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QUICK REFERENCE INDEX
AGENERAL INFORMATIONGIGeneral Information
BENGINEEMEngine Mechanical
LUEngine Lubrication System
COEngine Cooling System
ECEngine Control System
FLFuel System
EXExhaust System
ACCAccelerator Control System
CTRANSMISSION/
TRANSAXLEATAutomatic Transmission
DDRIVELINE/AXLETFTransfer
PRPropeller Shaft
FFDFront Final Drive
RFDRear Final Drive
FAXFront Axle
RAXRear Axle
ESUSPENSIONFSUFront Suspension
RSURear Suspension
WTRoad Wheels & Tires
FBRAKESBRBrake System
PBParking Brake System
BRCBrake Control System
GSTEERINGPSPower Steering System
HRESTRAINTSSBSeat Belts
SRSSupplemental Restraint System (SRS)
IBODYBLBody, Lock & Security System
GWGlasses, Window System & Mirrors
RFRoof
EIExterior & Interior
IPInstrument Panel
SESeat
APAdjustable Pedal
JAIR CONDITIONERATCAutomatic Air Conditioner
KELECTRICALSCStarting & Charging System
LTLighting System
DIDriver Information System
WWWiper, Washer & Horn
BCSBody Control System
LANLAN System
AVAudio Visual, Navigation & Telephone System
ACSAuto Cruise Control System
PGPower Supply, Ground & Circuit Elements
LMAINTENANCEMAMaintenance
MINDEXIDXAlphabetical Index
Edition: July 2005
Revision: November 2009
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Engine Tune-Up DataELS001QQ
Cylinder arrangementV- 8
Displacement 5,552 cm
3 (338.80 in3 )
Bore and stroke 98 x 92 mm (3.86 x 3.62 in)
Valve arrangement DOHC
Firing order 1-8-7-3-6-5-4-2
Number of piston rings Compression
2
Oil 1
Number of main bearings 5
Compression ratio 9.8:1
Compression pressure Standard
1,520 kPa (15.5 kg/cm
2 , 220 psi) / 200 rpm
Minimum 1,324 kPa (13.5 kg/cm
2 , 192 psi) / 200 rpm
Differential limit between cylinders 98 kPa (1.0 kg/cm
2 , 14 psi) / 200 rpm
Cylinder number
Valve timing Unit: degree
abcde f
232° 230° 2° 48° 3° 49°
SEM957C
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Drive Belt Deflection and Tension
Spark Plugs (Double Platinum Tipped)
Front Wheel Alignment (Unladen*1 )ELS001QR
*1: Fuel, radiator coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats in designated positions.
*2: Target value 37° 31′ (37.52° )
*3: Target value 33 ° 59′ (33.98° )
*4: Target value 37 ° 44′ (37.73° )
*5: Target value 33 ° 29′ (33.48° )
Tension of drive belts Auto adjustment by auto tensioner
Make NGK
Standard type PLFR5A-11
Hot type PLFR4A-11
Cold type PLFR6A-11
Gap (nominal) 1.1 mm (0.043 in)
Drive type2WD 4WD
Camber
Degree minute (decimal degree) Minimum -0
° 51′ (-0.85 °)- 0° 33 ′ (-0.55 °)
Nominal -0° 6 ′ (-0.10 °)0 ° 12′ (0.20 °)
Maximum 0° 39′ (0.65 °)0 ° 57′ (0.95 °)
Cross camber 0° 45 ′ (0.75 °) or less 0 ° 45′ (0.75 °) or less
Caster
Degree minute (decimal degree) Minimum
3° 15′ (3.25 °)2 °45′ (2.75 °)
Nominal 4° 0 ′ (4.00 °)3 ° 30′ (3.50 °)
Maximum 4° 45′ (4.75 °)4 ° 15′ (4.25 °)
Cross caster 0° 45′ (0.75 °) or less 0 ° 45′ (0.75 °) or less
Kingpin inclination
Degree minute (decimal degree) 13
° 32′ (13.53° )1 3°13 ′ (13.22 °)
Total toe-in Distance (A
− B) Minimum
1.8 mm (0.07 in) 1.8 mm (0.07 in)
Nominal 2.8 mm (0.11 in) 2.8 mm (0.11 in)
Maximum 3.8 mm (0.15 in) 3.8 mm (0.15 in)
Angle (left side and right side)
Degree minute (decimal degree) Minimum
0° 3 ′ (0.05 °)0 ° 3′ (0.05 °)
Nominal 0° 5 ′ (0.08 °)0 ° 5′ (0.08 °)
Maximum 0° 7 ′ (0.12 °)0 ° 7′ (0.12 °)
Wheel turning angle
(full turn) Inside
Degree minute (decimal degree)
34° 31′
– 38° 31′ *2
(34.52 ° – 38.52 °) 34°
44′ – 38° 44 ′ *4
(34.73° – 38.73° )
Outside
Degree minute (decimal degree) 30° 59′
– 34° 59′ *3
(30.98 ° – 34.98 °) 30°
29′ – 34° 29 ′ *5
(30.48° – 34.48° )
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Front Disc Brake - Repair LimitsELS001QU
Rear Disc Brake - Repair LimitsELS001QU
Brake PedalELS001QV
Unit: mm (in)
Refill CapacitiesELS001QW
Brake modelCLZ31VCAD41VA
Brake pad Standard thickness (new)
11.88 mm (0.468 in)12 mm (0.47 in)
Repair limit thickness 1.0 mm (0.039 in)1.0 mm (0.039 in)
Disc rotor Standard thickness (new)
26.0 mm (1.024 in) 30.0 mm (1.181 in)
Repair limit thickness 24.5 mm (0.965 in) 28.5 mm (1.122 in)
Maximum uneven wear (measured at 8 positions) 0.015 mm (0.0006 in)
Runout limit (with it attached to the vehicle) 0.03 mm (0.001 in)
Brake model AD14VE
Brake pad Standard thickness (new)
12.13 mm (0.478 in)
Repair limit thickness 1.0 mm (0.039 in)
Disc rotor Standard thickness (new)
14.0 mm (0.551 in)
Repair limit thickness 12.0 mm (0.472 in)
Maximum uneven wear (measured at 8 positions) 0.015 mm (0.0006 in)
Runout limit (with it attached to the vehicle) 0.05 mm (0.002 in)
Brake pedal height (from dash panel top surface) 182.3 − 192.3 (7.18 − 7.57)
Depressed pedal height [under a force of 490 N (50 kg, 110 lb) with engine running] More than 90.3 (3.55)
Clearance between stopper rubber and the threaded end of stop lamp switch 0.74 − 1.96 (0.029 − 0.077)
Pedal play 3 − 11 (0.12 − 0.43)
Description Capacity (Approximate)
Metric US measure Imp measure
Fuel 105.8 28 gal 23 1/4 gal
Engine oil
(drain and refill) With oil filter change
6.2 6 1/2 qt 5 1/2 qt
Without oil filter change 5.9 6 1/4 qt 5 1/4 qt
Dry engine (engine overhaul) 7.6 8 qt
6 3/4 qt
Cooling system With reservoir at MAX level
14.4 3 3/4 gal 3 1/8 gal
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) 10.6 11 1/4 qt 9 3/8 qt
Rear final drive oil 1.75 3 3/4 pt 3 1/8 pt
Transfer fluid 3.0 3 1/8 qt 2 5/8 qt
Front final drive oil 1.6 3 3/8 pt 2 7/8 pt
Power steering fluid (PSF) 1.0 2 1/8 pt 1 3/4 pt
Windshield washer fluid 4.5 1 1/4 gal 1 gal
Air conditioning system refrigerant 1.08 ± 0.05 kg 2.38 ± 0.11 lb 2.38 ± 0.11 lb
Air conditioning system lubricants 290 m9.8 fl oz 10.2 fl oz

