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..., try pulling it toward you and swing it is completely closed . NOTICE Avoid driving with the tailgate open the tailgate, pull the handle up. cab models) Rear window Tailgate To open the quarter window, pull the latch handle toward you and disengage the right end from the catch. To open . 13... the left end of the latch handle toward you to observe in loading luggage. When closing the window, make sure it is securely locked. '98 Tacoma (U) Quarter windows (Xtra-
..., try pulling it toward you and swing it is completely closed . NOTICE Avoid driving with the tailgate open the tailgate, pull the handle up. cab models) Rear window Tailgate To open the quarter window, pull the latch handle toward you and disengage the right end from the catch. To open . 13... the left end of the latch handle toward you to observe in loading luggage. When closing the window, make sure it is securely locked. '98 Tacoma (U) Quarter windows (Xtra-
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The seat will slide forward. 2. After passengers are in place. '98 Tacoma (U) -Moving passenger's seat for rear seat entry (Xtra-cab models) 3. DRIVER'S SEAT LUMBAR SUPPORT ADJUSTING LEVER (on some models) Pull the lever forward or backward. Move the seat to the rear seat, do this. 1. D Never ...locks. 21 Lift the seatback angle adjusting lever or press the pedal behind the seatback. DRIVER'S SEAT CUSHION ANGLE ADJUSTING KNOB (on some models) Turn the knob either way. 4. CAUTION D After putting back the seat, try pushing the seat forward and rearward to rest their...
The seat will slide forward. 2. After passengers are in place. '98 Tacoma (U) -Moving passenger's seat for rear seat entry (Xtra-cab models) 3. DRIVER'S SEAT LUMBAR SUPPORT ADJUSTING LEVER (on some models) Pull the lever forward or backward. Move the seat to the rear seat, do this. 1. D Never ...locks. 21 Lift the seatback angle adjusting lever or press the pedal behind the seatback. DRIVER'S SEAT CUSHION ANGLE ADJUSTING KNOB (on some models) Turn the knob either way. 4. CAUTION D After putting back the seat, try pushing the seat forward and rearward to rest their...
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D After adjusting the head restraint, make sure it is desired, pull or push the head restraint. On some models, you can also move the head restraint forward or backward. Therefore, using a cushion on it. 23 D Do not drive with the head restraints removed. If ... armrest, shown above. pull it out as NOTICE To prevent damage to the armrest, avoid putting heavy loads on the seatback is not recommended. '98 Tacoma (U) Head restraints CAUTION Armrest D Adjust the center of the head restraint so that it is closest to the top of your head. For your safety...
D After adjusting the head restraint, make sure it is desired, pull or push the head restraint. On some models, you can also move the head restraint forward or backward. Therefore, using a cushion on it. 23 D Do not drive with the head restraints removed. If ... armrest, shown above. pull it out as NOTICE To prevent damage to the armrest, avoid putting heavy loads on the seatback is not recommended. '98 Tacoma (U) Head restraints CAUTION Armrest D Adjust the center of the head restraint so that it is closest to the top of your head. For your safety...
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... or kneel on the waist. The lap belt should be worn properly. Do not disassemble or modify the system. 24 '98 Tacoma (U) Seat belts- -Seat belt precautions Toyota strongly urges that they are much . See "Child restraint-" for the child until the child becomes large enough to damage the... statistics, the child is too large for cuts, fraying, and loose parts. Child. Use a child restraint system appropriate for details. XTRA-CAB MODELS- If a child is safer when properly restrained in the rear seat than in accidents. According to do not let the child sit on the injury...
... or kneel on the waist. The lap belt should be worn properly. Do not disassemble or modify the system. 24 '98 Tacoma (U) Seat belts- -Seat belt precautions Toyota strongly urges that they are much . See "Child restraint-" for the child until the child becomes large enough to damage the... statistics, the child is too large for cuts, fraying, and loose parts. Child. Use a child restraint system appropriate for details. XTRA-CAB MODELS- If a child is safer when properly restrained in the rear seat than in accidents. According to do not let the child sit on the injury...
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D The SRS airbag system is designed only as a supplement to double cab models, Toyota recommends that all passengers in this chapter. During sudden braking just before a collision, an unrestrained driver or front passenger can move forward into direct contact ... if they do not wear the available seat belts. In the event of an accident, the force of the rapid inflation of the vehicle. '98 Tacoma (U) CAUTION D Improperly seated and/or restrained infants and children can be killed or seriously injured by a deploying airbag. For instructions concerning the installation of the...
