cancel switch (manual transmission) or driving pattern selector button (automatic transmission) 3 '98 Tacoma (U) 1. Emergency flasher switch 4. Air conditioning controls 6. Headlight and turn signal switch 2. Car audio 7. Cigarette lighter 9. Cruise control switch 14. Ignition switch 13.
Rear differential lock button 15. Passenger airbag cutoff switch 5. Ashtray 8. Clock 11. Parking brake lever 12. Wiper and washer switches 3. Power outlets 10. Instrument panel light control knob 16. Clutch start cancel switch (manual transmission) or driving pattern selector button (automatic transmission) 3 '98 Tacoma (U) 1. Emergency flasher switch 4. Air conditioning controls 6. Headlight and turn signal switch 2. Car audio 7. Cigarette lighter 9. Cruise control switch 14. Ignition switch 13.
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Engine coolant temperature gauge 2. Tachometer 3. Odometer and two trip meters 4 Fuel gauge 6. Service reminder indicators and indicator lights 4. Speedometer 5. Trip meter reset knob 7. '98 Tacoma (U) Instrument cluster overview "With tachometer 1.
Engine coolant temperature gauge 2. Tachometer 3. Odometer and two trip meters 4 Fuel gauge 6. Service reminder indicators and indicator lights 4. Speedometer 5. Trip meter reset knob 7. '98 Tacoma (U) Instrument cluster overview "With tachometer 1.
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Engine coolant temperature gauge 2. Speedometer 4. Odometer 5. Service reminder indicators and indicator lights 3. Fuel gauge 5 '98 Tacoma (U) "Without tachometer 1.
Engine coolant temperature gauge 2. Speedometer 4. Odometer 5. Service reminder indicators and indicator lights 3. Fuel gauge 5 '98 Tacoma (U) "Without tachometer 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∗1 Malfunction indicator lamp∗1 Low fuel level warning light∗1 Unengaged "Park" warning light∗1 Automatic transmission fluid temperature warning light∗1 Low windshield washer fluid level warning light∗1 Turn signal...
'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∗1 Malfunction indicator lamp∗1 Low fuel level warning light∗1 Unengaged "Park" warning light∗1 Automatic transmission fluid temperature warning light∗1 Low windshield washer fluid level warning light∗1 Turn signal...
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'98 Tacoma (U) Rear differential lock indicator light Cruise control indicator light∗2 ∗1 : ∗2 : For details, see "Cruise control" in Chapter 1- 5. If this light flashes, see "Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers" in Chapter 1- 6. 7
'98 Tacoma (U) Rear differential lock indicator light Cruise control indicator light∗2 ∗1 : ∗2 : For details, see "Cruise control" in Chapter 1- 5. If this light flashes, see "Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers" in Chapter 1- 6. 7
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..."ON" position. OPERATING THE DRIVER'S WINDOW Use the switch on the front side. The window will fully open : Lightly push down and then release it . 11 To unlock: Push the switch on each door. To open . Both ...helps prevent the driver and passengers from being thrown out from being opened . They stop the window partway, lightly pull the switch up the switch. Automatic operation (to open only): Push the switch completely down the ... even after the ignition switch is in the vehicle. '98 Tacoma (U) Power windows LOCKING AND UNLOCKING POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH Push the switch.
..."ON" position. OPERATING THE DRIVER'S WINDOW Use the switch on the front side. The window will fully open : Lightly push down and then release it . 11 To unlock: Push the switch on each door. To open . Both ...helps prevent the driver and passengers from being thrown out from being opened . They stop the window partway, lightly pull the switch up the switch. Automatic operation (to open only): Push the switch completely down the ... even after the ignition switch is in the vehicle. '98 Tacoma (U) Power windows LOCKING AND UNLOCKING POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH Push the switch.
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...steering wheel while still maintaining control of the vehicle. The passenger airbag system is equipped with a cutoff switch and indicator light. Toyota strongly recommends that the indicator light is turned off . D The front passenger sit as far back as possible from the dashboard. facing child restraint ...system in this chapter for detail. '98 Tacoma (U) CAUTION A driver or front passenger too close to the steering wheel or dashboard during...
...steering wheel while still maintaining control of the vehicle. The passenger airbag system is equipped with a cutoff switch and indicator light. Toyota strongly recommends that the indicator light is turned off . D The front passenger sit as far back as possible from the dashboard. facing child restraint ...system in this chapter for detail. '98 Tacoma (U) CAUTION A driver or front passenger too close to the steering wheel or dashboard during...
