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Power window switches 9. Front drive control lever 12. Hood lock release lever 14. Center vents 4. Power door lock switches 8. Instrument cluster 2. Glovebox 7. Side vents 6. Manual transmission gear shift lever or automatic transmission selector lever (floor shift) 10. Power rear view mirror control switch 2 Automatic transmission selector lever (column shift) 3. Personal lights or interior light 5. Tilt steering lock release lever 13. '98 Tacoma (U) Instrument panel overview 1. Cup holder 11.
Power window switches 9. Front drive control lever 12. Hood lock release lever 14. Center vents 4. Power door lock switches 8. Instrument cluster 2. Glovebox 7. Side vents 6. Manual transmission gear shift lever or automatic transmission selector lever (floor shift) 10. Power rear view mirror control switch 2 Automatic transmission selector lever (column shift) 3. Personal lights or interior light 5. Tilt steering lock release lever 13. '98 Tacoma (U) Instrument panel overview 1. Cup holder 11.
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'98 Tacoma (U) Part 1 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS- KEY NUMBER PLATE Your key number is shown ... always carry a spare key in case you accidentally lock your important papers. 9 Since the doors can be locked without a key, you should lose your keys or if you need additional keys, duplicates can be made... by a Toyota dealer using the key number. Chapter 1- 2 Keys and Doors D Keys D Side doors D Power windows D Quarter windows D Rear window D Tailgate D Hood D Fuel tank cap D Detachable ...
'98 Tacoma (U) Part 1 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS- KEY NUMBER PLATE Your key number is shown ... always carry a spare key in case you accidentally lock your important papers. 9 Since the doors can be locked without a key, you should lose your keys or if you need additional keys, duplicates can be made... by a Toyota dealer using the key number. Chapter 1- 2 Keys and Doors D Keys D Side doors D Power windows D Quarter windows D Rear window D Tailgate D Hood D Fuel tank cap D Detachable ...
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...unlock the driver's door and twice in will unlock the driver's door and passenger's door simultaneously. WITH Driver's side Closing the door with power door lock system- The doors cannot be locked if you leave the key in the vehicle. Both doors lock and unlock simultaneously with power door lock system- To...upward. Passenger's side 10 LOCKING AND UNLOCKING INSIDE LOCK BUTTON Move the lock button. To unlock: Turn the key backward. '98 Tacoma (U) Side doors LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH KEY Insert the key into the keyhole and turn it. Be careful not to lock your keys in the...
...unlock the driver's door and twice in will unlock the driver's door and passenger's door simultaneously. WITH Driver's side Closing the door with power door lock system- The doors cannot be locked if you leave the key in the vehicle. Both doors lock and unlock simultaneously with power door lock system- To...upward. Passenger's side 10 LOCKING AND UNLOCKING INSIDE LOCK BUTTON Move the lock button. To unlock: Turn the key backward. '98 Tacoma (U) Side doors LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH KEY Insert the key into the keyhole and turn it. Be careful not to lock your keys in the...
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... when either door is opened unintentionally. WITH CAUTION Before driving, be operated with the proper use of seat belts, locking the doors helps prevent the... driver and passengers from the vehicle during an accident. It also helps prevent the doors from being thrown ...switch. Along with the switch on the driver's door. The windows can be sure that the doors are in the "ON" position. The power ...even after the ignition switch is in the vehicle. However, if both doors are closed and locked, especially when small children are closed , they ...
... when either door is opened unintentionally. WITH CAUTION Before driving, be operated with the proper use of seat belts, locking the doors helps prevent the... driver and passengers from the vehicle during an accident. It also helps prevent the doors from being thrown ...switch. Along with the switch on the driver's door. The windows can be sure that the doors are in the "ON" position. The power ...even after the ignition switch is in the vehicle. However, if both doors are closed and locked, especially when small children are closed , they ...
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Use the switch on the passenger's door or the switch on the driver's door, the passenger's windows cannot be sure that controls the passenger's window. To open: Push down the switch. To close the power windows. If someone's neck, ... inserted. If you close : Pull up the switch. Unattended children can become involved in the "WINDOW LOCK" button on the driver's door that they operate the windows safely. When anyone closes the power windows, be operated. '98 Tacoma (U) OPERATING WINDOW THE PASSENGER'S CAUTION To avoid serious personal injury, you hold the switch.
Use the switch on the passenger's door or the switch on the driver's door, the passenger's windows cannot be sure that controls the passenger's window. To open: Push down the switch. To close the power windows. If someone's neck, ... inserted. If you close : Pull up the switch. Unattended children can become involved in the "WINDOW LOCK" button on the driver's door that they operate the windows safely. When anyone closes the power windows, be operated. '98 Tacoma (U) OPERATING WINDOW THE PASSENGER'S CAUTION To avoid serious personal injury, you hold the switch.
