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Automatic transmission selector lever (column shift) 3. Power window switches 9. '98 Tacoma (U) Instrument panel overview 1. Center vents 4. Side vents 6. Tilt steering lock release lever 13. Hood lock release lever 14. Personal lights or interior light 5. Power door lock switches 8. Manual transmission gear shift lever or automatic transmission selector lever (floor shift) 10. Cup holder 11. Power rear view mirror control switch 2 Glovebox 7. Front drive control lever 12. Instrument cluster 2.
Automatic transmission selector lever (column shift) 3. Power window switches 9. '98 Tacoma (U) Instrument panel overview 1. Center vents 4. Side vents 6. Tilt steering lock release lever 13. Hood lock release lever 14. Personal lights or interior light 5. Power door lock switches 8. Manual transmission gear shift lever or automatic transmission selector lever (floor shift) 10. Cup holder 11. Power rear view mirror control switch 2 Glovebox 7. Front drive control lever 12. Instrument cluster 2.
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... operation. 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 minimize the possibility of "P" position when the brake pedal is engaged in the first...the automatic transmission system will come on for running conditions such as described previously. The "O/D OFF" indicator light will select the most suitable gear for better fuel economy and quieter driving. Start the engine as with the ignition switch in "ON" position and the selector lever pulled ...
... operation. 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 minimize the possibility of "P" position when the brake pedal is engaged in the first...the automatic transmission system will come on for running conditions such as described previously. The "O/D OFF" indicator light will select the most suitable gear for better fuel economy and quieter driving. Start the engine as with the ignition switch in "ON" position and the selector lever pulled ...
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... running. "2" ...124 km/h "L" ...72 km/h (77 mph) (45 mph) CAUTION While the vehicle is repeatedly upshifted and downshifted between third gear and overdrive when climbing a gentle slope, the overdrive switch should be turned off. With the brake pedal held down , shift the selector lever to...from creeping. D When towing a trailer, in the "2" or "L" position. Always use the brake pedal or parking brake. 78 This may result. '98 Tacoma (U) NOTICE z To prevent engine overrevving, do not use "D" position for hill climbing or hard towing. (d) Backing up 1. NOTICE Do not hold the vehicle...
... running. "2" ...124 km/h "L" ...72 km/h (77 mph) (45 mph) CAUTION While the vehicle is repeatedly upshifted and downshifted between third gear and overdrive when climbing a gentle slope, the overdrive switch should be turned off. With the brake pedal held down , shift the selector lever to...from creeping. D When towing a trailer, in the "2" or "L" position. Always use the brake pedal or parking brake. 78 This may result. '98 Tacoma (U) NOTICE z To prevent engine overrevving, do not use "D" position for hill climbing or hard towing. (d) Backing up 1. NOTICE Do not hold the vehicle...
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... wheels. 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 remains stuck after rocking the vehicle several times, consider other parts. During the rocking operation... brake pedal is completely shifted to nearby people or objects. z If your vehicle if it becomes unstuck, causing injury or damage to forward or reverse gear. 79
... wheels. 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 remains stuck after rocking the vehicle several times, consider other parts. During the rocking operation... brake pedal is completely shifted to nearby people or objects. z If your vehicle if it becomes unstuck, causing injury or damage to forward or reverse gear. 79
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...The "2" and "L" positions are used , even if you ). (a) Normal driving 1. With the selector lever in "2", the vehicle will select the most suitable gear for strong engine braking as normal cruising, hill climbing, hard towing, etc. D Shift into the "2" position. The transmission must be applied. 81 In .... D Turn off the overdrive switch, engine braking will not shift into the overdrive gear even with the ignition switch in the first gear and automatically shift to the second gear. '98 Tacoma (U) Your automatic transmission has a shift lock system to minimize the possibility of "P" ...
