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Instrument cluster 2. Side vents 6. Center vents 4. Glovebox 7. Power rear view mirror control switch 2 Manual transmission gear shift lever or automatic transmission selector lever (floor shift) 10. Front drive control lever 12. Power window switches 9. Tilt steering lock release lever 13. Cup holder 11. Personal lights or interior light 5. Power door lock switches 8. Hood lock release lever 14. Automatic transmission selector lever (column shift) 3. '98 Tacoma (U) Instrument panel overview 1.
Instrument cluster 2. Side vents 6. Center vents 4. Glovebox 7. Power rear view mirror control switch 2 Manual transmission gear shift lever or automatic transmission selector lever (floor shift) 10. Front drive control lever 12. Power window switches 9. Tilt steering lock release lever 13. Cup holder 11. Personal lights or interior light 5. Power door lock switches 8. Hood lock release lever 14. Automatic transmission selector lever (column shift) 3. '98 Tacoma (U) Instrument panel overview 1.
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Passenger airbag cutoff switch 5. Clock 11. Rear differential lock button 15. Cigarette lighter 9. Ignition switch 13. Instrument panel light control knob 16. Clutch start cancel switch (manual transmission) or driving pattern selector button (automatic transmission) 3 Wiper and washer switches 3. Ashtray 8. Cruise control switch 14. Power outlets 10. Emergency flasher switch 4. Headlight and turn signal switch 2. '98 Tacoma (U) 1. Car audio 7. Air conditioning controls 6. Parking brake lever 12.
Passenger airbag cutoff switch 5. Clock 11. Rear differential lock button 15. Cigarette lighter 9. Ignition switch 13. Instrument panel light control knob 16. Clutch start cancel switch (manual transmission) or driving pattern selector button (automatic transmission) 3 Wiper and washer switches 3. Ashtray 8. Cruise control switch 14. Power outlets 10. Emergency flasher switch 4. Headlight and turn signal switch 2. '98 Tacoma (U) 1. Car audio 7. Air conditioning controls 6. Parking brake lever 12.
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Tachometer 3. Fuel gauge 6. Service reminder indicators and indicator lights 4. Trip meter reset knob 7. Engine coolant temperature gauge 2. Odometer and two trip meters 4 Speedometer 5. '98 Tacoma (U) Instrument cluster overview "With tachometer 1.
Tachometer 3. Fuel gauge 6. Service reminder indicators and indicator lights 4. Trip meter reset knob 7. Engine coolant temperature gauge 2. Odometer and two trip meters 4 Speedometer 5. '98 Tacoma (U) Instrument cluster overview "With tachometer 1.
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'98 Tacoma (U) "Without tachometer 1. Odometer 5. Speedometer 4. Fuel gauge 5 Engine coolant temperature gauge 2. Service reminder indicators and indicator lights 3.
'98 Tacoma (U) "Without tachometer 1. Odometer 5. Speedometer 4. Fuel gauge 5 Engine coolant temperature gauge 2. Service reminder indicators and indicator lights 3.
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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∗1 Malfunction indicator lamp∗1 Low fuel level warning light∗1 Unengaged "Park" warning light∗1 Automatic transmission fluid temperature warning light∗1 Low windshield washer fluid level warning light∗1 Turn signal...
'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∗1 Malfunction indicator lamp∗1 Low fuel level warning light∗1 Unengaged "Park" warning light∗1 Automatic transmission fluid temperature warning light∗1 Low windshield washer fluid level warning light∗1 Turn signal...
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If this light flashes, see "Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers" in Chapter 1- 6. 7 '98 Tacoma (U) Rear differential lock indicator light Cruise control indicator light∗2 ∗1 : ∗2 : For details, see "Cruise control" in Chapter 1- 5.
If this light flashes, see "Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers" in Chapter 1- 6. 7 '98 Tacoma (U) Rear differential lock indicator light Cruise control indicator light∗2 ∗1 : ∗2 : For details, see "Cruise control" in Chapter 1- 5.
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...simultaneously. OPERATING THE DRIVER'S WINDOW Use the switch on each door. To close: Pull up and then release it . The window will fully open : Lightly push down and then release it . 11 To stop working when either door is opened unintentionally. They stop the window partway... helps prevent the doors from being thrown out from being opened . Automatic operation (to open only): Push the switch completely down the switch. '98 Tacoma (U) Power windows LOCKING AND UNLOCKING POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH Push the switch. To lock: Push the switch on the rear side. To unlock: Push ...
...simultaneously. OPERATING THE DRIVER'S WINDOW Use the switch on each door. To close: Pull up and then release it . The window will fully open : Lightly push down and then release it . 11 To stop working when either door is opened unintentionally. They stop the window partway... helps prevent the doors from being thrown out from being opened . Automatic operation (to open only): Push the switch completely down the switch. '98 Tacoma (U) Power windows LOCKING AND UNLOCKING POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH Push the switch. To lock: Push the switch on the rear side. To unlock: Push ...