ACC-1
ACCELERATOR CONTROL SYSTEM
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PRECAUTIONS .....................................................
..... 2
Precautions for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER” ............................................................. ..... 2ACCELERATOR CONTROL SYSTEM ..................
..... 3
Removal and Installation ..................................... ..... 3
REMOVAL ........................................................ ..... 3
INSTALLATION ................................................ ..... 4
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ............. ..... 4
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) ... ..... 5
Accelerator Control ................................................... 5 ADJUSTABLE ACCELERATOR PEDAL .......... ..... 5

ACTION TESTACS-9
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ICC System Running TestEKS00BLM
VEHICLE-TO-VEHICLE DISTANCE CONTROL MODE
SET CHECKING
1. Press the ON/OFF switch for less than 1.5 seconds.
2. Drive the vehicle between 40 km/h (25 MPH) and 144 km/h (89 MPH).
3. Push the COAST/SET switch.
4. Confirm that the desired speed is set as the COAST/SET switch is released.
NOTE:

When there is no vehicle ahead, drive at the set speed steadily.

When there is a vehicle ahead, control to maintain distance from the vehicle ahead, watching its speed.

The set vehicle speed is displayed on the ICC system indicator in the combination meter.
CHECK FOR INCREASE OF THE CRUISING SPEED
1. Set vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode at desired speed.
2. Check if the set speed increases by 1.6 km/h (1 MPH) as ACCEL/RES switch is pushed.
NOTE:
The maximum set speed of the vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode is 144 km/h (89 MPH).
CHECK FOR DECREASE OF THE CRUISING SPEED
1. Set vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode at desired speed.
2. Check if the set speed decreases by 1.6 km/h (1 MPH) as COAST/SET switch is pushed.
NOTE:

Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode is automatically turned off when the driving speed lowers to 32
km/h (20 MPH) due to the deceleration of the vehicle ahead.

