1998 TOYOTA 4RUNNER turn signal

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Cassette Player
By using this button, you can skip up
or down to a different track.
You can skip up to nine tracks at a
time.
Push the up or down side of the but-
ton. ºFF 1º or ºREW 1º will appear on
the display.
Next, push either side of the track
button until the number on the display
reaches the number of tracks you
want to skip. If you push the button
ten times, the skip feature will be
turned off.
When counting the number of tracks
you want to rewind, remember to
count the current track as well. For
example, if you want to rewind to a
song that is two before the song you
are listening to, push on the down
side of the button until ºREW 3º ap-
pears on the display.
If you have pushed the track button
more than you wanted to, push the
other side of the button. The track
number will be reduced. The track number you select is not
valid if it is higher than the number
of tracks remaining on the current
cassette side.
After the beginning of the tape is
reached, the player will automati-
cally start playing the same side.
After the end of the tape is
reached, the player will automati-
cally reverse sides and start play-
ing the other side.
There must be at least 3 seconds of
blank space between tracks for the
track button to work correctly. In addi-
tion, the feature may not work well
with some spoken word, live, or clas-
sical recordings.
SKIP
The skip feature allows you to fast
forward past long stretches of blank
tape. This is especially useful at the
end of cassettes.
Push ºSKIPº. ºSKIPº will appear on
the display. The cassette player will
keep track of how much blank space
it plays. Any time it has played about
10 seconds of blank tape, it will auto-
matically fast forward to the next track
and begin to play.
Push the button a second time to turn
off the skip feature. ST (Stereo reception) display
Your radio automatically changes to
stereo reception when a stereo broad-
cast is received. ºSTº appears on the
display. If the signal becomes weak,
the radio reduces the amount of chan-
nel separation to prevent the weak
signal from creating noise. If the sig-
nal becomes extremely weak, the ra-
dio switches from stereo to mono re-
ception.
TA P E
Push ºTAPEº to switch from radio or
compact disc operation to cassette op-
eration. If the audio system is off, you
can turn on the cassette player by
pushing ºTAPEº. In both cases, a cas-
sette must already be loaded in the
player.
TRACK (Track up/down button):
Compact disc player
By using this button, you can skip up
or down to a different track.
Push either side of the track button
until the number of the track you want
to listen to appears on the display. If
you want to return the beginning of
the current track, push the down side
of the button one time, quickly.

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SEEK (Seeking)
Radio
In the seek mode, the radio finds and
plays the next station up or down the
station band.
To seek a station, push and hold the º~ º or º !º side of ºSEEKº until you
hear a beep. Do this again to find
another station.
Cassette Player
By using this button, you can skip up
or down to a different track.
You can skip up to nine tracks at a
time.
Push the up or down side of the but-
ton. ºFF 1º or ºREW 1º will appear on
the display.
Next, push either side of the track
button until the number on the display
reaches the number of tracks you
want to skip. If you push the button
ten times, the skip feature will be
turned off. When counting the number of tracks
you want to rewind, remember to
count the current track as well. For
example, if you want to rewind to a
song that is two before the song you
are listening to, push on the down
side of the button until ºREW 3º ap-
pears on the display.
If you have pushed the track button
more than you wanted to, push the
other side of the button. The track
number will be reduced.
The track number you select is not
valid if it is higher than the number
of tracks remaining on the current
cassette side.
After the beginning of the tape is
reached, the player will automati-
cally start playing the same side.
After the end of the tape is
reached, the player will automati-
cally reverse sides and start play-
ing the other side.
There must be at least 3 seconds of
blank space between tracks for the
track button to work correctly. In addi-
tion, the feature may not work well
with some spoken word, live, or clas-
sical recordings. SKIP
The skip feature allows you to fast
forward past long stretches of blank
tape. This is especially useful at the
end of cassettes.
Push ºSKIPº. ºSKIPº will appear on
the display. The cassette player will
keep track of how much blank space
it plays. Any time it has played about
10 seconds of blank tape, it will auto-
matically fast forward to the next track
and begin to play.
Push the button a second time to turn
off the skip feature.
ST (Stereo reception) display
Your radio automatically changes to
stereo reception when a stereo broad-
cast is received. ºSTº appears on the
display. If the signal becomes weak,
the radio reduces the amount of chan-
nel separation to prevent the weak
signal from creating noise. If the sig-
nal becomes extremely weak, the ra-
dio switches from stereo to mono re-
ception.

