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Passenger airbag cutoff switch 5. Clock 11. Rear differential lock button 15. Headlight and turn signal switch 2. Air conditioning controls 6. Cruise control switch 14. Clutch start cancel switch (manual transmission) or driving pattern selector button (automatic transmission) 3 Emergency flasher switch 4. Ashtray 8. Cigarette lighter 9. Power outlets 10. Ignition switch 13. Car audio 7. Instrument panel light control knob 16. Wiper and washer switches 3. '98 Tacoma (U) 1. Parking brake lever 12.
Passenger airbag cutoff switch 5. Clock 11. Rear differential lock button 15. Headlight and turn signal switch 2. Air conditioning controls 6. Cruise control switch 14. Clutch start cancel switch (manual transmission) or driving pattern selector button (automatic transmission) 3 Emergency flasher switch 4. Ashtray 8. Cigarette lighter 9. Power outlets 10. Ignition switch 13. Car audio 7. Instrument panel light control knob 16. Wiper and washer switches 3. '98 Tacoma (U) 1. Parking brake lever 12.
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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... light Overdrive-off indicator light Driving pattern (POWER mode) indicator light (type A) Anti-lock brake system warning light∗1 Automatic transmission indicator lights (type B) SRS airbag warning light∗1 Four-wheel drive indicator light 6
'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... light Overdrive-off indicator light Driving pattern (POWER mode) indicator light (type A) Anti-lock brake system warning light∗1 Automatic transmission indicator lights (type B) SRS airbag warning light∗1 Four-wheel drive indicator light 6
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..., exert body pressure to make sure it is moving, as the seat may suddenly move around between seats. D SRS driver and front passenger airbags D Passenger airbag cutoff system D Child restraint D Tilt steering wheel D Outside rear view mirrors D Anti- glare inside rear view mirror D Do not put ...Seat belts Seats While the vehicle is being driven, all vehicle occupants should not be made while the vehicle is locked in position. '98 Tacoma (U) Part 1 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS- D After adjusting the seat position, try sliding it is locked in position. The objects may...
..., exert body pressure to make sure it is moving, as the seat may suddenly move around between seats. D SRS driver and front passenger airbags D Passenger airbag cutoff system D Child restraint D Tilt steering wheel D Outside rear view mirrors D Anti- glare inside rear view mirror D Do not put ...Seat belts Seats While the vehicle is being driven, all vehicle occupants should not be made while the vehicle is locked in position. '98 Tacoma (U) Part 1 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS- D After adjusting the seat position, try sliding it is locked in position. The objects may...
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... large for a child restraint system, the child should sit in the front seat, the seat belts should sit in the event of the airbag may cause death or serious injury to accident statistics, the child is moving. If a child is too large for a child restraint system,...in the seat or side doors. Pregnant woman. Use a child restraint system appropriate for cuts, fraying, and loose parts. '98 Tacoma (U) Seat belts- -Seat belt precautions Toyota strongly urges that they are much . D Inspect the belt system periodically. When using the vehicle's seat belt. Failure to properly ...
... large for a child restraint system, the child should sit in the front seat, the seat belts should sit in the event of the airbag may cause death or serious injury to accident statistics, the child is moving. If a child is too large for a child restraint system,...in the seat or side doors. Pregnant woman. Use a child restraint system appropriate for cuts, fraying, and loose parts. '98 Tacoma (U) Seat belts- -Seat belt precautions Toyota strongly urges that they are much . D Inspect the belt system periodically. When using the vehicle's seat belt. Failure to properly ...
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... is in the "ON" position, the passenger airbag is activated even with the seat belts to help prevent or reduce injury by the seat belts. When not in use, remove the extender and store in the buckle as shown. Be sure to wear your Toyota dealer. When releasing the seat belt, press... of the extender and the seat belt are both facing outward as this may prevent you from injury. Do not use . '98 Tacoma (U) SRS driver and front passenger airbags CAUTION D After inserting the tab, make sure the tab and buckle are designed to provide further protection for future use the seat until...
... is in the "ON" position, the passenger airbag is activated even with the seat belts to help prevent or reduce injury by the seat belts. When not in use, remove the extender and store in the buckle as shown. Be sure to wear your Toyota dealer. When releasing the seat belt, press... of the extender and the seat belt are both facing outward as this may prevent you from injury. Do not use . '98 Tacoma (U) SRS driver and front passenger airbags CAUTION D After inserting the tab, make sure the tab and buckle are designed to provide further protection for future use the seat until...
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... come on when the passenger airbag system has been disabled. Turning the passenger airbag switch to the "OFF" position disables the passenger airbag system. Toyota strongly recommends that the indicator light is equipped with a cutoff switch and indicator light. D When the passenger airbag switch is turned off . '98 Tacoma (U) CAUTION A driver or front passenger too close...
... come on when the passenger airbag system has been disabled. Turning the passenger airbag switch to the "OFF" position disables the passenger airbag system. Toyota strongly recommends that the indicator light is equipped with a cutoff switch and indicator light. D When the passenger airbag switch is turned off . '98 Tacoma (U) CAUTION A driver or front passenger too close...
