ignition TOYOTA T100 1998 User Guide

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NOTICE
Do not drive the vehicle with the
warning light on—even for one block.
It may ruin the engine.
(e) Low Fuel Level Warning Light
This light comes on when the fuel level
in the tank becomes nearly empty. Fill up
the tank as soon as possible.
On inclines or curves, due to the move-
ment of fuel in the tank, the low fuel level
warning light may come on earlier than
usual.
(f) Malfunction indicator lamp
This lamp comes on in the following
cases.
a. The fuel tank is completely empty. (See
”Fuel gauge” in Chapter 1−5 for instruc-
tions.)
b. The fuel tank cap is not tightened se-
curely. (See ”Fuel tank cap” in Chapter1 −2 for instructions.)
c. There is a problem somewhere in your
engine or automatic transmission electrical
system. If it comes on while you are driving in
case b, have your vehicle checked/re-
paired by your Toyota dealer as soon as
possible.
(g) ”ABS” Warning Light
This light warns that there is a problem
somewhere in your anti-lock brake system.
If it comes on while you are driving, have
your vehicle checked by your Toyota dealer
as soon as possible.
The light will come on when the ignition
key is turned to the ”ON” position. After
about 3 seconds, the light will go off.
When the ”ABS” warning light is on (and
the brake system warning light is off), the
brake system operates conventionally but
anti
−lock brake system is not assisting
brake performance so that the wheels can
lock −up during sudden braking or braking
on slippery road surfaces.
(h) SRS Airbag Warning Light
This light will come on when the ignition
key is turned to the ”ACC” or ”ON” posi-
tion. After about 6 seconds, the light will
go off. This means the airbag system is
operating properly. The warning light system monitors the
front airbag sensors, center airbag sensor
assembly, inflator, warning light, intercon-
necting wiring and power sources.
If either of the following conditions occurs, this indicates a malfunction somewhere in
the parts monitored by the warning light
system. Contact your Toyota dealer as soon
as possible to service the vehicle.
The light does not come on when the
ignition key is turned to the ”ACC” or
”ON” position or remains on.
The light comes on while driving.
(i) Light Reminder Buzzer
This buzzer will sound if the driver ’s door
is opened while the ignition switch is
turned to the ”LOCK” position with the
headlight switch on. Removing the key will
not stop the buzzer as long as the head-
light switch is on.
(j) Key Reminder Buzzer
This buzzer reminds you to remove the
key when you open the driver’s door with
the ignition key in the ”ACC” or ”LOCK”
position.

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(k) Unengaged ”Park” Warning Light
(vehicles with automatic transmis-
sion)
This light warns that the transmission
”Park” mechanism is not engaged. If the
four-wheel drive control is in the ”N” posi-
tion while the selector lever is in the ”P”
position, the transmission will disengage
and the wheels will not lock.
CAUTION
To restore the park function, shift the
four-wheel drive control out of ”N”,
or the vehicle can move.
(l) Automatic Transmission Fluid Tem- perature Warning Light
This light warns that the automatic trans-
mission fluid temperature is too high.
If this light comes on while you are driv-
ing, slow down and pull off the road. Stop
the vehicle at a safe place and put the
selector lever in ”P”. With the engine id-
ling, wait until the light goes off. If the
light goes off, you may start the vehicle
again. If the light does not go off, call a
Toyota dealer or qualified repair shop for
assistance. (m) Low Windshield Washer Fluid Level
Warning Light
The light warns that the windshield washer
fluid level is too low. Add washer fluid at
your earliest opportunity. (For instructions,
see ”Adding washer fluid” in Chapter 7 −3.)
CHECKING SERVICE REMINDER INDICA-
TORS (except the low fuel level warning
light and low windsield washer fluid
level warning light) 1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Turn the ignition key to ”ACC”. The SRS airbag warning light should
come on. It goes off after about 6 se-
conds.
3. Turn the ignition key to ”ON”, but do not start the engine.
All the service reminder indicators ex-
cept the SRS airbag warning light
should come on. The ”ABS” warning
light goes off after about 3 seconds.
If any service reminder indicator or warn-
ing buzzer does not function as described
above, either the bulb is burned out or the
circuit is in need of repair. Have it
checked by your Toyota dealer as soon as
possible.