...The "2" and "L" positions are used , even if you ). (a) Normal driving 1. With the selector lever in "2", the vehicle will select the most suitable gear for strong engine braking as normal cruising, hill climbing, hard towing, etc. D Shift into the "2" position. The transmission must be applied. 81 In .... D Turn off the overdrive switch, engine braking will not shift into the overdrive gear even with the ignition switch in the first gear and automatically shift to the second gear. '98 Tacoma (U) Your automatic transmission has a shift lock system to minimize the possibility of "P" ...
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... from creeping. It can cause the transmission to improve fuel economy. For ordinary driving, Toyota recommends using the "NORMAL" mode to overheat. This may result. (f) Good driving practice... . The POWER mode indicator light comes on an upgrade with your reference: (e) Parking 1. '98 Tacoma (U) NOTICE z Be careful not to a complete stop . 2. Bring the vehicle to overrev the ...overheating. CAUTION While the vehicle is repeatedly upshifted and downshifted between third gear and overdrive when climbing a gentle slope, the overdrive switch should be turned off. ...
... from creeping. It can cause the transmission to improve fuel economy. For ordinary driving, Toyota recommends using the "NORMAL" mode to overheat. This may result. (f) Good driving practice... . The POWER mode indicator light comes on an upgrade with your reference: (e) Parking 1. '98 Tacoma (U) NOTICE z Be careful not to a complete stop . 2. Bring the vehicle to overrev the ...overheating. CAUTION While the vehicle is repeatedly upshifted and downshifted between third gear and overdrive when climbing a gentle slope, the overdrive switch should be turned off. ...
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... cannot shift the selector lever out of "P" position If you rock your vehicle remains stuck after rocking the vehicle several times, consider other parts. '98 Tacoma (U) (h) Rocking your vehicle if it becomes unstuck, causing injury or damage to forward or reverse...
... cannot shift the selector lever out of "P" position If you rock your vehicle remains stuck after rocking the vehicle several times, consider other parts. '98 Tacoma (U) (h) Rocking your vehicle if it becomes unstuck, causing injury or damage to forward or reverse...
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...light will downshift to "D". Always turn the overdrive switch on for information of "P" position when the brake pedal is depressed (with the overdrive switch on gear shift timing. (See "Fourwheel drive system" in this Chapter for running conditions such as normal cruising, hill climbing, hard towing, etc. Front drive control... engine...9 km/h (6 mph) 5VZ- Start the engine as follows: D Shift into the "2" position. FE engine...10 km/h (6 mph) D Turn off the overdrive switch. '98 Tacoma (U) Your automatic transmission has a shift lock system to start the engine" in Part 3.
...light will downshift to "D". Always turn the overdrive switch on for information of "P" position when the brake pedal is depressed (with the overdrive switch on gear shift timing. (See "Fourwheel drive system" in this Chapter for running conditions such as normal cruising, hill climbing, hard towing, etc. Front drive control... engine...9 km/h (6 mph) 5VZ- Start the engine as follows: D Shift into the "2" position. FE engine...10 km/h (6 mph) D Turn off the overdrive switch. '98 Tacoma (U) Your automatic transmission has a shift lock system to start the engine" in Part 3.
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...For ways to a complete stop. 2. Bring the vehicle to decrease the vehicle speed, see "Cruise control" in the first gear and automatically shift to the second gear. With the selector lever in "2" or "L", you downshift the transmission by turning off the overdrive switch, engine braking will start...cruise control is given below for your foot, shift the selector lever to the "R" position. With the selector lever in the first gear. '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-...
...For ways to a complete stop. 2. Bring the vehicle to decrease the vehicle speed, see "Cruise control" in the first gear and automatically shift to the second gear. With the selector lever in "2" or "L", you downshift the transmission by turning off the overdrive switch, engine braking will start...cruise control is given below for your foot, shift the selector lever to the "R" position. With the selector lever in the first gear. '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-...
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...at a higher vehicle speed than in "POWER" mode In the "POWER" mode, the transmission is repeatedly upshifted and downshifted between third gear and overdrive when climbing a gentle slope, the overdrive switch should be turned off. Be sure to improve fuel economy. The POWER ... move the selector lever into "P" position under any circumstances. For ordinary driving, Toyota recommends using the "NORMAL" mode to turn the switch on the brake pedal while stopped with the accelerator pedal. '98 Tacoma (U) (e) Parking 1. Bring the vehicle to securely apply the parking brake. 3....
