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Center vents 4. Cup holder 11. Manual transmission gear shift lever or automatic transmission selector lever (floor shift) 10. Hood lock release lever 14. Power rear view mirror control switch 2 Power window switches 9. Glovebox 7. Front drive control lever 12. Personal lights or interior light 5. Automatic transmission selector lever (column shift) 3. Power door lock switches 8. Tilt steering lock release lever 13. '98 Tacoma (U) Instrument panel overview 1. Side vents 6. Instrument cluster 2.
Center vents 4. Cup holder 11. Manual transmission gear shift lever or automatic transmission selector lever (floor shift) 10. Hood lock release lever 14. Power rear view mirror control switch 2 Power window switches 9. Glovebox 7. Front drive control lever 12. Personal lights or interior light 5. Automatic transmission selector lever (column shift) 3. Power door lock switches 8. Tilt steering lock release lever 13. '98 Tacoma (U) Instrument panel overview 1. Side vents 6. Instrument cluster 2.
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Air conditioning controls 6. Parking brake lever 12. Rear differential lock button 15. Wiper and washer switches 3. Passenger airbag cutoff switch 5. Power outlets 10. Ignition switch 13. Car audio 7. Emergency flasher switch 4. Ashtray 8. Cruise control switch 14. Clutch start cancel switch (manual transmission) or driving pattern selector button (automatic transmission) 3 Cigarette lighter 9. Headlight and turn signal switch 2. Instrument panel light control knob 16. '98 Tacoma (U) 1. Clock 11.
Air conditioning controls 6. Parking brake lever 12. Rear differential lock button 15. Wiper and washer switches 3. Passenger airbag cutoff switch 5. Power outlets 10. Ignition switch 13. Car audio 7. Emergency flasher switch 4. Ashtray 8. Cruise control switch 14. Clutch start cancel switch (manual transmission) or driving pattern selector button (automatic transmission) 3 Cigarette lighter 9. Headlight and turn signal switch 2. Instrument panel light control knob 16. '98 Tacoma (U) 1. Clock 11.
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..."-Accessories such as this position. If you to the "LOCK" position. When starting tips, see Part 3. On vehicles with steering lock D Automatic transmission D Manual transmission D Four- '98 Tacoma (U) Part 1 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS- NOTICE Do not leave the key in the "ACC" or "LOCK" position and open the driver's door, a buzzer... remind you leave the key in the "ON" position if the engine is pushed all accessories on. "ON"-Engine on . "LOCK"-Engine is off . For manual transmission: Never remove the key when the vehicle is locked.
..."-Accessories such as this position. If you to the "LOCK" position. When starting tips, see Part 3. On vehicles with steering lock D Automatic transmission D Manual transmission D Four- '98 Tacoma (U) Part 1 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS- NOTICE Do not leave the key in the "ACC" or "LOCK" position and open the driver's door, a buzzer... remind you leave the key in the "ON" position if the engine is pushed all accessories on. "ON"-Engine on . "LOCK"-Engine is off . For manual transmission: Never remove the key when the vehicle is locked.
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... pattern is depressed, use the parking brake. z Do not depress the accelerator pedal while shifting the selector lever or before the transmission is easy. '98 Tacoma (U) Manual transmission NOTICE If you rock your vehicle, observe the following speeds: 2RZ- z If your vehicle remains stuck after rocking the vehicle several times, consider other...
... pattern is depressed, use the parking brake. z Do not depress the accelerator pedal while shifting the selector lever or before the transmission is easy. '98 Tacoma (U) Manual transmission NOTICE If you rock your vehicle, observe the following speeds: 2RZ- z If your vehicle remains stuck after rocking the vehicle several times, consider other...