D The SRS airbag system is designed only as a supplement to double cab models, Toyota recommends that all passengers in this chapter. During sudden braking just before a collision, an unrestrained driver or front passenger can move forward into direct contact ... if they do not wear the available seat belts. In the event of an accident, the force of the rapid inflation of the vehicle. '98 Tacoma (U) CAUTION D Improperly seated and/or restrained infants and children can be killed or seriously injured by a deploying airbag. For instructions concerning the installation of the...
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'98 Tacoma (U) Child restraint- -Child restraint precautions CAUTION Toyota strongly urges the use of a child restraint system. and Canada now require the use of child restraint systems for children small enough to the size ... be properly restrained using the vehicle's seat belt. Your vehicle conforms to the size of the child. CAUTION D Never put on the rear seat. CAB MODELS- Toyota strongly urges use of a proper child restraint system which conforms to SAEJ1819. facing child restraint system in the U.S.A. The laws of all fifty states in...
'98 Tacoma (U) Child restraint- -Child restraint precautions CAUTION Toyota strongly urges the use of a child restraint system. and Canada now require the use of child restraint systems for children small enough to the size ... be properly restrained using the vehicle's seat belt. Your vehicle conforms to the size of the child. CAUTION D Never put on the rear seat. CAB MODELS- Toyota strongly urges use of a proper child restraint system which conforms to SAEJ1819. facing child restraint system in the U.S.A. The laws of all fifty states in...
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... the child restraint system in different directions to stand the table, see "Cup holder (Xtra-cab models)" in Chapter 1- 8. 47 WHEN INSTALLING ON THE REAR SEAT (Xtra-cab models): Raise the bottom cushion before installing the child restraint system. To remove the convertible seat, press the... buckle- For instructions about how to be sure it is too large, you can use the folding table as an auxiliary support. release button. '98 Tacoma (U) -Installation...
... the child restraint system in different directions to stand the table, see "Cup holder (Xtra-cab models)" in Chapter 1- 8. 47 WHEN INSTALLING ON THE REAR SEAT (Xtra-cab models): Raise the bottom cushion before installing the child restraint system. To remove the convertible seat, press the... buckle- For instructions about how to be sure it is too large, you can use the folding table as an auxiliary support. release button. '98 Tacoma (U) -Installation...
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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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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...instrument panel shows the driving pattern selector button is the "POWER" mode. speed transmission "O/D OFF" indicator light Shows the overdrive switch is not cancelled. '98 Tacoma (U) Automatic transmission (electronically controlled type-two- speed or four- For ways to existing driving conditions overdrive possible) not possible) Shift normally Vehicles with cruise control...
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...instrument panel shows the driving pattern selector button is the "POWER" mode. speed transmission "O/D OFF" indicator light Shows the overdrive switch is not cancelled. '98 Tacoma (U) Automatic transmission (electronically controlled type-two- speed or four- For ways to existing driving conditions overdrive possible) not possible) Shift normally Vehicles with cruise control...
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wheel drive models and Pre Runner) Lock release button To prevent misshifting Parking, engine starting and key removal position "NORMAL" Reverse position Neutral position Normal driving position Position ... you downshift the transmission by turning off the overdrive switch, engine braking will not be applied because the cruise control is the "POWER" mode. '98 Tacoma (U) Automatic transmission (electronically controlled type-four-
wheel drive models and Pre Runner) Lock release button To prevent misshifting Parking, engine starting and key removal position "NORMAL" Reverse position Neutral position Normal driving position Position ... you downshift the transmission by turning off the overdrive switch, engine braking will not be applied because the cruise control is the "POWER" mode. '98 Tacoma (U) Automatic transmission (electronically controlled type-four-
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...not be applied because the cruise control is given below for strong engine braking as with the lever in the "2" or "L" position. '98 Tacoma (U) Vehicles with cruise control-When the cruise control is being used for your foot, shift the selector lever to the "R" position. The ...and "L" positions are used , even if you can start in motion as described previously. Bring the vehicle to the second gear. Four-wheel drive models Front drive control lever in "L4"- 3RZ- With the selector lever in "2" or "L", you downshift the transmission by turning off the overdrive switch,...
...not be applied because the cruise control is given below for strong engine braking as with the lever in the "2" or "L" position. '98 Tacoma (U) Vehicles with cruise control-When the cruise control is being used for your foot, shift the selector lever to the "R" position. The ...and "L" positions are used , even if you can start in motion as described previously. Bring the vehicle to the second gear. Four-wheel drive models Front drive control lever in "L4"- 3RZ- With the selector lever in "2" or "L", you downshift the transmission by turning off the overdrive switch,...
