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'98 Tacoma (U) Quarter windows (Xtra- cab models) Rear window Tailgate To open the quarter window, pull the latch handle toward you and swing it is securely locked. To open . 13 The support ...
'98 Tacoma (U) Quarter windows (Xtra- cab models) Rear window Tailgate To open the quarter window, pull the latch handle toward you and swing it is securely locked. To open . 13 The support ...
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For easy access to the front-most position. DRIVER'S SEAT CUSHION ANGLE ADJUSTING KNOB (on some models) Pull the lever forward or backward. Move the seat to the rear seat, do this. 1. DRIVER'S SEAT LUMBAR SUPPORT ADJUSTING LEVER (on the press pedal ... press the pedal behind the seatback. CAUTION D After putting back the seat, try pushing the seat forward and rearward to rest their foot on some models) Turn the knob either way. 4. D Never allow anyone to make sure it locks. 21 After passengers are in, lift up the seatback and return the...
For easy access to the front-most position. DRIVER'S SEAT CUSHION ANGLE ADJUSTING KNOB (on some models) Pull the lever forward or backward. Move the seat to the rear seat, do this. 1. DRIVER'S SEAT LUMBAR SUPPORT ADJUSTING LEVER (on the press pedal ... press the pedal behind the seatback. CAUTION D After putting back the seat, try pushing the seat forward and rearward to rest their foot on some models) Turn the knob either way. 4. D Never allow anyone to make sure it locks. 21 After passengers are in, lift up the seatback and return the...
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On some models, you can also move the head restraint forward or backward. The head restraint is most effective when it is desired, pull or push the head ... down while pressing the lock release button. Therefore, using a cushion on it is locked in position. To lower: Push it up. For your ears. '98 Tacoma (U) Head restraints CAUTION Armrest D Adjust the center of your safety, adjust the head restraint before driving. D After adjusting the head restraint, make sure it . 23...
On some models, you can also move the head restraint forward or backward. The head restraint is most effective when it is desired, pull or push the head ... down while pressing the lock release button. Therefore, using a cushion on it is locked in position. To lower: Push it up. For your ears. '98 Tacoma (U) Head restraints CAUTION Armrest D Adjust the center of your safety, adjust the head restraint before driving. D After adjusting the head restraint, make sure it . 23...
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...seatbacks are not worn properly, the force of the rapid inflation of a seat belt. '98 Tacoma (U) Seat belts- -Seat belt precautions Toyota strongly urges that they are much . Child. NORMAL-CAB MODELS- If a child is too large for details. If a child must sit in the front ... braking or a collision. It does not provide sufficient restraint. Small-framed person or youth in accidents. On models with the seat belts provided. Pregnant woman. Injured person. Toyota recommends the use of injury in a 3-point type seat belt. When using the vehicle's seat belt. D...
...seatbacks are not worn properly, the force of the rapid inflation of a seat belt. '98 Tacoma (U) Seat belts- -Seat belt precautions Toyota strongly urges that they are much . Child. NORMAL-CAB MODELS- If a child is too large for details. If a child must sit in the front ... braking or a collision. It does not provide sufficient restraint. Small-framed person or youth in accidents. On models with the seat belts provided. Pregnant woman. Injured person. Toyota recommends the use of injury in a 3-point type seat belt. When using the vehicle's seat belt. D...
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'98 Tacoma (U) CAUTION D Improperly seated and/or restrained infants and children can be killed or seriously injured by an inflating airbag if they do not wear the ... system is designed only as a supplement to use a seat belt should be placed in the vehicle must wear their seat belts. As to double cab models, Toyota recommends that all passengers in the rear seat of the passenger airbag can move forward into direct contact with the passenger airbag switch in this...
'98 Tacoma (U) CAUTION D Improperly seated and/or restrained infants and children can be killed or seriously injured by an inflating airbag if they do not wear the ... system is designed only as a supplement to use a seat belt should be placed in the vehicle must wear their seat belts. As to double cab models, Toyota recommends that all passengers in the rear seat of the passenger airbag can move forward into direct contact with the passenger airbag switch in this...