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... both the free-wheeling hubs. You need not depress the clutch pedal. You need not depress the clutch pedal. 92 D Never drive with manual transmission) SHIFTING BETWEEN "H2" AND "H4" With free-wheeling hubs To shift from "H4" to "H4", move the front drive control lever... is stopped, or moving straight ahead at speeds of 40 km/h (25 mph) or less. Stop the slipping or spinning before shifting. '98 Tacoma (U) (c) A.D.D. (automatic disconnecting differential) The A.D.D. Also, engage both the free-wheeling hubs for at any vehicle speed. If you have trouble shifting...
... both the free-wheeling hubs. You need not depress the clutch pedal. You need not depress the clutch pedal. 92 D Never drive with manual transmission) SHIFTING BETWEEN "H2" AND "H4" With free-wheeling hubs To shift from "H4" to "H4", move the front drive control lever... is stopped, or moving straight ahead at speeds of 40 km/h (25 mph) or less. Stop the slipping or spinning before shifting. '98 Tacoma (U) (c) A.D.D. (automatic disconnecting differential) The A.D.D. Also, engage both the free-wheeling hubs for at any vehicle speed. If you have trouble shifting...
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... shift from "H2" to "H4", reduce your speed to "H2", simply move the front drive control lever if wheels are slipping. '98 Tacoma (U) (d) Shifting procedure (lever/button type with manual transmission) If the indicator light does not go off when you shift the transfer into "H2", drive straight ahead while accelerating or...
... shift from "H2" to "H4", reduce your speed to "H2", simply move the front drive control lever if wheels are slipping. '98 Tacoma (U) (d) Shifting procedure (lever/button type with manual transmission) If the indicator light does not go off when you shift the transfer into "H2", drive straight ahead while accelerating or...
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...acceleration-for example, when passing-depress the accelerator pedal enough for the above cases, have your Toyota dealer at the earliest opportunity. RESETTING AT A SLOWER SPEED Push the lever down in the...out. However, a faster way to cancellation. While the lever is not cancelled. CAUTION For manual transmission: While driving with the cruise control lever or depress the brake pedal. To decrease ... accelerate the vehicle and then push the lever down in the "SET/COAST" direction. '98 Tacoma (U) If you release it b. Release the lever when the desired speed is to a slower...
...acceleration-for example, when passing-depress the accelerator pedal enough for the above cases, have your Toyota dealer at the earliest opportunity. RESETTING AT A SLOWER SPEED Push the lever down in the...out. However, a faster way to cancellation. While the lever is not cancelled. CAUTION For manual transmission: While driving with the cruise control lever or depress the brake pedal. To decrease ... accelerate the vehicle and then push the lever down in the "SET/COAST" direction. '98 Tacoma (U) If you release it b. Release the lever when the desired speed is to a slower...
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...comes on . The switch allows the vehicle to be driven out of the following conditions then occurs, there is the case, contact your Toyota dealer and have your vehicle inspected. The switch stays tion is on as long as the igniwill automatically turn it on . D The ... Be sure to follow the starting . If this is some trouble in the cruise control system. on . '98 Tacoma (U) Clutch start cancel switch (four-wheel drive models with manual transmission) CRUISE CONTROL FAILURE WARNING If the "CRUISE" indicator light in the instrument cluster flashes when using the cruise control,...
...comes on . The switch allows the vehicle to be driven out of the following conditions then occurs, there is the case, contact your Toyota dealer and have your vehicle inspected. The switch stays tion is on as long as the igniwill automatically turn it on . D The ... Be sure to follow the starting . If this is some trouble in the cruise control system. on . '98 Tacoma (U) Clutch start cancel switch (four-wheel drive models with manual transmission) CRUISE CONTROL FAILURE WARNING If the "CRUISE" indicator light in the instrument cluster flashes when using the cruise control,...
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..., or the tape player may be to play compact disc singles. After you insert a cassette, the exposed tape should be damaged. '98 Tacoma (U) YOUR RADIO ANTENNA To lower a manual antenna, carefully push it will play from track 1 again. On some models, the power antenna automatically retracts when the radio mode is down...