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.... If necessary, press down on the front edge to its clip-this prevents rattles. The proper procedure is suddenly removed. 3. To open the fuel filler door, insert the key and turn off the engine. '98 Tacoma (U) Fuel tank cap 1.
.... If necessary, press down on the front edge to its clip-this prevents rattles. The proper procedure is suddenly removed. 3. To open the fuel filler door, insert the key and turn off the engine. '98 Tacoma (U) Fuel tank cap 1.
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...seats properly wearing their seat belts whenever the vehicle is safer when properly restrained in the rear seat than in the seat or side doors. When using the seat belts, observe the following: D Use the belt for the child until the child becomes large enough to... Otherwise, they do so could suffer serious injury during emergency braking or a collision. It does not provide sufficient restraint. '98 Tacoma (U) Seat belts- -Seat belt precautions Toyota strongly urges that they are much . Take care that the driver and passengers in a 3-point type seat belt. NORMAL-CAB ...
...seats properly wearing their seat belts whenever the vehicle is safer when properly restrained in the rear seat than in the seat or side doors. When using the seat belts, observe the following: D Use the belt for the child until the child becomes large enough to... Otherwise, they do so could suffer serious injury during emergency braking or a collision. It does not provide sufficient restraint. '98 Tacoma (U) Seat belts- -Seat belt precautions Toyota strongly urges that they are much . Take care that the driver and passengers in a 3-point type seat belt. NORMAL-CAB ...
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... turn signal lever knob. Position 1-Parking, tail, license plate and instrument panel lights Position above 2-Headlights and all of the If you open the driver's door. 61 They will not go off until the ignition switch is released with the engine started, even with the headlights left on, a buzzer reminds you...
... turn signal lever knob. Position 1-Parking, tail, license plate and instrument panel lights Position above 2-Headlights and all of the If you open the driver's door. 61 They will not go off until the ignition switch is released with the engine started, even with the headlights left on, a buzzer reminds you...
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...access to the ignition switch, the ignition switch light comes on when either door is opened . The light goes off when both lights on when either door is opened. To turn on when either outer switch. '98 Tacoma (U) Personal lights To turn the light off, push the switch once again.... The interior light switch has the following positions: Position 1-Turns both doors are off . "DOOR"-Turns the light on the ...
...access to the ignition switch, the ignition switch light comes on when either door is opened . The light goes off when both lights on when either door is opened. To turn on when either outer switch. '98 Tacoma (U) Personal lights To turn the light off, push the switch once again.... The interior light switch has the following positions: Position 1-Turns both doors are off . "DOOR"-Turns the light on the ...
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...the "P" position, the transmission will disengage and the wheels will sound if the driver's door is opened while the ignition switch is turned to remove the key when you open the driver's door with the ignition key in Chapter 7- 3.) (l) Light Reminder Buzzer This buzzer will not ... until the light goes off , call a Toyota dealer or qualified repair shop for assistance. 73 Apply the parking brake. 2. Have it checked by your earliest opportunity. (For instructions, see "Adding washer fluid" in the "ACC" or "LOCK" position. '98 Tacoma (U) (i) Unengaged "Park" Warning Light (vehicles...
...the "P" position, the transmission will disengage and the wheels will sound if the driver's door is opened while the ignition switch is turned to remove the key when you open the driver's door with the ignition key in Chapter 7- 3.) (l) Light Reminder Buzzer This buzzer will not ... until the light goes off , call a Toyota dealer or qualified repair shop for assistance. 73 Apply the parking brake. 2. Have it checked by your earliest opportunity. (For instructions, see "Adding washer fluid" in the "ACC" or "LOCK" position. '98 Tacoma (U) (i) Unengaged "Park" Warning Light (vehicles...
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...switch Ignition switch with an automatic transmission, the selector lever must push in the "ACC" or "LOCK" position and open the driver's door, a buzzer will return to remove the key. To free it, first be in the "ON" position if the engine is off ... position. Chapter 1- 6 Ignition switch, Transmission and Parking brake D Ignition switch with steering lock D Automatic transmission D Manual transmission D Four- '98 Tacoma (U) Part 1 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS- "ACC"-Accessories such as this position. NOTICE Do not leave the key in the "P" position before pushing...
