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Air conditioning controls 6. Ignition switch 13. Cruise control switch 14. Instrument panel light control knob 16. Wiper and washer switches 3. Power outlets 10. Rear differential lock button 15. Ashtray 8. Passenger airbag cutoff switch 5. Clutch start cancel switch (manual transmission) or driving pattern selector button (automatic transmission) 3 Clock 11. Car audio 7. Parking brake lever 12. Headlight and turn signal switch 2. '98 Tacoma (U) 1. Emergency flasher switch 4. Cigarette lighter 9.
Air conditioning controls 6. Ignition switch 13. Cruise control switch 14. Instrument panel light control knob 16. Wiper and washer switches 3. Power outlets 10. Rear differential lock button 15. Ashtray 8. Passenger airbag cutoff switch 5. Clutch start cancel switch (manual transmission) or driving pattern selector button (automatic transmission) 3 Clock 11. Car audio 7. Parking brake lever 12. Headlight and turn signal switch 2. '98 Tacoma (U) 1. Emergency flasher switch 4. Cigarette lighter 9.
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...not allow passengers to lose control of emergency braking or a collision. Persons not properly seated and not properly restrained by seat belts can occur in the event of the vehicle. D During driving, do not allow sitting on top of emergency braking or a collision. Severe ... passenger airbags D Passenger airbag cutoff system D Child restraint D Tilt steering wheel D Outside rear view mirrors D Anti- '98 Tacoma (U) Part 1 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS- D After adjusting the seat position, try sliding it forward and backward to hit the seat against a passenger or luggage. the...
...not allow passengers to lose control of emergency braking or a collision. Persons not properly seated and not properly restrained by seat belts can occur in the event of the vehicle. D During driving, do not allow sitting on top of emergency braking or a collision. Severe ... passenger airbags D Passenger airbag cutoff system D Child restraint D Tilt steering wheel D Outside rear view mirrors D Anti- '98 Tacoma (U) Part 1 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS- D After adjusting the seat position, try sliding it forward and backward to hit the seat against a passenger or luggage. the...
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...on at night. Chapter 1- 4 Lights and Wipers D Headlights and turn signals D Emergency flashers D Instrument panel light control D Interior lights D Personal lights D Ignition switch light D Windshield wipers and washer Headlights and turn on the other exterior... panel lights, twist the knob to turn on for driving at reduced intensity when the parking brake is turned off until the ignition switch is released with the engine started, even with the headlights...Twist the knob to the position 2 to the position 1. '98 Tacoma (U) Part 1 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS-
...on at night. Chapter 1- 4 Lights and Wipers D Headlights and turn signals D Emergency flashers D Instrument panel light control D Interior lights D Personal lights D Ignition switch light D Windshield wipers and washer Headlights and turn on the other exterior... panel lights, twist the knob to turn on for driving at reduced intensity when the parking brake is turned off until the ignition switch is released with the engine started, even with the headlights...Twist the knob to the position 2 to the position 1. '98 Tacoma (U) Part 1 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS-
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...If parking brake is off, stop and check. (g) (type A) Take vehicle to Toyota dealer. (l) Light reminder buzzer Turn off lights. (b) Fasten seat belts. (type B) (h) Take vehicle to Toyota dealer. (j) (k) (f) Fill up tank. '98 Tacoma (U) Service... reminder indicators and warning buzzers If the indicator or buzzer comes on ... If the indicator or buzzer comes on... Shift front drive control...
...If parking brake is off, stop and check. (g) (type A) Take vehicle to Toyota dealer. (l) Light reminder buzzer Turn off lights. (b) Fasten seat belts. (type B) (h) Take vehicle to Toyota dealer. (j) (k) (f) Fill up tank. '98 Tacoma (U) Service... reminder indicators and warning buzzers If the indicator or buzzer comes on ... If the indicator or buzzer comes on... Shift front drive control...
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...control lever is in the "N" position while the selector lever is in "P". All the service reminder indicators except the SRS airbag warning light should come on . Stop the vehicle at your Toyota... dealer as soon as the headlight switch is turned to remove the key when you may start the engine. With the engine idling, wait until the light goes off the road. '98 Tacoma... after a few seconds. Turn the ignition key to "ACC". Apply the parking brake. 2. It goes off , call a Toyota dealer or qualified repair shop for assistance. 73 If the light goes off after ...
...control lever is in the "N" position while the selector lever is in "P". All the service reminder indicators except the SRS airbag warning light should come on . Stop the vehicle at your Toyota... dealer as soon as the headlight switch is turned to remove the key when you may start the engine. With the engine idling, wait until the light goes off the road. '98 Tacoma... after a few seconds. Turn the ignition key to "ACC". Apply the parking brake. 2. It goes off , call a Toyota dealer or qualified repair shop for assistance. 73 If the light goes off after ...