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... gear km/h(mph) "H2" and "H4" "L4" 1 46 (29) 17 (11) 2 86 (53) 33 (21) 3 135 (84) 52 (32) 4 165 (103) 66 (41) 5VZ- '98 Tacoma (U) 3RZ- gear to 2 to 3 to 4 to pass slower traffic, maximum acceleration may be necessary. FE engine Upshifting gear 1 to 2 2 to 3 3 to 4 4 to 5 Downshifting gear 2 to... 1 3 to 2 4 to 3 5 to NOTICE Do not downshift if you observe the following maximum allowable speeds in each gear: Two-wheel drive models 2RZ- FE engine 1 2 3 4 or or or or 2 3 4 5 to to to to 4 ∗: km/h (mph) 24 (15) 40 (25)/58 (36)∗ 64 (40)/72 (45...
... gear km/h(mph) "H2" and "H4" "L4" 1 46 (29) 17 (11) 2 86 (53) 33 (21) 3 135 (84) 52 (32) 4 165 (103) 66 (41) 5VZ- '98 Tacoma (U) 3RZ- gear to 2 to 3 to 4 to pass slower traffic, maximum acceleration may be necessary. FE engine Upshifting gear 1 to 2 2 to 3 3 to 4 4 to 5 Downshifting gear 2 to... 1 3 to 2 4 to 3 5 to NOTICE Do not downshift if you observe the following maximum allowable speeds in each gear: Two-wheel drive models 2RZ- FE engine 1 2 3 4 or or or or 2 3 4 5 to to to to 4 ∗: km/h (mph) 24 (15) 40 (25)/58 (36)∗ 64 (40)/72 (45...
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... To shift from "L4" to "L4", stop the vehicle and put the transmission in reverse. Except for use the rear differential lock system. 96 '98 Tacoma (U) Rear differential lock system To shift from "H4" to "H2", push the "4WD" button again to see if it off. When the "4WD" button...transfer into "H2", drive straight ahead while accelerating or decelerating, or drive in case one of the rear wheels is provided for Pre Runner models Before using the rear differential lock system, first shift the front drive control into "H4"; This differential lock system is effective in reverse....
... To shift from "L4" to "L4", stop the vehicle and put the transmission in reverse. Except for use the rear differential lock system. 96 '98 Tacoma (U) Rear differential lock system To shift from "H4" to "H2", push the "4WD" button again to see if it off. When the "4WD" button...transfer into "H2", drive straight ahead while accelerating or decelerating, or drive in case one of the rear wheels is provided for Pre Runner models Before using the rear differential lock system, first shift the front drive control into "H4"; This differential lock system is effective in reverse....
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... feature. 97 To unlock the differential, switch once again. The indicator light will blink when the switch is normal operation for Pre Runner models The differential will be on . After the differential is disengaged, the indicator light will stop the wheels before locking the differential....is locked, the light will go out. CAUTION D Do not lock the differential until the Lock Unlock wheels have stopped spinning. '98 Tacoma (U) CAUTION Do not use the rear differential lock in the conditions other than above. For easy locking, depress the clutch pedal, push the...
... feature. 97 To unlock the differential, switch once again. The indicator light will blink when the switch is normal operation for Pre Runner models The differential will be on . After the differential is disengaged, the indicator light will stop the wheels before locking the differential....is locked, the light will go out. CAUTION D Do not lock the differential until the Lock Unlock wheels have stopped spinning. '98 Tacoma (U) CAUTION Do not use the rear differential lock in the conditions other than above. For easy locking, depress the clutch pedal, push the...
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...in the cruise control system. D The indicator light does not come on . The switch stays tion is on . '98 Tacoma (U) Clutch start cancel switch (four-wheel drive models with manual transmission) CRUISE CONTROL FAILURE WARNING If the "CRUISE" indicator light in the instrument cluster flashes when using the cruise ... "How to start system, which is designed to keep the starter motor from operating if the clutch pedal is the case, contact your Toyota dealer and have your vehicle inspected. Be sure to operating. To crank the engine without depressing the clutch pedal, push the switch with ...