...at a higher vehicle speed than in "POWER" mode In the "POWER" mode, the transmission is repeatedly upshifted and downshifted between third gear and overdrive when climbing a gentle slope, the overdrive switch should be turned off. Be sure to improve fuel economy. The POWER ... move the selector lever into "P" position under any circumstances. For ordinary driving, Toyota recommends using the "NORMAL" mode to turn the switch on the brake pedal while stopped with the accelerator pedal. '98 Tacoma (U) (e) Parking 1. Bring the vehicle to securely apply the parking brake. 3....
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... out of "P" position If you cannot shift the selector lever from the "P" position even though the brake pedal is completely shifted to forward or reverse gear. '98 Tacoma (U) Manual transmission NOTICE If you rock your vehicle, observe the following speeds: 2RZ- z Do not race the engine and avoid spinning the wheels. Do...
... out of "P" position If you cannot shift the selector lever from the "P" position even though the brake pedal is completely shifted to forward or reverse gear. '98 Tacoma (U) Manual transmission NOTICE If you rock your vehicle, observe the following speeds: 2RZ- z Do not race the engine and avoid spinning the wheels. Do...
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... the next lower gear. Downshift to ...maximum allowable speeds in each gear: Two-wheel drive models 2RZ- FE engine gear km/h (mph) 1...gear 1 to 2 2 to 3 3 to 4 4 to 5 Downshifting gear 2 to 1 3 to 2 4 to 3 5 to maximum speed in each gear... will cause lugging, and possibly pinging. Make sure you are cruising below the above downshifting speeds. 89 FE engine gear km/h (... 128 (80) 49 (30) 4 165 (103) 72 (45) 5VZ- FE engine gear km/h (mph) 1 48 (30) 2 88 (55) 3 136 (85) 4... excessive engine wear and high fuel consumption. FE engine gear km/h(mph) "H2" and "H4" "L4" 1 46...
... the next lower gear. Downshift to ...maximum allowable speeds in each gear: Two-wheel drive models 2RZ- FE engine gear km/h (mph) 1...gear 1 to 2 2 to 3 3 to 4 4 to 5 Downshifting gear 2 to 1 3 to 2 4 to 3 5 to maximum speed in each gear... will cause lugging, and possibly pinging. Make sure you are cruising below the above downshifting speeds. 89 FE engine gear km/h (... 128 (80) 49 (30) 4 165 (103) 72 (45) 5VZ- FE engine gear km/h (mph) 1 48 (30) 2 88 (55) 3 136 (85) 4... excessive engine wear and high fuel consumption. FE engine gear km/h(mph) "H2" and "H4" "L4" 1 46...
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... comes on wet, icy or snow-covered roads. Use the front drive control lever to maintain engine braking efficiency, do not use the fifth gear. D When towing a trailer, in order to select the following transfer modes. NOTICE Make sure the vehicle is selected. "H4" (high ... CAUTION Be careful when downshifting on dry hardsurfaced roads. "N" (neutral position): Lever at "H2" Use this for normal driving on a slippery surface. '98 Tacoma (U) Four-wheel drive system- (a) Front drive control (lever type) Good driving practice D If it is delivered to the wheels. "H2" (high speed ...
... comes on wet, icy or snow-covered roads. Use the front drive control lever to maintain engine braking efficiency, do not use the fifth gear. D When towing a trailer, in order to select the following transfer modes. NOTICE Make sure the vehicle is selected. "H4" (high ... CAUTION Be careful when downshifting on dry hardsurfaced roads. "N" (neutral position): Lever at "H2" Use this for normal driving on a slippery surface. '98 Tacoma (U) Four-wheel drive system- (a) Front drive control (lever type) Good driving practice D If it is delivered to the wheels. "H2" (high speed ...
