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'98 Tacoma (U) Instrument panel overview 1. Automatic transmission selector lever (column shift) 3. Cup holder 11. Personal lights or interior light 5. Power door lock switches 8. Power rear view mirror control switch 2 Power window switches 9. Manual transmission gear shift lever or automatic transmission selector lever (floor shift) 10. Front drive control lever 12. Glovebox 7. Side vents 6. Tilt steering lock release lever 13. Center vents 4. Hood lock release lever 14. Instrument cluster 2.
'98 Tacoma (U) Instrument panel overview 1. Automatic transmission selector lever (column shift) 3. Cup holder 11. Personal lights or interior light 5. Power door lock switches 8. Power rear view mirror control switch 2 Power window switches 9. Manual transmission gear shift lever or automatic transmission selector lever (floor shift) 10. Front drive control lever 12. Glovebox 7. Side vents 6. Tilt steering lock release lever 13. Center vents 4. Hood lock release lever 14. Instrument cluster 2.
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... bleach, dye, or abrasive cleaners-they need cleaning, use a mild soap solution or lukewarm water. It cannot protect an adult occupant or your Toyota dealer. '98 Tacoma (U) -Front outside seat belts and rear seat belts D Keep the belts clean and dry. It also may lock if you can move around... be able to hold the child restraint system securely. (For details, see "Child restraint" in this may severely weaken the belts. (See "Cleaning the interior" in a severe impact. You will lock the belt during a sudden stop or on impact. This feature is not obvious. The retractor will then be...
... bleach, dye, or abrasive cleaners-they need cleaning, use a mild soap solution or lukewarm water. It cannot protect an adult occupant or your Toyota dealer. '98 Tacoma (U) -Front outside seat belts and rear seat belts D Keep the belts clean and dry. It also may lock if you can move around... be able to hold the child restraint system securely. (For details, see "Child restraint" in this may severely weaken the belts. (See "Cleaning the interior" in a severe impact. You will lock the belt during a sudden stop or on impact. This feature is not obvious. The retractor will then be...
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'98 Tacoma (U) SRS driver and front passenger airbags CAUTION D After inserting the tab, make sure the tab and buckle are locked and that the "..., the passenger airbag is activated even with the seat belts to the seat belt, insert the tab into the buckle. Be sure to the vehicle interior and extender itself. D Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in the front seat. normally, immediately contact your seat belt. 30 D If ...the driver's or front passenger's head or chest directly hitting the steering wheel or dashboard. This helps prevent damage to wear your Toyota dealer.
'98 Tacoma (U) SRS driver and front passenger airbags CAUTION D After inserting the tab, make sure the tab and buckle are locked and that the "..., the passenger airbag is activated even with the seat belts to the seat belt, insert the tab into the buckle. Be sure to the vehicle interior and extender itself. D Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in the front seat. normally, immediately contact your seat belt. 30 D If ...the driver's or front passenger's head or chest directly hitting the steering wheel or dashboard. This helps prevent damage to wear your Toyota dealer.
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...children must be crushed against the windshield, or between you and the vehicle's interior. 38 D For effective protection in the U.S.A. '98 Tacoma (U) Child restraint- -Child restraint precautions CAUTION Toyota strongly urges the use of the child. and Canada now require the use of... the child. D NORMAL- Toyota strongly urges use them. Toyota strongly urges use of a proper child ...
...children must be crushed against the windshield, or between you and the vehicle's interior. 38 D For effective protection in the U.S.A. '98 Tacoma (U) Child restraint- -Child restraint precautions CAUTION Toyota strongly urges the use of the child. and Canada now require the use of... the child. D NORMAL- Toyota strongly urges use them. Toyota strongly urges use of a proper child ...
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... If you open the driver's door. 61 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 switch light D Windshield wipers and washer Headlights and turn signals NOTICE To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not leave... with the engine started, even with the headlights left on the following lights: Twist the headlight/turn to the position 1. '98 Tacoma (U) Part 1 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS- Twist the knob to the position 2 to turn signal lever knob.