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...for detail. The passenger airbag system is D Do not turn off the passenger airbag system except when you use a rear- The indicator light on when the passenger airbag system has been disabled. D All vehicle occupants be killed or seriously injured. See "Passenger airbag cutoff system...will not inflate in a collision. Turning the passenger airbag switch to the "ON" position makes the passenger airbag system operational. '98 Tacoma (U) CAUTION A driver or front passenger too close to the steering wheel or dashboard during airbag deployment can be properly restrained using the ...
...for detail. The passenger airbag system is D Do not turn off the passenger airbag system except when you use a rear- The indicator light on when the passenger airbag system has been disabled. D All vehicle occupants be killed or seriously injured. See "Passenger airbag cutoff system...will not inflate in a collision. Turning the passenger airbag switch to the "ON" position makes the passenger airbag system operational. '98 Tacoma (U) CAUTION A driver or front passenger too close to the steering wheel or dashboard during airbag deployment can be properly restrained using the ...
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...Tacoma (U) However, this threshold velocity will be considerably higher if the vehicle strikes an object, such as a parked vehicle or sign pole, which can move or deform. a collision in the illustration. There may not deploy. If the severity of a truck). 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...
...Tacoma (U) However, this threshold velocity will be considerably higher if the vehicle strikes an object, such as a parked vehicle or sign pole, which can move or deform. a collision in the illustration. There may not deploy. If the severity of a truck). 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...
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...system mainly consists of the following components and their locations are shown in the illustration. 1 2 3 4 5 SRS airbag warning light Airbag module for driver (airbag and inflator) Passenger airbag cutoff switch Airbag module for several minutes, but the airbags themselves will not ...a fire. Parts of the inflating airbag. Then a chemical reaction in the inflators momentarily fills the airbags with considerable force. '98 Tacoma (U) Collision from the side Vehicle roll- The airbag sensor assembly consists of the occupants. When the airbags inflate, they produce a ...
...system mainly consists of the following components and their locations are shown in the illustration. 1 2 3 4 5 SRS airbag warning light Airbag module for driver (airbag and inflator) Passenger airbag cutoff switch Airbag module for several minutes, but the airbags themselves will not ...a fire. Parts of the inflating airbag. Then a chemical reaction in the inflators momentarily fills the airbags with considerable force. '98 Tacoma (U) Collision from the side Vehicle roll- The airbag sensor assembly consists of the occupants. When the airbags inflate, they produce a ...
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... accident not of the extent to cause the SRS airbags to inflate. Switch the system as possible to service the vehicle. Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as follows: Insert key into the keyhole and turn it. This system is scratched, cracked, or otherwise damaged. turn... the "ACC" or "ON" position, or remains on the front seat unavoidably. The indicator comes on while driving. '98 Tacoma (U) Passenger airbag cutoff system Indicator light This SRS airbag system has a service reminder indicator to inform the driver of operating problems. If either of the following cases, ...
... accident not of the extent to cause the SRS airbags to inflate. Switch the system as possible to service the vehicle. Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as follows: Insert key into the keyhole and turn it. This system is scratched, cracked, or otherwise damaged. turn... the "ACC" or "ON" position, or remains on the front seat unavoidably. The indicator comes on while driving. '98 Tacoma (U) Passenger airbag cutoff system Indicator light This SRS airbag system has a service reminder indicator to inform the driver of operating problems. If either of the following cases, ...
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...of the child and is on the rear seat. D Make sure that the indicator light is off , the passenger airbag will not inflate in the "OFF" position and that the indicator light is put on . facing child restraint system on the front seat, make sure the... of the child. Holding a child in the front seat unavoidably. Toyota strongly urges use of a proper child restraint system which conforms to SAEJ1819. CAUTION D Never put a rear- '98 Tacoma (U) Child restraint- -Child restraint precautions CAUTION Toyota strongly urges the use of child restraint systems for a child restraint ...
...of the child and is on the rear seat. D Make sure that the indicator light is off , the passenger airbag will not inflate in the "OFF" position and that the indicator light is put on . facing child restraint system on the front seat, make sure the... of the child. Holding a child in the front seat unavoidably. Toyota strongly urges use of a proper child restraint system which conforms to SAEJ1819. CAUTION D Never put a rear- '98 Tacoma (U) Child restraint- -Child restraint precautions CAUTION Toyota strongly urges the use of child restraint systems for a child restraint ...
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.... According to the child. If you have complied with either the lap belt or the lap portion of the system. D Make sure that the indicator light is on. To provide proper restraint, use a child restraint system following illustrations. Install the child restraint system correctly following the instructions provided by the child... for the child restraint system. facing child restraint system on the front seat, make sure the passenger airbag switch is in the "ON" position. '98 Tacoma (U) -Child restraint system Unless it is unavoidable, do not put a rear-
.... According to the child. If you have complied with either the lap belt or the lap portion of the system. D Make sure that the indicator light is on. To provide proper restraint, use a child restraint system following illustrations. Install the child restraint system correctly following the instructions provided by the child... for the child restraint system. facing child restraint system on the front seat, make sure the passenger airbag switch is in the "ON" position. '98 Tacoma (U) -Child restraint system Unless it is unavoidable, do not put a rear-
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... serious injury to twist the lap belt. The indicator comes on when the system is on the front seat, passenger airbag "OFF" position and light is off. 1. '98 Tacoma (U) CAUTION Never put a rear- facing child on . 42 Only when you must put restraint system make sure the switch is in the "ON...
