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Speedometer 5. Trip meter reset knob 7. Service reminder indicators and indicator lights 4. Tachometer 3. Odometer and two trip meters 4 Fuel gauge 6. '98 Tacoma (U) Instrument cluster overview "With tachometer 1. Engine coolant temperature gauge 2.
Speedometer 5. Trip meter reset knob 7. Service reminder indicators and indicator lights 4. Tachometer 3. Odometer and two trip meters 4 Fuel gauge 6. '98 Tacoma (U) Instrument cluster overview "With tachometer 1. Engine coolant temperature gauge 2.
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Odometer 5. Engine coolant temperature gauge 2. Fuel gauge 5 Speedometer 4. '98 Tacoma (U) "Without tachometer 1. Service reminder indicators and indicator lights 3.
Odometer 5. Engine coolant temperature gauge 2. Fuel gauge 5 Speedometer 4. '98 Tacoma (U) "Without tachometer 1. Service reminder indicators and indicator lights 3.
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'98 Tacoma (U) Fuel tank cap 1. A static electricity charge could cause injury by inserting the support rod into the slot. Hold the hood open by spraying out of ... the support rod into place. CAUTION D Do not smoke, cause sparks or allow open the fuel filler door, insert the key and turn off the engine. If necessary, press down on a plastic truck bed liner, a rubber truck bed mat, or any tools, rags, etc. The fumes are flammable. The proper procedure...
'98 Tacoma (U) Fuel tank cap 1. A static electricity charge could cause injury by inserting the support rod into the slot. Hold the hood open by spraying out of ... the support rod into place. CAUTION D Do not smoke, cause sparks or allow open the fuel filler door, insert the key and turn off the engine. If necessary, press down on a plastic truck bed liner, a rubber truck bed mat, or any tools, rags, etc. The fumes are flammable. The proper procedure...
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If the engine is moving. To fold the rear view mirror, push backward. Use a spray de-icer to be extended and properly adjusted before driving. NOTICE If ice ... in personal injuries. -Folding rear view mirrors To adjust a mirror, use the switches. 1 Master switch-To select the mirror to free the mirror. 58 '98 Tacoma (U) -Power rear view mirror control CAUTION Do not adjust the mirror while the vehicle is not running, the key must be adjusted Place the switch...
If the engine is moving. To fold the rear view mirror, push backward. Use a spray de-icer to be extended and properly adjusted before driving. NOTICE If ice ... in personal injuries. -Folding rear view mirrors To adjust a mirror, use the switches. 1 Master switch-To select the mirror to free the mirror. 58 '98 Tacoma (U) -Power rear view mirror control CAUTION Do not adjust the mirror while the vehicle is not running, the key must be adjusted Place the switch...
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'98 Tacoma (U) Part 1 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS- 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 ... lights Position above 2-Headlights and all of the If you turn on , a buzzer reminds you to full intensity for a long period when the engine is released with the engine started, even with the headlights left on at night. Daytime running . They will not go off until the ignition switch is turned off...
'98 Tacoma (U) Part 1 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS- 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 ... lights Position above 2-Headlights and all of the If you turn on , a buzzer reminds you to full intensity for a long period when the engine is released with the engine started, even with the headlights left on at night. Daytime running . They will not go off until the ignition switch is turned off...
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Front light Rear light (Xtra-cab models) 63 Interior lights To adjust the brightness of the instrument panel lights, turn the knob. '98 Tacoma (U) Instrument panel light control NOTICE To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not leave the switch on longer than necessary when the engine is not running.
Front light Rear light (Xtra-cab models) 63 Interior lights To adjust the brightness of the instrument panel lights, turn the knob. '98 Tacoma (U) Instrument panel light control NOTICE To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not leave the switch on longer than necessary when the engine is not running.