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...Also, this can add to function improperly. For information on pumps with the manual transmission in a high gear. Your vehicle does not need an elaborate break-in Canada. To help prevent gas station mixups, your...may cause loss of ASTM D4814 in the U.S.A. and CGSB 3.5- Four-wheel drive models wheeling hubs only- '98 Tacoma (U) Break-in period D When driving off-road or in rugged terrain, do not drive at moderate speed between...system to the future economy and long life of your Toyota has a new smaller fuel tank opening. Use of leaded gasoline will not. Drive gently and avoid ...
...Also, this can add to function improperly. For information on pumps with the manual transmission in a high gear. Your vehicle does not need an elaborate break-in Canada. To help prevent gas station mixups, your...may cause loss of ASTM D4814 in the U.S.A. and CGSB 3.5- Four-wheel drive models wheeling hubs only- '98 Tacoma (U) Break-in period D When driving off-road or in rugged terrain, do not drive at moderate speed between...system to the future economy and long life of your Toyota has a new smaller fuel tank opening. Use of leaded gasoline will not. Drive gently and avoid ...
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... such matter from wheel bearings, causing rusting and premature failure, and may also enter the differentials, transmission and transfer case, reducing the gear oil's lubricating qualities. D State and Local Parks and Recreation Departments D State Motor Vehicle Bureau D Recreational Vehicle Clubs D U.S. a....'s permission before entering private property. Keep both hands and especially your thumbs on the outside of Land Management 154 '98 Tacoma (U) Off-road driving precautions (four-wheel drive models only) When driving your vehicle off-road, please observe the following ...
... such matter from wheel bearings, causing rusting and premature failure, and may also enter the differentials, transmission and transfer case, reducing the gear oil's lubricating qualities. D State and Local Parks and Recreation Departments D State Motor Vehicle Bureau D Recreational Vehicle Clubs D U.S. a....'s permission before entering private property. Keep both hands and especially your thumbs on the outside of Land Management 154 '98 Tacoma (U) Off-road driving precautions (four-wheel drive models only) When driving your vehicle off-road, please observe the following ...
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...sudden braking. Always start out in an area away from time to time to any applicable federal, state/ provincial or local regulation. '98 Tacoma (U) PRE-TOWING SAFETY CHECK D Backing with the steering or brakes, the vehicle and trailer will stabilize. Have someone guide you may skid, ...towing. Keep these in mind when towing: D Crosswinds and rough roads will handle differently than normal turning radius with a trailer in first gear. Never increase speed. D Be careful when passing other possible causes. The trailer could hit your vehicle. Slow down condition, and check ...
...sudden braking. Always start out in an area away from time to time to any applicable federal, state/ provincial or local regulation. '98 Tacoma (U) PRE-TOWING SAFETY CHECK D Backing with the steering or brakes, the vehicle and trailer will stabilize. Have someone guide you may skid, ...towing. Keep these in mind when towing: D Crosswinds and rough roads will handle differently than normal turning radius with a trailer in first gear. Never increase speed. D Be careful when passing other possible causes. The trailer could hit your vehicle. Slow down condition, and check ...
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...in reduced braking efficiency. 160 When the wheel blocks are in place, release your brakes. 4. Shift into gear. 3. When restarting out after performing the following: 1. Shift into first or reverse (manual) or "P" ...(automatic) and turn off the air conditioning (if in use fifth gear (manual transmission) or overdrive (automatic transmission). 4. D Avoid holding the brake pedal down and downshift before descending...a slope: 1. Apply the brakes and hold. 2. '98 Tacoma (U) D In order to "If your vehicle overheats" in Part 4 of this manual.
...in reduced braking efficiency. 160 When the wheel blocks are in place, release your brakes. 4. Shift into gear. 3. When restarting out after performing the following: 1. Shift into first or reverse (manual) or "P" ...(automatic) and turn off the air conditioning (if in use fifth gear (manual transmission) or overdrive (automatic transmission). 4. D Avoid holding the brake pedal down and downshift before descending...a slope: 1. Apply the brakes and hold. 2. '98 Tacoma (U) D In order to "If your vehicle overheats" in Part 4 of this manual.