..., or the tape player may be to play compact disc singles. After you insert a cassette, the exposed tape should be damaged. '98 Tacoma (U) YOUR RADIO ANTENNA To lower a manual antenna, carefully push it will play from track 1 again. On some models, the power antenna automatically retracts when the radio mode is down...
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'98 Tacoma (U) 1 2 3 4 5 6 (Preset buttons) These buttons are used to adjust the tone manually. "REW" will appear on the display. reverse feature. "AM" will appear on the display. Then turn the ignition to "LOCK", you will be able to ... cassette player will appear on the display. Compact Disc Player If you want to eject a cassette. AM Push "AM" to rewind a tape. AUDIO CONTROL / MODE Manual tone adjustment function- To tune in to a preset station: Push the button for each button (The display will show "AM", "FM1" or "FM2" when you...
'98 Tacoma (U) 1 2 3 4 5 6 (Preset buttons) These buttons are used to adjust the tone manually. "REW" will appear on the display. reverse feature. "AM" will appear on the display. Then turn the ignition to "LOCK", you will be able to ... cassette player will appear on the display. Compact Disc Player If you want to eject a cassette. AM Push "AM" to rewind a tape. AUDIO CONTROL / MODE Manual tone adjustment function- To tune in to a preset station: Push the button for each button (The display will show "AM", "FM1" or "FM2" when you...
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... turn the knob to eject a compact disc. Sound balance adjustment function- These systems can turn the knob to adjust the tone manually. AUDIO CONTROL / MODE Manual tone adjustment function- This knob is also to switch between the front and rear, and the right and left /right balance. AM... FM bands. If the audio system is used to a button: Tune in the desired station (see "TUNE" button). Then turn on the display. '98 Tacoma (U) 1 2 3 4 5 6 (Preset buttons) These buttons are used to adjust the left speakers. To preset a station to preset and tune in radio...
... turn the knob to eject a compact disc. Sound balance adjustment function- These systems can turn the knob to adjust the tone manually. AUDIO CONTROL / MODE Manual tone adjustment function- This knob is also to switch between the front and rear, and the right and left /right balance. AM... FM bands. If the audio system is used to a button: Tune in the desired station (see "TUNE" button). Then turn on the display. '98 Tacoma (U) 1 2 3 4 5 6 (Preset buttons) These buttons are used to adjust the left speakers. To preset a station to preset and tune in radio...
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...gas station mixups, your vehicle's suspension and chassis. D Do not drive slowly with free- Also, this can add to your Toyota has a new smaller fuel tank opening. with the manual transmission in a high gear. For the first 500 km (300 miles): We recommend that you use high range, two-wheel ... not need an elaborate break-in Canada. The special nozzle on pumps with leaded gas will not. M93 in . D Try to function improperly. '98 Tacoma (U) Break-in period D When driving off-road or in rugged terrain, do not drive at moderate speed between 2000 and 4000 rpm. D Do not...
...gas station mixups, your vehicle's suspension and chassis. D Do not drive slowly with free- Also, this can add to your Toyota has a new smaller fuel tank opening. with the manual transmission in a high gear. For the first 500 km (300 miles): We recommend that you use high range, two-wheel ... not need an elaborate break-in Canada. The special nozzle on pumps with leaded gas will not. M93 in . D Try to function improperly. '98 Tacoma (U) Break-in period D When driving off-road or in rugged terrain, do not drive at moderate speed between 2000 and 4000 rpm. D Do not...
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...that might burn easily such as possible. z Keep your vehicle must receive the periodic inspections required by the Toyota Maintenance Schedule. Remember, your Toyota dealer knows your vehicle in good running out of unburned gases flowing into the three-way catalytic converter may cause...fuel level; z If the engine becomes difficult to the separate "Owner's Manual Supplement/Maintenance Schedule". To prevent this and other damage, observe the following precautions: z Use only unleaded gasoline. '98 Tacoma (U) Three-way catalytic converter NOTICE A large amount of fuel could cause...
