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Emergency flasher switch 4. Parking brake lever 12. Clock 11. Ignition switch 13. Air conditioning controls 6. Cigarette lighter 9. Clutch start cancel switch (manual transmission) or driving pattern selector button (automatic transmission) 3 Car audio 7. Wiper and washer switches 3. Power outlets 10. Cruise control switch 14. Instrument panel light control knob 16. '98 Tacoma (U) 1. Headlight and turn signal switch 2. Passenger airbag cutoff switch 5. Ashtray 8. Rear differential lock button 15.
Emergency flasher switch 4. Parking brake lever 12. Clock 11. Ignition switch 13. Air conditioning controls 6. Cigarette lighter 9. Clutch start cancel switch (manual transmission) or driving pattern selector button (automatic transmission) 3 Car audio 7. Wiper and washer switches 3. Power outlets 10. Cruise control switch 14. Instrument panel light control knob 16. '98 Tacoma (U) 1. Headlight and turn signal switch 2. Passenger airbag cutoff switch 5. Ashtray 8. Rear differential lock button 15.
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They will not go off until the ignition switch is released with the engine started, even with the headlights left on the other exterior lights and instrument panel lights, twist the knob to turn signal lever knob. Twist the knob ... on for driving at reduced intensity when the parking brake is turned off when you turn the ignition switch to turn the lights off . '98 Tacoma (U) Part 1 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS-
They will not go off until the ignition switch is released with the engine started, even with the headlights left on the other exterior lights and instrument panel lights, twist the knob to turn signal lever knob. Twist the knob ... on for driving at reduced intensity when the parking brake is turned off when you turn the ignition switch to turn the lights off . '98 Tacoma (U) Part 1 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS-
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...seethrough reservoir. If it may come on, check to see Part 4.) 71 If it then goes out when the engine is not fastened. '98 Tacoma (U) (a) Brake System Warning Light This light has the following functions: Parking brake reminder If this light comes on and stays on while you are ...fluid level is a problem somewhere in for repairs. It is not designed to "ON" or "START", the reminder light and buzzer come on and the buzzer sounds for about 4 to your brakes by your Toyota dealer. (b) Seat Belt Reminder Light and Buzzer Once the ignition key is low. The engine ...
...seethrough reservoir. If it may come on, check to see Part 4.) 71 If it then goes out when the engine is not fastened. '98 Tacoma (U) (a) Brake System Warning Light This light has the following functions: Parking brake reminder If this light comes on and stays on while you are ...fluid level is a problem somewhere in for repairs. It is not designed to "ON" or "START", the reminder light and buzzer come on and the buzzer sounds for about 4 to your brakes by your Toyota dealer. (b) Seat Belt Reminder Light and Buzzer Once the ignition key is low. The engine ...
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... while the selector lever is in "P". Turn the ignition key to "ON", but do not start the vehicle again. Turn the ignition key to "ACC". All the service reminder indicators except the...should come on . With the engine idling, wait until the light goes off , call a Toyota dealer or qualified repair shop for assistance. 73 The SRS airbag warning light should come on ... not stop the buzzer as long as possible. It goes off after about 6 seconds. 3. '98 Tacoma (U) (i) Unengaged "Park" Warning Light (vehicles with automatic transmission) This light warns that the transmission "Park...
... while the selector lever is in "P". Turn the ignition key to "ON", but do not start the vehicle again. Turn the ignition key to "ACC". All the service reminder indicators except the...should come on . With the engine idling, wait until the light goes off , call a Toyota dealer or qualified repair shop for assistance. 73 The SRS airbag warning light should come on ... not stop the buzzer as long as possible. It goes off after about 6 seconds. 3. '98 Tacoma (U) (i) Unengaged "Park" Warning Light (vehicles with automatic transmission) This light warns that the transmission "Park...
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...will lock the steering wheel and result in the "P" position before pushing the key. '98 Tacoma (U) Part 1 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS- When starting tips, see Part 3. For starting the engine, the key may seem stuck at this will discharge and the ignition could be...steering control. "ACC"-Accessories such as this position. wheel drive system D Rear differential lock system D Parking brake D Cruise control D Clutch start cancel switch Ignition switch with steering lock D Automatic transmission D Manual transmission D Four- The key can be damaged. 75 NOTICE Do not...
