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Front drive control lever 12. Power rear view mirror control switch 2 Personal lights or interior light 5. Side vents 6. Automatic transmission selector lever (column shift) 3. Power window switches 9. Tilt steering lock release lever 13. '98 Tacoma (U) Instrument panel overview 1. Glovebox 7. Center vents 4. Hood lock release lever 14. Instrument cluster 2. Cup holder 11. Manual transmission gear shift lever or automatic transmission selector lever (floor shift) 10. Power door lock switches 8.
Front drive control lever 12. Power rear view mirror control switch 2 Personal lights or interior light 5. Side vents 6. Automatic transmission selector lever (column shift) 3. Power window switches 9. Tilt steering lock release lever 13. '98 Tacoma (U) Instrument panel overview 1. Glovebox 7. Center vents 4. Hood lock release lever 14. Instrument cluster 2. Cup holder 11. Manual transmission gear shift lever or automatic transmission selector lever (floor shift) 10. Power door lock switches 8.
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... copy of the key number with your keys or if you need additional keys, duplicates can be made by a Toyota dealer using the key number. If you should always carry a spare key in case you should lose your important .... 9 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 moon roof D Detachable sun shade Keys KEY PLATE This key works in the vehicle. Keep the plate ..., you accidentally lock your wallet, not in every lock. '98 Tacoma (U) Part 1 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS-
... copy of the key number with your keys or if you need additional keys, duplicates can be made by a Toyota dealer using the key number. If you should always carry a spare key in case you should lose your important .... 9 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 moon roof D Detachable sun shade Keys KEY PLATE This key works in the vehicle. Keep the plate ..., you accidentally lock your wallet, not in every lock. '98 Tacoma (U) Part 1 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS-
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NOTICE Make sure the tailgate is securely closed and locked. Otherwise, the hood may occur. 14 Pull the hood lock release lever. In front of the vehicle, pull up slightly. 2. '98 Tacoma (U) Hood To lower the tailgate fully, release the support brackets from the lugs as shown. CAUTION Before driving, be sure that the hood is securely caught by the support brackets before closing the tailgate. The hood will spring up on the auxiliary catch lever and lift the hood. To open unexpectedly while driving and an accident may open the hood, do the following. 1.
NOTICE Make sure the tailgate is securely closed and locked. Otherwise, the hood may occur. 14 Pull the hood lock release lever. In front of the vehicle, pull up slightly. 2. '98 Tacoma (U) Hood To lower the tailgate fully, release the support brackets from the lugs as shown. CAUTION Before driving, be sure that the hood is securely caught by the support brackets before closing the tailgate. The hood will spring up on the auxiliary catch lever and lift the hood. To open unexpectedly while driving and an accident may open the hood, do the following. 1.
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...the fuel filler door, insert the key and turn off the engine. When refueling, turn it counterclockwise. Before closing the hood, check to lock it locks into the slot. CAUTION After inserting the support rod into the slot, make sure it... return the support rod to your head or body. 15 The fumes are flammable. Then lower the hood and make sure the rod supports the hood securely from the truck for filling. D When opening the cap, do not remove the cap quickly.... on a plastic truck bed liner, a rubber truck bed mat, or any tools, rags, etc. '98 Tacoma (U) Fuel tank cap 1.
...the fuel filler door, insert the key and turn off the engine. When refueling, turn it counterclockwise. Before closing the hood, check to lock it locks into the slot. CAUTION After inserting the support rod into the slot, make sure it... return the support rod to your head or body. 15 The fumes are flammable. Then lower the hood and make sure the rod supports the hood securely from the truck for filling. D When opening the cap, do not remove the cap quickly.... on a plastic truck bed liner, a rubber truck bed mat, or any tools, rags, etc. '98 Tacoma (U) Fuel tank cap 1.
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...high pressure. 168 After the engine coolant temperature has cooled to half full again. Call a Toyota dealer for obvious coolant leaks from the moving fan and engine drive belts. 4. Check the ... coolant boiling over or steam, leave the engine running it has been used . 2. '98 Tacoma (U) If your vehicle overheats If your engine coolant temperature gauge indicates overheating, if you experience a... in the reservoir. CAUTION When the engine is running , keep the hood closed until the steam subsides before opening the hood. You should have it about 1500 rpm for a few minutes with ...
...high pressure. 168 After the engine coolant temperature has cooled to half full again. Call a Toyota dealer for obvious coolant leaks from the moving fan and engine drive belts. 4. Check the ... coolant boiling over or steam, leave the engine running it has been used . 2. '98 Tacoma (U) If your vehicle overheats If your engine coolant temperature gauge indicates overheating, if you experience a... in the reservoir. CAUTION When the engine is running , keep the hood closed until the steam subsides before opening the hood. You should have it about 1500 rpm for a few minutes with ...
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Make sure the engine hood secondary latch secures the hood from opening when the primary latch is not cut, frayed, worn or damaged. Check that the head restraints move up and down seatback (bench seat), ... controls such as hard steering or strange noise. Check headlight aim. See Chapter 7- 2 for smooth operation and uneven pedal effort or catching. Doors and engine hood Check that all working. '98 Tacoma (U) Tire surface and wheel nuts Check the tires carefully for looseness.
Make sure the engine hood secondary latch secures the hood from opening when the primary latch is not cut, frayed, worn or damaged. Check that the head restraints move up and down seatback (bench seat), ... controls such as hard steering or strange noise. Check headlight aim. See Chapter 7- 2 for smooth operation and uneven pedal effort or catching. Doors and engine hood Check that all working. '98 Tacoma (U) Tire surface and wheel nuts Check the tires carefully for looseness.
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'98 Tacoma (U) Parts and tools z Be careful not to see that you will need on performing do... or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3 brake fluid Tools: D Engine oil API grade SH, "Energy- z When closing the engine hood, check to scratch the glass surface with the wiper frame. Conserving" multigrade or ILSAC multigrade having viscosity proper for your tools must be... metric. Here is a list of parts and tools you have not forgotten any tools, rags, etc. Remember all Toyota parts are designed in metric sizes, so your climate D Rag or paper towel D Funnel (only for adding fluid) Checking ...
'98 Tacoma (U) Parts and tools z Be careful not to see that you will need on performing do... or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3 brake fluid Tools: D Engine oil API grade SH, "Energy- z When closing the engine hood, check to scratch the glass surface with the wiper frame. Conserving" multigrade or ILSAC multigrade having viscosity proper for your tools must be... metric. Here is a list of parts and tools you have not forgotten any tools, rags, etc. Remember all Toyota parts are designed in metric sizes, so your climate D Rag or paper towel D Funnel (only for adding fluid) Checking ...
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... bulb. To install a bulb, align the tabs of the bulb with the "TOP" mark upward and snuggle on the connector and the headlight body. '98 Tacoma (U) -Headlights 1. If the connector is not necessary after replacing the bulb. Install a new bulb and the bulb retaining spring. Install the rubber cover with the... cutouts of the mounting hole. 3. Then insert the connector. Open the hood. Remove the rubber cover. Aiming is tight, wiggle it. 2. When aiming adjustment is necessary, contact your...
... bulb. To install a bulb, align the tabs of the bulb with the "TOP" mark upward and snuggle on the connector and the headlight body. '98 Tacoma (U) -Headlights 1. If the connector is not necessary after replacing the bulb. Install a new bulb and the bulb retaining spring. Install the rubber cover with the... cutouts of the mounting hole. 3. Then insert the connector. Open the hood. Remove the rubber cover. Aiming is tight, wiggle it. 2. When aiming adjustment is necessary, contact your...