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Part 1
OPERATION OF
INSTRUMENTS AND
CONTROLS
Chapter 1
−6
Ignition switch,
Transmission
and Parking brake
Ignition switch with steering lock
Automatic transmission
Manual transmission
Four −wheel drive system
P ar k ing br ak e
Cruise control
Clutch start cancel switch
”START”—Starter motor on. The key
will return to the ”ON” position when
released.
For starting tips, see Part 3.
”ON”—Engine on and all accessories on.
This is the normal driving position.
”ACC”—Accessories such as the radio
operate, but the engine is off.
If you leave the key in the ”ACC” or
”LOCK” position and open the driver’s
door, a buzzer will remind you to remove
the key.
”LOCK”—Engine is off and the steering
wheel is locked. The key can be re-
moved only at this position. On vehicles with a manual transmission,
you must push in the key to turn the key
to the ”LOCK” position.
On vehicles with an automatic transmis-
sion, the selector lever must be put in the
”P” position before turning the key to the
”LOCK” position.
When starting the engine, the key may
seem stuck at the ”LOCK” position. To
free it, first be sure the key is pushed all
the way in, and then rock the steering
wheel slightly while turning the key gently.CAUTION
For manual transmission:
Never remove the key when the ve-
hicle is moving, as this will lock the
steering wheel and result in loss of
steering control.
NOTICE
Do not leave the key in the ”ON”
position if the engine is not running.
The battery will discharge and the
ignition could be damaged.
Ignition switch with steering
lock

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Your automatic transmission has a shift
lock system to minimize the possibility of
incorrect operation. This means you can
only shift out of ”P” position when the
brake pedal is depressed (with the ignition
switch in ”ON” position and selector lever
pulled toward you).
(a) Normal driving
1. Start the engine as instructed in ”How to start the engine” in Part 3. The
transmission must be in ”P” or ”N”.
2. With your foot holding down the brake pedal, shift the selector lever to ”D”.
In ”D” position, the automatic transmission
system will select the most suitable gear
for running conditions such as normal
cruising, hill climbing, hard towing, etc.
Always turn the overdrive switch on for
better fuel economy and quieter driving.
Two-wheel drive models–If the engine
coolant temperature is low, the transmis-
sion will not shift into the overdrive gear
even with the overdrive switch on. Four-wheel drive models–If the engine
coolant temperature is low and the vehicle
is travelling at low speed or when the
four-wheel drive control lever is in ”L4”
(four-wheel drive, low range), the trans-
mission will not shift into the overdrive
gear even with the overdrive switch on.
(See ”Four-wheel drive system” in this
Chapter for information of the four-wheel
drive control lever.)
CAUTION
Never put your foot on the accelera-
tor pedal while shifting.
3. Release the parking brake and brake
pedal. Depress the accelerator pedal
slowly for smooth starting.
(b) Using engine braking
To use engine braking, you can downshift
the transmission as follows: Turn off the overdrive switch. The ”O/D
OFF” indicator light will come on and
the transmission will downshift to the
third gear.
Shift into the ”2” position. The trans-
mission will downshift to the second
gear when the vehicle speed drops
down to or lower than the following
speed, and more powerful engine brak-
ing will be obtained.
Tw o −wheel drive models—
3RZ −FE engine.....112 km/h (70 mph)
5VZ −FE engine.....117 km/h (73 mph)
Four −wheel drive models—
—Four −wheel drive control lever
in ”H2” and ”H4”.....112 km/h (70 mph)
—Four −wheel drive control lever
in ”L4”.....38 km/h (24 mph)
Shift into the ”L” position. The trans-
mission will downshift to the first gear
When the vehicle speed drops down to
or lower than the following speed, and
maximum engine braking will be ap-
plied.
Tw o −wheel drive models—
3RZ −FE engine.....54 km/h (34 mph)
5VZ −FE engine.....56 km/h (35 mph)
Four −wheel drive models—
—Four −wheel drive control lever
in ”H2” and ”H4”.....54 km/h (34 mph)
—Four −wheel drive control lever
in ”L4”.....10 km/h (6 mph)

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RESUMING THE PRESET SPEED
If the preset speed is cancelled by pulling
the control lever or by depressing the
brake pedal or clutch pedal, pushing the
lever up in the ”RES/ACC” direction will
restore the speed set prior to cancellation.
However, once the vehicle speed falls be-
low about 40 km/h (25 mph), the preset
speed will not be resumed.
CRUISE CONTROL FAILURE WARNING
If the ”CRUISE” indicator light in the
instrument cluster flashes when using the
cruise control, there is some trouble in the
cruise control system. Contact your Toyota
dealer and have your vehicle inspected.
To crank the engine without depressing
the clutch pedal, push the switch with
the ignition on.
The switch stays on as long as the igni-
tion is on. And it will automatically turn off
when the ignition is off.
This switch cancels the clutch start sys-
tem, which is designed to keep the starter
motor from operating if the clutch pedal is
not depressed all the way down.
The switch allows the vehicle to be driven
out of difficult situations by cranking the
engine with the clutch engaged.
Never use the switch for normal engine
starting. Be sure to follow the starting
procedure instructed in ”How to start the
engine” in Part 3.
Clutch start cancel switch
(four-wheel drive models
with manual transmission)