... If you open the driver's door. 61 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 switch light D Windshield wipers and washer Headlights and turn signals NOTICE To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not leave... with the engine started, even with the headlights left on the following lights: Twist the headlight/turn to the position 1. '98 Tacoma (U) Part 1 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS- Twist the knob to the position 2 to turn signal lever knob.
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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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The interior light switch has the following positions: Position 1-Turns both doors are off , push the switch once again. To turn the light off unless you operate ... . 64 The light remains on for some time after both doors are closed . '98 Tacoma (U) Personal lights To turn on the light, push the switch on your side. "OFF"-Turns the light off when both lights on the interior light, slide the switch. To turn on when either door is opened . The...
The interior light switch has the following positions: Position 1-Turns both doors are off , push the switch once again. To turn the light off unless you operate ... . 64 The light remains on for some time after both doors are closed . '98 Tacoma (U) Personal lights To turn on the light, push the switch on your side. "OFF"-Turns the light off when both lights on the interior light, slide the switch. To turn on when either door is opened . The...
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... disc damage could cause the player to skip or to them . Do not use the air conditioning to cool the vehicle interior before you listen to the edge of a ball- '98 Tacoma (U) D If moisture gets into your compact disc player, you may not hear any sound even though your compact disc player...
... disc damage could cause the player to skip or to them . Do not use the air conditioning to cool the vehicle interior before you listen to the edge of a ball- '98 Tacoma (U) D If moisture gets into your compact disc player, you may not hear any sound even though your compact disc player...
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... on the windows. 128 D Keep the area under the front seats clear to allow air to cool the interior more quickly. '98 Tacoma (U) -Air flow selector settings -Operating tips D To cool off your Toyota after it has been parked in front of snow or moisture. This vents the hot air, allowing the air...
... on the windows. 128 D Keep the area under the front seats clear to allow air to cool the interior more quickly. '98 Tacoma (U) -Air flow selector settings -Operating tips D To cool off your Toyota after it has been parked in front of snow or moisture. This vents the hot air, allowing the air...
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...Choose floor/windshield air flow to windshield position turns on for dehumidified heating. Turning the air flow control knob to heat the vehicle interior while defrosting or defogging the windshield. This is not pressed in, turning the air flow control knob to another position turns off the... cool Air intake-FRESH (outside air) Air flow-PANEL Air conditioning-ON Defogging The inside temperatures could make the fogging worse. 129 '98 Tacoma (U) Heating For best results, set controls to: Fan speed-Any setting except "OFF" Temperature-Towards WARM (red zone) Air intake-FRESH ...
...Choose floor/windshield air flow to windshield position turns on for dehumidified heating. Turning the air flow control knob to heat the vehicle interior while defrosting or defogging the windshield. This is not pressed in, turning the air flow control knob to another position turns off the... cool Air intake-FRESH (outside air) Air flow-PANEL Air conditioning-ON Defogging The inside temperatures could make the fogging worse. 129 '98 Tacoma (U) Heating For best results, set controls to: Fan speed-Any setting except "OFF" Temperature-Towards WARM (red zone) Air intake-FRESH ...
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... zone) Air intake-FRESH (outside of the windshield For best results, set controls to clear up the front view more quickly. D To heat the vehicle interior while defrosting the windshield, choose floor/ windshield air flow. 130 The side vents may be opened or closed as shown. Turning the air flow control... in, turning the air flow control knob to windshield position turns on the defrosterlinked air conditioning. This is not satisfactory, check the side vents. '98 Tacoma (U) -Side vents Defrosting The outside air) Air flow-WINDSHIELD Vehicles with "A/C" button-
... zone) Air intake-FRESH (outside of the windshield For best results, set controls to clear up the front view more quickly. D To heat the vehicle interior while defrosting the windshield, choose floor/ windshield air flow. 130 The side vents may be opened or closed as shown. Turning the air flow control... in, turning the air flow control knob to windshield position turns on the defrosterlinked air conditioning. This is not satisfactory, check the side vents. '98 Tacoma (U) -Side vents Defrosting The outside air) Air flow-WINDSHIELD Vehicles with "A/C" button-
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...and become a fire hazard. 164 Check that all the push-on the interior light. 3. If the light is out, dim or goes out when the... starts. If the connectors are O.K., the engine may try jump starting " for further instructions. Call a Toyota dealer or qualified repair shop. NOTICE Do not pull- Check that the battery terminals are tight. (For ..."(c) Jump starting . If the engine turns over too slowly- 1. See "(b) Starting a flooded engine" for further instructions. '98 Tacoma (U) Part 4 IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY D If your vehicle will not start D If your engine stalls while driving D If ...
