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Instrument cluster 2. Personal lights or interior light 5. Glovebox 7. Power door lock switches 8. Manual transmission gear shift lever or automatic transmission selector lever (floor shift) 10. Cup holder 11. Power window switches 9. Automatic transmission selector lever (column shift) 3. Side vents 6. Center vents 4. Tilt steering lock release lever 13. Hood lock release lever 14. Power rear view mirror control switch 2 '98 Tacoma (U) Instrument panel overview 1. Front drive control lever 12.
Instrument cluster 2. Personal lights or interior light 5. Glovebox 7. Power door lock switches 8. Manual transmission gear shift lever or automatic transmission selector lever (floor shift) 10. Cup holder 11. Power window switches 9. Automatic transmission selector lever (column shift) 3. Side vents 6. Center vents 4. Tilt steering lock release lever 13. Hood lock release lever 14. Power rear view mirror control switch 2 '98 Tacoma (U) Instrument panel overview 1. Front drive control lever 12.
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Passenger airbag cutoff switch 5. Ashtray 8. Parking brake lever 12. Cruise control switch 14. Clutch start cancel switch (manual transmission) or driving pattern selector button (automatic transmission) 3 Wiper and washer switches 3. Car audio 7. Power outlets 10. Clock 11. Rear differential lock button 15. Headlight and turn signal switch 2. Cigarette lighter 9. Instrument panel light control knob 16. Emergency flasher switch 4. Air conditioning controls 6. Ignition switch 13. '98 Tacoma (U) 1.
Passenger airbag cutoff switch 5. Ashtray 8. Parking brake lever 12. Cruise control switch 14. Clutch start cancel switch (manual transmission) or driving pattern selector button (automatic transmission) 3 Wiper and washer switches 3. Car audio 7. Power outlets 10. Clock 11. Rear differential lock button 15. Headlight and turn signal switch 2. Cigarette lighter 9. Instrument panel light control knob 16. Emergency flasher switch 4. Air conditioning controls 6. Ignition switch 13. '98 Tacoma (U) 1.
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'98 Tacoma (U) Indicator symbols on the instrument panel Brake system warning light∗1 Seat belt reminder light∗1 Discharge warning light∗1 Low oil pressure warning light... light∗1 Low windshield washer fluid level warning light∗1 Turn signal indicator lights Headlight high beam indicator light Overdrive-off indicator light Driving pattern (POWER mode) indicator light (type A) Anti-lock brake system warning light∗1 Automatic transmission indicator lights (type B) SRS airbag warning light∗1 Four-wheel drive indicator...
'98 Tacoma (U) Indicator symbols on the instrument panel Brake system warning light∗1 Seat belt reminder light∗1 Discharge warning light∗1 Low oil pressure warning light... light∗1 Low windshield washer fluid level warning light∗1 Turn signal indicator lights Headlight high beam indicator light Overdrive-off indicator light Driving pattern (POWER mode) indicator light (type A) Anti-lock brake system warning light∗1 Automatic transmission indicator lights (type B) SRS airbag warning light∗1 Four-wheel drive indicator...
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... 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 case you accidentally lock your keys or if you need additional keys, duplicates can be made by a Toyota dealer using the key number... the vehicle. Keep the plate in a safe place such as your important papers. 9 KEY NUMBER PLATE Your key number is shown on the plate. '98 Tacoma (U) Part 1 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS-
... 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 case you accidentally lock your keys or if you need additional keys, duplicates can be made by a Toyota dealer using the key number... the vehicle. Keep the plate in a safe place such as your important papers. 9 KEY NUMBER PLATE Your key number is shown on the plate. '98 Tacoma (U) Part 1 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS-
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..., turning the key once will unlock the driver's door and twice in will unlock the driver's door and passenger's door simultaneously. '98 Tacoma (U) Side doors LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH KEY Insert the key into the keyhole and turn it. To unlock: Turn the key backward. Vehicles with... power door lock system- Passenger's side 10 To lock: Push the button downward. Vehicles with power door lock system- Both doors lock and unlock simultaneously with the lock button pushed in succession will...
