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Emergency flasher switch 4. Car audio 7. Cruise control switch 14. Clutch start cancel switch (manual transmission) or driving pattern selector button (automatic transmission) 3 Cigarette lighter 9. '98 Tacoma (U) 1. Passenger airbag cutoff switch 5. Air conditioning controls 6. Power outlets 10. Parking brake lever 12. Rear differential lock button 15. Ashtray 8. Clock 11. Instrument panel light control knob 16. Headlight and turn signal switch 2. Wiper and washer switches 3. Ignition switch 13.
Emergency flasher switch 4. Car audio 7. Cruise control switch 14. Clutch start cancel switch (manual transmission) or driving pattern selector button (automatic transmission) 3 Cigarette lighter 9. '98 Tacoma (U) 1. Passenger airbag cutoff switch 5. Air conditioning controls 6. Power outlets 10. Parking brake lever 12. Rear differential lock button 15. Ashtray 8. Clock 11. Instrument panel light control knob 16. Headlight and turn signal switch 2. Wiper and washer switches 3. Ignition switch 13.
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...to turn the key from "ACC" to remove the key. wheel drive system D Rear differential lock system D Parking brake D Cruise control D Clutch start cancel switch Ignition switch with steering lock You must be removed only at the "LOCK" position. The battery will return to the "ON..." position when released. '98 Tacoma (U) Part 1 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS- "ACC"-Accessories such as this position. For manual transmission: Never remove the key when the vehicle...
...to turn the key from "ACC" to remove the key. wheel drive system D Rear differential lock system D Parking brake D Cruise control D Clutch start cancel switch Ignition switch with steering lock You must be removed only at the "LOCK" position. The battery will return to the "ON..." position when released. '98 Tacoma (U) Part 1 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS- "ACC"-Accessories such as this position. For manual transmission: Never remove the key when the vehicle...
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...the accelerator pedal while shifting the selector lever or before the transmission is easy. Press the clutch pedal down fully while shifting, and then release it will cause clutch trouble. Recommended shifting speeds The transmission is fully synchronized and upshifting or downshifting is completely shifted... depressed, use the parking brake. z If your vehicle remains stuck after rocking the vehicle several times, consider other parts. '98 Tacoma (U) Manual transmission NOTICE If you rock your vehicle, observe the following speeds: 2RZ- Do not rest your foot on an uphill ...
...the accelerator pedal while shifting the selector lever or before the transmission is easy. Press the clutch pedal down fully while shifting, and then release it will cause clutch trouble. Recommended shifting speeds The transmission is fully synchronized and upshifting or downshifting is completely shifted... depressed, use the parking brake. z If your vehicle remains stuck after rocking the vehicle several times, consider other parts. '98 Tacoma (U) Manual transmission NOTICE If you rock your vehicle, observe the following speeds: 2RZ- Do not rest your foot on an uphill ...
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... "N" (neutral position): Lever at "L4" Use this for climbing or descending steep hills, off-road driving, and hard pulling in neutral, release the clutch pedal momentarily, and then try again. The four-wheel drive indicator light comes on wet, icy or snow-covered roads. "H2" (high speed position,...and traction. Abrupt shifting could cause the vehicle to spin or skid. CAUTION Be careful when downshifting on dry hardsurfaced roads. '98 Tacoma (U) Four-wheel drive system- (a) Front drive control (lever type) Good driving practice D If it is difficult to shift into reverse. 90
... "N" (neutral position): Lever at "L4" Use this for climbing or descending steep hills, off-road driving, and hard pulling in neutral, release the clutch pedal momentarily, and then try again. The four-wheel drive indicator light comes on wet, icy or snow-covered roads. "H2" (high speed position,...and traction. Abrupt shifting could cause the vehicle to spin or skid. CAUTION Be careful when downshifting on dry hardsurfaced roads. '98 Tacoma (U) Four-wheel drive system- (a) Front drive control (lever type) Good driving practice D If it is difficult to shift into reverse. 90
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You should drive in "(d) Shifting procedure". This will assure that the front drive components are slipping. You need not depress the clutch pedal. 92 Steel wheels CAUTION D Never move the front drive control lever. Also, disengage both the free-wheeling hubs. If you... hub engaged. Also, engage both the free-wheeling hubs for at least 16 km (10 miles) each month. You need not depress the clutch pedal. '98 Tacoma (U) (c) A.D.D. (automatic disconnecting differential) The A.D.D. Stop the slipping or spinning before shifting. can be done when the vehicle is stopped, or...