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TA P E
Push ºTAPEº to switch from radio or
compact disc operation to cassette op-
eration. If the audio system is off, you
can turn on the cassette player by
pushing ºTAPEº. In both cases, a cas-
sette must already be loaded in the
player.
TRACK (Track up/down button):
Compact disc player
By using this button, you can skip up
or down to a different track.
Push either side of the track button
until the number of the track you want
to listen to appears on the display. If
you want to return the beginning of
the current track, push the down side
of the button one time, quickly.
TUNE (Tuning)
Your Toyota has an electronic tuning
radio (ETR). Push and release the º ~º
(up) or º !º (down) side of ºTUNEº to
step up or down the station band. (If
you hear a beep, you held the button
too long and the radio will go into the
seek mode.)
NOTICE
To ensure the correct audio sys-
tem operation:
Be careful not to spill bever-ages over the audio system.
Do not put anything other thana cassette tape or Compact
Disc into the slot.
RADIO RECEPTION
Usually, a problem with radio recep-
tion does not mean there is a problem
with your radio Ðit is just the normal
result of conditions outside the ve-
hicle.
For example, nearby buildings and ter-
rain can interfere with FM reception.
Power lines or telephone wires can
interfere with AM signals. And of
course, radio signals have a limited
range, and the farther you are from a
station, the weaker its signal will be.
In addition, reception conditions
change constantly as your vehicle
moves. Here are some common reception
problems that probably do not indicate
a problem with your radio: FM
Fading and drifting stationsÐGeneral-
ly, the effective range of FM is about
40 km (25 miles). Once outside this
range, you may notice fading and
drifting, which increase with the dis-
tance from the radio transmitter. They
are often accompanied by distortion.
Multi- pathÐFM signals are reflective,
making it possible for two signals to
reach your antenna at the same time.
If this happens, the signals will cancel
each other out, causing a momentary
flutter or loss of reception.
Static and flutteringÐThese occur
when signals are blocked by buildings,
trees, or other large objects. Increas-
ing the bass level may reduce static
and fluttering.
Station swappingÐIf the FM signal
you are listening to is interrupted or
weakened, and there is another strong
station nearby on the FM band, your
radio may tune in the second station
until the original signal can be picked
up again.
ÐCar audio system operati
n
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A safety chain must always be
used between the towing vehicle
and the trailer. Leave sufficient
slack in the chain for turns. The
chain should cross under the
trailer tongue to prevent the
tongue from dropping to the
ground in case it becomes dam-
aged or separated. For correct
safety chain procedures, follow
the hitch or trailer manufactur-
er 's recommendations.
CAUTION
If the total trailer weight ex-
ceeds 453 kg (1000 lb.), trailer
brakes are required .
Never tap into your vehicle's
hydraulic system as it would
lower its braking effectiveness .
Never tow a trailer without us-
ing a safety chain securely atta-
ched to both the trailer and the
vehicle. If damage occurs to the
coupling unit or hitch ball,
there is danger of the trailer
wandering over into another
lane.
TIRES
Ensure that your vehicle's tires are
properly inflated. See Chapter 7- 2
for instructions.
The trailer tires should be inflated
to the pressure recommended by
the trailer manufacturer in respect
to the total trailer weight.
TRAILER LIGHTS Trailer lights must comply with fed-
eral, state/provincial and local re-
gulations. See your local recre-
ational vehicle dealer or rental
agency for the correct type of wir-
ing and relays for your trailer.
Check for correct operation of the
turn signals and stop lights each
time you hitch up. Direct splicing
may damage your vehicle's electri-
cal system and cause a malfunc-
tion of your lights.
BREAK- IN SCHEDULE Toyota recommends that you do
not tow a trailer with a new vehicle
or a vehicle with any new power
train component (engine, transmis-
sion, differential, wheel bearing,
etc.) for the first 800 km (500
miles) of driving. MAINTENANCE
If you tow a trailer, your vehicle
will require more frequent
maintenance due to the additional
load. For this information, please
refer to the scheduled maintenance
information in the ºOwner 's Manual
Supplement/Maintenance Scheduleº.
Retighten all fixing bolts of the
towing ball and bracket after
approximately 1000 km (600 miles)
of trailer driving.
PRE- TOWING SAFETY CHECK
Check that your vehicle remains
level when a loaded or unloaded
trailer is hitched. Do not drive if
the vehicle has an abnormal nose-
up or nose- down condition, and
check for improper tongue load,
overload, worn suspension or other
possible causes.
Make sure the trailer cargo is se-
curely loaded so that it cannot
shift.
Check that your rear view mirrors
conform to any applicable federal,
state/provincial or local regulation.
If not, install the rear view mirrors
required for towing purpose.