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Z17004
Type 3: AM·FM ETR radio/compact disc auto
changer controller
Z17005
Type 4: AM·FM ETR radio/cassette player/
compact disc auto changer controller This section describes some of the basic
features on Toyota audio systems. Some
information may not pertain to your sys-
tem.
Your audio system works when the ignition
key is in the ”ACC” or ”ON” position.
TURNING THE SYSTEM ON AND OFF
Push ”PWR/VOL” or ”VOL/PWR” to turn
the audio system on and off.
Push ”AM”, ”FM”, ”AM·FM”, ”TAPE” or
”CD” to turn on that function without push-
ing ”PWR/VOL” or ”/VOL/PWR”.
You can turn on the cassette player by
inserting a cassette tape.
You can turn off the cassette player by
ejecting the cassette tape. If the audio
system was previously off, then the entire
audio system will be turned off when you
eject the cassette tape. If the radio was
previously on, it will come on again.
SWITCHING BETWEEN FUNCTIONS
Push ”AM”, ”FM”, ”AM·FM”, ”TAPE” or
”CD” if the system is already on but you
want to switch from one function to anoth-
er.
TONE AND BALANCE
For details about your system’s tone and
balance controls, see the description of
your own system.
Tone
How good an audio program sounds to
you is largely determined by the mix of
the treble, midrange, and bass levels. In
fact, different kinds of music and vocal
programs usually sound better with differ-
ent mixes of treble, midrange, and bass.
Balance
A good balance of the left and right stereo
channels and of the front and rear sound
levels is also important.
Keep in mind that if you are listening to
a stereo recording or broadcast, changing
the right/left balance will increase the vol-
ume of one group of sounds while de-
creasing the volume of another.
—Using your audio system:
some basics

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1 2 3 4 5 6 (Preset buttons)
These buttons are used to preset and
tune in radio stations.
To preset a station to a button: Tune in
the desired station (see ”TUNE” button).
Push and hold down the button until you
hear a beep
this will set the station to
the button. The button number will appear
on the display.
To tune in to a preset station: Push the
button for the station you want. The but-
ton number and station frequency will ap-
pear on the display.
These systems can store one AM and two
FM stations for each button (The display
will show ”AM”, ”FM1” or ”FM2” when you
push ”AM” or ”FM”).
(Eject button)
Push this button to eject a cassette.
After you turn the ignition to ”LOCK”, you
will be able to eject a cassette but you
will not be able to reinsert it.
(Reverse/Fast forward buttons)
Cassette Player
Push the fast forward button to fast for-
ward a cassette tape. ”FF” will appear on
the display. Push the reverse button to
rewind a tape. ”REW” will appear on the
display.
To stop the tape while it is fast forward-
ing, push the fast forward button or
”TAPE”; to stop the tape while it is re-
winding, push the reverse button or
”TAPE”.
If a tape side rewinds completely, the cas-
sette player will stop and then play that
same side. If a tape fast forwards com-
pletely, the cassette player will play the
other side of the tape, using the auto −re-
verse feature.
Compact Disc Player
If you want to fast forward or reverse
through a compact disc track, push and
hold in the fast forward or reverse button.
When you release the button, the compact
disc player will resume playing. AM
Push ”AM” to switch the AM band. ”AM”
will appear on the display.
If the audio system is off, you can turn
on the radio by pushing ”AM”. Also, push
”AM” to switch from cassette or compact
disc operation to radio operation.
AUDIO CONTROL / MODE
Manual tone adjustment function—
This knob is used to adjust the tone
manually.
For low
−pitch tone adjustment, push
”AUDIO CONTROL / MODE” repeatedly
until ”BAS” appears on the display. Then
turn the knob to suit your preference.
The display will show the range from
”BAS −5” to ”BAS 5”.
For high −pitch tone adjustment, push
”AUDIO CONTROL / MODE” repeatedly
until ”TRE” appears on the display. Then
turn the knob to suit your preference.
The display will show the range from
”TRE −5” to ”TRE 5”.