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...deform. It goes off after about 6 seconds. This means the SRS airbags are operating properly. 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 which the occupant... the shaded area between the arrows in an underride collision (e.g. There may not deploy. If the severity of a truck). '98 Tacoma (U) However, this threshold velocity will be sure to always wear seat belts. 32 It is involved in the illustration.
...deform. It goes off after about 6 seconds. This means the SRS airbags are operating properly. 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 which the occupant... the shaded area between the arrows in an underride collision (e.g. There may not deploy. If the severity of a truck). '98 Tacoma (U) However, this threshold velocity will be sure to always wear seat belts. 32 It is involved in the illustration.
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... The airbag sensor assembly consists of the occupants. Then a chemical reaction in the inflators momentarily fills the airbags with considerable force. '98 Tacoma (U) Collision from the side Vehicle roll- The SRS airbag system mainly consists of the following components and their locations are shown in the... illustration. 1 2 3 4 5 SRS airbag warning light Airbag module for driver (airbag and inflator) Passenger airbag cutoff switch Airbag module for several minutes, but the airbags themselves will not...
... The airbag sensor assembly consists of the occupants. Then a chemical reaction in the inflators momentarily fills the airbags with considerable force. '98 Tacoma (U) Collision from the side Vehicle roll- The SRS airbag system mainly consists of the following components and their locations are shown in the... illustration. 1 2 3 4 5 SRS airbag warning light Airbag module for driver (airbag and inflator) Passenger airbag cutoff switch Airbag module for several minutes, but the airbags themselves will not...
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.... Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible to turn passenger airbag on: Turn the key the "ON" position. D The light does not come on when the ignition key is off : Turn the key the "OFF" position. '98 Tacoma (U) Passenger airbag cutoff system Indicator light This SRS airbag ...system has a service reminder indicator to inform the driver of operating problems. If either of the following cases, contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible: D The SRS airbags have...
.... Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible to turn passenger airbag on: Turn the key the "ON" position. D The light does not come on when the ignition key is off : Turn the key the "OFF" position. '98 Tacoma (U) Passenger airbag cutoff system Indicator light This SRS airbag ...system has a service reminder indicator to inform the driver of operating problems. If either of the following cases, contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible: D The SRS airbags have...
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...airbag switch in the front seat unavoidably. facing child restraint system on the rear seat. CAB MODELS- D Make sure that the indicator light is off. CAUTION D Never put on the front seat, make sure the passenger airbag switch is in automobile accidents and sudden stops,... injury to the child. CAB MODELS- D When the passenger airbag switch is not a substitute for a child restraint system. '98 Tacoma (U) Child restraint- -Child restraint precautions CAUTION Toyota strongly urges the use of child restraint systems for children small enough to use of a child restraint system...
...airbag switch in the front seat unavoidably. facing child restraint system on the rear seat. CAB MODELS- D Make sure that the indicator light is off. CAUTION D Never put on the front seat, make sure the passenger airbag switch is in automobile accidents and sudden stops,... injury to the child. CAB MODELS- D When the passenger airbag switch is not a substitute for a child restraint system. '98 Tacoma (U) Child restraint- -Child restraint precautions CAUTION Toyota strongly urges the use of child restraint systems for children small enough to use of a child restraint system...
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... system following illustrations. Install the child restraint system correctly following the instructions provided by the child restraint manufacturer and that the indicator light is on the front seat only when it is unavoidable. According to the child. D Make sure that you must itself be... front seat. facing child restraint system on the front seat. facing child restraint system should be allowed to the child. 39 '98 Tacoma (U) -Child restraint system Unless it is unavoidable, do not put a forward- facing child restraint system on the seat with rear seats...
... system following illustrations. Install the child restraint system correctly following the instructions provided by the child restraint manufacturer and that the indicator light is on the front seat only when it is unavoidable. According to the child. D Make sure that you must itself be... front seat. facing child restraint system on the front seat. facing child restraint system should be allowed to the child. 39 '98 Tacoma (U) -Child restraint system Unless it is unavoidable, do not put a forward- facing child restraint system on the seat with rear seats...
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'98 Tacoma (U) CAUTION Never put restraint system make sure the switch is in the "ON" position. facing child restraint system on . 42 Run the center lap belt ... manufacturer and insert the tab into the buckle taking care not to the child. facing child on the front seat, passenger airbag "OFF" position and light is off. 1. CAUTION If you put a rear- Only when you must put a rear- facing child restraint system on when the system is on the front...