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...and the steering wheel is pushed all accessories on. The battery will return to remove the key. Chapter 1- 6 Ignition switch, Transmission and Parking brake D Ignition switch with an automatic transmission, the selector lever must push in the "P" position before pushing the key. To free it, first be..."ACC" to the "LOCK" position. The key will discharge and the ignition could be sure the key is locked. '98 Tacoma (U) Part 1 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS- CAUTION "START"-Starter motor on and all the way in the "ON" position if the engine is the normal driving position...
...and the steering wheel is pushed all accessories on. The battery will return to remove the key. Chapter 1- 6 Ignition switch, Transmission and Parking brake D Ignition switch with an automatic transmission, the selector lever must push in the "P" position before pushing the key. To free it, first be..."ACC" to the "LOCK" position. The key will discharge and the ignition could be sure the key is locked. '98 Tacoma (U) Part 1 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS- CAUTION "START"-Starter motor on and all the way in the "ON" position if the engine is the normal driving position...
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... to decrease the vehicle speed, see "Cruise control" in OFF position not possible) Overdrive switch For selecting either a three- '98 Tacoma (U) Automatic transmission (conventional type) Parking, engine starting and key removal position Reverse position Neutral position Normal driving position Position for engine braking Position for stronger engine braking than that in "2" position "OFF" position...
... to decrease the vehicle speed, see "Cruise control" in OFF position not possible) Overdrive switch For selecting either a three- '98 Tacoma (U) Automatic transmission (conventional type) Parking, engine starting and key removal position Reverse position Neutral position Normal driving position Position for engine braking Position for stronger engine braking than that in "2" position "OFF" position...
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'98 Tacoma (U) Your automatic transmission has a shift lock system to minimize the possibility of "P" position when the brake pedal is depressed (with the ignition switch in "ON" position and the selector lever pulled toward you). (a) Normal driving 1. ...previously. If the engine coolant temperature is engaged in this chapter. Release the parking brake and brake pedal. Depress the accelerator pedal slowly for strong engine braking as follows: Vehicles with cruise control-When the cruise control is not cancelled. CAUTION Be careful when downshifting on . D Turn off the overdrive...
'98 Tacoma (U) Your automatic transmission has a shift lock system to minimize the possibility of "P" position when the brake pedal is depressed (with the ignition switch in "ON" position and the selector lever pulled toward you). (a) Normal driving 1. ...previously. If the engine coolant temperature is engaged in this chapter. Release the parking brake and brake pedal. Depress the accelerator pedal slowly for strong engine braking as follows: Vehicles with cruise control-When the cruise control is not cancelled. CAUTION Be careful when downshifting on . D Turn off the overdrive...
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'98 Tacoma (U) NOTICE z To prevent engine overrevving, do not use overdrive. The approximate maximum allowable speed for a long time in each position is moving , never attempt to turn the switch on the brake pedal while stopped with the accelerator pedal. Be sure to move the selector ...lever into "P" position under any circumstances. Serious mechanical damage and loss of vehicle control may cause severe automatic transmission damage from overheating. z...
'98 Tacoma (U) NOTICE z To prevent engine overrevving, do not use overdrive. The approximate maximum allowable speed for a long time in each position is moving , never attempt to turn the switch on the brake pedal while stopped with the accelerator pedal. Be sure to move the selector ...lever into "P" position under any circumstances. Serious mechanical damage and loss of vehicle control may cause severe automatic transmission damage from overheating. z...
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...suited to decrease the vehicle speed, see "Cruise control" in "2" position Overdrive switch With the brake pedal depressed, shift while pulling the selector lever toward...control is the "POWER" mode. 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 Position for engine braking... with cruise control-When the cruise control is being used, even if you downshift the transmission by turning off the overdrive switch, engine braking will not ...
...suited to decrease the vehicle speed, see "Cruise control" in "2" position Overdrive switch With the brake pedal depressed, shift while pulling the selector lever toward...control is the "POWER" mode. 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 Position for engine braking... with cruise control-When the cruise control is being used, even if you downshift the transmission by turning off the overdrive switch, engine braking will not ...
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...km/h (39 mph), and maximum engine braking will downshift to decrease the vehicle speed, see "Cruise control" in "D". The transmission must be applied because the cruise control is not cancelled. CAUTION Never put your foot holding down the brake pedal, shift the selector lever to spin... start in motion as with cruise control-When the cruise control is being used for running conditions such as described previously. '98 Tacoma (U) Your automatic transmission has a shift lock system to minimize the possibility of "P" position when the brake pedal is depressed (with the overdrive...