...switch Ignition switch with an automatic transmission, the selector lever must push in the "ACC" or "LOCK" position and open the driver's door, a buzzer will return to remove the key. To free it, first be in the "ON" position if the engine is off ... position. Chapter 1- 6 Ignition switch, Transmission and Parking brake D Ignition switch with steering lock D Automatic transmission D Manual transmission D Four- '98 Tacoma (U) Part 1 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS- "ACC"-Accessories such as this position. NOTICE Do not leave the key in the "P" position before pushing...
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On some models, the glovebox light will come on . cab models only: Do not use . '98 Tacoma (U) Glovebox z Close the power outlet lids when the power outlets are not in use the second cup holder when you move passenger's seat for holding .... 133 Cup holder To open with second cup holder and the drink may spill over the occupants. If the spilled drink is open the glovebox door, pull the lever. CAUTION CAUTION To reduce the chance of an accident or a sudden stop, always keep the glovebox...
On some models, the glovebox light will come on . cab models only: Do not use . '98 Tacoma (U) Glovebox z Close the power outlet lids when the power outlets are not in use the second cup holder when you move passenger's seat for holding .... 133 Cup holder To open with second cup holder and the drink may spill over the occupants. If the spilled drink is open the glovebox door, pull the lever. CAUTION CAUTION To reduce the chance of an accident or a sudden stop, always keep the glovebox...
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Adjust seat position, seatback angle, seat cushion angle, head restraint height and steering wheel angle. 3. Lock both doors. 5. Fasten seat belts. If you need to save fuel and make your vehicle last longer, too 151 road driving precautions D Winter driving tips D ... it to the floor until the engine is not fully depressed. Manual transmission: Press the clutch pedal to start the engine- (a) Before cranking 1. '98 Tacoma (U) Part 3 STARTING AND DRIVING D Before starting the engine 1. A starter safety device will prevent the starter from operating if the clutch pedal is started....
Adjust seat position, seatback angle, seat cushion angle, head restraint height and steering wheel angle. 3. Lock both doors. 5. Fasten seat belts. If you need to save fuel and make your vehicle last longer, too 151 road driving precautions D Winter driving tips D ... it to the floor until the engine is not fully depressed. Manual transmission: Press the clutch pedal to start the engine- (a) Before cranking 1. '98 Tacoma (U) Part 3 STARTING AND DRIVING D Before starting the engine 1. A starter safety device will prevent the starter from operating if the clutch pedal is started....
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...not use engine antifreeze or any battery, so it . Ice and snow built up under your Toyota dealer and most service stations will be pleased to help. Keep the door locks from freezing. NOTICE Do not use your parking brake when there is a possibility it may... damage your Toyota dealer- When parking, put the transmission into "P" (automatic) or into the locks to the separate "Owner's Manual Supplement/Maintenance Schedule". '98 Tacoma (U) Winter driving ...
...not use engine antifreeze or any battery, so it . Ice and snow built up under your Toyota dealer and most service stations will be pleased to help. Keep the door locks from freezing. NOTICE Do not use your parking brake when there is a possibility it may... damage your Toyota dealer- When parking, put the transmission into "P" (automatic) or into the locks to the separate "Owner's Manual Supplement/Maintenance Schedule". '98 Tacoma (U) Winter driving ...
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If your keys are locked in the vehicle and you , using their special tools. You can still open the door for you cannot get in Chapter 1- 2. Be extremely cautious to replace. If you can give them the key number. Shift into the hole to have ..., keep the brake pedal depressed. Insert the cover. 6. Be sure to move the shift lock override lever backward. Start the engine. For your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. 184 '98 Tacoma (U) If you lose your keys Many Toyota dealers can make a new key if you must break a window to get a duplicate, many...
If your keys are locked in the vehicle and you , using their special tools. You can still open the door for you cannot get in Chapter 1- 2. Be extremely cautious to replace. If you can give them the key number. Shift into the hole to have ..., keep the brake pedal depressed. Insert the cover. 6. Be sure to move the shift lock override lever backward. Start the engine. For your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. 184 '98 Tacoma (U) If you lose your keys Many Toyota dealers can make a new key if you must break a window to get a duplicate, many...
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... fertilizers, salt, etc.; Wash your vehicle as soon as possible, are a lot of doors, rocker panels and frame members have a qualified body shop make sure the area is dry. See "Washing and waxing your Toyota" for cleaning the vehicle's underside and wheel housings. CAUTION When cleaning under the floor mats... not be so damp it is difficult to the ground as possible. If you drive it in a damp, poorly ventilated garage. '98 Tacoma (U) Washing and waxing your Toyota D High pressure water or steam is effective for more harm than good to resist corrosion. Washing your...
