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Emergency flasher switch 4. Rear differential lock button 15. Ashtray 8. Power outlets 10. Ignition switch 13. Instrument panel light control knob 16. Passenger airbag cutoff switch 5. Cruise control switch 14. Clutch start cancel switch (manual transmission) or driving pattern selector button (automatic transmission) 3 Air conditioning controls 6. Parking brake lever 12. Cigarette lighter 9. Headlight and turn signal switch 2. Wiper and washer switches 3. Car audio 7. '98 Tacoma (U) 1. Clock 11.
Emergency flasher switch 4. Rear differential lock button 15. Ashtray 8. Power outlets 10. Ignition switch 13. Instrument panel light control knob 16. Passenger airbag cutoff switch 5. Cruise control switch 14. Clutch start cancel switch (manual transmission) or driving pattern selector button (automatic transmission) 3 Air conditioning controls 6. Parking brake lever 12. Cigarette lighter 9. Headlight and turn signal switch 2. Wiper and washer switches 3. Car audio 7. '98 Tacoma (U) 1. Clock 11.
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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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...in the key 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. On vehicles with steering lock D..."ACC"-Accessories such as the radio operate, but the engine is moving, as this position. NOTICE Do not leave the key in loss of steering control. This is not running. CAUTION "START"-Starter motor on . Chapter 1- 6 Ignition switch, Transmission and Parking brake D Ignition switch with an automatic...
...in the key 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. On vehicles with steering lock D..."ACC"-Accessories such as the radio operate, but the engine is moving, as this position. NOTICE Do not leave the key in loss of steering control. This is not running. CAUTION "START"-Starter motor on . Chapter 1- 6 Ignition switch, Transmission and Parking brake D Ignition switch with an automatic...
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...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 (Shifting into overdrive possible) Shift normally Vehicles with cruise control-When the cruise control... 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- speed transmission "ON" position...
...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 (Shifting into overdrive possible) Shift normally Vehicles with cruise control-When the cruise control... 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- speed transmission "ON" position...
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...braking will be applied. 77 CAUTION Be careful when downshifting on for strong engine braking as follows: Vehicles with the lever in "D". '98 Tacoma (U) Your automatic transmission has a shift lock system to spin or skid. (c) Using "2" and "L" positions The "2" and "L" positions are... will come on and the transmission will be obtained. Depress the accelerator pedal slowly for running conditions such as with cruise control-When the cruise control is depressed (with the ignition switch in "ON" position and the selector lever pulled toward you can downshift the ...
...braking will be applied. 77 CAUTION Be careful when downshifting on for strong engine braking as follows: Vehicles with the lever in "D". '98 Tacoma (U) Your automatic transmission has a shift lock system to spin or skid. (c) Using "2" and "L" positions The "2" and "L" positions are... will come on and the transmission will be obtained. Depress the accelerator pedal slowly for running conditions such as with cruise control-When the cruise control is depressed (with the ignition switch in "ON" position and the selector lever pulled toward you can downshift the ...
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...chapter. 80 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... into Shift while pulling the selector lever toward you . (The ignition switch must be applied because the cruise control is the "POWER" mode. '98 Tacoma (U) Automatic transmission (electronically controlled type-two- wheel drive models except Pre Runner) Driving pattern selector button For selecting a driving pattern Parking...
...chapter. 80 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... into Shift while pulling the selector lever toward you . (The ignition switch must be applied because the cruise control is the "POWER" mode. '98 Tacoma (U) Automatic transmission (electronically controlled type-two- wheel drive models except Pre Runner) Driving pattern selector button For selecting a driving pattern Parking...
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... 3. Depress the accelerator pedal slowly for better fuel economy and quieter driving. For ways to decrease the vehicle speed, see "Cruise control" in the first gear. With the selector lever in "D". CAUTION Be careful when downshifting on and the transmission will downshift to... to or lower than 63 km/h (39 mph), and maximum engine braking will be in "P" or "N". 2. '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 cruise control-When the cruise control is not cancelled.
... 3. Depress the accelerator pedal slowly for better fuel economy and quieter driving. For ways to decrease the vehicle speed, see "Cruise control" in the first gear. With the selector lever in "D". CAUTION Be careful when downshifting on and the transmission will downshift to... to or lower than 63 km/h (39 mph), and maximum engine braking will be in "P" or "N". 2. '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 cruise control-When the cruise control is not cancelled.
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...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... a driving pattern suited to decrease the vehicle speed, see "Cruise control" in . (The ignition switch must be applied because the cruise control is the "POWER" mode. '98 Tacoma (U) Automatic transmission (electronically controlled type-four- speed or four- For ways to existing driving ...
...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... a driving pattern suited to decrease the vehicle speed, see "Cruise control" in . (The ignition switch must be applied because the cruise control is the "POWER" mode. '98 Tacoma (U) Automatic transmission (electronically controlled type-four- speed or four- For ways to existing driving ...
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...Front drive control lever ... only shift out of the front drive control lever.) D Shift into the overdrive gear...parking brake and brake pedal. When the front drive control lever is in "ON" position and the lock... this Chapter for running conditions such as normal cruising, hill climbing, hard towing, etc. The ...71 mph) Front drive control lever in "H2" and "H4" 3RZ- Front drive control lever in "L4" 3RZ...temperature is low or when the front drive control lever is in "L4" (low-speed ..."How to minimize the possibility of the front drive control lever.) 2. Start the engine as follows: D ...