The minimum set speed of the vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode is 40 km/h (25 MPH).
CHECK FOR THE CANCELLATION OF VEHICLE-TO-VEHICLE DISTANCE CONTROL MODE
(NORMAL DRIVING CONDITION) IN THE FOLLOWING CASES:
1. When the brake pedal is depressed after the system is turned on.
2. When the selector lever is shifted to the "N" (Neutral) position.
3. When the system is turned off.
4. When CANCEL switch is operated.
CHECK FOR RESTORING THE SPEED THAT IS SET BY VEHICLE-TO-VEHICLE DISTANCE
CONTROL MODE BEFORE CANCELLATION
1. Cancel the system by depressing the brake. Then, check that the speed before cancellation is restored
when pressing ACCEL/RES switch with vehicle speed at 40 km/h (25 MPH) or above.
2. Cancel the system by shifting the selector lever to “N”. Then, check if the speed set before the cancella-
tion is restored when ACCEL/RES switch is pressed.
3. Check if the speed previously set is restored when ACCEL/RES switch is operated when driving 40 km/h (25 MPH) or above, after canceling vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode by operating the CANCEL
switch.
CHECK ON/OFF SWITCH OPERATION
1. Start the engine. Then, check that the following operations areperformed correctly.
2. Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode is displayed when ON/ OFF switch is pressed ON. Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control
mode goes off when ON/OFF switch is turned to OFF.
3. Turn off the ignition switch while ON/OFF switch is ON. Turn the ignition switch back to ON and confirm that CRUISE lamp and
ICC system display are OFF.
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CHECK FOR ACCEL/RES, COAST/SET, CANCEL SWITCHES
1. Check if ACCEL/RES, COAST/SET, CANCEL switches operate smoothly.
2. Check if switch buttons rebound as the buttons are released.
CHECK FOR DISTANCE SWITCH
1. Start the engine.
2. Press the ON/OFF switch for less than 1.5 seconds.
3. Press the DISTANCE switch.
4. Check if the set distance indicator changes display in order of:
(long) →(middle) →(short).
NOTE:
The set distance indicator shows long immediately after the engine starts.
CONVENTIONAL (FIXED SPEED) CRUISE CONTROL MODE
SET CHECKING
1. Press the ON/OFF switch for more than 1.5 seconds.
2. Drive the vehicle between 40 km/h (25 MPH) and 144 km/h (89 MPH).
3. Push the COAST/SET switch.
4. Confirm that the desired speed is set when the COAST/SET switch is released.
NOTE:

ICC system display in the combination meter shows nothing.
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ACTION TESTACS-11
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CHECK FOR INCREASE OF THE CRUISING SPEED
1. Set the conventional (fixed speed) cruise control mode at desired speed.
2. Check if the set speed increases by 1.6 km/h (1 MPH) as ACCEL/RES switch is pushed.
NOTE:

If the ACCEL/RES switch is held, the vehicle speed increases until the switch is released.

The maximum set speed is 144 km/h (89 MPH).
CHECK FOR DECREASE OF THE CRUISING SPEED
1. Set the conventional (fixed speed) cruise control mode at desired speed.
2. Check if the set speed decreases by 1.6 km/h (1 MPH) as COAST/SET switch is pushed.
NOTE:

Conventional (fixed speed) cruise control mode is automatically turned off when the driving speed lowers
to 32 km/h (20 MPH).

The lowest set speed is 40 km/h (25 MPH).
CHECK FOR THE CANCELLATION OF CONVENTIONAL (FIXED SPEED) CRUISE CONTROL
MODE (NORMAL DRIVING CONDITION) IN THE FOLLOWING CASES:
Refer to ACS-9, "CHECK FOR THE CANCELLATION OF VEHICLE-TO-VEHICLE DISTANCE CONTROL
MODE (NORMAL DRIVING CONDITION) IN THE FOLLOWING CASES:"
CHECK FOR RESTORING THE SPEED THAT IS SET BY CONVENTIONAL (FIXED SPEED)
CRUISE CONTROL MODE BEFORE ICC CANCELLATION
Refer to ACS-9, "CHECK FOR RESTORING THE SPEED THAT IS SET BY VEHICLE-TO-VEHICLE DIS-
TANCE CONTROL MODE BEFORE CANCELLATION"
CHECK ON/OFF SWITCH OPERATION
1. Start the engine. Then, check that the following operations are
performed correctly.
2. CRUISE lamp (green) illuminates and ICC system indicator goes off when ON/OFF switch is pressed ON for more than 1.5
seconds. The CRUISE lamp goes off when ON/OFF switch is
turned to OFF.
3. Turn off the ignition switch while ON/OFF switch is ON. Turn the ignition switch back to ON and confirm that CRUISE lamp is
OFF.
CHECK FOR ACCEL/RES, COAST/SET, CANCEL SWITCHES
1. Check if ACCEL/RES, COAST/SET, CANCEL switches operate smoothly.
2. Check if switch buttons rebound as the buttons are released.
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