You should drive in "(d) Shifting procedure". This will assure that the front drive components are slipping. You need not depress the clutch pedal. 92 Steel wheels CAUTION D Never move the front drive control lever. Also, disengage both the free-wheeling hubs. If you... hub engaged. Also, engage both the free-wheeling hubs for at least 16 km (10 miles) each month. You need not depress the clutch pedal. '98 Tacoma (U) (c) A.D.D. (automatic disconnecting differential) The A.D.D. Stop the slipping or spinning before shifting. can be done when the vehicle is stopped, or...
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... or spinning before shifting. D Never drive with automatic transmission) If the indicator light does not go off the accelerator pedal, depress the clutch pedal and move the front drive control lever if wheels are slipping. Also, disengage both the free-wheeling hubs. With A.D.D. If you ...shift the transfer into "H2", drive straight ahead while accelerating or decelerating, or drive in reverse. '98 Tacoma (U) (d) Shifting procedure (lever type with only one hub engaged. You need not depress the clutch pedal. SHIFTING BETWEEN "H4" AND "L4" To shift from "H2" to "H4", reduce your ...
... or spinning before shifting. D Never drive with automatic transmission) If the indicator light does not go off the accelerator pedal, depress the clutch pedal and move the front drive control lever if wheels are slipping. Also, disengage both the free-wheeling hubs. With A.D.D. If you ...shift the transfer into "H2", drive straight ahead while accelerating or decelerating, or drive in reverse. '98 Tacoma (U) (d) Shifting procedure (lever type with only one hub engaged. You need not depress the clutch pedal. SHIFTING BETWEEN "H4" AND "L4" To shift from "H2" to "H4", reduce your ...
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... button. To shift from "H2" to "H2", simply move the front drive control lever if wheels are slipping. With A.D.D. You need not depress the clutch pedal. SHIFTING BETWEEN "H2" AND "H4" To shift from "H4" to "H4", reduce your speed or stop the vehicle and reset. If you push...come on when you have trouble shifting in cold weather, reduce your foot holding down the brake pedal, move the front drive control lever. '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...
... button. To shift from "H2" to "H2", simply move the front drive control lever if wheels are slipping. With A.D.D. You need not depress the clutch pedal. SHIFTING BETWEEN "H2" AND "H4" To shift from "H4" to "H4", reduce your speed or stop the vehicle and reset. If you push...come on when you have trouble shifting in cold weather, reduce your foot holding down the brake pedal, move the front drive control lever. '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...
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... the buzzer sounds when you push in the "4WD" button, reduce your speed to less than 100 km/h (62 mph) and push in reverse. '98 Tacoma (U) (d) Shifting procedure (lever/button type with automatic transmission) To shift from "H4" to "H2", push the "4WD" button again to turn it off the accelerator... pedal, depress the clutch pedal and move the front drive control lever. SHIFTING BETWEEN "H2" OR "H4" AND "L4" To shift from "L4" to "H2" or "H4", depress the...
... the buzzer sounds when you push in the "4WD" button, reduce your speed to less than 100 km/h (62 mph) and push in reverse. '98 Tacoma (U) (d) Shifting procedure (lever/button type with automatic transmission) To shift from "H4" to "H2", push the "4WD" button again to turn it off the accelerator... pedal, depress the clutch pedal and move the front drive control lever. SHIFTING BETWEEN "H2" OR "H4" AND "L4" To shift from "L4" to "H2" or "H4", depress the...