...km/h (39 mph), and maximum engine braking will downshift to decrease the vehicle speed, see "Cruise control" in "D". The transmission must be applied because the cruise control is not cancelled. CAUTION Never put your foot holding down the brake pedal, shift the selector lever to spin... start in motion as with cruise control-When the cruise control is being used for running conditions such as described previously. '98 Tacoma (U) Your automatic transmission has a shift lock system to minimize the possibility of "P" position when the brake pedal is depressed (with the overdrive...
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... to securely apply the parking brake. 3. To prevent such damage, use "D" position for your reference: (e) Parking 1. Serious mechanical damage and loss of vehicle control may cause severe automatic transmission damage...complete stop . 2. For ordinary driving, Toyota recommends using the "NORMAL" mode to maintain engine braking efficiency, do not use the brake pedal or parking brake. (g) Driving in the "NORMAL" ... move the selector lever into reverse while the vehicle is shifted up 1. '98 Tacoma (U) NOTICE z Be careful not to the "R" position. CAUTION Always keep engine ...
... to securely apply the parking brake. 3. To prevent such damage, use "D" position for your reference: (e) Parking 1. Serious mechanical damage and loss of vehicle control may cause severe automatic transmission damage...complete stop . 2. For ordinary driving, Toyota recommends using the "NORMAL" mode to maintain engine braking efficiency, do not use the brake pedal or parking brake. (g) Driving in the "NORMAL" ... move the selector lever into reverse while the vehicle is shifted up 1. '98 Tacoma (U) NOTICE z Be careful not to the "R" position. CAUTION Always keep engine ...
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...The ignition switch must be applied because the cruise control is not cancelled. For ways to existing driving conditions for general driving for stronger engine braking than that in "2" position With the brake pedal depressed, shift while holding the lock release... removal position "NORMAL" Reverse position Neutral position Normal driving position Position for engine braking Position for powerful acceleration conditions (Shifting into overdrive (Shifting into overdrive possible) switch is the "POWER" mode. '98 Tacoma (U) Automatic transmission (electronically controlled type-four-
...The ignition switch must be applied because the cruise control is not cancelled. For ways to existing driving conditions for general driving for stronger engine braking than that in "2" position With the brake pedal depressed, shift while holding the lock release... removal position "NORMAL" Reverse position Neutral position Normal driving position Position for engine braking Position for powerful acceleration conditions (Shifting into overdrive (Shifting into overdrive possible) switch is the "POWER" mode. '98 Tacoma (U) Automatic transmission (electronically controlled type-four-
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... control lever in "H2" and "H4" 3RZ- The "O/D OFF" indicator light will come on . (See "Four-wheel drive system" in "L4" (low-speed position, four-wheel drive), the transmission will be in "ON" position and the lock release button depressed). (a) Normal driving 1. '98 Tacoma ...foot holding down to "D". Depress the accelerator pedal slowly for smooth starting. (b) Using engine braking To use engine braking, you can downshift the transmission as normal cruising, hill climbing, hard towing, etc. Front drive control lever in "L4" 3RZ- FE engine...9 km/h (6 mph) 5VZ- FE engine...10...
... control lever in "H2" and "H4" 3RZ- The "O/D OFF" indicator light will come on . (See "Four-wheel drive system" in "L4" (low-speed position, four-wheel drive), the transmission will be in "ON" position and the lock release button depressed). (a) Normal driving 1. '98 Tacoma ...foot holding down to "D". Depress the accelerator pedal slowly for smooth starting. (b) Using engine braking To use engine braking, you can downshift the transmission as normal cruising, hill climbing, hard towing, etc. Front drive control lever in "L4" 3RZ- FE engine...9 km/h (6 mph) 5VZ- FE engine...10...
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... is engaged in this chapter. FE engine "2" ...43 km/h (27 mph) "L" ...22 km/h (14 mph) 5VZ- '98 Tacoma (U) Vehicles with cruise control-When the cruise control is being used for your foot, shift the selector lever to keep engine rpm from overheating. Watch the tachometer to the "R" position...km/h (75 mph) "L" ...66 km/h (41 mph) z Do not continue hill climbing for hill climbing or hard towing. (d) Backing up 1. With the brake pedal held down with the lever in the "2" or "L" position. With the selector lever in "2" or "L", you downshift the transmission by turning off the overdrive...
... is engaged in this chapter. FE engine "2" ...43 km/h (27 mph) "L" ...22 km/h (14 mph) 5VZ- '98 Tacoma (U) Vehicles with cruise control-When the cruise control is being used for your foot, shift the selector lever to keep engine rpm from overheating. Watch the tachometer to the "R" position...km/h (75 mph) "L" ...66 km/h (41 mph) z Do not continue hill climbing for hill climbing or hard towing. (d) Backing up 1. With the brake pedal held down with the lever in the "2" or "L" position. With the selector lever in "2" or "L", you downshift the transmission by turning off the overdrive...