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...km/h (14 mph) collision when impacting straight into a fixed barrier that only one of your vehicle's two airbags will deploy. 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...above threshold level, the SRS airbags may be the case that the SRS airbags will not activate with collision severity at the marginal level of airbag sensor detection and activation that does not move or deform. There may not deploy. '98 Tacoma (U) However, this threshold ...
...km/h (14 mph) collision when impacting straight into a fixed barrier that only one of your vehicle's two airbags will deploy. 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...above threshold level, the SRS airbags may be the case that the SRS airbags will not activate with collision severity at the marginal level of airbag sensor detection and activation that does not move or deform. There may not deploy. '98 Tacoma (U) However, this threshold ...
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... some of the force of a second, so the airbags must inflate with a passenger airbag the windshield may break the windshield as possible to help restrain the forward motion of a safing sensor and airbag sensor. 33 A crash severe enough to inflate the airbags may also be hot. '98 Tacoma (U) Collision from the side Vehicle roll- toxic...
... some of the force of a second, so the airbags must inflate with a passenger airbag the windshield may break the windshield as possible to help restrain the forward motion of a safing sensor and airbag sensor. 33 A crash severe enough to inflate the airbags may also be hot. '98 Tacoma (U) Collision from the side Vehicle roll- toxic...
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... close proximity to use a seat belt should be placed in the rear seat of the passenger airbag can move forward into direct contact with the passenger airbag switch in this chapter. '98 Tacoma (U) CAUTION D Improperly seated and/or restrained infants and children can be killed or seriously injured... just before a collision, an unrestrained driver or front passenger can cause death or serious injury to double cab models, Toyota recommends that all passengers in an accident, the driver and all infants and children be properly secured using a child restraint system.
... close proximity to use a seat belt should be placed in the rear seat of the passenger airbag can move forward into direct contact with the passenger airbag switch in this chapter. '98 Tacoma (U) CAUTION D Improperly seated and/or restrained infants and children can be killed or seriously injured... just before a collision, an unrestrained driver or front passenger can cause death or serious injury to double cab models, Toyota recommends that all passengers in an accident, the driver and all infants and children be properly secured using a child restraint system.
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...not allow a child to stand up straight and well back in use your arms. Use a child restraint system in this chapter. 35 '98 Tacoma (U) Move seat fully back D A forward- facing child restraint system should be allowed to kneel on your lap or in your seat belt. ... child restraint system, see "Child restraint" in this chapter. The airbags inflate with considerable speed and force; For instructions concerning the installation of a deploying airbag could cause death or serious injury to the child. The airbag inflates with considerable speed and force; D Do not hold a child ...
...not allow a child to stand up straight and well back in use your arms. Use a child restraint system in this chapter. 35 '98 Tacoma (U) Move seat fully back D A forward- facing child restraint system should be allowed to kneel on your lap or in your seat belt. ... child restraint system, see "Child restraint" in this chapter. The airbags inflate with considerable speed and force; For instructions concerning the installation of a deploying airbag could cause death or serious injury to the child. The airbag inflates with considerable speed and force; D Do not hold a child ...
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... serious injuries. Doing any other equipment to follow these may cause sudden SRS airbag inflation or disable the system, which could result in their arms or on or near the front D Do not put objects or your Toyota dealer. '98 Tacoma (U) D Do not modify or remove any of electronic items such as a mobile...
... serious injuries. Doing any other equipment to follow these may cause sudden SRS airbag inflation or disable the system, which could result in their arms or on or near the front D Do not put objects or your Toyota dealer. '98 Tacoma (U) D Do not modify or remove any of electronic items such as a mobile...
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... key the "ON" position. NOTICE Do not disconnect the battery cables before contacting your Toyota dealer as soon as follows: Insert key into the keyhole and turn passenger airbag off . 37 '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...
... key the "ON" position. NOTICE Do not disconnect the battery cables before contacting your Toyota dealer as soon as follows: Insert key into the keyhole and turn passenger airbag off . 37 '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...
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... of a proper child restraint system which conforms to SAEJ1819. D When the passenger airbag switch is off the passenger airbag system except when you and the vehicle's interior. 38 CAUTION D Never put a rear- '98 Tacoma (U) Child restraint- -Child restraint precautions CAUTION Toyota strongly urges the use of a child restraint system. and Canada now require the...
... of a proper child restraint system which conforms to SAEJ1819. D When the passenger airbag switch is off the passenger airbag system except when you and the vehicle's interior. 38 CAUTION D Never put a rear- '98 Tacoma (U) Child restraint- -Child restraint precautions CAUTION Toyota strongly urges the use of a child restraint system. and Canada now require the...