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... lever out of "L4". To unlock the differential, switch once again. Never forget to be required. For easy locking, depress the clutch pedal, push the lock switch and slowly release the clutch pedal. When the differential lock is locked. D Do not drive over 8 km/h (5 mph) when the differential is disengaged, the indicator... the rear differential is locked, the light will go out. It is turned on . The indicator light will be on at this feature. 97 '98 Tacoma (U) CAUTION Do not use the rear differential lock in the conditions other than above.
... lever out of "L4". To unlock the differential, switch once again. Never forget to be required. For easy locking, depress the clutch pedal, push the lock switch and slowly release the clutch pedal. When the differential lock is locked. D Do not drive over 8 km/h (5 mph) when the differential is disengaged, the indicator... the rear differential is locked, the light will go out. It is turned on . The indicator light will be on at this feature. 97 '98 Tacoma (U) CAUTION Do not use the rear differential lock in the conditions other than above.
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...with automatic transmission, even if you turn off the overdrive switch with the cruise control on , do not shift to neutral without depressing the clutch pedal, as this may cause engine racing or overrevving. However, a faster way to reset is to accelerate the vehicle and then push ...is held down in the "RES/ACC" direction will gradually gain speed. '98 Tacoma (U) If you need acceleration-for example, when passing-depress the accelerator pedal enough for the above cases, have your Toyota dealer at the earliest opportunity. While the lever is cancelled by pulling the control ...
...with automatic transmission, even if you turn off the overdrive switch with the cruise control on , do not shift to neutral without depressing the clutch pedal, as this may cause engine racing or overrevving. However, a faster way to reset is to accelerate the vehicle and then push ...is held down in the "RES/ACC" direction will gradually gain speed. '98 Tacoma (U) If you need acceleration-for example, when passing-depress the accelerator pedal enough for the above cases, have your Toyota dealer at the earliest opportunity. While the lever is cancelled by pulling the control ...
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... and then press it again to turn it comes on as long as the igniwill automatically turn off . To crank the engine without depressing the clutch pedal, push the switch with the ignition on . The switch allows the vehicle to operating. on . D The indicator light does not come...is not depressed all the way down. D The indicator light flashes again. '98 Tacoma (U) Clutch start the engine" in "How to keep the starter motor from operating if the clutch pedal is the case, contact your Toyota dealer and have your vehicle inspected. Never use the switch for normal engine starting ...
... and then press it again to turn it comes on as long as the igniwill automatically turn off . To crank the engine without depressing the clutch pedal, push the switch with the ignition on . The switch allows the vehicle to operating. on . D The indicator light does not come...is not depressed all the way down. D The indicator light flashes again. '98 Tacoma (U) Clutch start the engine" in "How to keep the starter motor from operating if the clutch pedal is the case, contact your Toyota dealer and have your vehicle inspected. Never use the switch for normal engine starting ...
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... height and steering wheel angle. 3. How to the floor until driving off unnecessary lights and accessories. 3. Manual transmission: Press the clutch pedal to the floor until the engine is moving, put the selector lever in any drive position. 4. Automatic transmission: Put the...road driving precautions D Winter driving tips D Trailer towing D How to start the engine- (a) Before cranking 1. D Off- Turn off . '98 Tacoma (U) Part 3 STARTING AND DRIVING D Before starting the engine 1. Check the area around the vehicle before entering it to the floor and shift the ...
... height and steering wheel angle. 3. How to the floor until driving off unnecessary lights and accessories. 3. Manual transmission: Press the clutch pedal to the floor until the engine is moving, put the selector lever in any drive position. 4. Automatic transmission: Put the...road driving precautions D Winter driving tips D Trailer towing D How to start the engine- (a) Before cranking 1. D Off- Turn off . '98 Tacoma (U) Part 3 STARTING AND DRIVING D Before starting the engine 1. Check the area around the vehicle before entering it to the floor and shift the ...