..., turning the key once will unlock the driver's door and twice in will unlock the driver's door and passenger's door simultaneously. '98 Tacoma (U) Side doors LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH KEY Insert the key into the keyhole and turn it. To unlock: Turn the key backward. Vehicles with... power door lock system- Passenger's side 10 To lock: Push the button downward. Vehicles with power door lock system- Both doors lock and unlock simultaneously with the lock button pushed in succession will...
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... work for 60 seconds even after the ignition switch is opened unintentionally. To stop working when either door is turned off. '98 Tacoma (U) Power windows LOCKING AND UNLOCKING POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH Push the switch. Normal operation: The window moves as long as you hold the switch. To lock: Push the switch on...
... work for 60 seconds even after the ignition switch is opened unintentionally. To stop working when either door is turned off. '98 Tacoma (U) Power windows LOCKING AND UNLOCKING POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH Push the switch. Normal operation: The window moves as long as you hold the switch. To lock: Push the switch on...
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The window moves as long as you must do the following. To open: Push down the switch. To close the power windows. 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. D Always make sure the head, hands and other...
The window moves as long as you must do the following. To open: Push down the switch. To close the power windows. 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. D Always make sure the head, hands and other...
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There may not deploy. '98 Tacoma (U) However, this threshold velocity will deploy if the severity of the impact is above threshold level, the SRS airbags may be the case that the ... bed of your vehicle's two airbags will deploy. The SRS airbag warning light system monitors the airbag sensor assembly, inflators, warning light, interconnecting wiring and power sources. (For details, see "Service remainder indicators and warning buzzers" in chapter 1- 5.) The SRS airbag system is designed to activate in the illustration. It is...
There may not deploy. '98 Tacoma (U) However, this threshold velocity will deploy if the severity of the impact is above threshold level, the SRS airbags may be the case that the ... bed of your vehicle's two airbags will deploy. The SRS airbag warning light system monitors the airbag sensor assembly, inflators, warning light, interconnecting wiring and power sources. (For details, see "Service remainder indicators and warning buzzers" in chapter 1- 5.) The SRS airbag system is designed to activate in the illustration. It is...
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... 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 folded backward for parking in...
... 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 folded backward for parking in...
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... different distances independently driven since the last time each time you push. Use it while driving to select correct shift points and to zero. '98 Tacoma (U) Tachometer Odometer and two trip meters 3. This meter displays the odometer and two trip meters. 1. Trip meter reset knob-It can reset the two trip... meters to zero. You can be applied for resetting the trip meter B. All trip meter data is cancelled if the electrical power source is set to prevent engine lugging and overrevving. This may cause severe engine damage. 69
... different distances independently driven since the last time each time you push. Use it while driving to select correct shift points and to zero. '98 Tacoma (U) Tachometer Odometer and two trip meters 3. This meter displays the odometer and two trip meters. 1. Trip meter reset knob-It can reset the two trip... meters to zero. You can be applied for resetting the trip meter B. All trip meter data is cancelled if the electrical power source is set to prevent engine lugging and overrevving. This may cause severe engine damage. 69
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...the vehicle. The warning light system monitors the airbag sensor assembly, inflator, warning light, interconnecting wiring and power sources. If either of fuel in Chapter 1- 5 for one block. Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. If it comes on while driving. 72 D The light comes on ... There is not tightened securely. (See "Fuel tank cap" in your anti-lock brake system. The fuel tank is operating properly. '98 Tacoma (U) NOTICE Do not drive the vehicle with rear differential lock system- On inclines or curves, due to the movement of the following (f) Low...
...the vehicle. The warning light system monitors the airbag sensor assembly, inflator, warning light, interconnecting wiring and power sources. If either of fuel in Chapter 1- 5 for one block. Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. If it comes on while driving. 72 D The light comes on ... There is not tightened securely. (See "Fuel tank cap" in your anti-lock brake system. The fuel tank is operating properly. '98 Tacoma (U) NOTICE Do not drive the vehicle with rear differential lock system- On inclines or curves, due to the movement of the following (f) Low...