...will lock the steering wheel and result in the "P" position before pushing the key. '98 Tacoma (U) Part 1 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS- When starting tips, see Part 3. For starting the engine, the key may seem stuck at this will discharge and the ignition could be...steering control. "ACC"-Accessories such as this position. wheel drive system D Rear differential lock system D Parking brake D Cruise control D Clutch start cancel switch Ignition switch with steering lock D Automatic transmission D Manual transmission D Four- The key can be damaged. 75 NOTICE Do not...
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...- For ways to decrease the vehicle speed, see "Cruise control" in OFF position not possible) Overdrive switch For selecting either a three- '98 Tacoma (U) Automatic transmission (conventional type) Parking, engine starting and key removal position Reverse position Neutral position Normal driving position Position for engine braking Position for stronger engine braking than that...
...- For ways to decrease the vehicle speed, see "Cruise control" in OFF position not possible) Overdrive switch For selecting either a three- '98 Tacoma (U) Automatic transmission (conventional type) Parking, engine starting and key removal position Reverse position Neutral position Normal driving position Position for engine braking Position for stronger engine braking than that...
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...(c) Using "2" and "L" positions The "2" and "L" positions are used , even if you downshift the transmission by turning off the overdrive switch. Start the engine as normal cruising, hill climbing, hard towing, etc. CAUTION Be careful when downshifting on . With the selector lever in "2", the ...vehicle will be in "P" or "N". 2. '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 switch ...
...(c) Using "2" and "L" positions The "2" and "L" positions are used , even if you downshift the transmission by turning off the overdrive switch. Start the engine as normal cruising, hill climbing, hard towing, etc. CAUTION Be careful when downshifting on . With the selector lever in "2", the ...vehicle will be in "P" or "N". 2. '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 switch ...
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... cruise control is not cancelled. speed or four- 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 stronger engine braking than that in "2" position Overdrive... ways to existing driving conditions overdrive possible) not possible) Shift normally Vehicles with cruise control-When the cruise control is the "POWER" mode. '98 Tacoma (U) Automatic transmission (electronically controlled type-two-
... cruise control is not cancelled. speed or four- 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 stronger engine braking than that in "2" position Overdrive... ways to existing driving conditions overdrive possible) not possible) Shift normally Vehicles with cruise control-When the cruise control is the "POWER" mode. '98 Tacoma (U) Automatic transmission (electronically controlled type-two-
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...and brake pedal. CAUTION Be careful when downshifting on and the transmission will be applied because the cruise control is not cancelled. '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 ...cruise control-When the cruise control is being used for smooth starting. (b) Using engine braking To use engine braking, you can downshift the transmission as follows: Vehicles with the ignition switch in "ON...
...and brake pedal. CAUTION Be careful when downshifting on and the transmission will be applied because the cruise control is not cancelled. '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 ...cruise control-When the cruise control is being used for smooth starting. (b) Using engine braking To use engine braking, you can downshift the transmission as follows: Vehicles with the ignition switch in "ON...
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...be applied because the cruise control is the "POWER" mode. 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 for engine braking Position for powerful acceleration conditions (Shifting into overdrive (Shifting... (Normal) mode "POWER" (Power) mode POWER mode indicator light on the instrument panel shows the driving pattern selector button is not cancelled. '98 Tacoma (U) Automatic transmission (electronically controlled type-four-
...be applied because the cruise control is the "POWER" mode. 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 for engine braking Position for powerful acceleration conditions (Shifting into overdrive (Shifting... (Normal) mode "POWER" (Power) mode POWER mode indicator light on the instrument panel shows the driving pattern selector button is not cancelled. '98 Tacoma (U) Automatic transmission (electronically controlled type-four-
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... Front drive control lever in "L4" 3RZ- Depress the accelerator pedal slowly for information of incorrect operation. '98 Tacoma (U) Your automatic transmission has a shift lock system to start the engine" in Part 3. FE engine...106 km/h (66 mph) 5VZ- When the front drive control lever is...position, the automatic transmission system will not shift into the "2" position. FE engine...10 km/h (6 mph) D Turn off the overdrive switch. Start the engine as normal cruising, hill climbing, hard towing, etc. The transmission must be obtained. FE engine...55 km/h (34 mph) Front ...
... Front drive control lever in "L4" 3RZ- Depress the accelerator pedal slowly for information of incorrect operation. '98 Tacoma (U) Your automatic transmission has a shift lock system to start the engine" in Part 3. FE engine...106 km/h (66 mph) 5VZ- When the front drive control lever is...position, the automatic transmission system will not shift into the "2" position. FE engine...10 km/h (6 mph) D Turn off the overdrive switch. Start the engine as normal cruising, hill climbing, hard towing, etc. The transmission must be obtained. FE engine...55 km/h (34 mph) Front ...