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1 2 3 4 5 6 (Preset buttons)
These buttons are used to preset and
tune in radio stations.
To preset a station to a button: Tune in
the desired station (see ”TUNE” button).
Push and hold down the button until you
hear a beep
this will set the station to
the button. The button number will appear
on the display.
To tune in to a preset station: Push the
button for the station you want. The but-
ton number and station frequency will ap-
pear on the display.
These systems can store one AM and two
FM stations for each button (The display
will show ”AM”, ”FM1” or ”FM2” when you
push ”AM·FM”).
(Eject button)
Push this button to eject a compact disc.
After you turn the ignition to ”LOCK”, you
will be able to eject a disc but you will
not be able to reinsert it.
(Reverse/Fast forward buttons)
If you want to fast forward or reverse
through a compact disc track, push and
hold in the fast forward or reverse button.
When you release the button, the compact
disc player will resume playing. AM
FM
Push ”AM
F M” to switch between the AM
and FM bands. ”AM”, ”FM1” or ”FM2” will
appear on the display. These systems al-
low you to set twelve FM stations, two for
each button.
If the audio system is off, you can turn
on the radio by pushing ”AM
FM”. Also,
push ”AM
F M” to switch from compact disc
operation to radio operation. AUDIO CONTROL / MODE
Manual tone adjustment function—
This knob is used to adjust the tone
manually.
For low
−pitch tone adjustment, push
”AUDIO CONTROL / MODE” repeatedly
until ”BAS” appears on the display. Then
turn the knob to suit your preference.
The display will show the range from
”BAS −5” to ”BAS 5”.
With middle −pitch tone—
For middle −pitch tone adjustment, push
”AUDIO CONTROL / MODE” repeatedly
until ”MId” appears on the display. Then
turn the knob to suit your preference.
The display will show the range from
”MId −5” to ”MId 5”.
For high −pitch tone adjustment, push
”AUDIO CONTROL / MODE” repeatedly
until ”TRE” appears on the display. Then
turn the knob to suit your preference.
The display will show the range from
”TRE −5” to ”TRE 5”.

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1 2 3 4 5 6 (Preset buttons)
These buttons are used to preset and
tune in radio stations.
To preset a station to a button: Tune in
the desired station (see ”TUNE” or ”SEEK”
button). Push and hold down the button
until you hear a beep
this will set the
station to the button. The button number
will appear on the display.
To tune in to a preset station: Push the
button for the station you want. The but-
ton number and station frequency will ap-
pear on the display.
These systems can store one AM and two
FM stations for each button (The display
will show ”AM”, ”FM1” or ”FM2” when you
push ”AM” or ”FM”).
(Eject button)
Push this button to eject a cassette.
After you turn the ignition to ”LOCK”, you
will be able to eject a cassette but you
will not be able to reinsert it.
(Reverse/Fast forward buttons)
Cassette Player
Push the fast forward button to fast for-
ward a cassette tape. ”FF” will appear on
the display. Push the reverse button to
rewind a tape. ”REW” will appear on the
display.
To stop the tape while it is fast forward-
ing, push the fast forward button or
”TAPE”; to stop the tape while it is re-
winding, push the reverse button or
”TAPE”.
If a tape side rewinds completely, the cas-
sette player will stop and then play that
same side. If a tape fast forwards com-
pletely, the cassette player will play the
other side of the tape, using the auto −re-
verse feature.
Compact Disc Player
If you want to fast forward or reverse
through a compact disc track, push and
hold in the fast forward or reverse button.
When you release the button, the compact
disc player will resume playing. AM
Push ”AM” to switch the AM band. ”AM”
will appear on the display.
If the audio system is off, you can turn
on the radio by pushing ”AM”. Also, push
”AM” to switch from cassette or compact
disc operation to radio operation.
AUDIO CONTROL / MODE
Manual tone adjustment function—
This knob is used to adjust the tone
manually.
For low
−pitch tone adjustment, push
”AUDIO CONTROL / MODE” repeatedly
until ”BAS” appears on the display. Then
turn the knob to suit your preference.
The display will show the range from
”BAS −5” to ”BAS 5”.
For middle −pitch tone adjustment, push
”AUDIO CONTROL / MODE” repeatedly
until ”MId” appears on the display. Then
turn the knob to suit your preference.
The display will show the range from
”MId −5” to ”MId 5”.

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Part 1
OPERATION OF
INSTRUMENTS
AND CONTROLS—
Chapter 1
−8
Other equipment
Clock
Cigarette lighter and ashtray
Glovebox
Auxiliary box
Cup holder
Floor mat
Clock
The digital clock indicates the time with
the ignition key at the ”ACC” or ”ON”
position. To reset the hour, depress the
”H” button. To reset the minutes, de-
press the ”M” button. To adjust the
time to a full hour, depress the ”:00”
button.
For example, if the ”:00” button is de-
pressed when the time is between
1:01—1:29, the time will change to 1:00.
If the time is between 1:30—1:59, the
time will change to 2:00.
When the instrument panel lights are
turned on, the brightness of the time in-
dication will be reduced. Once the electrical power source has
been disconnected from the clock, the
time is automatically set to 1:00 (one
o’clock).