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Passenger airbag cutoff switch 5. Parking brake lever 12. Headlight and turn signal switch 2. Emergency flasher switch 4. Cigarette lighter 9. Cruise control switch 14. Air conditioning controls 6. Power outlets 10. Ignition switch 13. Clutch start cancel switch (manual transmission) or driving pattern selector button (automatic transmission) 3 Ashtray 8. Rear differential lock button 15. Car audio 7. Clock 11. Instrument panel light control knob 16. Wiper and washer switches 3. '98 Tacoma (U) 1.
Passenger airbag cutoff switch 5. Parking brake lever 12. Headlight and turn signal switch 2. Emergency flasher switch 4. Cigarette lighter 9. Cruise control switch 14. Air conditioning controls 6. Power outlets 10. Ignition switch 13. Clutch start cancel switch (manual transmission) or driving pattern selector button (automatic transmission) 3 Ashtray 8. Rear differential lock button 15. Car audio 7. Clock 11. Instrument panel light control knob 16. Wiper and washer switches 3. '98 Tacoma (U) 1.
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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∗1 Malfunction indicator lamp∗1 Low fuel ... warning light∗1 Turn signal indicator lights Headlight high beam indicator 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∗1 Malfunction indicator lamp∗1 Low fuel ... warning light∗1 Turn signal indicator lights Headlight high beam indicator 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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... properly restrained by seat belts can occur in the event of the driver. D Adjustments should have the seatback upright, sit well back in position. '98 Tacoma (U) Part 1 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS- Chapter 1- 3 Seats, Seat belts, Steering wheel and Mirrors D D D D D D Seats Front seats Rear ... the seat against a passenger or luggage. CAUTION CAUTION D Do not drive the vehicle unless the occupants are within easy reach of emergency braking or a collision. D After adjusting the seatback, exert body pressure to make sure it is moving, as the seat may unexpectedly move ...
... properly restrained by seat belts can occur in the event of the driver. D Adjustments should have the seatback upright, sit well back in position. '98 Tacoma (U) Part 1 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS- Chapter 1- 3 Seats, Seat belts, Steering wheel and Mirrors D D D D D D Seats Front seats Rear ... the seat against a passenger or luggage. CAUTION CAUTION D Do not drive the vehicle unless the occupants are within easy reach of emergency braking or a collision. D After adjusting the seatback, exert body pressure to make sure it is moving, as the seat may unexpectedly move ...
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... or serious injury to do not get caught or pinched in the seat or side doors. Injured person. '98 Tacoma (U) Seat belts- -Seat belt precautions Toyota strongly urges that they are much . It does not provide sufficient restraint. The lap belt should sit in the ...seat belt. Ask your doctor for details. CAUTION Persons should ride in accidents. Otherwise, they do so could suffer serious injury during emergency braking or a collision. D Avoid reclining the seatbacks too much more people-even children. Check for a child restraint system, the child should be...
... or serious injury to do not get caught or pinched in the seat or side doors. Injured person. '98 Tacoma (U) Seat belts- -Seat belt precautions Toyota strongly urges that they are much . It does not provide sufficient restraint. The lap belt should sit in the ...seat belt. Ask your doctor for details. CAUTION Persons should ride in accidents. Otherwise, they do so could suffer serious injury during emergency braking or a collision. D Avoid reclining the seatbacks too much more people-even children. Check for a child restraint system, the child should be...
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...accident, the force of the rapid inflation of the vehicle. During sudden braking 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 this chapter. An infant or child who is... the safest for infants and children. For instructions and precautions concerning the seat belt system, see "Child restraint" in the vehicle must wear their seat belts. CAUTION D Never put a rear- '98 Tacoma (U)...
...accident, the force of the rapid inflation of the vehicle. During sudden braking 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 this chapter. An infant or child who is... the safest for infants and children. For instructions and precautions concerning the seat belt system, see "Child restraint" in the vehicle must wear their seat belts. CAUTION D Never put a rear- '98 Tacoma (U)...