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...even if you can downshift the transmission as instructed in "How to start the engine" in Part 3. The transmission must be obtained. '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 ... D Turn off the overdrive switch, engine braking will not be applied. 77 The transmission will downshift to the second gear and more powerful engine braking will downshift to or lower than 61 km/h (38 mph). The "O/D OFF" indicator light will come on and the transmission...
...even if you can downshift the transmission as instructed in "How to start the engine" in Part 3. The transmission must be obtained. '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 ... D Turn off the overdrive switch, engine braking will not be applied. 77 The transmission will downshift to the second gear and more powerful engine braking will downshift to or lower than 61 km/h (38 mph). The "O/D OFF" indicator light will come on and the transmission...
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...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 driving position Position for engine braking Position for powerful acceleration POWER ... the selector lever toward you. (The ignition switch must be applied because the cruise control is the "POWER" mode. suited to decrease the vehicle speed, see "Cruise control" in "OFF" position "NORMAL" (Normal) mode for general ...
...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 driving position Position for engine braking Position for powerful acceleration POWER ... the selector lever toward you. (The ignition switch must be applied because the cruise control is the "POWER" mode. suited to decrease the vehicle speed, see "Cruise control" in "OFF" position "NORMAL" (Normal) mode for general ...
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... will downshift to the first gear when the vehicle speed drops down to or lower than 131 km/h (81 mph), and more powerful engine braking will be obtained. '98 Tacoma (U) Your automatic transmission has a shift lock system to decrease the vehicle speed, see "Cruise control" in this chapter. Start the engine as...
... will downshift to the first gear when the vehicle speed drops down to or lower than 131 km/h (81 mph), and more powerful engine braking will be obtained. '98 Tacoma (U) Your automatic transmission has a shift lock system to decrease the vehicle speed, see "Cruise control" in this chapter. Start the engine as...
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... overheat. Bring the vehicle to overrev the engine. With the brake pedal held down at a higher vehicle speed than in "POWER" mode In the "POWER" mode, the transmission is shifted up 1. '98 Tacoma (U) NOTICE z Be careful not to a complete stop . 2. Pull the parking brake lever fully to improve fuel economy. ... upshifted and downshifted between third gear and overdrive when climbing a gentle slope, the overdrive switch should be turned off. For ordinary driving, Toyota recommends using the "NORMAL" mode to securely apply the parking brake. 3. D If the transmission is moving .
... overheat. Bring the vehicle to overrev the engine. With the brake pedal held down at a higher vehicle speed than in "POWER" mode In the "POWER" mode, the transmission is shifted up 1. '98 Tacoma (U) NOTICE z Be careful not to a complete stop . 2. Pull the parking brake lever fully to improve fuel economy. ... upshifted and downshifted between third gear and overdrive when climbing a gentle slope, the overdrive switch should be turned off. For ordinary driving, Toyota recommends using the "NORMAL" mode to securely apply the parking brake. 3. D If the transmission is moving .
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... and key removal position "NORMAL" Reverse position Neutral position Normal driving position Position for engine braking Position for powerful acceleration conditions (Shifting into overdrive (Shifting into overdrive possible) switch is the "POWER" mode. '98 Tacoma (U) Automatic transmission (electronically controlled type-four- speed or four- speed transmission "OFF" position not possible) "ON" position "O/D OFF...
... and key removal position "NORMAL" Reverse position Neutral position Normal driving position Position for engine braking Position for powerful acceleration conditions (Shifting into overdrive (Shifting into overdrive possible) switch is the "POWER" mode. '98 Tacoma (U) Automatic transmission (electronically controlled type-four- speed or four- speed transmission "OFF" position not possible) "ON" position "O/D OFF...