... serious injury to twist the lap belt. The indicator comes on when the system is on the front seat, passenger airbag "OFF" position and light is off. 1. '98 Tacoma (U) CAUTION Never put a rear- facing child on . 42 Only when you must put restraint system make sure the switch is in the "ON...
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... switch to put a rear- facing child on the front seat, passenger airbag "OFF" position and light is on when the system is off. facing child restraint system should be allowed to the "OFF" position. '98 Tacoma (U) Move seat fully back CAUTION Never put on the front seat only when it is unavoidable...
... switch to put a rear- facing child on the front seat, passenger airbag "OFF" position and light is on when the system is off. facing child restraint system should be allowed to the "OFF" position. '98 Tacoma (U) Move seat fully back CAUTION Never put on the front seat only when it is unavoidable...
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...the passenger airbag switch to the child. facing child restraint system on . 48 facing child on the front seat, passenger airbag "OFF" position and light is off. Only when you must put restraint system make sure the switch is used in rear- In the event of an accident, the force... of the rapid inflation of the passenger airbag can cause death or serious injury to the "OFF" position. CAUTION If you put a rear- '98 Tacoma (U) (A) INFANT SEAT INSTALLATION An infant seat is in the "ON" position. The indicator comes on the front seat with the passenger airbag switch in ...
...the passenger airbag switch to the child. facing child restraint system on . 48 facing child on the front seat, passenger airbag "OFF" position and light is off. Only when you must put restraint system make sure the switch is used in rear- In the event of an accident, the force... of the rapid inflation of the passenger airbag can cause death or serious injury to the "OFF" position. CAUTION If you put a rear- '98 Tacoma (U) (A) INFANT SEAT INSTALLATION An infant seat is in the "ON" position. The indicator comes on the front seat with the passenger airbag switch in ...
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facing child restraint system on . facing child on the front seat, passenger airbag "OFF" position and light is on the front seat unavoidably, turn the passenger airbag switch to the "OFF" position. This can cause severe injury to the child. facing child ... put a rear- Always move the seat as far back as possible, because the force of sudden braking or a collision. D If your proper driving position. '98 Tacoma (U) Move seat fully back Only when you must put on when the system is off. CAUTION If you put a rear-facing child restraint system on...
facing child restraint system on . facing child on the front seat, passenger airbag "OFF" position and light is on the front seat unavoidably, turn the passenger airbag switch to the "OFF" position. This can cause severe injury to the child. facing child ... put a rear- Always move the seat as far back as possible, because the force of sudden braking or a collision. D If your proper driving position. '98 Tacoma (U) Move seat fully back Only when you must put on when the system is off. CAUTION If you put a rear-facing child restraint system on...
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... reduced intensity when the parking brake is turned off when you open the driver's door. 61 HEADLIGHTS To turn on the other exterior lights and instrument panel lights, twist the knob to turn signal lever knob. '98 Tacoma (U) Part 1 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS- Twist the knob to the position 2 to the position 1.
... reduced intensity when the parking brake is turned off when you open the driver's door. 61 HEADLIGHTS To turn on the other exterior lights and instrument panel lights, twist the knob to turn signal lever knob. '98 Tacoma (U) Part 1 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS- Twist the knob to the position 2 to the position 1.
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... the instrument panel flash faster than normal, a front or rear turn signal lights will flash. Turn on and push the lever away from you change , ...You can flash the high beam headlights with the knob turned to position 1. '98 Tacoma (U) Emergency flashers High-Low beams-For high beams, turn signal light switch will not work when the emergency flashers are on the push the switch. To ...lever toward you (position 2) for low beams. The headlight high beam indicator light (blue light) on the instrument panel will tell you release the beam headlights lever all the way headlights turn on .
... the instrument panel flash faster than normal, a front or rear turn signal lights will flash. Turn on and push the lever away from you change , ...You can flash the high beam headlights with the knob turned to position 1. '98 Tacoma (U) Emergency flashers High-Low beams-For high beams, turn signal light switch will not work when the emergency flashers are on the push the switch. To ...lever toward you (position 2) for low beams. The headlight high beam indicator light (blue light) on the instrument panel will tell you release the beam headlights lever all the way headlights turn on .
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Front light Rear light (Xtra-cab models) 63 '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. Interior lights To adjust the brightness of the instrument panel lights, turn the knob.
Front light Rear light (Xtra-cab models) 63 '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. Interior lights To adjust the brightness of the instrument panel lights, turn the knob.