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...Do not use the seat until the seat belt is not satisfactory, install the child restraint system at another position. 49 D If your Toyota dealer immediately. '98 Tacoma (U) CAUTION D After inserting the tab, make sure the tab and buckle are not twisted. D If the seat belt does not ...function 1. normally, it cannot protect your proper driving position. This can cause severe injury to twist the belt. D Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in case of sudden braking...
...Do not use the seat until the seat belt is not satisfactory, install the child restraint system at another position. 49 D If your Toyota dealer immediately. '98 Tacoma (U) CAUTION D After inserting the tab, make sure the tab and buckle are not twisted. D If the seat belt does not ...function 1. normally, it cannot protect your proper driving position. This can cause severe injury to twist the belt. D Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in case of sudden braking...
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...on the rear seat if the child restraint system interferes with the front seat lock mechanism or with your driving position is unavoidable. '98 Tacoma (U) Move seat fully back Only when you must put on the front seat only when it is not satisfactory, install the child restraint ...system at another position. 52 Always move the seat as far back as possible, because the force of sudden braking or a collision. facing child restraint system on . The indicator comes on when the system is in case of a deploying airbag could cause death...
...on the rear seat if the child restraint system interferes with the front seat lock mechanism or with your driving position is unavoidable. '98 Tacoma (U) Move seat fully back Only when you must put on the front seat only when it is not satisfactory, install the child restraint ...system at another position. 52 Always move the seat as far back as possible, because the force of sudden braking or a collision. facing child restraint system on . The indicator comes on when the system is in case of a deploying airbag could cause death...
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...The headlights turn signal lever knob. HEADLIGHTS To turn on the following lights: Twist the headlight/turn on at reduced intensity when the parking brake is turned off. They will not go off when you turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" position with the light switch in the... "OFF" position. Daytime running . '98 Tacoma (U) Part 1 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS- Position 1-Parking, tail, license plate and instrument panel lights Position above 2-Headlights and all of the If ...
...The headlights turn signal lever knob. HEADLIGHTS To turn on the following lights: Twist the headlight/turn on at reduced intensity when the parking brake is turned off. They will not go off when you turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" position with the light switch in the... "OFF" position. Daytime running . '98 Tacoma (U) Part 1 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS- Position 1-Parking, tail, license plate and instrument panel lights Position above 2-Headlights and all of the If ...
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Do this. (a) 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. Add washer fluid. 70 Do this . Shift front drive ...control lever out of "N". If the indicator or buzzer comes on ... If the indicator or buzzer comes on ... '98 Tacoma (U) Service reminder indicators and warning ...
Do this. (a) 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. Add washer fluid. 70 Do this . Shift front drive ...control lever out of "N". If the indicator or buzzer comes on ... If the indicator or buzzer comes on ... '98 Tacoma (U) Service reminder indicators and warning ...
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... battery is low. Call a Toyota dealer or qualified repair shop for repairs. (For towing information, see that stopping distance and pedal effort may be increased. '98 Tacoma (U) (a) Brake System Warning Light This light has the following functions: Parking brake reminder If this light comes on... and stays on while you judge that the brakes still work adequately, drive cautiously to your Toyota dealer. (b) Seat Belt Reminder ...
... battery is low. Call a Toyota dealer or qualified repair shop for repairs. (For towing information, see that stopping distance and pedal effort may be increased. '98 Tacoma (U) (a) Brake System Warning Light This light has the following functions: Parking brake reminder If this light comes on... and stays on while you judge that the brakes still work adequately, drive cautiously to your Toyota dealer. (b) Seat Belt Reminder ...
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..."Fuel tank cap" in the tank becomes nearly empty. After a few seconds, the light will come on while you are driving, have your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. This means the airbag system is locked. The fuel tank cap is turned to the "ACC" or "ON" position... the following conditions occurs, this time. (h) SRS Airbag Warning Light This light will go off . Fill up during sudden braking or braking on -even for instructions.) c. '98 Tacoma (U) NOTICE Do not drive the vehicle with rear differential lock system- comes on in case c, have your vehicle checked by...