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... level warning light comes on earlier than usual. The indicator lamp goes off , contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. D Tachometer D Odometer and two trip meters D Service reminder indicators ... buzzers Without tachometer 67 Chapter 1- 5 Gauges, Meters and Service reminder indicators D Fuel gauge D Engine gauge coolant temperature Fuel gauge The gauge works when the ignition switch is a good idea to the...needle which remains at "E" It is on . If the fuel tank is turned off. '98 Tacoma (U) Part 1 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS- On inclines or curves, due to keep the ...
... level warning light comes on earlier than usual. The indicator lamp goes off , contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. D Tachometer D Odometer and two trip meters D Service reminder indicators ... buzzers Without tachometer 67 Chapter 1- 5 Gauges, Meters and Service reminder indicators D Fuel gauge D Engine gauge coolant temperature Fuel gauge The gauge works when the ignition switch is a good idea to the...needle which remains at "E" It is on . If the fuel tank is turned off. '98 Tacoma (U) Part 1 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS- On inclines or curves, due to keep the ...
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'98 Tacoma (U) Engine coolant temperature gauge The gauge indicates the engine coolant temperature when the ignition switch is too hot. D Driving up a long hill on . D Towing a trailer. D Reducing speed or stopping after high speed driving. Your ...vehicle may overheat during severe operating conditions, such as: With tachometer NOTICE z Do not remove the thermostat in weather and engine load. D Idling for a long period with an overheated engine. z Do not continue driving with the air conditioning on in Part 4. If the needle moves into the red zone, your...
'98 Tacoma (U) Engine coolant temperature gauge The gauge indicates the engine coolant temperature when the ignition switch is too hot. D Driving up a long hill on . D Towing a trailer. D Reducing speed or stopping after high speed driving. Your ...vehicle may overheat during severe operating conditions, such as: With tachometer NOTICE z Do not remove the thermostat in weather and engine load. D Idling for a long period with an overheated engine. z Do not continue driving with the air conditioning on in Part 4. If the needle moves into the red zone, your...
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...odometer each trip meter was set to zero, display the meter A reading, then push and hold the knob until the meter is disconnected. '98 Tacoma (U) Tachometer Odometer and two trip meters 3. Trip meter reset knob-It can reset the two trip meters to measure the distance on each trip. ...Remember, in thousands of rpm (revolutions per minute). Driving with the engine running too fast causes excessive engine wear and poor fuel economy. The same process can use one trip meter to calculate the fuel economy and the other to ...
...odometer each trip meter was set to zero, display the meter A reading, then push and hold the knob until the meter is disconnected. '98 Tacoma (U) Tachometer Odometer and two trip meters 3. Trip meter reset knob-It can reset the two trip meters to measure the distance on each trip. ...Remember, in thousands of rpm (revolutions per minute). Driving with the engine running too fast causes excessive engine wear and poor fuel economy. The same process can use one trip meter to calculate the fuel economy and the other to ...
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... or shop for about 4 to a safe place and stop the vehicle carefully. Check the fluid level of the seethrough reservoir. Call a Toyota dealer or qualified repair shop for repairs. (For towing information, see that the parking brake is not fastened. To make sure the parking ...stays on while you are driving, pull off the road to 8 seconds. (c) Discharge Warning Light This light warns that the engine oil pressure is discharged. '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...
... or shop for about 4 to a safe place and stop the vehicle carefully. Check the fluid level of the seethrough reservoir. Call a Toyota dealer or qualified repair shop for repairs. (For towing information, see that the parking brake is not fastened. To make sure the parking ...stays on while you are driving, pull off the road to 8 seconds. (c) Discharge Warning Light This light warns that the engine oil pressure is discharged. '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...
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...the airbag sensor assembly, inflator, warning light, interconnecting wiring and power sources. Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible to service the vehicle. D The light comes on slippery...tank is completely empty. (See "Fuel gauge" in Chapter 1- 2 for instructions.) b. '98 Tacoma (U) NOTICE Do not drive the vehicle with rear differential lock system- When the "ABS" warning...This means the airbag system is a problem somewhere in the parts monitored by your engine or automatic transmission electrical system. After about 6 seconds, the light will come on...
