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CAUTION Before driving, be sure that the hood is securely caught by the support brackets before closing the tailgate. Otherwise, the hood may open the hood, do the following. 1. NOTICE Make sure the tailgate is securely closed and locked. To open unexpectedly while driving and an accident may occur. 14 In front of the vehicle, pull up slightly. 2. The hood will spring up on the auxiliary catch lever and lift the hood. Pull the hood lock release lever. '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. Otherwise, the hood may open the hood, do the following. 1. NOTICE Make sure the tailgate is securely closed and locked. To open unexpectedly while driving and an accident may occur. 14 In front of the vehicle, pull up slightly. 2. The hood will spring up on the auxiliary catch lever and lift the hood. Pull the hood lock release lever. '98 Tacoma (U) Hood To lower the tailgate fully, release the support brackets from the lugs as shown.
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'98 Tacoma (U) -Removing 1. Then lift the moon roof panel and pull it from the hook. Pull the handle down while pushing in the retaining spring arms as shown and push up the moon roof. 3. Push back the auxiliary catch to release it out. 17 Push in one of the lock buttons. 2.
'98 Tacoma (U) -Removing 1. Then lift the moon roof panel and pull it from the hook. Pull the handle down while pushing in the retaining spring arms as shown and push up the moon roof. 3. Push back the auxiliary catch to release it out. 17 Push in one of the lock buttons. 2.
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'98 Tacoma (U) -Moving passenger's seat for rear seat entry (Xtra-cab models) 3. The seat will slide forward. 2. D Never allow anyone to the front-most position. Move the seat to rest their foot on the press pedal while the vehicle is secured in , lift up the seatback and return the seat... until it is moving. After passengers are in place. Lift the seatback angle adjusting lever or press the pedal behind the seatback. CAUTION D After putting back...
'98 Tacoma (U) -Moving passenger's seat for rear seat entry (Xtra-cab models) 3. The seat will slide forward. 2. D Never allow anyone to the front-most position. Move the seat to rest their foot on the press pedal while the vehicle is secured in , lift up the seatback and return the seat... until it is moving. After passengers are in place. Lift the seatback angle adjusting lever or press the pedal behind the seatback. CAUTION D After putting back...
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...snow-covered or icy roads. Also, all season tires on your vehicle is originally equipped with summer tires in highway driving. '98 Tacoma (U) Suspension and chassis CAUTION Do not modify the suspension/chassis with snow tires in heavy or loose snow. Types of tires Determine sure... capability tires best suited to provide better traction in loss of control. All season tires, however, do not have adequate traction performance compared with lift kits, spacers, springs, etc. D Do not use all four tires. 2. Summer tires Summer tires are designed to highway driving under dry ...
...snow-covered or icy roads. Also, all season tires on your vehicle is originally equipped with summer tires in highway driving. '98 Tacoma (U) Suspension and chassis CAUTION Do not modify the suspension/chassis with snow tires in heavy or loose snow. Types of tires Determine sure... capability tires best suited to provide better traction in loss of control. All season tires, however, do not have adequate traction performance compared with lift kits, spacers, springs, etc. D Do not use all four tires. 2. Summer tires Summer tires are designed to highway driving under dry ...
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... flashers. Read the following to set the parking brake and put an object on the center divider of personal injury: D Use the jack only for lifting your speed gradually, keeping a straight line. Move cautiously off the jack and cause personal injury. Block the wheel diagonally opposite to remove and change the... tire. 169 D Make sure to reduce the possibility of a highway. Raising the vehicle with someone in "P" (automatic) or reverse (manual). 4. '98 Tacoma (U) If you have a flat tire- 1.
... flashers. Read the following to set the parking brake and put an object on the center divider of personal injury: D Use the jack only for lifting your speed gradually, keeping a straight line. Move cautiously off the jack and cause personal injury. Block the wheel diagonally opposite to remove and change the... tire. 169 D Make sure to reduce the possibility of a highway. Raising the vehicle with someone in "P" (automatic) or reverse (manual). 4. '98 Tacoma (U) If you have a flat tire- 1.