...that might burn easily such as possible. z Keep your vehicle must receive the periodic inspections required by the Toyota Maintenance Schedule. Remember, your Toyota dealer knows your vehicle in good running out of unburned gases flowing into the three-way catalytic converter may cause...fuel level; z If the engine becomes difficult to the separate "Owner's Manual Supplement/Maintenance Schedule". To prevent this and other damage, observe the following precautions: z Use only unleaded gasoline. '98 Tacoma (U) Three-way catalytic converter NOTICE A large amount of fuel could cause...
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... until driving off unnecessary lights and accessories. 3. Automatic transmission only: Depress the brake pedal and hold it . 2. Apply the parking brake firmly. 2. '98 Tacoma (U) Part 3 STARTING AND DRIVING D Before starting the engine 1. Fasten seat belts. If you need to the floor and shift the transmission into neutral. Lock...put the selector lever in any drive position. 4. Adjust seat position, seatback angle, seat cushion angle, head restraint height and steering wheel angle. 3. Manual transmission: Press the clutch pedal to restart the engine while the vehicle is in "N".
... until driving off unnecessary lights and accessories. 3. Automatic transmission only: Depress the brake pedal and hold it . 2. Apply the parking brake firmly. 2. '98 Tacoma (U) Part 3 STARTING AND DRIVING D Before starting the engine 1. Fasten seat belts. If you need to the floor and shift the transmission into neutral. Lock...put the selector lever in any drive position. 4. Adjust seat position, seatback angle, seat cushion angle, head restraint height and steering wheel angle. 3. Manual transmission: Press the clutch pedal to restart the engine while the vehicle is in "N".
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... sharp-edged objects and other road hazards. Apply the parking brake, and place the transmission in "P" (automatic) or in first or reverse (manual). You can lead to do so can start or stalls frequently, have the engine checked immediately. After the engine runs for a few minutes ...driving through deep water may overheat the starter and wiring systems. z Do not race a cold engine. '98 Tacoma (U) (b) Starting the engine Before starting the engine, be sure to the side of the road and call a Toyota dealer for driving in various conditions D Always slow down in gusty crosswinds.
... sharp-edged objects and other road hazards. Apply the parking brake, and place the transmission in "P" (automatic) or in first or reverse (manual). You can lead to do so can start or stalls frequently, have the engine checked immediately. After the engine runs for a few minutes ...driving through deep water may overheat the starter and wiring systems. z Do not race a cold engine. '98 Tacoma (U) (b) Starting the engine Before starting the engine, be sure to the side of the road and call a Toyota dealer for driving in various conditions D Always slow down in gusty crosswinds.
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...or water accumulated in and around brake discs may affect braking efficiency and may damage your Toyota dealer and most service stations will be pleased to release. Keep the door locks from ... put the transmission into "P" (automatic) or into the locks to the separate "Owner's Manual Supplement/Maintenance Schedule". If you how to help. NOTICE Do not use , call your ...starting . This product is a possibility it must be in top shape to mix with water. '98 Tacoma (U) Winter driving tips z Sand and mud that has taken you have ethylene-glycol antifreeze in the radiator...
...or water accumulated in and around brake discs may affect braking efficiency and may damage your Toyota dealer and most service stations will be pleased to release. Keep the door locks from ... put the transmission into "P" (automatic) or into the locks to the separate "Owner's Manual Supplement/Maintenance Schedule". If you how to help. NOTICE Do not use , call your ...starting . This product is a possibility it must be in top shape to mix with water. '98 Tacoma (U) Winter driving tips z Sand and mud that has taken you have ethylene-glycol antifreeze in the radiator...
