Toyota Tacoma 1998 User manual

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Part 1
OPERATION OF
INSTRUMENTS
AND CONTROLS—
Chapter 1- 1
Overview of instruments
and controls
Instrument panel overview
Instrument cluster overview
Indicator symbols on the
instrument panel

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Instrument panel overview 1. Instrument cluster
2. Automatic transmission selector lever
(column shift)
3. Center vents
4. Personal lights or interior light
5. Side vents
6. Glovebox
7. Power door lock switches
8. Power window switches
9. Manual transmission gear shift lever or
automatic transmission selector lever
(floor shift)
10. Cup holder
11. Front drive control lever
12. Tilt steering lock release lever
13. Hood lock release lever
14. Power rear view mirror control switch

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1. Headlight and turn signal switch
2. Wiper and washer switches
3. Emergency flasher switch
4. Passenger airbag cutoff switch
5. Air conditioning controls
6. Car audio
7. Ashtray
8. Cigarette lighter
9. Power outlets
10. Clock
11. Parking brake lever
12. Ignition switch
13. Cruise control switch
14. Rear differential lock button
15. Instrument panel light control knob
16. Clutch start cancel switch (manual
transmission) or driving pattern selector
button (automatic transmission)

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1. Engine coolant temperature gauge
2. Tachometer
3. Service reminder indicators and
indicator lights
4. Speedometer
5. Fuel gauge
6. Trip meter reset knob
7. Odometer and two trip meters
Instrument cluster overview
With tachometer

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1. Engine coolant temperature gauge
2. Service reminder indicators and
indicator lights
3. Speedometer
4. Odometer
5. Fuel gauge
Without tachometer

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Indicator symbols on the instrument panel
Automatic transmission fluid temperature warning
light∗1
SRS airbag warning light∗1
Unengaged ”Park” warning light∗1
Anti-lock brake system warning light∗1
Seat belt reminder light∗1
(type A)
(type B)
Low oil pressure warning light∗1
Low fuel level warning light∗1
Brake system warning light∗1
Discharge warning light∗1
Malfunction indicator lamp∗1
Low windshield washer fluid level warning light∗1
Headlight high beam indicator light
Overdrive-off indicator light
Turn signal indicator lights
Driving pattern (POWER mode) indicator light
Automatic transmission indicator lights
Four-wheel drive indicator light

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∗1: For details, see ”Service reminder indicators and warning buzz-
ers” in Chapter 1- 5.
∗2: If this light flashes, see ”Cruise control” in Chapter 1- 6.
Cruise control indicator light∗2
Rear differential lock indicator light

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Part 1
OPERATION OF
INSTRUMENTS AND
CONTROLS—
Chapter 1- 2
Keys and Doors
Keys
Side doors
Power windows
Quarter windows
Rear window
Tailgate
Hood
Fuel tank cap
Detachable moon roof
Detachable sun shade
Keys
KEY PLATE
This key works in every lock.
Since the doors can be locked without a
key, you should always carry a spare key
in case you accidentally lock your key
inside the vehicle.
KEY NUMBER PLATE
Your key number is shown on the plate.
Keep the plate in a safe place such as
your wallet, not in the vehicle.
If you should lose your keys or if you
need additional keys, duplicates can be
made by a Toyota dealer using the key
number.
You should also put a copy of the key
number with your important papers.

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Side doors
LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH KEY
Insert the key into the keyhole and turn
it.
To lock: Turn the key forward.
To unlock: Turn the key backward.
Vehicles with power door lock system—
Both doors lock and unlock simultaneously
with either door. In the driver’s door lock,
turning the key once will unlock the driv-
er’s door and twice in succession will un-
lock the driver’s door and passenger’s
door simultaneously.
LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH
INSIDE LOCK BUTTON
Move the lock button.
To lock: Push the button downward.
To unlock: Pull the button upward.
Closing the door with the lock button
pushed in will also lock the door. Be care-
ful not to lock your keys in the vehicle.
Vehicles with power door lock system—
The doors cannot be locked if you leave
the key in the ignition switch.
Driver’s side
Passenger’s side