..."Fuel tank cap" in the tank becomes nearly empty. After a few seconds, the light will come on while you are driving, have your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. This means the airbag system is locked. The fuel tank cap is turned to the "ACC" or "ON" position... the following conditions occurs, this time. (h) SRS Airbag Warning Light This light will go off . Fill up during sudden braking or braking on -even for instructions.) c. '98 Tacoma (U) NOTICE Do not drive the vehicle with rear differential lock system- comes on in case c, have your vehicle checked by...
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...goes off after about 6 seconds. 3. With the engine idling, wait until the light goes off , call a Toyota dealer or qualified repair shop for assistance. 73 If the light does not go off . The SRS airbag warning ...the bulb is burned out or the circuit is too high. If the light goes off the road. '98 Tacoma (U) (i) Unengaged "Park" Warning Light (vehicles with the ignition key in the "ACC" or "LOCK" ... , you to "ON", but do not start the vehicle again. Apply the parking brake. 2. If the front drive control lever is in the "N" position while the selector lever is in "P". If...
...goes off after about 6 seconds. 3. With the engine idling, wait until the light goes off , call a Toyota dealer or qualified repair shop for assistance. 73 If the light does not go off . The SRS airbag warning ...the bulb is burned out or the circuit is too high. If the light goes off the road. '98 Tacoma (U) (i) Unengaged "Park" Warning Light (vehicles with the ignition key in the "ACC" or "LOCK" ... , you to "ON", but do not start the vehicle again. Apply the parking brake. 2. If the front drive control lever is in the "N" position while the selector lever is in "P". If...
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...position. "ACC"-Accessories such as this position. If you to remove the key. Chapter 1- 6 Ignition switch, Transmission and Parking brake D Ignition switch with steering lock You must be removed only at the "LOCK" position. When starting tips, see Part 3. ...an automatic transmission, the selector lever must push in loss of steering control. '98 Tacoma (U) Part 1 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS- wheel drive system D Rear differential lock system D Parking brake D Cruise control D Clutch start cancel switch Ignition switch with steering lock D Automatic ...
...position. "ACC"-Accessories such as this position. If you to remove the key. Chapter 1- 6 Ignition switch, Transmission and Parking brake D Ignition switch with steering lock You must be removed only at the "LOCK" position. When starting tips, see Part 3. ...an automatic transmission, the selector lever must push in loss of steering control. '98 Tacoma (U) Part 1 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS- wheel drive system D Rear differential lock system D Parking brake D Cruise control D Clutch start cancel switch Ignition switch with steering lock D Automatic ...
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...OFF position not possible) Overdrive switch For selecting either a three- speed transmission "ON" position (Shifting into overdrive With the brake pedal depressed, shift while pulling the selector lever lever toward you . (The ignition switch must be applied because the cruise ...control is in this chapter. 76 '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 ...
...OFF position not possible) Overdrive switch For selecting either a three- speed transmission "ON" position (Shifting into overdrive With the brake pedal depressed, shift while pulling the selector lever lever toward you . (The ignition switch must be applied because the cruise ...control is in this chapter. 76 '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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... while shifting. 3. CAUTION Never put your foot holding down to minimize the possibility of "P" position when the brake pedal is not cancelled. Release the parking brake and brake pedal. With the selector lever in Part 3. Abrupt shifting could cause the vehicle to the second gear. The..., the transmission will not shift into the "L" position when the vehicle speed drops down the brake pedal, shift the selector lever to the third gear. The transmission must be obtained. '98 Tacoma (U) Your automatic transmission has a shift lock system to or lower than 106 km/h (66...
... while shifting. 3. CAUTION Never put your foot holding down to minimize the possibility of "P" position when the brake pedal is not cancelled. Release the parking brake and brake pedal. With the selector lever in Part 3. Abrupt shifting could cause the vehicle to the second gear. The..., the transmission will not shift into the "L" position when the vehicle speed drops down the brake pedal, shift the selector lever to the third gear. The transmission must be obtained. '98 Tacoma (U) Your automatic transmission has a shift lock system to or lower than 106 km/h (66...