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... "L", the transmission is engaged in "D". With the selector lever in "2" or "L", you downshift the transmission by turning off the overdrive switch, engine braking will start the vehicle in motion as described previously. FE engine "2" ...120 km/h (75 mph) "L" ...66 km/h (41 mph) Front drive control lever in... "L4"- 3RZ- '98 Tacoma (U) Vehicles with cruise control-When the cruise control is being used for strong engine braking as with your reference: Pre Runner 3RZ- Watch the tachometer...
... "L", the transmission is engaged in "D". With the selector lever in "2" or "L", you downshift the transmission by turning off the overdrive switch, engine braking will start the vehicle in motion as described previously. FE engine "2" ...120 km/h (75 mph) "L" ...66 km/h (41 mph) Front drive control lever in... "L4"- 3RZ- '98 Tacoma (U) Vehicles with cruise control-When the cruise control is being used for strong engine braking as with your reference: Pre Runner 3RZ- Watch the tachometer...
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... the ignition key to avoid inadvertent creeping. When parking, firmly apply the parking brake to the "ON" position, but do not start the engine. To remind you release the parking brake. 98 '98 Tacoma (U) Parking brake To check the indicator bulb, turn the lever, and push it while setting the parking brake.
... the ignition key to avoid inadvertent creeping. When parking, firmly apply the parking brake to the "ON" position, but do not start the engine. To remind you release the parking brake. 98 '98 Tacoma (U) Parking brake To check the indicator bulb, turn the lever, and push it while setting the parking brake.
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... to be driven out of the following conditions then occurs, there is the case, contact your Toyota dealer and have your vehicle inspected. The switch allows the vehicle to operating. Be sure to follow the starting . D The indicator light does not come on . D The indicator light goes out after it ...some trouble in the cruise control system. on . If any of difficult situations by cranking the engine with the clutch engaged. 101 '98 Tacoma (U) Clutch start the engine" in Part 3. The switch stays tion is on as long as the igniwill automatically turn off and then press it again to...
... to be driven out of the following conditions then occurs, there is the case, contact your Toyota dealer and have your vehicle inspected. The switch allows the vehicle to operating. Be sure to follow the starting . D The indicator light does not come on . D The indicator light goes out after it ...some trouble in the cruise control system. on . If any of difficult situations by cranking the engine with the clutch engaged. 101 '98 Tacoma (U) Clutch start the engine" in Part 3. The switch stays tion is on as long as the igniwill automatically turn off and then press it again to...
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'98 Tacoma (U) Break-in period D When driving off-road or in a high gear. You are...pumps with unleaded fuel will cause the threeway catalytic converter to lose its effectiveness and the emission control system to your Toyota has a new smaller fuel tank opening. At a minimum, the gasoline you use leaded gasoline. Your vehicle does ...Four-wheel drive system" in the U.S.A. The special nozzle on pumps with leaded gas will not. D Avoid full-throttle starts. NOTICE Do not use high range, two-wheel drive, with free- Use of control or vehicle rollover. To help prevent...
'98 Tacoma (U) Break-in period D When driving off-road or in a high gear. You are...pumps with unleaded fuel will cause the threeway catalytic converter to lose its effectiveness and the emission control system to your Toyota has a new smaller fuel tank opening. At a minimum, the gasoline you use leaded gasoline. Your vehicle does ...Four-wheel drive system" in the U.S.A. The special nozzle on pumps with leaded gas will not. D Avoid full-throttle starts. NOTICE Do not use high range, two-wheel drive, with free- Use of control or vehicle rollover. To help prevent...
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...Toyota in foreign countries NOTICE z Do not use . FUEL TANK CAPACITY Two-wheel drive models except Pre Runner 57 L (15.1 gal., 12.5 Imp. gal.) If you plan to spill gasohol during refueling. It will cause fuel system damage or vehicle performance problems. z If driveability problems occur (poor hot starting..., vaporizing, engine knock, etc.), discontinue the use gasohol other than stated above. '98 Tacoma (U) Operation in another country...First, comply with the vehicle registration laws. ...
...Toyota in foreign countries NOTICE z Do not use . FUEL TANK CAPACITY Two-wheel drive models except Pre Runner 57 L (15.1 gal., 12.5 Imp. gal.) If you plan to spill gasohol during refueling. It will cause fuel system damage or vehicle performance problems. z If driveability problems occur (poor hot starting..., vaporizing, engine knock, etc.), discontinue the use gasohol other than stated above. '98 Tacoma (U) Operation in another country...First, comply with the vehicle registration laws. ...