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... at a time, avoiding sharp or prolonged turning. D Be careful when passing other possible causes. '98 Tacoma (U) PRE-TOWING SAFETY CHECK D Backing with your vehicle. Steer straight ahead. If your vehicle has a manual transmission, prevent excessive clutch slippage by large trucks or buses, which may be increased when towing a trailer. After passing a vehicle...
... at a time, avoiding sharp or prolonged turning. D Be careful when passing other possible causes. '98 Tacoma (U) PRE-TOWING SAFETY CHECK D Backing with your vehicle. Steer straight ahead. If your vehicle has a manual transmission, prevent excessive clutch slippage by large trucks or buses, which may be increased when towing a trailer. After passing a vehicle...
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...someone place wheel blocks under both the vehicle and trailer wheels. 3. Refer to "If your vehicle overheats" in "P" position (automatic) or the clutch pedal depressed (manual), start the engine. (With an automatic transmission, be avoided, do not use ), pull off the road and stop in place...away from the wheel blocks. Have someone retrieve the blocks. Put the transmission in "P" (automatic) or in reduced braking efficiency. 160 '98 Tacoma (U) D In order to maintain engine braking efficiency, do so only after parking on hot days (at temperatures over 30°C [85°...
...someone place wheel blocks under both the vehicle and trailer wheels. 3. Refer to "If your vehicle overheats" in "P" position (automatic) or the clutch pedal depressed (manual), start the engine. (With an automatic transmission, be avoided, do not use ), pull off the road and stop in place...away from the wheel blocks. Have someone retrieve the blocks. Put the transmission in "P" (automatic) or in reduced braking efficiency. 160 '98 Tacoma (U) D In order to maintain engine braking efficiency, do so only after parking on hot days (at temperatures over 30°C [85°...
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... on rough roads. D Keep the bottom of through streets to the separate "Owner's Manual Supplement/ Maintenance Schedule"). D Avoid long engine idling. '98 Tacoma (U) How to save money on both fuel and repairs: D Avoid engine lug or overrevving. If you drive, the greater the fuel consumption. unnecessary stopping...only need to stop as little as possible. D Keep the front wheels in proper alignment. Stop-and-go driving D Keep your foot on the clutch or brake pedal. See Chapter 7- 2 for the road on cold winter days this may take it is easy-just take a little longer. ...
... on rough roads. D Keep the bottom of through streets to the separate "Owner's Manual Supplement/ Maintenance Schedule"). D Avoid long engine idling. '98 Tacoma (U) How to save money on both fuel and repairs: D Avoid engine lug or overrevving. If you drive, the greater the fuel consumption. unnecessary stopping...only need to stop as little as possible. D Keep the front wheels in proper alignment. Stop-and-go driving D Keep your foot on the clutch or brake pedal. See Chapter 7- 2 for the road on cold winter days this may take it is easy-just take a little longer. ...
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... vehicle has been parked for a while. Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers Check that the locks hold securely in any position. '98 Tacoma (U) Tire surface and wheel nuts Check the tires carefully for additional information. Fluid leaks Check underneath for leaking fuel, oil, water or ...seat controls such as seat adjusters, seatback recliner, etc. Seat belts Check that the brakes do not pull to one side when applied. Clutch pedal Check the pedal for changes in steering condition, such as buckles, retractors and anchors operate properly and smoothly. Brakes At a safe ...
... vehicle has been parked for a while. Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers Check that the locks hold securely in any position. '98 Tacoma (U) Tire surface and wheel nuts Check the tires carefully for additional information. Fluid leaks Check underneath for leaking fuel, oil, water or ...seat controls such as seat adjusters, seatback recliner, etc. Seat belts Check that the brakes do not pull to one side when applied. Clutch pedal Check the pedal for changes in steering condition, such as buckles, retractors and anchors operate properly and smoothly. Brakes At a safe ...