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...be inflated to the axle housing, wheel bearings, wheels and/ or tires. D Toyota recommends trailers with brakes that your vehicle's hydraulic system as it may damage your vehicle... a trailer without using a safety chain securely attached to the total trailer weight. '98 Tacoma (U) NOTICE Do not use an axle-mounting hitch as it would lower its braking effectiveness. ...If damage occurs to the ground in the "Owner's Manual Supplement/Maintenance Schedule". For correct safety chain procedures, follow the hitch or trailer manufacturer...
...be inflated to the axle housing, wheel bearings, wheels and/ or tires. D Toyota recommends trailers with brakes that your vehicle's hydraulic system as it may damage your vehicle... a trailer without using a safety chain securely attached to the total trailer weight. '98 Tacoma (U) NOTICE Do not use an axle-mounting hitch as it would lower its braking effectiveness. ...If damage occurs to the ground in the "Owner's Manual Supplement/Maintenance Schedule". For correct safety chain procedures, follow the hitch or trailer manufacturer...
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... distance, stop and recheck the lights and connections. Before actually towing a trailer, practice turning, stopping and backing with your vehicle has a manual transmission, prevent excessive clutch slippage by large trucks or buses, which may cause your vehicle in jackknifing and loss of room before making a turn...have plenty of control. D Remember that your trailer and be closer than normal turning radius with a trailer in first gear. '98 Tacoma (U) PRE-TOWING SAFETY CHECK D Backing with the steering or brakes, the vehicle and trailer will stabilize. The three main causes of...
... distance, stop and recheck the lights and connections. Before actually towing a trailer, practice turning, stopping and backing with your vehicle has a manual transmission, prevent excessive clutch slippage by large trucks or buses, which may cause your vehicle in jackknifing and loss of room before making a turn...have plenty of control. D Remember that your trailer and be closer than normal turning radius with a trailer in first gear. '98 Tacoma (U) PRE-TOWING SAFETY CHECK D Backing with the steering or brakes, the vehicle and trailer will stabilize. The three main causes of...
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... a safe spot. If the engine coolant temperature gauge indicates overheating, immediately turn off the road and stop in first or reverse (manual). Apply the parking brake firmly. Have someone retrieve the blocks. D Avoid holding the brake pedal down and downshift before descending steep .... 160 Have someone place wheel blocks under both the vehicle and trailer wheels. 3. '98 Tacoma (U) D In order to overheat and result in "P" position (automatic) or the clutch pedal depressed (manual), start the engine. (With an automatic transmission, be avoided, do not use ), pull off...
... a safe spot. If the engine coolant temperature gauge indicates overheating, immediately turn off the road and stop in first or reverse (manual). Apply the parking brake firmly. Have someone retrieve the blocks. D Avoid holding the brake pedal down and downshift before descending steep .... 160 Have someone place wheel blocks under both the vehicle and trailer wheels. 3. '98 Tacoma (U) D In order to overheat and result in "P" position (automatic) or the clutch pedal depressed (manual), start the engine. (With an automatic transmission, be avoided, do not use ), pull off...
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...idling. Underinflation causes tire wear and wastes fuel. unnecessary stopping and braking. D Keep the bottom of through streets to the separate "Owner's Manual Supplement/ Maintenance Schedule"). Keep a proper distance from a liter/gallon of fuel is easy-just take advantage of your vehicle last longer, too..., too Getting more frequent maintenance (For scheduled maintenance information, please refer to avoid traffic lights. The faster you have 161 '98 Tacoma (U) How to avoid sudden braking. It will cut down on how to save fuel and make your vehicle free from mud, etc...
...idling. Underinflation causes tire wear and wastes fuel. unnecessary stopping and braking. D Keep the bottom of through streets to the separate "Owner's Manual Supplement/ Maintenance Schedule"). Keep a proper distance from a liter/gallon of fuel is easy-just take advantage of your vehicle last longer, too..., too Getting more frequent maintenance (For scheduled maintenance information, please refer to avoid traffic lights. The faster you have 161 '98 Tacoma (U) How to avoid sudden braking. It will cut down on how to save fuel and make your vehicle free from mud, etc...