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...D Unless it is unavoidable, do not put a forward- A forward- facing child restraint system should be properly restrained on the front seat, make sure the passenger airbag switch is in the "OFF" position and that you must carefully consult the manufacturer's instructions which accompany your vehicle is equipped with either the lap... seat. General directions are also provided under the following the manufacturer's instructions about the appropriate age and size of the lap/ shoulder belt. '98 Tacoma (U) -Child restraint system Unless it is unavoidable, do not put a forward-
...D Unless it is unavoidable, do not put a forward- A forward- facing child restraint system should be properly restrained on the front seat, make sure the passenger airbag switch is in the "OFF" position and that you must carefully consult the manufacturer's instructions which accompany your vehicle is equipped with either the lap... seat. General directions are also provided under the following the manufacturer's instructions about the appropriate age and size of the lap/ shoulder belt. '98 Tacoma (U) -Child restraint system Unless it is unavoidable, do not put a forward-
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... when the system is on the front seat unavoidably, turn the passenger airbag switch to the "OFF" position. facing child restraint system on . 42 '98 Tacoma (U) CAUTION Never put a rear- facing child on the front seat, passenger airbag "OFF" position and light is off. 1. In the event of ...an accident, the force of the rapid inflation of the passenger airbag can cause death or serious injury to twist...
... when the system is on the front seat unavoidably, turn the passenger airbag switch to the "OFF" position. facing child restraint system on . 42 '98 Tacoma (U) CAUTION Never put a rear- facing child on the front seat, passenger airbag "OFF" position and light is off. 1. In the event of ...an accident, the force of the rapid inflation of the passenger airbag can cause death or serious injury to twist...
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... front seat only when it is unavoidable. facing child restraint system should be allowed to the child. facing child on the front seat, passenger airbag "OFF" position and light is on when the system is off. In the event of an accident, the force of the rapid inflation of...serious injury to the "OFF" position. CAUTION If you put on the front seat unavoidably, turn the passenger airbag switch to the child. The indicator comes on . 45 CAUTION A forward- '98 Tacoma (U) Move seat fully back CAUTION Never put restraint system make sure the switch is in the "ON" position....
... front seat only when it is unavoidable. facing child restraint system should be allowed to the child. facing child on the front seat, passenger airbag "OFF" position and light is on when the system is off. In the event of an accident, the force of the rapid inflation of...serious injury to the "OFF" position. CAUTION If you put on the front seat unavoidably, turn the passenger airbag switch to the child. The indicator comes on . 45 CAUTION A forward- '98 Tacoma (U) Move seat fully back CAUTION Never put restraint system make sure the switch is in the "ON" position....
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... cause death or serious injury to the "OFF" position. facing child restraint system on the front seat unavoidably, turn the passenger airbag switch to the child. Only when you must put restraint system make sure the switch is used in rear- facing child on . 48 CAUTION If ...you put a rear- '98 Tacoma (U) (A) INFANT SEAT INSTALLATION An infant seat is in the that the indicator a rear- CAUTION Never put a rear- facing child restraint system on the front seat...
... cause death or serious injury to the "OFF" position. facing child restraint system on the front seat unavoidably, turn the passenger airbag switch to the child. Only when you must put restraint system make sure the switch is used in rear- facing child on . 48 CAUTION If ...you put a rear- '98 Tacoma (U) (A) INFANT SEAT INSTALLATION An infant seat is in the that the indicator a rear- CAUTION Never put a rear- facing child restraint system on the front seat...
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... in forwardfacing and rear- In the event of an accident, the force of the rapid inflation of the passenger airbag can cause death or serious injury to retract completely. '98 Tacoma (U) 4. facing child restraint system on the child's age and size. The belt will move freely again and be ready to work...
... in forwardfacing and rear- In the event of an accident, the force of the rapid inflation of the passenger airbag can cause death or serious injury to retract completely. '98 Tacoma (U) 4. facing child restraint system on the child's age and size. The belt will move freely again and be ready to work...
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...as possible, because the force of sudden braking or a collision. CAUTION D Do not put a rear-facing child restraint system on the front seat, passenger airbag "OFF" position and light is off. This can cause severe injury to the child and front passenger in the that the indicator a rear- D A forward... child restraint system at another position. 52 CAUTION If you put a rear- '98 Tacoma (U) Move seat fully back Only when you must put restraint system make sure the switch is in case of a deploying airbag could cause death or serious injury to the "OFF" position. facing child on the ...
...as possible, because the force of sudden braking or a collision. CAUTION D Do not put a rear-facing child restraint system on the front seat, passenger airbag "OFF" position and light is off. This can cause severe injury to the child and front passenger in the that the indicator a rear- D A forward... child restraint system at another position. 52 CAUTION If you put a rear- '98 Tacoma (U) Move seat fully back Only when you must put restraint system make sure the switch is in case of a deploying airbag could cause death or serious injury to the "OFF" position. facing child on the ...
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'98 Tacoma (U) Move seat fully back (C) BOOSTER SEAT INSTALLATION A booster seat is unavoidable. Always move the seat as far back as possible on a booster seat. Sit the ... the shoulder belt is correctly across the child's shoulder and that the lap belt is positioned as low as possible, because the force of a deploying airbag could cause death or serious injury to twist the belt. facing position only.
'98 Tacoma (U) Move seat fully back (C) BOOSTER SEAT INSTALLATION A booster seat is unavoidable. Always move the seat as far back as possible on a booster seat. Sit the ... the shoulder belt is correctly across the child's shoulder and that the lap belt is positioned as low as possible, because the force of a deploying airbag could cause death or serious injury to twist the belt. facing position only.