key TOYOTA TACOMA 1998 Owner's Guide

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If towing is necessary, we recommend
you to have it done by your Toyota
dealer or a commercial tow truck ser-
vice.
If towing service is not available in an
emergency, your vehicle may be tempo-
rarily towed by a cable or chain se-
cured to the emergency towing hook
under the front of the vehicle. Use ex-
treme caution when towing the vehicle.
A driver must be in the vehicle to steer
it and operate the brakes. Towing in this manner may be done only
on hard-surfaced roads for a short dis-
tance and at low speeds. Also, the
wheels, axles, drive train, steering and
brakes must all be in good condition.
CAUTION
Use extreme caution when towing the
vehicle. Avoid sudden starts or errat-
ic driving maneuvers which would
place excessive stress on the emer-
gency towing hook and towing cable
or chain. The hook and towing cable
or chain may break and cause serious
injury or damage.
NOTICE
Use only a cable or chain specificallyintended for use in towing vehicles.Securely fasten the cable or chain to the towing hook provided.
Before towing, release the parking brake,
put the transmission in neutral (manual) or
ºNº (automatic) and set the transfer in
ºH2º mode. The key must be in ºACCº
(engine off) or ºONº (engine running).
CAUTION
If the engine is not running, the pow-
er assist for the brakes and steering
will not work so steering and braking
will be much harder than usual.
ÐEmergency towing
(four-wheel drive models and
Pre Runner)

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If you cannot shift the selector lever
out of ºPº position to other positions
even though the brake pedal is de-
pressed, use the shift lock override but-
ton as follows:1. Turn the ignition key to ºLOCKº position. Make sure the parking
brake is set.
2. Pry up the cover with a flat-bladed screwdriver or equivalent.3. Insert the screwdriver or equivalent into the hole to push up the shift
lock override button. You can shift
out of ºPº position only while push-
ing the button.
4. Shift into ºNº position.
5. Insert the cover.
6. Start the engine. For your safety, keep the brake pedal depressed.
Be sure to have the system checked by
your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.If you cannot shift the selector lever
out of ºPº position to other positions
even though the brake pedal is de-
pressed, use the shift lock override but-
ton as follows: 1. Turn the ignition key to ºLOCKº position. Make sure the parking
brake is set.
2. Pry up the cover with a flat-bladed screwdriver or equivalent.
If you cannot shift automatic
transmission selector lever
(column shift)
If you cannot shift automatic
transmission selector lever
(floor shift)

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3. Insert your finger into the hole to move the shift lock override lever
backward. You can shift out of ºPº
position only while holding back the
lever.
4. Shift into ºNº position.
5. Insert the cover.
6. Start the engine. For your safety, keep the brake pedal depressed.
Be sure to have the system checked by
your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. If you lose your keys
Many Toyota dealers can make a new
key if you can give them the key num-
ber.
See the suggestion given in ºKeysº in
Chapter 1- 2.
If your keys are locked in the vehicle and
you cannot get a duplicate, many Toyota
dealers can still open the door for you,
using their special tools. If you must
break a window to get in, we suggest
breaking the smallest side window be-
cause it is the least expensive to replace.
Be extremely cautious to avoid cuts from
the glass.

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ENGINE LUBRICATION
Oil capacity (drain and ref
ill),
L (qt., Imp. qt.):
Two-wheel drive models
except Pre Runner2RZ- FE engineWith filter 5.5 (5.8, 4.8)
Without filter 4.8 (5.0, 4.2)
5VZ- FE engine With filter 5.4 (5.7, 4.8)
Without filter 5.1 (5.4, 4.5)
Four-wheel drive models
and Pre Runner 3RZ- FE engine
With filter 5.4 (5.7, 4.8)
Without filter 4.7 (5.0, 4.1)
5VZ- FE engine
With filter 5.2 (5.5, 4.6)
Without filter 4.9 (5.2, 4.3)
Oil grade:
API grade SH, ºEnergy-Conserving IIº or
SJ, Energy- Conservingº multigrade engine
oil or ILSAC multigrade engine oil is re-
commended. Recommended oil viscosity (SAE):
COOLING SYSTEM
Total capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.):
Two-wheel drive models
except Pre RunnerWith manual transmission
2RZ- FE engine 8.0 (8.5, 7.0)
5VZ- FE engine
9.7 (10.3, 8.5)
With automatic transmission 2RZ- FE engine
7.8 (8.2, 6.9)
5VZ- FE engine 9.5 (10.0, 8.4) Four-wheel drive models
and Pre Runner
With manual transmission
3RZ- FE engine 8.3 (8.8, 7.3)
5VZ- FE engine
10.1 (10.7, 8.9)
With automatic transmission 3RZ- FE engine
8.2 (8.7, 7.2)
5VZ- FE engine 10.0 (10.5, 8.8)
Coolant type: With ethylene-glycol antifreeze (Do not
use alcohol type.)
BATTERY
Open voltage *
at 20 5C (68 5F):
12.6Ð12.8 V Fully charged
12.2Ð12.4 V Half charged
11.8Ð12.0 V Discharged
* : Voltage that is checked 20 minutes after
the key is removed with all the lights
turned off
Charging rates: 5 A max.