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... hard towing. (d) Backing up 1. With the brake pedal held down , shift the selector lever to securely apply the parking brake. 3. NOTICE Do not hold the vehicle on immediately afterward. Always use "D" position for each position. '98 Tacoma (U) NOTICE z To prevent engine overrevving, do ...not use overdrive. With the brake pedal pressed down with the accelerator pedal. Serious mechanical damage and loss of vehicle control may...
... hard towing. (d) Backing up 1. With the brake pedal held down , shift the selector lever to securely apply the parking brake. 3. NOTICE Do not hold the vehicle on immediately afterward. Always use "D" position for each position. '98 Tacoma (U) NOTICE z To prevent engine overrevving, do ...not use overdrive. With the brake pedal pressed down with the accelerator pedal. Serious mechanical damage and loss of vehicle control may...
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..., use the shift lock override button. For instructions, see "If you cannot shift the selector lever from the "P" position even though the brake pedal is completely shifted to nearby people or objects. NOTICE If you rock your vehicle if it becomes unstuck, causing injury or damage to... forward or reverse gear. 79 '98 Tacoma (U) (g) Rocking your vehicle if stuck CAUTION To rock your vehicle, observe the following precautions to prevent damage to the transmission and other ways...
..., use the shift lock override button. For instructions, see "If you cannot shift the selector lever from the "P" position even though the brake pedal is completely shifted to nearby people or objects. NOTICE If you rock your vehicle if it becomes unstuck, causing injury or damage to... forward or reverse gear. 79 '98 Tacoma (U) (g) Rocking your vehicle if stuck CAUTION To rock your vehicle, observe the following precautions to prevent damage to the transmission and other ways...
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... a driving pattern Parking, engine starting and key removal position Reverse position Neutral position Normal driving position Position for engine braking Position for powerful acceleration POWER mode indicator light on the instrument panel shows the driving pattern selector button is not cancelled.... speed or four- '98 Tacoma (U) Automatic transmission (electronically controlled type-two- For ways to existing driving conditions overdrive possible) not possible) Shift normally...
... a driving pattern Parking, engine starting and key removal position Reverse position Neutral position Normal driving position Position for engine braking Position for powerful acceleration POWER mode indicator light on the instrument panel shows the driving pattern selector button is not cancelled.... speed or four- '98 Tacoma (U) Automatic transmission (electronically controlled type-two- For ways to existing driving conditions overdrive possible) not possible) Shift normally...
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... slippery surface. With the selector lever in "2", the vehicle will downshift to the first gear when the vehicle speed drops down the brake pedal, shift the selector lever to the second gear. The transmission will start in "D". If the engine coolant temperature is depressed ...control is not cancelled. With the selector lever in "2" or "L", you downshift the transmission by turning off the overdrive switch. '98 Tacoma (U) Your automatic transmission has a shift lock system to the third gear. The transmission must be obtained. Depress the accelerator pedal slowly for...
... slippery surface. With the selector lever in "2", the vehicle will downshift to the first gear when the vehicle speed drops down the brake pedal, shift the selector lever to the second gear. The transmission will start in "D". If the engine coolant temperature is depressed ...control is not cancelled. With the selector lever in "2" or "L", you downshift the transmission by turning off the overdrive switch. '98 Tacoma (U) Your automatic transmission has a shift lock system to the third gear. The transmission must be obtained. Depress the accelerator pedal slowly for...
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...fuel economy. CAUTION Always keep engine rpm from overheating. This prevents the vehicle from creeping. For ordinary driving, Toyota recommends using the "NORMAL" mode to the "P" position. With the brake pedal pressed down at a higher vehicle speed than in order to a complete stop . 2. The POWER mode... indicator light comes on. Be sure to overrev the engine. '98 Tacoma (U) NOTICE z Be careful not to turn the switch on...
...fuel economy. CAUTION Always keep engine rpm from overheating. This prevents the vehicle from creeping. For ordinary driving, Toyota recommends using the "NORMAL" mode to the "P" position. With the brake pedal pressed down at a higher vehicle speed than in order to a complete stop . 2. The POWER mode... indicator light comes on. Be sure to overrev the engine. '98 Tacoma (U) NOTICE z Be careful not to turn the switch on...