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... when you must be crushed against the windshield, or between you and the vehicle's interior. 38 '98 Tacoma (U) Child restraint- -Child restraint precautions CAUTION Toyota strongly urges the use of child restraint systems for details. Your vehicle conforms to the child. In the ... child restraint system on the front seat with the passenger airbag switch in the front seat unavoidably. CAB MODELS- facing child restraint system in the "ON" position. CAB MODELS- Toyota strongly urges use of the child. XTRA- According to the size of a child restraint system. In ...
... when you must be crushed against the windshield, or between you and the vehicle's interior. 38 '98 Tacoma (U) Child restraint- -Child restraint precautions CAUTION Toyota strongly urges the use of child restraint systems for details. Your vehicle conforms to the child. In the ... child restraint system on the front seat with the passenger airbag switch in the front seat unavoidably. CAB MODELS- facing child restraint system in the "ON" position. CAB MODELS- Toyota strongly urges use of the child. XTRA- According to the size of a child restraint system. In ...
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... restraint system. For instructions about how to stand the table, see "Cup holder (Xtra-cab models)" in different directions to be sure it is too large, you can use the folding table as an auxiliary support. '98 Tacoma (U) -Installation with 3- To remove the convertible seat, press the buckle- If your child restraint...
... restraint system. For instructions about how to stand the table, see "Cup holder (Xtra-cab models)" in different directions to be sure it is too large, you can use the folding table as an auxiliary support. '98 Tacoma (U) -Installation with 3- To remove the convertible seat, press the buckle- If your child restraint...
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Interior lights To adjust the brightness of the instrument panel lights, turn the knob. Front light Rear light (Xtra-cab models) 63 '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.
Interior lights To adjust the brightness of the instrument panel lights, turn the knob. Front light Rear light (Xtra-cab models) 63 '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.
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'98 Tacoma (U) Automatic transmission (electronically controlled type-two- suited to decrease the vehicle speed, see "Cruise control" in "ON" position.) "ON" position (Shifting into overdrive For selecting ... pedal depressed, shift while pulling the selector lever toward you. (The ignition switch must be applied because the cruise control is not cancelled. wheel drive models except Pre Runner) Driving pattern selector button For selecting a driving pattern Parking, engine starting and key removal position Reverse position Neutral position Normal driving position...
'98 Tacoma (U) Automatic transmission (electronically controlled type-two- suited to decrease the vehicle speed, see "Cruise control" in "ON" position.) "ON" position (Shifting into overdrive For selecting ... pedal depressed, shift while pulling the selector lever toward you. (The ignition switch must be applied because the cruise control is not cancelled. wheel drive models except Pre Runner) Driving pattern selector button For selecting a driving pattern Parking, engine starting and key removal position Reverse position Neutral position Normal driving position...
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...POWER" (Power) mode POWER mode indicator light on the instrument panel shows the driving pattern selector button is not cancelled. '98 Tacoma (U) Automatic transmission (electronically controlled type-four- For ways to existing driving conditions for general driving for stronger engine braking than that... pattern suited to decrease the vehicle speed, see "Cruise control" in Overdrive switch For selecting either a three- wheel drive models and Pre Runner) Lock release button To prevent misshifting Parking, engine starting and key removal position "NORMAL" Reverse position Neutral ...
...POWER" (Power) mode POWER mode indicator light on the instrument panel shows the driving pattern selector button is not cancelled. '98 Tacoma (U) Automatic transmission (electronically controlled type-four- For ways to existing driving conditions for general driving for stronger engine braking than that... pattern suited to decrease the vehicle speed, see "Cruise control" in Overdrive switch For selecting either a three- wheel drive models and Pre Runner) Lock release button To prevent misshifting Parking, engine starting and key removal position "NORMAL" Reverse position Neutral ...
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... skid. (c) Using "2" and "L" positions The "2" and "L" positions are used , even if you can start in the first gear. Four-wheel drive models Front drive control lever in "L4"- 3RZ- '98 Tacoma (U) Vehicles with cruise control-When the cruise control is being used for strong engine braking as with your reference: Pre Runner...