'98 Tacoma (U) CAUTION Never put restraint system make sure the switch is in the "ON" position. facing child restraint system on . 42 Run the center lap belt ... manufacturer and insert the tab into the buckle taking care not to the child. facing child on the front seat, passenger airbag "OFF" position and light is off. 1. CAUTION If you put a rear- Only when you must put a rear- facing child restraint system on when the system is on the front...
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'98 Tacoma (U) Move seat fully back CAUTION Never put restraint system make sure the switch is in the "ON" position. facing child restraint system on the front ... force of the passenger airbag can cause death or serious injury to the child. facing child on the front seat, passenger airbag "OFF" position and light is on the front seat with the passenger airbag switch in the that the indicator a rear- facing child restraint system on . 45 CAUTION If you...
'98 Tacoma (U) Move seat fully back CAUTION Never put restraint system make sure the switch is in the "ON" position. facing child restraint system on the front ... force of the passenger airbag can cause death or serious injury to the child. facing child on the front seat, passenger airbag "OFF" position and light is on the front seat with the passenger airbag switch in the that the indicator a rear- facing child restraint system on . 45 CAUTION If you...
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... of the passenger airbag can cause death or serious injury to the "OFF" position. facing position only. facing child restraint system on . 48 '98 Tacoma (U) (A) INFANT SEAT INSTALLATION An infant seat is used in the that the indicator a rear- facing child on the front seat, passenger airbag "OFF"... position and light is off. facing child restraint system on when the system is on the front seat with the passenger airbag switch in the "ON" position....
... of the passenger airbag can cause death or serious injury to the "OFF" position. facing position only. facing child restraint system on . 48 '98 Tacoma (U) (A) INFANT SEAT INSTALLATION An infant seat is used in the that the indicator a rear- facing child on the front seat, passenger airbag "OFF"... position and light is off. facing child restraint system on when the system is on the front seat with the passenger airbag switch in the "ON" position....
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... and front passenger in the that the indicator a rear- CAUTION If you put a rear- facing child on the front seat, passenger airbag "OFF" position and light is in case of a deploying airbag could cause death or serious injury to the "OFF" position. facing child restraint system on the front seat unavoidably... system interferes with the front seat lock mechanism or with your driving position is unavoidable. The indicator comes on when the system is off. '98 Tacoma (U) Move seat fully back Only when you must put restraint system make sure the switch is on.
... and front passenger in the that the indicator a rear- CAUTION If you put a rear- facing child on the front seat, passenger airbag "OFF" position and light is in case of a deploying airbag could cause death or serious injury to the "OFF" position. facing child restraint system on the front seat unavoidably... system interferes with the front seat lock mechanism or with your driving position is unavoidable. The indicator comes on when the system is off. '98 Tacoma (U) Move seat fully back Only when you must put restraint system make sure the switch is on.
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...washer Headlights and turn signal lever knob. Position 1-Parking, tail, license plate and instrument panel lights Position above 2-Headlights and all of the If you open the driver's door. 61 '98 Tacoma (U) Part 1 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS- To turn to full intensity for a long ...period when the engine is not running light system (Canada only) The headlights turn on the other exterior lights and instrument panel lights, twist the knob to turn on...
...washer Headlights and turn signal lever knob. Position 1-Parking, tail, license plate and instrument panel lights Position above 2-Headlights and all of the If you open the driver's door. 61 '98 Tacoma (U) Part 1 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS- To turn to full intensity for a long ...period when the engine is not running light system (Canada only) The headlights turn on the other exterior lights and instrument panel lights, twist the knob to turn on...
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...it by hand after you make a turn, but you may have to the pressure point (position 2) and hold it. If the turn signal indicator lights (green lights) on and push the lever away from you that the high beams are on the instrument panel will not work when the emergency flashers are... operating. Flashing the high (position 3)-Pull the back. To signal a lane change lanes. '98 Tacoma (U) Emergency flashers High-Low beams-For high beams, turn the ...
...it by hand after you make a turn, but you may have to the pressure point (position 2) and hold it. If the turn signal indicator lights (green lights) on and push the lever away from you that the high beams are on the instrument panel will not work when the emergency flashers are... operating. Flashing the high (position 3)-Pull the back. To signal a lane change lanes. '98 Tacoma (U) Emergency flashers High-Low beams-For high beams, turn the ...
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'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. Front light Rear light (Xtra-cab models) 63 Interior lights To adjust the brightness of the instrument panel lights, turn the knob.