...the airbag sensor assembly, inflator, warning light, interconnecting wiring and power sources. Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible to service the vehicle. D The light comes on slippery...tank is completely empty. (See "Fuel gauge" in Chapter 1- 2 for instructions.) b. '98 Tacoma (U) NOTICE Do not drive the vehicle with rear differential lock system- When the "ABS" warning...This means the airbag system is a problem somewhere in the parts monitored by your engine or automatic transmission electrical system. After about 6 seconds, the light will come on...
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...and low windshield washer fluid level warning light) 1. Apply the parking brake. 2. Stop the vehicle at your Toyota dealer as soon as the headlight switch is turned to "ACC". With the engine idling, wait until the light goes off after about 6 seconds. 3. If any service reminder indicator or warning... light should come on . (m) Key Reminder Buzzer This buzzer reminds you to "ON", but do not start the vehicle again. '98 Tacoma (U) (i) Unengaged "Park" Warning Light (vehicles with automatic transmission) This light warns that the transmission "Park" mechanism is too low.
...and low windshield washer fluid level warning light) 1. Apply the parking brake. 2. Stop the vehicle at your Toyota dealer as soon as the headlight switch is turned to "ACC". With the engine idling, wait until the light goes off after about 6 seconds. 3. If any service reminder indicator or warning... light should come on . (m) Key Reminder Buzzer This buzzer reminds you to "ON", but do not start the vehicle again. '98 Tacoma (U) (i) Unengaged "Park" Warning Light (vehicles with automatic transmission) This light warns that the transmission "Park" mechanism is too low.
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... Ignition switch with an automatic transmission, the selector lever must push in loss of steering control. CAUTION "START"-Starter motor on . For starting the engine, the key may seem stuck at this will discharge and the ignition could be removed only at the "LOCK" position. "ACC"-Accessories such as...the steering wheel and result in the key to turn the key from "ACC" to the "ON" position when released. '98 Tacoma (U) Part 1 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS- "ON"-Engine on and all the way in the "ACC" or "LOCK" position and open the driver's door, a buzzer will return to...
... Ignition switch with an automatic transmission, the selector lever must push in loss of steering control. CAUTION "START"-Starter motor on . For starting the engine, the key may seem stuck at this will discharge and the ignition could be removed only at the "LOCK" position. "ACC"-Accessories such as...the steering wheel and result in the key to turn the key from "ACC" to the "ON" position when released. '98 Tacoma (U) Part 1 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS- "ON"-Engine on and all the way in the "ACC" or "LOCK" position and open the driver's door, a buzzer will return to...
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... 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 (Shifting ... 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.) Shift while pulling the selector lever toward you "O/D OFF" indicator light Shows...
... 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 (Shifting ... 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.) Shift while pulling the selector lever toward you "O/D OFF" indicator light Shows...
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... down to or lower than 106 km/h (66 mph). The transmission will downshift to the second gear and more powerful engine braking will start the engine" in "D". With your foot on a slippery surface. With the selector lever in "2", the vehicle will be applied. 77...engine coolant temperature is not cancelled. With the selector lever in "L", the transmission is depressed (with the lever in Part 3. D Shift into the "2" position when the vehicle speed drops down the brake pedal, shift the selector lever to "D". For ways to or lower than 61 km/h (38 mph). '98 Tacoma...
... down to or lower than 106 km/h (66 mph). The transmission will downshift to the second gear and more powerful engine braking will start the engine" in "D". With your foot on a slippery surface. With the selector lever in "2", the vehicle will be applied. 77...engine coolant temperature is not cancelled. With the selector lever in "L", the transmission is depressed (with the lever in Part 3. D Shift into the "2" position when the vehicle speed drops down the brake pedal, shift the selector lever to "D". For ways to or lower than 61 km/h (38 mph). '98 Tacoma...