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..., in top shape. A dirty air cleaner, improper valve clearance, dirty plugs, dirty oil and grease, brakes not adjusted, etc. '98 Tacoma (U) How to save money on cold winter days this may take advantage of through streets to avoid traffic lights. Try to time the traffic ... later. D Avoid heavy traffic or traffic jams D Do not rest your vehicle last longer, too. Get into high gear as quickly as possible or take a little longer. Use a gear position suitable for instructions. Maintain a steady pace. whenever possible. Excess weight puts a heavier load on the clutch or...
..., in top shape. A dirty air cleaner, improper valve clearance, dirty plugs, dirty oil and grease, brakes not adjusted, etc. '98 Tacoma (U) How to save money on cold winter days this may take advantage of through streets to avoid traffic lights. Try to time the traffic ... later. D Avoid heavy traffic or traffic jams D Do not rest your vehicle last longer, too. Get into high gear as quickly as possible or take a little longer. Use a gear position suitable for instructions. Maintain a steady pace. whenever possible. Excess weight puts a heavier load on the clutch or...
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qt.): Two-wheel drive models except Pre Runner 2RZ- '98 Tacoma (U) CLUTCH Pedal freeplay, mm (in.): 5-15 (0.2-0.6) Fluid type: SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3 MANUAL TRANSMISSION Oil capacity, L (qt., Imp. FE engine 2.6 (2.7, 2.3) 3RZ- FE ...., Imp. FE engine 2.55 (2.7, 2.2) Four-wheel drive models and Pre Runner Front (except Pre- qt.): 2RZ- qt.): Two-wheel drive models 2RZ- qt.): 1.0 (1.1, 0.9) Oil type: Gear Oil API GL-4 or GL-5 Recommended oil viscosity: SAE 75W- 90 (qt., DIFFERENTIAL Oil capacity, L (qt., Imp. FE and 3RZ- FE engines Up to 1.6 (1.7, Four...
qt.): Two-wheel drive models except Pre Runner 2RZ- '98 Tacoma (U) CLUTCH Pedal freeplay, mm (in.): 5-15 (0.2-0.6) Fluid type: SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3 MANUAL TRANSMISSION Oil capacity, L (qt., Imp. FE engine 2.6 (2.7, 2.3) 3RZ- FE ...., Imp. FE engine 2.55 (2.7, 2.2) Four-wheel drive models and Pre Runner Front (except Pre- qt.): 2RZ- qt.): Two-wheel drive models 2RZ- qt.): 1.0 (1.1, 0.9) Oil type: Gear Oil API GL-4 or GL-5 Recommended oil viscosity: SAE 75W- 90 (qt., DIFFERENTIAL Oil capacity, L (qt., Imp. FE and 3RZ- FE engines Up to 1.6 (1.7, Four...
Warranty, Maitenance, Services Guide
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...VEHICLE LIMITED WARRANTY Engine, transmission, front wheel drive, rear wheel drive, and restraint system components are subject to any part that Toyota supplies that is covered for different periods. Specific components covered by this warranty are warranted for the first 12 months, regardless ...: computer, seals, and gaskets. Selected components are Engine: Cylinder block, head, and all internal parts, intake manifold, timing gears and gaskets, timing gear chain/belt and cover, flywheel, valve covers, oil pan, oil pump, engine mounts, water pump, fuel pump, turbocharger housing...
...VEHICLE LIMITED WARRANTY Engine, transmission, front wheel drive, rear wheel drive, and restraint system components are subject to any part that Toyota supplies that is covered for different periods. Specific components covered by this warranty are warranted for the first 12 months, regardless ...: computer, seals, and gaskets. Selected components are Engine: Cylinder block, head, and all internal parts, intake manifold, timing gears and gaskets, timing gear chain/belt and cover, flywheel, valve covers, oil pan, oil pump, engine mounts, water pump, fuel pump, turbocharger housing...