height TOYOTA TACOMA 1998 Owners Manual

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Part 2
INFORMATION
BEFORE DRIVING
YOUR TOYOTA
Off- road vehicle precautions
Break- in period
Fuel
Operation in foreign countries
Three- way catalytic converter
Engine exhaust cautions
Facts about engine oil
consumption
Twin ground electrode spark plugs
Brake system
Brake pad wear limit indicators
Luggage stowage precautions
Rear step bumper
Your Toyota's identification
Suspension and chassis
Types of tires
This vehicle is one of the class of ve-
hicles which have higher ground clear-
ance and narrower tread in relation to
the height of their center of gravity to
make them capable of performing in a
wide variety of off-road applications.
Specific design characteristics give it a
higher center of gravity than ordinary
cars. An advantage of the higher
ground clearance is a better view of the
road allowing you to anticipate prob-
lems. It is not designed for cornering
at the same speeds as conventional
two-wheel drive vehicles any more than
low-slung sports cars are designed to
perform satisfactorily under off-road
conditions.
CAUTION
Always observe the following precau-
tions to minimize the risk of serious
personal injury or damage to your ve-
hicle:
Avoid sharp turns or abrupt maneu-
vers, if at all possible. As with oth-
er vehicles of this type, failure to
operate this vehicle correctly may
result in loss of control or vehicle
rollover.
Avoid loading any items on the roof
that will make the center of gravity
even higher.
Always slow down in gusty cross-
winds. Because of its high center of
gravity, your vehicle is more sensi-
tive to side winds than an ordinary
passenger car. Slowing down will
allow you to have much better con-
trol.
Do not drive horizontally across
steep slopes. Driving straight up or
straight down is preferred. Your ve-
hicle (or any similar off-road ve-
hicle) can tip over sideways much
more easily than forward or back-
ward.
Off-road vehicle pr ecautions
(four-wheel drive models only)

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Always maintain a safe distance from the
vehicle in front of you. Compared with
vehicles not fitted with an anti-lock brake
system, your vehicle may r
equire a longer
stopping distance in the following cases:
Driving on rough, gravel or snow-cov-
ered roads.
Driving with tire chains installed.
Driving on roads where the road sur-
face is pitted or has other differences
in surface height.
CAUTION
Do not use tires other than the
manufacturer 's designated tires, and
do not mix tires or wheels of differ-
ent sizes. You may prevent the anti-
lock brake system from operating at
full effectiveness.
Vehicles with rear differential lock
systemÐ
The anti-lock brake system does not oper-
ate when the rear differential is locked. It
is normal operation for the ºABSº warning
light to be on at this time.
Ty p e A
Ty p e B ºABSº warning light
This light comes on when the ignition key
is turned to the ºONº position. After a few
seconds, the light will go off.
If any 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 as de-
scribed above, or remains on.
The light comes on while driving.
Vehicles with rear differential lock
systemÐ The light comes on while driving with
the rear differential unlocked.
The light does not comes on with the
rear differential locked.
The system comes into operation with
the rear differential locked.

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Part 3
STARTING AND DRIV-
ING
Before starting the engine
How to start the engine
Tips for driving in various
conditions
Off- road driving precautions
Winter driving tips
Tr ailer towing
How to save fuel and make your
vehicle last longer, too
Before starting the engine
1. Check the area around the vehicle be- fore entering it.
2. Adjust seat position, seatback angle, seat cushion angle, head restraint
height and steering wheel angle.
3. Adjust inside and outside rear view mirrors.
4. Lock both doors.
5. Fasten seat belts. 1. Apply the parking brake firmly.
2. Turn off unnecessary lights and acces-
sories.
3. Manual transmission: Press the clutch
pedal to the floor and shift the trans-
mission into neutral. Hold the clutch
pedal to the floor until the engine is
started. A starter safety device will pre-
vent the starter from operating if the
clutch pedal is not fully depressed.
Automatic transmission: Put the se-
lector lever in ºPº. If you need to re-
start the engine while the vehicle is
moving, put the selector lever in ºNº.
A starter safety device will prevent the
starter from operating if the selector
lever is in any drive position.
4. Automatic transmission only:
De-
press the brake pedal and hold it to
the floor until driving off.
How to start the engineÐ
(a) Before cranking