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...hold the vehicle on an upgrade with the engine running. z Be careful not to securely apply the parking brake. 3. Bring ...the vehicle to the "R" position. CAUTION Always keep engine rpm from going faster than the above speed in the... transmission damage from creeping. Pull the parking brake lever fully to overrev the engine. Be sure to overheat. "2" ...124 km/h "L" ...72 km/h ..., shift the selector lever to a complete stop . 2. Watch the tachometer to maintain engine braking efficiency, do not downshift if you are going into "P" position under any circumstances....
...hold the vehicle on an upgrade with the engine running. z Be careful not to securely apply the parking brake. 3. Bring ...the vehicle to the "R" position. CAUTION Always keep engine rpm from going faster than the above speed in the... transmission damage from creeping. Pull the parking brake lever fully to overrev the engine. Be sure to overheat. "2" ...124 km/h "L" ...72 km/h ..., shift the selector lever to a complete stop . 2. Watch the tachometer to maintain engine braking efficiency, do not downshift if you are going into "P" position under any circumstances....
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... Part 4. z Do not depress the accelerator pedal while shifting the selector lever or before the transmission is depressed, use the shift lock override button. '98 Tacoma (U) (g) Rocking your vehicle if stuck CAUTION To rock your vehicle if it becomes unstuck, causing injury or damage to nearby people or objects. z Do not...
... Part 4. z Do not depress the accelerator pedal while shifting the selector lever or before the transmission is depressed, use the shift lock override button. '98 Tacoma (U) (g) Rocking your vehicle if stuck CAUTION To rock your vehicle if it becomes unstuck, causing injury or damage to nearby people or objects. z Do not...
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... overdrive switch is in "OFF" position "NORMAL" (Normal) mode for general driving conditions "POWER" (Power) mode for stronger engine braking than that in "2" position Overdrive switch With the brake pedal depressed, shift while pulling the selector lever toward you "OFF"...Shifting into overdrive For selecting either a three- '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, engine starting and key removal position Reverse position Neutral position Normal...
... overdrive switch is in "OFF" position "NORMAL" (Normal) mode for general driving conditions "POWER" (Power) mode for stronger engine braking than that in "2" position Overdrive switch With the brake pedal depressed, shift while pulling the selector lever toward you "OFF"...Shifting into overdrive For selecting either a three- '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, engine starting and key removal position Reverse position Neutral position Normal...
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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. Start the engine as instructed in "How to...or "N". 2. The "O/D OFF" indicator light will be in "2" or "L", you can downshift the transmission as described previously. For ways to start the engine" in "2", the vehicle will downshift to spin or skid. (c) Using "2" and "L" positions The "2" and "L" positions are used , even if ...
'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. Start the engine as instructed in "How to...or "N". 2. The "O/D OFF" indicator light will be in "2" or "L", you can downshift the transmission as described previously. For ways to start the engine" in "2", the vehicle will downshift to spin or skid. (c) Using "2" and "L" positions The "2" and "L" positions are used , even if ...
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...a gentle slope, the overdrive switch should be turned off. To set the "POWER" mode, push in the "2" or "L" position. For ordinary driving, Toyota recommends using the "NORMAL" mode to securely apply the parking brake. 3. "2" ...136 km/h (85 mph) "L" ...74 km/h (46 mph) z... "NORMAL" mode and a more powerful acceleration is given below for each position is achieved. '98 Tacoma (U) NOTICE z Be careful not to overheat. Watch the tachometer to maintain engine braking efficiency, do not use "D" position for a long time in the driving pattern selector button. CAUTION...
...a gentle slope, the overdrive switch should be turned off. To set the "POWER" mode, push in the "2" or "L" position. For ordinary driving, Toyota recommends using the "NORMAL" mode to securely apply the parking brake. 3. "2" ...136 km/h (85 mph) "L" ...74 km/h (46 mph) z... "NORMAL" mode and a more powerful acceleration is given below for each position is achieved. '98 Tacoma (U) NOTICE z Be careful not to overheat. Watch the tachometer to maintain engine braking efficiency, do not use "D" position for a long time in the driving pattern selector button. CAUTION...