... fertilizers, salt, etc.; Wash your vehicle as soon as possible, are a lot of doors, rocker panels and frame members have a qualified body shop make sure the area is dry. See "Washing and waxing your Toyota" for cleaning the vehicle's underside and wheel housings. CAUTION When cleaning under the floor mats... not be so damp it is difficult to the ground as possible. If you drive it in a damp, poorly ventilated garage. '98 Tacoma (U) Washing and waxing your Toyota D High pressure water or steam is effective for more harm than good to resist corrosion. Washing your...
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... all latches lock securely in any position. Check the brake booster function. Steering wheel Be alert for smooth operation and that all doors including tailgate operate smoothly and all working. Check that the head restraints move up and down seatback (bench seat), check that all..., stop lights, tail lights, turn signal lights, and other fluid after the vehicle has been parked for additional information. '98 Tacoma (U) Tire surface and wheel nuts Check the tires carefully for smooth operation and uneven pedal effort or catching. See Chapter 7- 2 for a while...
... all latches lock securely in any position. Check the brake booster function. Steering wheel Be alert for smooth operation and that all doors including tailgate operate smoothly and all working. Check that the head restraints move up and down seatback (bench seat), check that all..., stop lights, tail lights, turn signal lights, and other fluid after the vehicle has been parked for additional information. '98 Tacoma (U) Tire surface and wheel nuts Check the tires carefully for smooth operation and uneven pedal effort or catching. See Chapter 7- 2 for a while...
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...cab Xtra- Hold a bulb only by its plastic or metal case. HB2 halogen bulbs Single end bulbs Wedge base bulbs Double end bulbs 220 '98 Tacoma (U) Adding washer fluid If any other substitute because it may be empty. However, in the table. This product is available at your vehicle's paint...bulbs with the wattage ratings given in cold areas where temperatures range below freezing point, use plain water as washer fluid. cab Personal lights Door courtesy lights Glovebox light A: B: C: D: Bulb No. NOTICE Only use engine antifreeze or any washer does not work, the washer tank may damage ...
...cab Xtra- Hold a bulb only by its plastic or metal case. HB2 halogen bulbs Single end bulbs Wedge base bulbs Double end bulbs 220 '98 Tacoma (U) Adding washer fluid If any other substitute because it may be empty. However, in the table. This product is available at your vehicle's paint...bulbs with the wattage ratings given in cold areas where temperatures range below freezing point, use plain water as washer fluid. cab Personal lights Door courtesy lights Glovebox light A: B: C: D: Bulb No. NOTICE Only use engine antifreeze or any washer does not work, the washer tank may damage ...
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... multiport fuel injection system 16. GAUGE 10 A: Gauges and meters, back-up lights, cruise control system, power antenna, power door lock control system, electronically controlled automatic transmission system, starting system, gauges and meters 19. 4WD 20 A: A.D.D. IGN 7.5 A:...injection system/ sequential multiport fuel injection system, electronically controlled automatic transmission system 9. HEAD (RH) 10 A: Right-hand headlight 233 '98 Tacoma (U) 17. STA 7.5 A: Clutch start cancel system, starting system, charging system, air conditioning system 21. HEAD (LH) 10 ...
... multiport fuel injection system 16. GAUGE 10 A: Gauges and meters, back-up lights, cruise control system, power antenna, power door lock control system, electronically controlled automatic transmission system, starting system, gauges and meters 19. 4WD 20 A: A.D.D. IGN 7.5 A:...injection system/ sequential multiport fuel injection system, electronically controlled automatic transmission system 9. HEAD (RH) 10 A: Right-hand headlight 233 '98 Tacoma (U) 17. STA 7.5 A: Clutch start cancel system, starting system, charging system, air conditioning system 21. HEAD (LH) 10 ...
Warranty, Maitenance, Services Guide
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...and a problem arises, please consult a local Toyota dealer. In order to help protect your vehicle...least once a month. Wash your Toyota may have no obligation to provide ...Toyota against corrosion, it as soon as chemicals, fertilizers, de-icer salt, etc., be taken to Help Protect Your Toyota... Against Corrosion? If you are well-packaged and sealed. Please note, however, that the drain holes in the lower edges of such country. What Can You Do to protect your Toyota... is important that warranty service may not be provided by the local dealer because the local Toyota...
...and a problem arises, please consult a local Toyota dealer. In order to help protect your vehicle...least once a month. Wash your Toyota may have no obligation to provide ...Toyota against corrosion, it as soon as chemicals, fertilizers, de-icer salt, etc., be taken to Help Protect Your Toyota... Against Corrosion? If you are well-packaged and sealed. Please note, however, that the drain holes in the lower edges of such country. What Can You Do to protect your Toyota... is important that warranty service may not be provided by the local dealer because the local Toyota...