...Front drive control lever ... only shift out of the front drive control lever.) D Shift into the overdrive gear...parking brake and brake pedal. When the front drive control lever is in "ON" position and the lock... this Chapter for running conditions such as normal cruising, hill climbing, hard towing, etc. The ...71 mph) Front drive control lever in "H2" and "H4" 3RZ- Front drive control lever in "L4" 3RZ...temperature is low or when the front drive control lever is in "L4" (low-speed ..."How to minimize the possibility of the front drive control lever.) 2. Start the engine as follows: D ...
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......63 km/h (39 mph) 5VZ- With the brake pedal held down with the lever in "D". For ways to decrease the vehicle speed, see "Cruise control" in the "2" or "L" position. CAUTION Be careful when downshifting on a slippery surface. Abrupt shifting could cause the vehicle to spin or skid. ...can start in the first gear. 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 strong engine braking as with your reference: Pre Runner 3RZ- FE engine "2" ...120 km/h (75 mph) "L" ...
......63 km/h (39 mph) 5VZ- With the brake pedal held down with the lever in "D". For ways to decrease the vehicle speed, see "Cruise control" in the "2" or "L" position. CAUTION Be careful when downshifting on a slippery surface. Abrupt shifting could cause the vehicle to spin or skid. ...can start in the first gear. 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 strong engine braking as with your reference: Pre Runner 3RZ- FE engine "2" ...120 km/h (75 mph) "L" ...
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...Tacoma (U) Cruise control The cruise control allows you set the cruise control speed. Your cruising speed can be in the "SET/COAST" direction and release it. CAUTION D To help maintain maximum control of engine performance, although a slight speed change will turn the system completely off when not using the cruise control. 99 Each tap changes the set speed, cancel the cruise control...vehicle, do not use engine braking to cruise the vehicle at a desired cruising speed. TURNING ON THE SYSTEM To operate the cruise control, press the "CRUISE ON-OFF" button. SETTING AT A ...
...Tacoma (U) Cruise control The cruise control allows you set the cruise control speed. Your cruising speed can be in the "SET/COAST" direction and release it. CAUTION D To help maintain maximum control of engine performance, although a slight speed change will turn the system completely off when not using the cruise control. 99 Each tap changes the set speed, cancel the cruise control...vehicle, do not use engine braking to cruise the vehicle at a desired cruising speed. TURNING ON THE SYSTEM To operate the cruise control, press the "CRUISE ON-OFF" button. SETTING AT A ...
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... decrease. On vehicles with automatic transmission, even if you turn off the overdrive switch with the cruise control lever or depress the brake pedal. CANCELLING THE PRESET SPEED You can cancel the preset speed by... the vehicle and then push the lever down in the "SET/COAST" direction. '98 Tacoma (U) If you need acceleration-for example, when passing-depress the accelerator pedal enough for the above cases..., have your vehicle checked by your Toyota dealer at the earliest opportunity. RESETTING AT A SLOWER SPEED Push the lever down , the...
... decrease. On vehicles with automatic transmission, even if you turn off the overdrive switch with the cruise control lever or depress the brake pedal. CANCELLING THE PRESET SPEED You can cancel the preset speed by... the vehicle and then push the lever down in the "SET/COAST" direction. '98 Tacoma (U) If you need acceleration-for example, when passing-depress the accelerator pedal enough for the above cases..., have your vehicle checked by your Toyota dealer at the earliest opportunity. RESETTING AT A SLOWER SPEED Push the lever down , the...
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... which is designed to turn it again to keep the starter motor from operating if the clutch pedal is the case, contact your Toyota dealer and have your vehicle inspected. If any of difficult situations by cranking the engine with the ignition on . D The indicator ... not come on as long as the igniwill automatically turn the system off and then press it on . on . '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 cruise control system. Be sure to follow the starting .
... which is designed to turn it again to keep the starter motor from operating if the clutch pedal is the case, contact your Toyota dealer and have your vehicle inspected. If any of difficult situations by cranking the engine with the ignition on . D The indicator ... not come on as long as the igniwill automatically turn the system off and then press it on . on . '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 cruise control system. Be sure to follow the starting .
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..., cigarette lighter, instrument panel lights, rear differential lock system, Multiport fuel injection system/ sequential multiport fuel injection system, electronically controlled automatic transmission system 9. '98 Tacoma (U) 17. STOP 15 A: Stop lights, high-mounted stoplight, cruise control system 11. DOME 15 A: Car audio system, power antenna, interior light, clock, ignition switch light, personal lights, door courtesy...
..., cigarette lighter, instrument panel lights, rear differential lock system, Multiport fuel injection system/ sequential multiport fuel injection system, electronically controlled automatic transmission system 9. '98 Tacoma (U) 17. STOP 15 A: Stop lights, high-mounted stoplight, cruise control system 11. DOME 15 A: Car audio system, power antenna, interior light, clock, ignition switch light, personal lights, door courtesy...
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... driving precautions" in your vehicle could affect electronic systems such as multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system, cruise control system, anti- Be sure to check with your vehicle. Scrapping of your Toyota The SRS airbag devices in your Toyota meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference- Spark ignition system of your...
... driving precautions" in your vehicle could affect electronic systems such as multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system, cruise control system, anti- Be sure to check with your vehicle. Scrapping of your Toyota The SRS airbag devices in your Toyota meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference- Spark ignition system of your...