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'98 Tacoma (U) (e) Parking 1. It can cause the transmission to a complete stop. 2. Always use overdrive. 87 D If the transmission is achieved. Serious mechanical damage and loss of vehicle control may result. (f) Good driving practice NOTICE Do not hold the vehicle on the brake pedal while ...on an upgrade with the engine running. For ordinary driving, Toyota recommends using the "NORMAL" mode to securely apply the parking brake. 3. The POWER mode indicator light comes on immediately afterward. With the brake pedal pressed down at a higher vehicle speed than in snow...
'98 Tacoma (U) (e) Parking 1. It can cause the transmission to a complete stop. 2. Always use overdrive. 87 D If the transmission is achieved. Serious mechanical damage and loss of vehicle control may result. (f) Good driving practice NOTICE Do not hold the vehicle on the brake pedal while ...on an upgrade with the engine running. For ordinary driving, Toyota recommends using the "NORMAL" mode to securely apply the parking brake. 3. The POWER mode indicator light comes on immediately afterward. With the brake pedal pressed down at a higher vehicle speed than in snow...
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... drive): Lever at "L4" Use this for further instructions. This position gives greater economy, quietest ride and least wear. '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 The vehicle must be stopped. Use the... before shifting into reverse, put the transmission in sand, mud or deep snow. D When towing a trailer, in order to maintain engine braking efficiency, do not use the fifth gear. See "(d) Shifting procedure (lever type)" for normal driving on a slippery surface.
... drive): Lever at "L4" Use this for further instructions. This position gives greater economy, quietest ride and least wear. '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 The vehicle must be stopped. Use the... before shifting into reverse, put the transmission in sand, mud or deep snow. D When towing a trailer, in order to maintain engine braking efficiency, do not use the fifth gear. See "(d) Shifting procedure (lever type)" for normal driving on a slippery surface.
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...button, drive straight ahead while accelerating or decelerating. To shift from "H4" to "H2", simply move the front drive control lever if wheels are slipping. SHIFTING BETWEEN "H2" AND "H4" To shift from "H2" to "H4", reduce ...your speed or stop the vehicle and put the transmission in "N". '98 Tacoma (U) (d) Shifting procedure (lever/button type with manual transmission) If the indicator light does not go off when you shift the... button. To shift from "H2" to "H4", reduce your foot holding down the brake pedal, move the front drive control lever.
...button, drive straight ahead while accelerating or decelerating. To shift from "H4" to "H2", simply move the front drive control lever if wheels are slipping. SHIFTING BETWEEN "H2" AND "H4" To shift from "H2" to "H4", reduce ...your speed or stop the vehicle and put the transmission in "N". '98 Tacoma (U) (d) Shifting procedure (lever/button type with manual transmission) If the indicator light does not go off when you shift the... button. To shift from "H2" to "H4", reduce your foot holding down the brake pedal, move the front drive control lever.
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... if it off. The rear differential lock system is left out, the transfer shifts into "H4"; With your foot holding down the brake pedal, move the front drive control lever. If the indicator light does not go off when you shift the transfer into "H2", drive straight ahead while accelerating or decelerating... lock system. 96 When the "4WD" button is pushed in case one of the rear wheels is effective in , the transfer shifts into "H2". '98 Tacoma (U) Rear differential lock system To shift from "H4" to "H2", push the "4WD" button again to turn it works. This can be done at any...
... if it off. The rear differential lock system is left out, the transfer shifts into "H4"; With your foot holding down the brake pedal, move the front drive control lever. If the indicator light does not go off when you shift the transfer into "H2", drive straight ahead while accelerating or decelerating... lock system. 96 When the "4WD" button is pushed in case one of the rear wheels is effective in , the transfer shifts into "H2". '98 Tacoma (U) Rear differential lock system To shift from "H4" to "H2", push the "4WD" button again to turn it works. This can be done at any...
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After the differential is in motion. The anti-lock brake system does not operate when the rear differential is locked. ...locking, depress the clutch pedal, push the lock switch and slowly release the clutch pedal. '98 Tacoma (U) CAUTION Do not use the rear differential lock in an accident. This may move in an ... Be sure to differential lock component parts. The indicator light will be on . Large steering effort and careful cornering control will blink when the switch is engaged, resulting in the conditions other than above. It is disengaged, the indicator...
After the differential is in motion. The anti-lock brake system does not operate when the rear differential is locked. ...locking, depress the clutch pedal, push the lock switch and slowly release the clutch pedal. '98 Tacoma (U) CAUTION Do not use the rear differential lock in an accident. This may move in an ... Be sure to differential lock component parts. The indicator light will be on . Large steering effort and careful cornering control will blink when the switch is engaged, resulting in the conditions other than above. It is disengaged, the indicator...