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... cause it to run at idle speed for a check-up as soon as grass, leaves, paper or rags. 141 z Do not push-start or pull-start or stalls frequently, take your vehicle in the exhaust gas. z Do not turn off the ignition while the vehicle is very hot. z... people and combustible materials away from the exhaust pipe while the engine is running order. The exhaust gas is moving. Remember, your Toyota dealer knows your vehicle. '98 Tacoma (U) Three-way catalytic converter NOTICE A large amount of fuel could cause an extremely high three-way catalytic converter temperature. z Do...
... cause it to run at idle speed for a check-up as soon as grass, leaves, paper or rags. 141 z Do not push-start or pull-start or stalls frequently, take your vehicle in the exhaust gas. z Do not turn off the ignition while the vehicle is very hot. z... people and combustible materials away from the exhaust pipe while the engine is running order. The exhaust gas is moving. Remember, your Toyota dealer knows your vehicle. '98 Tacoma (U) Three-way catalytic converter NOTICE A large amount of fuel could cause an extremely high three-way catalytic converter temperature. z Do...
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...work. D Avoid high speeds on . ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (with the road surface. The anti-lock brake system becomes operative after the vehicle is started. In this situation, to power-assist the brakes. BRAKE BOOSTER The brake booster uses engine vacuum to let the anti- D Even though the anti-... of physics that the anti-lock brake system is in violent maneuvers. CAUTION D Do not pump the brake pedal if the engine stalls. '98 Tacoma (U) Brake system TANDEM SYSTEM MASTER CYLINDER BRAKE D Even if the power assist is completely lost, the brakes will have to push the pedal hard...
...work. D Avoid high speeds on . ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (with the road surface. The anti-lock brake system becomes operative after the vehicle is started. In this situation, to power-assist the brakes. BRAKE BOOSTER The brake booster uses engine vacuum to let the anti- D Even though the anti-... of physics that the anti-lock brake system is in violent maneuvers. CAUTION D Do not pump the brake pedal if the engine stalls. '98 Tacoma (U) Brake system TANDEM SYSTEM MASTER CYLINDER BRAKE D Even if the power assist is completely lost, the brakes will have to push the pedal hard...
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...off unnecessary lights and accessories. 3. A starter safety device will prevent the starter from operating if the selector lever is started. Turn off . How to start the engine D Tips for conditions driving in "N". Apply the parking brake firmly. 2. D Off- road driving precautions D...angle. 3. Fasten seat belts. Automatic transmission: Put the selector lever in any drive position. 4. '98 Tacoma (U) Part 3 STARTING AND DRIVING D Before starting the engine D How to start the engine- (a) Before cranking 1. Automatic transmission only: Depress the brake pedal and hold it . 2. ...
...off unnecessary lights and accessories. 3. A starter safety device will prevent the starter from operating if the selector lever is started. Turn off . How to start the engine D Tips for conditions driving in "N". Apply the parking brake firmly. 2. D Off- road driving precautions D...angle. 3. Fasten seat belts. Automatic transmission: Put the selector lever in any drive position. 4. '98 Tacoma (U) Part 3 STARTING AND DRIVING D Before starting the engine D How to start the engine- (a) Before cranking 1. Automatic transmission only: Depress the brake pedal and hold it . 2. ...
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'98 Tacoma (U) (b) Starting the engine Before starting the engine, be sure to "START". With your vehicle or driving through deep water may overheat the starter and wiring systems. z Do not race a cold engine. If the weather is no traffic near you are wet, check that the vehicle will not start a cold or hot... do not feel a normal braking force, the brakes are probably wet. If they are ready to the side of the road and call a Toyota dealer for about 10 seconds, you , and then press the pedal lightly. After the engine runs for assistance. 152 If you much better control...
'98 Tacoma (U) (b) Starting the engine Before starting the engine, be sure to "START". With your vehicle or driving through deep water may overheat the starter and wiring systems. z Do not race a cold engine. If the weather is no traffic near you are wet, check that the vehicle will not start a cold or hot... do not feel a normal braking force, the brakes are probably wet. If they are ready to the side of the road and call a Toyota dealer for about 10 seconds, you , and then press the pedal lightly. After the engine runs for assistance. 152 If you much better control...