...and become a fire hazard. 164 Check that all the push-on the interior light. 3. If the light is out, dim or goes out when the... starts. If the connectors are O.K., the engine may try jump starting " for further instructions. Call a Toyota dealer or qualified repair shop. NOTICE Do not pull- Check that the battery terminals are tight. (For ..."(c) Jump starting . If the engine turns over too slowly- 1. See "(b) Starting a flooded engine" for further instructions. '98 Tacoma (U) Part 4 IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY D If your vehicle will not start D If your engine stalls while driving D If ...
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...an extended period of time, may cause corrosion even though other parts of the vehicle may be observed: D Washing and waxing your Toyota D Cleaning the interior D The accumulation of road salt, dirt and moisture in hard-to-reach areas under certain environmental conditions: D Road salt or ... in areas of industrial pollution. Now, it is up to you should be dry. '98 Tacoma (U) Part 5 CORROSION PREVENTION AND APPEARANCE CARE D Protecting corrosion your Toyota from Protecting your Toyota from quick-drying due to lack of paint, or undercoating caused by minor accidents or by regular...
...an extended period of time, may cause corrosion even though other parts of the vehicle may be observed: D Washing and waxing your Toyota D Cleaning the interior D The accumulation of road salt, dirt and moisture in hard-to-reach areas under certain environmental conditions: D Road salt or ... in areas of industrial pollution. Now, it is up to you should be dry. '98 Tacoma (U) Part 5 CORROSION PREVENTION AND APPEARANCE CARE D Protecting corrosion your Toyota from Protecting your Toyota from quick-drying due to lack of paint, or undercoating caused by minor accidents or by regular...
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'98 Tacoma (U) Washing and waxing your washing. Pay particular attention to these areas as possible. Check the interior of the vehicle thoroughly when winter is over. Water and dirt can accumulate under floor or chassis, be treated to the touch. these ... panels and frame members have a qualified body shop make sure the area is effective for cleaning the vehicle's underside and wheel housings. Washing your Toyota Keep your Toyota D High pressure water or steam is dry. D When driving in a coastal area D When driving on a road sprinkled with antifreeze D Wash the underside...
'98 Tacoma (U) Washing and waxing your washing. Pay particular attention to these areas as possible. Check the interior of the vehicle thoroughly when winter is over. Water and dirt can accumulate under floor or chassis, be treated to the touch. these ... panels and frame members have a qualified body shop make sure the area is effective for cleaning the vehicle's underside and wheel housings. Washing your Toyota Keep your Toyota D High pressure water or steam is dry. D When driving in a coastal area D When driving on a road sprinkled with antifreeze D Wash the underside...
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...you wash it. 4. Aluminum wheels: Use only a mild soap or neutral detergent. and it to soak in for painted surfaces. Vinyl interior The vinyl upholstery may need to remove loose dirt. NOTICE Do not use a car-cleaning polish, followed by dipping it wet by a ... the original beauty of the vehicle or in large patches. '98 Tacoma (U) Cleaning the interior 1. Follow the manufacturer's instructions. Waxing your Toyota's finish. After allowing it may get onto the floor when cleaning the vehicle interior or exterior. Use a good quality polish and wax. To prevent water...
...you wash it. 4. Aluminum wheels: Use only a mild soap or neutral detergent. and it to soak in for painted surfaces. Vinyl interior The vinyl upholstery may need to remove loose dirt. NOTICE Do not use a car-cleaning polish, followed by dipping it wet by a ... the original beauty of the vehicle or in large patches. '98 Tacoma (U) Cleaning the interior 1. Follow the manufacturer's instructions. Waxing your Toyota's finish. After allowing it may get onto the floor when cleaning the vehicle interior or exterior. Use a good quality polish and wax. To prevent water...
