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Wiper and washer switches 3. Emergency flasher switch 4. Cruise control switch 14. Rear differential lock button 15. Instrument panel light control knob 16. Car audio 7. Cigarette lighter 9. '98 Tacoma (U) 1. Power outlets 10. Headlight and turn signal switch 2. Ashtray 8. Clock 11. Ignition switch 13. Passenger airbag cutoff switch 5. Air conditioning controls 6. Clutch start cancel switch (manual transmission) or driving pattern selector button (automatic transmission) 3 Parking brake lever 12.
Wiper and washer switches 3. Emergency flasher switch 4. Cruise control switch 14. Rear differential lock button 15. Instrument panel light control knob 16. Car audio 7. Cigarette lighter 9. '98 Tacoma (U) 1. Power outlets 10. Headlight and turn signal switch 2. Ashtray 8. Clock 11. Ignition switch 13. Passenger airbag cutoff switch 5. Air conditioning controls 6. Clutch start cancel switch (manual transmission) or driving pattern selector button (automatic transmission) 3 Parking brake lever 12.
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'98 Tacoma (U) Rear differential lock indicator light Cruise control indicator light∗2 ∗1 : ∗2 : For details, see "Cruise control" in Chapter 1- 5. If this light flashes, see "Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers" in Chapter 1- 6. 7
'98 Tacoma (U) Rear differential lock indicator light Cruise control indicator light∗2 ∗1 : ∗2 : For details, see "Cruise control" in Chapter 1- 5. If this light flashes, see "Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers" in Chapter 1- 6. 7
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... Rear differential lock system D Parking brake D Cruise control D Clutch start cancel switch Ignition switch with steering lock You must be sure the key is pushed all accessories on . This is locked. '98 Tacoma (U) Part 1 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS- Chapter 1- 6 Ignition switch, Transmission and ...wheel is the normal driving position. "ACC"-Accessories such as this position. To free it, first be in loss of steering control. On vehicles with steering lock D Automatic transmission D Manual transmission D Four- CAUTION "START"-Starter motor on . For starting the...
... Rear differential lock system D Parking brake D Cruise control D Clutch start cancel switch Ignition switch with steering lock You must be sure the key is pushed all accessories on . This is locked. '98 Tacoma (U) Part 1 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS- Chapter 1- 6 Ignition switch, Transmission and ...wheel is the normal driving position. "ACC"-Accessories such as this position. To free it, first be in loss of steering control. On vehicles with steering lock D Automatic transmission D Manual transmission D Four- CAUTION "START"-Starter motor on . For starting the...
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... you "O/D OFF" indicator light Shows the overdrive switch is not cancelled. For ways 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...
... you "O/D OFF" indicator light Shows the overdrive switch is not cancelled. For ways 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...
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..., etc. The transmission will downshift to the third gear. This means you can downshift the transmission as follows: Vehicles with cruise control-When the cruise control is being used for running conditions such as described previously. Always turn the overdrive switch on a slippery surface. With the ... pedal, shift the selector lever to or lower than 61 km/h (38 mph). '98 Tacoma (U) Your automatic transmission has a shift lock system to decrease the vehicle speed, see "Cruise control" in this chapter. For ways to minimize the possibility of "P" position when the brake pedal...
..., etc. The transmission will downshift to the third gear. This means you can downshift the transmission as follows: Vehicles with cruise control-When the cruise control is being used for running conditions such as described previously. Always turn the overdrive switch on a slippery surface. With the ... pedal, shift the selector lever to or lower than 61 km/h (38 mph). '98 Tacoma (U) Your automatic transmission has a shift lock system to decrease the vehicle speed, see "Cruise control" in this chapter. For ways to minimize the possibility of "P" position when the brake pedal...