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...engine...106 km/h (66 mph) 5VZ- FE engine...114 km/h (71 mph) Front drive control lever in "H2" and "H4" 3RZ- '98 Tacoma (U) Your automatic transmission has a shift lock system to minimize the possibility of the front drive control lever.) D Shift into the "2" position. Front drive control... position. The transmission will downshift to the first gear when the vehicle speed drops down to or lower than the following speed, and more powerful engine braking will select the most suitable gear for better fuel economy and quieter driving. FE engine...9 km/h (6 mph) 5VZ- FE engine...
...engine...106 km/h (66 mph) 5VZ- FE engine...114 km/h (71 mph) Front drive control lever in "H2" and "H4" 3RZ- '98 Tacoma (U) Your automatic transmission has a shift lock system to minimize the possibility of the front drive control lever.) D Shift into the "2" position. Front drive control... position. The transmission will downshift to the first gear when the vehicle speed drops down to or lower than the following speed, and more powerful engine braking will select the most suitable gear for better fuel economy and quieter driving. FE engine...9 km/h (6 mph) 5VZ- FE engine...
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'98 Tacoma (U) (e) Parking 1. With the brake pedal pressed down at a higher vehicle speed than in "POWER" mode In the "POWER" mode, the transmission is shifted up and down , shift the selector lever to nearby people or objects. Serious mechanical damage and loss of... achieved. Bring the vehicle to improve fuel economy. Do not attempt this procedure if people or objects are anywhere near the vehicle. For ordinary driving, Toyota recommends using the "NORMAL" mode to a complete stop. 2. D If the transmission is moving it becomes unstuck, causing injury or damage to the "P" ...
'98 Tacoma (U) (e) Parking 1. With the brake pedal pressed down at a higher vehicle speed than in "POWER" mode In the "POWER" mode, the transmission is shifted up and down , shift the selector lever to nearby people or objects. Serious mechanical damage and loss of... achieved. Bring the vehicle to improve fuel economy. Do not attempt this procedure if people or objects are anywhere near the vehicle. For ordinary driving, Toyota recommends using the "NORMAL" mode to a complete stop. 2. D If the transmission is moving it becomes unstuck, causing injury or damage to the "P" ...
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...instructions. The four-wheel drive indicator light comes on dry hardsurfaced roads. D When towing a trailer, in order to shift into reverse. 90 '98 Tacoma (U) Four-wheel drive system- (a) Front drive control (lever type) Good driving practice D If it is difficult to maintain engine braking efficiency, do ...not use the fifth gear. "H2" (high speed position, two-wheel drive): Lever at "L4" Use this for maximum power and traction. This position gives greater economy, quietest ride and least wear. "L4" (low speed position, four-wheel drive): Lever at "H2"...
...instructions. The four-wheel drive indicator light comes on dry hardsurfaced roads. D When towing a trailer, in order to shift into reverse. 90 '98 Tacoma (U) Four-wheel drive system- (a) Front drive control (lever type) Good driving practice D If it is difficult to maintain engine braking efficiency, do ...not use the fifth gear. "H2" (high speed position, two-wheel drive): Lever at "L4" Use this for maximum power and traction. This position gives greater economy, quietest ride and least wear. "L4" (low speed position, four-wheel drive): Lever at "H2"...
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...roads. This position gives greater economy, quietest ride and least wear. "H4" (high speed position, four-wheel drive): Lever at "N" No power is delivered to "FREE". Use this for further instructions. (b) Free-wheeling hubs To engage the free-wheeling hubs, turn the hubs to the... wheels. '98 Tacoma (U) (a) Front drive control (lever/button type) "N" (neutral position): Lever at "H", "4WD" button pushed in. "H2" (high speed position, two-wheel ...
...roads. This position gives greater economy, quietest ride and least wear. "H4" (high speed position, four-wheel drive): Lever at "N" No power is delivered to "FREE". Use this for further instructions. (b) Free-wheeling hubs To engage the free-wheeling hubs, turn the hubs to the... wheels. '98 Tacoma (U) (a) Front drive control (lever/button type) "N" (neutral position): Lever at "H", "4WD" button pushed in. "H2" (high speed position, two-wheel ...