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... positioned. 7. Wiggle the tire and press it aside. After making sure the handle remains firmly fitted onto the jack handle extension. Then lift up the wheel and get under the vehicle when the vehicle is properly positioned. -Changing wheels CAUTION Never get at least the top bolt... started through its hole. '98 Tacoma (U) -Raising your vehicle Xtra-cab models-To raise the vehicle, insert the jack handle extension into position and align the holes in the ...
... positioned. 7. Wiggle the tire and press it aside. After making sure the handle remains firmly fitted onto the jack handle extension. Then lift up the wheel and get under the vehicle when the vehicle is properly positioned. -Changing wheels CAUTION Never get at least the top bolt... started through its hole. '98 Tacoma (U) -Raising your vehicle Xtra-cab models-To raise the vehicle, insert the jack handle extension into position and align the holes in the ...
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... is missing, have a technician repair the flat tire. If your vehicle needs to the torque specified in Part 8 with wheel lift type truck- -From front -From rear -From rear (b) Using flat bed truck (b) Using flat bed truck CAUTION Before driving,...drive models 177 As soon as possible after changing wheels, tighten the wheel nuts to be towed- (a) Towing with wheel lift type truck- -From front (a) Towing with a torque wrench and have a new one put on as soon as dirt... all the tools, jack and flat tire are securely in place in Part 8. '98 Tacoma (U) -After changing wheels 11.
... is missing, have a technician repair the flat tire. If your vehicle needs to the torque specified in Part 8 with wheel lift type truck- -From front -From rear -From rear (b) Using flat bed truck (b) Using flat bed truck CAUTION Before driving,...drive models 177 As soon as possible after changing wheels, tighten the wheel nuts to be towed- (a) Towing with wheel lift type truck- -From front (a) Towing with a torque wrench and have a new one put on as soon as dirt... all the tools, jack and flat tire are securely in place in Part 8. '98 Tacoma (U) -After changing wheels 11.
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...TOWING PRECAUTIONS: Use a safety chain system for towing at the opposite end of the towed vehicle will help ensure that your Toyota dealer or a commercial tow truck service. NOTICE z When lifting wheels, take care to the transmission. 178 Proper equipment will be damaged if it is not damaged while being towed. From... rear-Place the ignition key in the "LOCK" position, as this page to towing. In consultation with wheel lift type truck From front- '98 Tacoma (U) If towing is necessary, we recommend you have your vehicle, make a mistake.
...TOWING PRECAUTIONS: Use a safety chain system for towing at the opposite end of the towed vehicle will help ensure that your Toyota dealer or a commercial tow truck service. NOTICE z When lifting wheels, take care to the transmission. 178 Proper equipment will be damaged if it is not damaged while being towed. From... rear-Place the ignition key in the "LOCK" position, as this page to towing. In consultation with wheel lift type truck From front- '98 Tacoma (U) If towing is necessary, we recommend you have your vehicle, make a mistake.
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... Towing with sling type truck NOTICE Do not tow with the key removed or in the "LOCK" position when towing from the front with wheel lift type truck From front- This may cause serious damage to hold the front wheels straight. (b) Using flat bed truck D Automatic transmission: Use a... a vehicle with an automatic transmission from the rear without a towing dolly. The steering lock mechanism is not strong enough to the transmission. '98 Tacoma (U) Four-wheel drive models- (a) Towing with the rear wheels on the ground, as this may cause body damage. 179 From rear-We recommend ...
... Towing with sling type truck NOTICE Do not tow with the key removed or in the "LOCK" position when towing from the front with wheel lift type truck From front- This may cause serious damage to hold the front wheels straight. (b) Using flat bed truck D Automatic transmission: Use a... a vehicle with an automatic transmission from the rear without a towing dolly. The steering lock mechanism is not strong enough to the transmission. '98 Tacoma (U) Four-wheel drive models- (a) Towing with the rear wheels on the ground, as this may cause body damage. 179 From rear-We recommend ...