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..." position (Shifting into overdrive For selecting either a three- For ways to existing driving conditions overdrive possible) not possible) Shift normally Vehicles 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 be in "OFF" position "... Position for powerful acceleration 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-two- speed or four-
..." position (Shifting into overdrive For selecting either a three- For ways to existing driving conditions overdrive possible) not possible) Shift normally Vehicles 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 be in "OFF" position "... Position for powerful acceleration 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-two- speed or four-
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... in "D". CAUTION Be careful when downshifting on . D Turn off the overdrive switch, engine braking will be applied because the cruise control is low, the transmission will downshift to the third gear. D Shift into the "L" position. In "D" position, the automatic...Tacoma (U) Your automatic transmission has a shift lock system to "D". The transmission will downshift to the second gear when the vehicle speed drops down the brake pedal, shift the selector lever to minimize the possibility of "P" position when the brake pedal is depressed (with cruise control-When the cruise control...
... in "D". CAUTION Be careful when downshifting on . D Turn off the overdrive switch, engine braking will be applied because the cruise control is low, the transmission will downshift to the third gear. D Shift into the "L" position. In "D" position, the automatic...Tacoma (U) Your automatic transmission has a shift lock system to "D". The transmission will downshift to the second gear when the vehicle speed drops down the brake pedal, shift the selector lever to minimize the possibility of "P" position when the brake pedal is depressed (with cruise control-When the cruise control...
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...engine braking Position for powerful acceleration conditions (Shifting into overdrive (Shifting into overdrive possible) switch is in OFF position Shift normally Vehicles 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 be in "ON"... position With the brake pedal depressed, shift while holding the lock release button in. (The ignition switch must be applied because the cruise control is the "POWER" mode. '98 Tacoma (U) Automatic transmission (electronically controlled type-four-
...engine braking Position for powerful acceleration conditions (Shifting into overdrive (Shifting into overdrive possible) switch is in OFF position Shift normally Vehicles 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 be in "ON"... position With the brake pedal depressed, shift while holding the lock release button in. (The ignition switch must be applied because the cruise control is the "POWER" mode. '98 Tacoma (U) Automatic transmission (electronically controlled type-four-
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... into the "2" position. If the engine coolant temperature is low or when the front drive control lever is in "L4" (low-speed position, four-wheel drive), the driving pattern selector setting... driving 1. The transmission will select the most suitable gear for information of incorrect operation. '98 Tacoma (U) Your automatic transmission has a shift lock system to "D". With your foot on for smooth .... (b) Using engine braking To use engine braking, you can downshift the transmission as normal cruising, hill climbing, hard towing, etc. This means you can only shift out of "P" ...
... into the "2" position. If the engine coolant temperature is low or when the front drive control lever is in "L4" (low-speed position, four-wheel drive), the driving pattern selector setting... driving 1. The transmission will select the most suitable gear for information of incorrect operation. '98 Tacoma (U) Your automatic transmission has a shift lock system to "D". With your foot on for smooth .... (b) Using engine braking To use engine braking, you can downshift the transmission as normal cruising, hill climbing, hard towing, etc. This means you can only shift out of "P" ...
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... red zone. For ways to overrev the engine. NOTICE z Be careful not to decrease the vehicle speed, see "Cruise control" in "2", the vehicle will not be applied because the cruise control is not cancelled. FE engine "2" ...114 km/h (71 mph) "L" ...63 km/h (39 mph) 5VZ- FE...Abrupt shifting could cause the vehicle to a complete stop. 2. Four-wheel drive models Front drive control lever in the "2" or "L" position. '98 Tacoma (U) Vehicles with cruise control-When the cruise control is being used for strong engine braking as with your reference: Pre Runner 3RZ- The approximate maximum...
... red zone. For ways to overrev the engine. NOTICE z Be careful not to decrease the vehicle speed, see "Cruise control" in "2", the vehicle will not be applied because the cruise control is not cancelled. FE engine "2" ...114 km/h (71 mph) "L" ...63 km/h (39 mph) 5VZ- FE...Abrupt shifting could cause the vehicle to a complete stop. 2. Four-wheel drive models Front drive control lever in the "2" or "L" position. '98 Tacoma (U) Vehicles with cruise control-When the cruise control is being used for strong engine braking as with your reference: Pre Runner 3RZ- The approximate maximum...