...in the cruise control system. D The indicator light does not come on . The switch stays tion is on . '98 Tacoma (U) Clutch start cancel switch (four-wheel drive models with manual transmission) CRUISE CONTROL FAILURE WARNING If the "CRUISE" indicator light in the instrument cluster flashes when using the cruise ... "How to start system, which is designed to keep the starter motor from operating if the clutch pedal is the case, contact your Toyota dealer and have your vehicle inspected. Be sure to operating. To crank the engine without depressing the clutch pedal, push the switch with ...
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... need an adaptor to the right. NOTICE Do not oil any part of the compact disc player. On some models, the power antenna automatically retracts when the radio mode is down . '98 Tacoma (U) YOUR RADIO ANTENNA To lower a manual antenna, carefully push it down .) The compact disc player will play from track...
... need an adaptor to the right. NOTICE Do not oil any part of the compact disc player. On some models, the power antenna automatically retracts when the radio mode is down . '98 Tacoma (U) YOUR RADIO ANTENNA To lower a manual antenna, carefully push it down .) The compact disc player will play from track...
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Fan Speed Selector 5. "A/C" Button (on some models) 125 Air Intake Selector 2. Temperature Selector 3. Air Flow Selector 4. '98 Tacoma (U) Air conditioning system- -Controls 1.
Fan Speed Selector 5. "A/C" Button (on some models) 125 Air Intake Selector 2. Temperature Selector 3. Air Flow Selector 4. '98 Tacoma (U) Air conditioning system- -Controls 1.
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...a foreign object other cup holder, pull it may interfere with the instrument panel lights on when the glovebox is designed for rear seat entry. cab models only: Do not use . CAUTION CAUTION To reduce the chance of an accident or a sudden stop, always keep the glovebox door closed while driving... glovebox door, pull the lever. Cup holder To open with second cup holder and the drink may cause electrical failure or short circuits. '98 Tacoma (U) Glovebox z Close the power outlet lids when the power outlets are not in use the second cup holder when you move passenger's seat for...
...a foreign object other cup holder, pull it may interfere with the instrument panel lights on when the glovebox is designed for rear seat entry. cab models only: Do not use . CAUTION CAUTION To reduce the chance of an accident or a sudden stop, always keep the glovebox door closed while driving... glovebox door, pull the lever. Cup holder To open with second cup holder and the drink may cause electrical failure or short circuits. '98 Tacoma (U) Glovebox z Close the power outlet lids when the power outlets are not in use the second cup holder when you move passenger's seat for...
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cab models) D Do not place anything else on the electrical components. D To reduce the chance of injury... as such item may be thrown about in the compartment and possibly injure people in use . 134 NOTICE Xtra- cab models only: Do not use the cup holder, raise the folding table under the right-rear seat. D To reduce the ...holder when you move passenger's seat for holding cups fit snugly in the vehicle during sudden braking or an accident. '98 Tacoma (U) Cup holder (Xtra- The seat may interfere with the second cup holder and the spilled drink may cause a malfunction ...
cab models) D Do not place anything else on the electrical components. D To reduce the chance of injury... as such item may be thrown about in the compartment and possibly injure people in use . 134 NOTICE Xtra- cab models only: Do not use the cup holder, raise the folding table under the right-rear seat. D To reduce the ...holder when you move passenger's seat for holding cups fit snugly in the vehicle during sudden braking or an accident. '98 Tacoma (U) Cup holder (Xtra- The seat may interfere with the second cup holder and the spilled drink may cause a malfunction ...
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...D Brake pad wear limit indicators D Luggage stowage precautions D Rear step bumper D Your Toyota's identification D Suspension and chassis D Types of tires engine electrode oil spark Off-road vehicle precautions (four-wheel drive models only) CAUTION Always observe the following precautions to minimize the risk of gravity, your vehicle... allow you to perform satisfactorily under off -road vehicle) can tip over sideways much better control. '98 Tacoma (U) Part 2 INFORMATION BEFORE DRIVING YOUR TOYOTA D Off- Slowing down will make them capable of performing in gusty crosswinds.
...D Brake pad wear limit indicators D Luggage stowage precautions D Rear step bumper D Your Toyota's identification D Suspension and chassis D Types of tires engine electrode oil spark Off-road vehicle precautions (four-wheel drive models only) CAUTION Always observe the following precautions to minimize the risk of gravity, your vehicle... allow you to perform satisfactorily under off -road vehicle) can tip over sideways much better control. '98 Tacoma (U) Part 2 INFORMATION BEFORE DRIVING YOUR TOYOTA D Off- Slowing down will make them capable of performing in gusty crosswinds.