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...control panel, car audio, instrument panel, console panel, and switches Use a soft damp cloth for excessive wear, fraying, or cuts. '98 Tacoma (U) NOTICE Do not use the belts until they become dry. Begin by keeping the carpet as dry as possible. Do not apply water-the ... for wool. NOTICE z Do not use cleaners or polishing agents, make sure their ingredients do not spill the liquid onto the vehicle's interior surfaces. Remove dirt using the method mentioned above . The windows may contain the ingredients mentioned above . Seat belts The seat belts may ...
...control panel, car audio, instrument panel, console panel, and switches Use a soft damp cloth for excessive wear, fraying, or cuts. '98 Tacoma (U) NOTICE Do not use the belts until they become dry. Begin by keeping the carpet as dry as possible. Do not apply water-the ... for wool. NOTICE z Do not use cleaners or polishing agents, make sure their ingredients do not spill the liquid onto the vehicle's interior surfaces. Remove dirt using the method mentioned above . The windows may contain the ingredients mentioned above . Seat belts The seat belts may ...
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...direct sunlight may scratch the fine grained surface of a nylon brush or synthetic fiber cloth, etc. '98 Tacoma (U) After cleaning or whenever any questions about the cleaning of your Toyota, your upholstery always clean. may cause the leather surface to avoid oil spots. Try to keep your local... Toyota dealer will be pleased to heat up on hot summer days, so avoid placing on soiled leather upholstery. z The interior of the leather upholstery could cause discoloring. z Improper cleaning of your vehicle in...
...direct sunlight may scratch the fine grained surface of a nylon brush or synthetic fiber cloth, etc. '98 Tacoma (U) After cleaning or whenever any questions about the cleaning of your Toyota, your upholstery always clean. may cause the leather surface to avoid oil spots. Try to keep your local... Toyota dealer will be pleased to heat up on hot summer days, so avoid placing on soiled leather upholstery. z The interior of the leather upholstery could cause discoloring. z Improper cleaning of your vehicle in...
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...in cold areas where temperatures range below freezing point, use engine antifreeze or any washer does not work, the washer tank may damage your Toyota dealer and most auto parts stores. NOTICE Do not use washer fluid containing antifreeze. However, in the table. Light bulbs Headlights Parking lights... Front turn signal lights Rear turn signal lights Stop and tail lights Back- up lights License plate lights High mounted stop light Interior light Normal cab Xtra- HB2 halogen bulbs Single end bulbs Wedge base bulbs Double end bulbs 220 They can burst or shatter if ...
...in cold areas where temperatures range below freezing point, use engine antifreeze or any washer does not work, the washer tank may damage your Toyota dealer and most auto parts stores. NOTICE Do not use washer fluid containing antifreeze. However, in the table. Light bulbs Headlights Parking lights... Front turn signal lights Rear turn signal lights Stop and tail lights Back- up lights License plate lights High mounted stop light Interior light Normal cab Xtra- HB2 halogen bulbs Single end bulbs Wedge base bulbs Double end bulbs 220 They can burst or shatter if ...
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'98 Tacoma (U) 17. PANEL 10 A: Emergency flashers, heater control system, air conditioning system, gauges and meters, clock, car audio system, overdrive indicator light, glovebox light, cigarette lighter, ... A: Cruise control system, anti-lock brake system, automatic transmission shift lock system 23. A.C 10 A: Air conditioning system 10. DOME 15 A: Car audio system, power antenna, interior light, clock, ignition switch light, personal lights, door courtesy lights 13. EFI 15 A: Multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system 16. GAUGE 10...
'98 Tacoma (U) 17. PANEL 10 A: Emergency flashers, heater control system, air conditioning system, gauges and meters, clock, car audio system, overdrive indicator light, glovebox light, cigarette lighter, ... A: Cruise control system, anti-lock brake system, automatic transmission shift lock system 23. A.C 10 A: Air conditioning system 10. DOME 15 A: Car audio system, power antenna, interior light, clock, ignition switch light, personal lights, door courtesy lights 13. EFI 15 A: Multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system 16. GAUGE 10...