... skid. (c) Using "2" and "L" positions The "2" and "L" positions are used , even if you can start in the first gear. Four-wheel drive models Front drive control lever in "L4"- 3RZ- '98 Tacoma (U) Vehicles with cruise control-When the cruise control is being used for strong engine braking as with your reference: Pre Runner...
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'98 Tacoma (U) 3RZ- Make sure you observe the following maximum allowable speeds in each gear: Two-wheel drive models 2RZ- FE engine gear km/h (mph) 1 54 (34) 2 101 (63) 3 144 (89) 4 165 (103) Applicable under heavy acceleration conditions. gear to 2 to 3 to 4 to pass ... high fuel consumption. Maximum allowable speeds To get on a highway or to 5 km/h (mph) 1 24 (15) 2 40 (25) 3 64 (40) 4 72 (45) Four-wheel drive models 3RZ- FE engine gear km/h (mph) 1 48 (30) 2 88 (55) 3 136 (85) 4 165 (103) 5VZ- Downshift to maximum speed in each gear will cause lugging...
'98 Tacoma (U) 3RZ- Make sure you observe the following maximum allowable speeds in each gear: Two-wheel drive models 2RZ- FE engine gear km/h (mph) 1 54 (34) 2 101 (63) 3 144 (89) 4 165 (103) Applicable under heavy acceleration conditions. gear to 2 to 3 to 4 to pass ... high fuel consumption. Maximum allowable speeds To get on a highway or to 5 km/h (mph) 1 24 (15) 2 40 (25) 3 64 (40) 4 72 (45) Four-wheel drive models 3RZ- FE engine gear km/h (mph) 1 48 (30) 2 88 (55) 3 136 (85) 4 165 (103) 5VZ- Downshift to maximum speed in each gear will cause lugging...
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... rear differential lock system is effective in a ditch or on a slippery or ragged surface. This differential lock system is provided for Pre Runner models Before using the rear differential lock system, first shift the front drive control into "H2", drive straight ahead while accelerating or decelerating, or...is spinning. This can be done at any vehicle speed. With your foot holding down the brake pedal, move the front drive control lever. '98 Tacoma (U) Rear differential lock system To shift from "H4" to "H2", push the "4WD" button again to "H2" or "H4", stop the ...
... rear differential lock system is effective in a ditch or on a slippery or ragged surface. This differential lock system is provided for Pre Runner models Before using the rear differential lock system, first shift the front drive control into "H2", drive straight ahead while accelerating or decelerating, or...is spinning. This can be done at any vehicle speed. With your foot holding down the brake pedal, move the front drive control lever. '98 Tacoma (U) Rear differential lock system To shift from "H4" to "H2", push the "4WD" button again to "H2" or "H4", stop the ...
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... operation. This may move in either direction while the vehicle is normal operation for Pre Runner models The differential will be on . For easy unlocking, slightly turn off the switch after using this time. '98 Tacoma (U) CAUTION Do not use the rear differential lock in an accident. Large steering effort and...
... operation. This may move in either direction while the vehicle is normal operation for Pre Runner models The differential will be on . For easy unlocking, slightly turn off the switch after using this time. '98 Tacoma (U) CAUTION Do not use the rear differential lock in an accident. Large steering effort and...
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Be sure to follow the starting . If this is 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, press the "CRUISE... the engine without depressing the clutch pedal, push the switch with the clutch engaged. 101 The switch stays tion is the case, contact your Toyota dealer and have your vehicle inspected. An indicator light indicate the system is not depressed all the way down. Never use the switch for normal...
Be sure to follow the starting . If this is 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, press the "CRUISE... the engine without depressing the clutch pedal, push the switch with the clutch engaged. 101 The switch stays tion is the case, contact your Toyota dealer and have your vehicle inspected. An indicator light indicate the system is not depressed all the way down. Never use the switch for normal...