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CAUTION
Do not drive with the snow tires
incorrectly inflated.
Never drive over 120 km/h (75 mph)
with any type of snow tires.
TIRE CHAIN SELECTION
Use the tire chains of correct size.
Regulations regarding the use of tire
chains vary according to location or
type of road, so always check them
before installing chains.
CHAIN INSTALLATION
Install the chains on the rear tires as
tightly as possible. Do not use tire
chains on the front tires. Retighten
chains after driving 0.5Ð1.0 km
(1/4Ð1/2 mile).
When installing chains on your tires, care-
fully follow the instructions of the chain
manufacturer.
If wheel covers are used, they will be
scratched by the chain band, so remove
the covers before putting on the chains.
CAUTION
Do not exceed 50 km/h (30 mph) or
the chain manufacturer 's recom-
mended speed limit, whichever is
lower.
Drive carefully avoiding bumps,
holes, and sharp turns, which may
cause the vehicle to bounce.
Avoid sharp turns or locked-wheel
braking, as use of chains may ad-
versely affect vehicle handling.
Replacing wheels
WHEN TO REPLACE YOUR WHEELS
If you have wheel damage such as
bending, cracks or heavy corrosion, the
wheel should be replaced.
If you fail to replace damaged wheels, the
tire may slip off the wheel or they may
cause loss of handling control.
WHEEL SELECTION
When replacing wheels, care should be
taken to ensure that the wheels are re-
placed by ones with the same load ca-
pacity, diameter, rim width, and offset.
Correct replacement wheels are available
at your Toyota dealer.
A wheel of a different size or type may
adversely affect handling, wheel and bear-
ing life, brake cooling, speedometer/odom-
eter calibration, stopping ab ility, headlight
aim, bumper height, vehicle ground clear-
ance, and tire or snow chain clearance to
the body and chassis.

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Part 8
SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions and weight
Engine
Fuel
Service specifications

Ti r es
Fuses Dimensions and weight
Normal cab models Xtra-cab models4540 (178.7) *
1
5010(197.2) *
1
4690 (184.6) *
2
5155(203.0) *
2
Overall width mm (in.) 1690 (66.5) 1690 (66.5) 1575 (62.0)*
3
1 580 (62.2)
1580 (62.2) *
4
Wheelbase mm (in.) 2625 (103.3) 3095(121.9) 1395 (54.9)*
3
1425 (56.1)
1425 (56.1) *
4
1415 (55.7) *
3
1440 (56.7)
1440 (56.7) *
4
500 (1100) *
6
500 (1100) *
6
430 (950) *
7
430 (950) *
7
295 (650) *
8
*
1
: Without rear step bumper
* 2
: With rear step bumper
* 3
: With P195/75R 14 tires
* 4
: With P215/70R 14 tires
* 5
: Unladen vehicle
* 6
: With 1 or 2 occupants
* 7
: With 3 occupants
* 8
: With 5 occupants
TWO-WHEEL DRIVE MODELS EXCEPT PRE RUNNER
Overall length mm (in.)
Overall height *
5
mm (in.)
Front tread mm (in.)
Rear tread mm (in.)
Cargo weight rating kg (lb.)

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Engine
Model:
2RZ- FE, 3RZ- FE and 5VZ- FE
Type:
2RZ- FE and 3RZ- FE engine4 cylinder in line, 4 cycle, gasoline
5VZ- FE engine
6 cylinder V type, 4 cycle, gasoline
Bore and stroke, mm (in.): 2RZ- FE engine
95.0 x 86.0 (3.74 x 3.39)
3RZ- FE engine 95.0 x 95.0 (3.74 x 3.74)
5VZ- FE engine 93.5 x 82.0 (3.68 x 3.23)
Displacement, cm 3
(cu. in.):
2RZ- FE engine 2438 (148.8)
3RZ- FE engine
2694 (164.3)
5VZ- FE engine
3378 (206.1)
*1
: With P225/75R 15 tires
* 2
: With P265/75R 15 or 31 10.5R 15 LT tires
* 3
: With wheel opening extension
* 4
: Unladen vehicle
* 5
: With steel wheels
* 6
: With aluminum wheels
* 7
: With 3 occupants
* 8
: With 5 occupants Normal cab models Xtra-cab models
Overall length mm (in.) 4665 (183.7) 5135(202.2) 1690 (66.5)*
1
1690 (66.5) *
1
1720 (67.7) *
2
1720 (67.7) *
2
1765 (69.5) *
3
1765 (69.5) *
3
1715 (67.5) *
1
1720 (67.7) *
1
1745 (68.7) *
2
1750 (68.9) *
2
Wheelbase mm (in.) 2625 (103.3) 3095(121.9) 1460 (57.5)*
5
1460 (57.5) *
5
1500 (59.1) *
6
1500 (59.1) *
6
1455 (57.3) *
5
1455 (57.3) *
5
1495 (58.9) *
6
1495 (58.9) *
6
500 (1100) 500 (1100) *
7
317 (700) *
8
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE MODELS AND PRE RUNNER
Overall width mm (in.)
Overall height *
4
mm (in.)
Front tread mm (in.)
Rear tread mm (in.)
Cargo weight rating kg (lb.)