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...downhill. If the vehicle speed is too fast in relation to the cruise control set speed, cancel the cruise control then downshift the transmission to use the cruise control when driving in "D" before you set the cruise control speed. Your cruising speed can now set speed by 1.6 km/h (1.0 mph). CAUTION...not satisfactory, tap the lever up or down the grades. If the speed is better to drive without the cruise control. '98 Tacoma (U) Cruise control The cruise control allows you to cruise the vehicle at a desired speed over 40 km/h (25 mph) even with automatic transmission, the transmission ...
...downhill. If the vehicle speed is too fast in relation to the cruise control set speed, cancel the cruise control then downshift the transmission to use the cruise control when driving in "D" before you set the cruise control speed. Your cruising speed can now set speed by 1.6 km/h (1.0 mph). CAUTION...not satisfactory, tap the lever up or down the grades. If the speed is better to drive without the cruise control. '98 Tacoma (U) Cruise control The cruise control allows you to cruise the vehicle at a desired speed over 40 km/h (25 mph) even with automatic transmission, the transmission ...
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...direction. Depressing the brake pedal c. On vehicles 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. ...cruise control on , engine braking will automatically cancel out. However, once the vehicle speed falls below the preset speed, the preset speed will return to the speed set speed. '98 Tacoma (U) If you need acceleration-for example, when passing-depress the accelerator pedal enough for the above cases, have your Toyota...
...direction. Depressing the brake pedal c. On vehicles 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. ...cruise control on , engine braking will automatically cancel out. However, once the vehicle speed falls below the preset speed, the preset speed will return to the speed set speed. '98 Tacoma (U) If you need acceleration-for example, when passing-depress the accelerator pedal enough for the above cases, have your Toyota...
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...pedal is some trouble in the cruise control system. '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 ONOFF" button to turn it on.... Never use the switch for normal engine starting procedure instructed in "How to start system, which is designed to operating. The switch stays tion is the case, contact your Toyota dealer ...
...pedal is some trouble in the cruise control system. '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 ONOFF" button to turn it on.... Never use the switch for normal engine starting procedure instructed in "How to start system, which is designed to operating. The switch stays tion is the case, contact your Toyota dealer ...
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... 14. HORN horns 15 A: Emergency flashers, 15. '98 Tacoma (U) 17. control system, four-wheel drive control system, rear differential lock system 20. TURN 10 A: Turn signal lights, emergency flashers 22. ECU-IG 15 A: Cruise control system, anti-lock brake system, automatic transmission shift lock system ...system, air conditioning system 21. STOP 15 A: Stop lights, high-mounted stoplight, cruise control system 11. HEAD (RH) 10 A: Right-hand headlight 233 PANEL 10 A: Emergency flashers, heater control system, air conditioning system, gauges and meters, clock, car audio system, overdrive ...
... 14. HORN horns 15 A: Emergency flashers, 15. '98 Tacoma (U) 17. control system, four-wheel drive control system, rear differential lock system 20. TURN 10 A: Turn signal lights, emergency flashers 22. ECU-IG 15 A: Cruise control system, anti-lock brake system, automatic transmission shift lock system ...system, air conditioning system 21. STOP 15 A: Stop lights, high-mounted stoplight, cruise control system 11. HEAD (RH) 10 A: Right-hand headlight 233 PANEL 10 A: Emergency flashers, heater control system, air conditioning system, gauges and meters, clock, car audio system, overdrive ...
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Spark ignition system of your Toyota The spark ignition system in your Toyota meets all requirements of your vehicle. Be sure to check with your vehicle could affect electronic systems such as multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system, cruise control system, anti- road use. road vehicle precautions" in Part 3. Causing Equipment Standard...
Spark ignition system of your Toyota The spark ignition system in your Toyota meets all requirements of your vehicle. Be sure to check with your vehicle could affect electronic systems such as multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system, cruise control system, anti- road use. road vehicle precautions" in Part 3. Causing Equipment Standard...