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CAUTION:
Before driving, be sure that the park- ing brake is fully released and brakewarning lamp is off.! D160A01P-GAT PARKING
o When parking on a hill, fully engage
the parking brake and set the gear shift lever to 1st or reverse position. It is recommended to use chocks for greater safety.
o Do not keep the engine running for a long time in a closed or poorlyventilated place. Carbon monoxidegas is odourless and extremely poi- sonous and dangerous.
o Do not park in places where there are such inflammable objects as drygrass, waste cloth, etc. Exhaust pipe temperature is very high justafter driving and dry grass etc., if present around the exhaust pipe, can catch fire.Also avoid such places for parking where there are inflammable ob- jects at the rear of car.
D100A01P-GAT BRAKE PEDAL
CAUTION:
It is important that you do not drive the vehicle with your foot resting on the brake pedal when braking is not required. This practice can re-sult in abnormally high brake tem- perature, excessive lining wear, and possible damage to the brakes.
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Brake pedal
Excessive use of the brake can cause fading, resulting in poor brake responseand premature wear of brake linings. When going down a long or steep grade, use engine braking by shiftingthe transmission into the "2" (SEC- OND) or "L" (LOW) position.
CAUTION:
Driving with the parking brake ap- plied will cause excessive brake pad and brake rotor wear. Releasing the parking brake To release the parking brake, first apply the foot brake and pull the praking brakelever slightly. Secondly, depress the release button and lower the parking brake lever while holding the button.
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VEHICLE MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
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GASOLINE DIESELMore Frequently More Frequently Every 60,000 KM or 48 monthsMore FrequentlyMore FrequentlyEvery 10,000 KM or 6 months More Frequently Every 100,000 KM Every 40,000 KMEvery 45,000 KM Every 7,500 KM or 6 monthsEvery 3,000 KMEvery 4,000 KM (Except 2.5 CRDi)Every 7,500 KM or 6 months (2.5 CRDi only)
ENGINE OIL AND FILTER AIR CLEANER FILTER SPARK PLUGSTIMING BELT BRAKE PADS, CALIPERS, ROTORS REAR BRAKE DRUMS AND LININGSSTEERING GEAR BOX, LINKAGE & BOOTSCLIMATE CONTROL AIR FILTER(FOR EVAPORATOR AND BLOWER UNIT)MANUAL TRANSMISSION OIL AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OIL
G070A08P-GAT The following items must be serviced more frequently on cars normally used under severe driving conditions. Refer to the chart below for the appropriate maintenance intervals. R : Replace I : Inspect and, after inspection, clean, adjust, repair or replace if necessary
R R RR
I I I
R R R
SEVERE DRIVING CONDITIONS A - Repeated short distance driving
B - Extensive idling
C - Driving in dusty conditions
D - Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive materials or
in very cold weather
E - Driving in sandy areas
A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, K A, B, C, F, H, J C, E B, HD, E, F, GC, D, G, HC, D, G, H C, D, E, F C,EA, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J A, C, E, F, G, H, I DRIVING
CONDITION
MAINTENANCE INTERVALS
MAINTENANCE
OPERATION
MAINTENANCE ITEM
F - More than 50% driving in heavy city traffic during hot above32°C (90°F)
G - Driving in mountainous areas
H - Towing a trailer or police car, taxi, or commercial type operation
I - Driving for patrol car, taxi, commercial car or vehicle towing
J - Driving over 170 km/h
K - Frequently driving in stop-and-go conditions
MAINTENANCE UNDER SEVERE USAGE CONDITIONS
Except E.C For E.C
Except E.C For E.C
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o Brake Hoses and Lines
Visually check for proper installation,
chafing, cracks, deterioration and any leakage. Replace any deteriorated or damaged parts immediately.
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o Brake Fluid
Check brake fluid level in the brake
fluid reservoir. The level should be between "MIN" and "MAX" marks on the side of the reservoir. Use onlyhydraulic brake fluid conforming SAE J1703.
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o Rear Brake Drums and
Linings
Check for scoring, burning, leaking
fluid, broken parts, and excessive wear. G080Q01P-GAT
o Brake Pads, Calipers and
Rotors
Check the pads for excessive wear, discs for run out and wear, and cali- pers for fluid leakage. G080R01P-GAT
o Parking Brake
Inspect the parking brake system such as parking brake lever, cables, and so on. For detailed service procedures,refer to the Shop Manual.
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o Exhaust Pipe Connections,
Muffler and Suspension Bolts
Check the exhaust pipe, muffler, and
suspension connections for loosenessor damage.
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o Manual Transmission Oil Check manual transmission oil ac- cording to the maintenance schedule. NOTE: If the oil level is low, check for possible leaks before adding oil. Do not overfill. G080M04P-GAT
o Automatic Transmission Fluid The fluid level should be in the "HOT" range of the dipstick, after engine and transmission are at normal operatingtemperature. Check the Automatic Transmission Fluid level with the en- gine running and the transmission inneutral, with the parking brake properly applied. Use MOBIL DEXRON-II, DIA- MOND ATF SP-I or JWS 3309 whenadding or changing fluid.