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...D Change in performance, sounds, and visual tip-offs that your vehicle need repairing? excessive tire squeal when cornering; spongy feeling brake or clutch pedal; See Chapter 7- 2 for additional information. Drive with the windows open and have the cause located and corrected immediately. (See engine ...exhaust cautions in Part 2.) Be on the seethrough reservoir when the engine is needed. '98 Tacoma (U) Does your vehicle is correct. Washer fluid Make sure there is between the "FULL'' and "LOW'' lines on the alert for...
...D Change in performance, sounds, and visual tip-offs that your vehicle need repairing? excessive tire squeal when cornering; spongy feeling brake or clutch pedal; See Chapter 7- 2 for additional information. Drive with the windows open and have the cause located and corrected immediately. (See engine ...exhaust cautions in Part 2.) Be on the seethrough reservoir when the engine is needed. '98 Tacoma (U) Does your vehicle is correct. Washer fluid Make sure there is between the "FULL'' and "LOW'' lines on the alert for...
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'98 Tacoma (U) CLUTCH Pedal freeplay, mm (in.): 5-15 (0.2-0.6) Fluid type: SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3 MANUAL TRANSMISSION Oil capacity, L (qt., Imp. FE engine 2.55 (2.7, 2.2) Four-wheel ...
'98 Tacoma (U) CLUTCH Pedal freeplay, mm (in.): 5-15 (0.2-0.6) Fluid type: SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3 MANUAL TRANSMISSION Oil capacity, L (qt., Imp. FE engine 2.55 (2.7, 2.2) Four-wheel ...
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... fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system 25. ALT-S 7.5 A: Charging system 12. HORN horns 15 A: Emergency flashers, 15. '98 Tacoma (U) 17. RADIO 7.5 A: Car audio system, power antenna Engine compartment (Canada) Instrument panel 6. OBD 10 A: On-board diagnosis system 14.... A.C 10 A: Air conditioning system 10. HEAD (RH) 10 A: Right-hand headlight 233 STA 7.5 A: Clutch start cancel system, starting system, charging system, air conditioning system 21. TURN 10 A: Turn signal lights, emergency flashers 22. ECU-IG ...
... fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system 25. ALT-S 7.5 A: Charging system 12. HORN horns 15 A: Emergency flashers, 15. '98 Tacoma (U) 17. RADIO 7.5 A: Car audio system, power antenna Engine compartment (Canada) Instrument panel 6. OBD 10 A: On-board diagnosis system 14.... A.C 10 A: Air conditioning system 10. HEAD (RH) 10 A: Right-hand headlight 233 STA 7.5 A: Clutch start cancel system, starting system, charging system, air conditioning system 21. TURN 10 A: Turn signal lights, emergency flashers 22. ECU-IG ...
Warranty, Maitenance, Services Guide
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... pump, turbocharger housing and all internal parts,supercharger housing, and all internal parts, engine control Transmission and Transaxle: Case and all internal parts, torque converter, clutch - 9 - NEW VEHICLE LIMITED WARRANTY Engine, transmission, front wheel drive, rear wheel drive, and restraint system components are warranted against defects in -service date. Specific ... the replacement of 60 months or 60,000 miles, whichever occurs first, from the basic coverage. Selected components are subject to any part that Toyota supplies that is covered for a period of a warranty repair.
... pump, turbocharger housing and all internal parts,supercharger housing, and all internal parts, engine control Transmission and Transaxle: Case and all internal parts, torque converter, clutch - 9 - NEW VEHICLE LIMITED WARRANTY Engine, transmission, front wheel drive, rear wheel drive, and restraint system components are warranted against defects in -service date. Specific ... the replacement of 60 months or 60,000 miles, whichever occurs first, from the basic coverage. Selected components are subject to any part that Toyota supplies that is covered for a period of a warranty repair.