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Slow down and downshift be-
fore descending steep or long
downhill grades. Do not make
sudden downshifts.
Avoid holding the brake pedal
down too long or too frequent-
ly. This could cause the brakes
to overheat and result in re-
duced braking efficiency.Getting more kilometers/mileage from
a liter/gallon of fuel is easyÐjust take
it easy. It will help make your vehicle
last longer, too. Here are some specif-
ic tips on how to save money on both
fuel and repairs:
Keep your tires inflated at the
correct pressure. Underinflation
causes tire wear and wastes fuel.
See Chapter 7- 2 for instructions.
Do not carry unneeded weight in
your vehicle. Excess weight puts
a heavier load on the engine, caus-
ing greater fuel consumption.
Avoid lengthy warm- up idling.
Once the engine is running smooth-
ly, begin drivingÐbut gently. Re-
member, however, that on cold win-
ter days this may take a little
longer.
Accelerate slowly and smoothly.
Avoid jackrabbit starts. Get into
high gear as quickly as possible.
Avoid long engine idling. If you
have a long wait and you are not
in traffic, it is better to turn off the
engine and start again later.
Avoid engine lug or overrevving.
Use a gear position suitable for the
road on which you are travelling.
Avoid continuous speeding up
and slowing down. Stop- and- go
driving wastes fuel.
Avoid unnecessary stopping and
braking. Maintain a steady pace.
Try to time the traffic signals so
you only need to stop as little as
possible or take advantage of
through streets to avoid traffic
lights. Keep a proper distance from
other vehicles to avoid sudden
braking. This will also reduce wear
on your brakes.
Avoid heavy traffic or traffic
jams whenever possible.
Do not rest your foot on the
clutch or brake pedal. This
causes needless wear, overheating
and poor fuel economy.
Maintain a moderate speed on
highways. The faster you drive,
the greater the fuel consumption.
By reducing your speed, you will
cut down on fuel consumption.
Keep the front wheels in proper
alignment. Avoid hitting the curb
and slow down on rough roads.
Improper alignment not only causes
faster tire wear but also puts an
extra load on the engine, which, in
turn, wastes fuel.
How to save fuel and make
your vehicle last longer, to
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Tire surface and wheel nuts
Check the tires carefully for cuts,
damage or excessive wear. See Chap-
ter 7- 2 for additional information.
When checking the tires, make sure
no nuts are missing, and check the
nuts for looseness. Tighten them if
necessary.
Tire rotation
Rotate the tires every 12000 km (7500
miles). See Chapter 7- 2 for additional
information.
Fluid leaks
Check underneath for leaking fuel, oil,
water or other fluid after the vehicle
has been parked for a while. If you
smell fuel fumes or notice any leak,
have the cause found and corrected
immediately.
Doors and engine hood
Check that all doors including back
door operate smoothly and all latches
lock securely. Make sure the engine
hood secondary latch secures the
hood from opening when the primary
latch is released. INSIDE THE VEHICLE
Items listed below should be
checked regularly, e.g. while per-
forming periodic services, cleaning
the vehicle, etc.
Lights
Make sure the headlights, stop lights,
tail lights, turn signal lights, and other
lights are all working. Check headlight
aim.
Service reminder indicators and
warning buzzers
Check that all service reminder indica-
tors and warning buzzers function
properly.
Steering wheel
Check that it has the specified free-
play. Be alert for changes in steering
condition, such as hard steering or
strange noise.
Seats
Check that all seat controls such as
seat adjusters, seatback recliner, etc.
operate smoothly and that all latches
lock securely in any position. Check
that the head restraint move up and
down smoothly and that the locks hold
securely in any latched position. For
folding- down rear seatbacks, swing- up
rear seat cushions and detachable
temporary third seat, check that the
latches lock securely.Seat belts
Check that the seat belt system such
as buckles, retractors and anchors op-
erate properly and smoothly. Make
sure the belt webbing is not cut,
frayed, worn or damaged.
Accelerator pedal
Check the pedal for smooth operation
and uneven pedal effort or catching.
Clutch pedal
Check the pedal for smooth operation.
Brake pedal
Check the pedal for smooth operation
and that the pedal has the proper
clearance. Check the brake booster
function.
Brakes
At a safe place, check that the brakes
do not pull to one side when applied.
Parking brake
Check that the lever has the proper
travel and that, on a safe incline, your
vehicle is held securely with only the
parking brake applied.

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Light bulbs
Bulb No.WTy p e
Headlight'60/5 5A
Parking and front side
marker lights'5C
Front turn signal lights115627B
Rear turn signal lights'21C
Stop and tail lights'21/5C
Back- up lights'21C
License plate lightÐ5C
High mounted
stop light92118C
Interior lightÐ8D
Personal lightsÐ8D
Glovebox lightÐ1.4C
Luggage compartment
lightÐ8D
A: HB2 halogen bulbs
B: Single end bulbs
C: Wedge base bulbs
D: Double end bulbs ÐHeadlights

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ÐFront turn signal lights
Use a Phillips- head screwdriver.