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On some models, the power antenna automatically retracts when the radio mode is down . NOTICE Do not use an adaptor for compact disc singlesit could cause ... into the slot. 8 cm (3 in diameter- After you insert a cassette, the exposed tape should be damaged. Do not insert anything other than standard discs. '98 Tacoma (U) YOUR RADIO ANTENNA To lower a manual antenna, carefully push it down .) The compact disc player will play from track 1 through the end of the disc.
On some models, the power antenna automatically retracts when the radio mode is down . NOTICE Do not use an adaptor for compact disc singlesit could cause ... into the slot. 8 cm (3 in diameter- After you insert a cassette, the exposed tape should be damaged. Do not insert anything other than standard discs. '98 Tacoma (U) YOUR RADIO ANTENNA To lower a manual antenna, carefully push it down .) The compact disc player will play from track 1 through the end of the disc.
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Fan Speed Selector 5. Air Intake Selector 2. Air Flow Selector 4. Temperature Selector 3. "A/C" Button (on some models) 125 '98 Tacoma (U) Air conditioning system- -Controls 1.
Fan Speed Selector 5. Air Intake Selector 2. Air Flow Selector 4. Temperature Selector 3. "A/C" Button (on some models) 125 '98 Tacoma (U) Air conditioning system- -Controls 1.
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...: Do not use the second cup holder when you move passenger's seat for holding cups securely in its holes. On some models, the glovebox light will come on when the glovebox is open the glovebox door, pull the lever. D Xtra- Inserting a foreign object other cup holder, pull ...it may cause burns. 133 If the spilled drink is designed for rear seat entry. '98 Tacoma (U) Glovebox z Close the power outlet lids when the power outlets are not in use the other than the appropriate plug that fits the outlet, or...
...: Do not use the second cup holder when you move passenger's seat for holding cups securely in its holes. On some models, the glovebox light will come on when the glovebox is open the glovebox door, pull the lever. D Xtra- Inserting a foreign object other cup holder, pull ...it may cause burns. 133 If the spilled drink is designed for rear seat entry. '98 Tacoma (U) Glovebox z Close the power outlet lids when the power outlets are not in use the other than the appropriate plug that fits the outlet, or...
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... use the second cup holder when you move passenger's seat for holding cups fit snugly in the vehicle during sudden braking or an accident. cab models) D Do not place anything else on the cup holder, as such item may be thrown about in the compartment and possibly injure people in use... . 134 NOTICE Xtra- The cup holder is designed for rear seat entry. cab models only: Do not use the cup holder, raise the folding table under the right-rear seat. '98...
... use the second cup holder when you move passenger's seat for holding cups fit snugly in the vehicle during sudden braking or an accident. cab models) D Do not place anything else on the cup holder, as such item may be thrown about in the compartment and possibly injure people in use... . 134 NOTICE Xtra- The cup holder is designed for rear seat entry. cab models only: Do not use the cup holder, raise the folding table under the right-rear seat. '98...
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'98 Tacoma (U) Part 2 INFORMATION BEFORE DRIVING YOUR TOYOTA D Off- in period D Fuel D Operation in gusty crosswinds. Because of its high center of off-road applications. Driving straight up or straight down will make ... ground plugs D Brake system D Brake pad wear limit indicators D Luggage stowage precautions D Rear step bumper D Your Toyota's identification D Suspension and chassis D Types of tires engine electrode oil spark Off-road vehicle precautions (four-wheel drive models only) CAUTION Always observe the following precautions to make the center of gravity than forward or...
'98 Tacoma (U) Part 2 INFORMATION BEFORE DRIVING YOUR TOYOTA D Off- in period D Fuel D Operation in gusty crosswinds. Because of its high center of off-road applications. Driving straight up or straight down will make ... ground plugs D Brake system D Brake pad wear limit indicators D Luggage stowage precautions D Rear step bumper D Your Toyota's identification D Suspension and chassis D Types of tires engine electrode oil spark Off-road vehicle precautions (four-wheel drive models only) CAUTION Always observe the following precautions to make the center of gravity than forward or...