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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
STRStarting System
ACCAccelerator Control System
CHYBRIDHBCHybrid Control System
HBBHybrid Battery System
HBRHybrid Brake System
DTRANSMISSION & DRIVE-
LINETMTransaxle & Transmission
DLNDriveline
FAXFront Axle
RAXRear Axle
ESUSPENSIONFSUFront Suspension
RSURear Suspension
SCSSuspension Control System
WTRoad Wheels & Tires
FBRAKESBRBrake System
PBParking Brake System
BRCBrake Control System
GSTEERINGSTSteering System
STCSteering Control System
HRESTRAINTSSBSeat Belt
SBCSeat Belt Control System
SRSRS Airbag
SRCSRS Airbag Control System
IVENTILATION, HEATER &
AIR CONDITIONERVTLVentilation System
HAHeater & Air Conditioning System
HACHeater & Air Conditioning Control System
JBODY INTERIORINTInterior
IPInstrument Panel
SESeat
ADPAutomatic Drive Postioner
APAdjustable Pedal
KBODY EXTERIOR,
DOORS, ROOF & VEHICLE
SECURITYDLKDoor & Lock
SECSecurity Control System
GWGlass & Window System
PWCPower Window Control System
RFRoof
EXTExterior
BRMBody Repair Manual
LDRIVER CONTROLSMIRMirrors
EXLExterior Lighting System
INLInterior Lighting System
WWWiper & Washer
DEFDefogger
HRNHorn
MELECTRICAL & POWER
CONTROLPWOPower Outlet
BCSBody Control System
LANLAN System
PCSPower Control System
CHGCharging System
PGPower Supply, Ground & Circuit Elements
NDRIVER INFORMATION &
MULTIMEDIAMWIMeter, Warning Lamp & Indicator
WCSWarning Chime System
SNSonar System
AVAudio, Visual & Navigation System
OCRUISE CONTROLCCSCruise Control System
PMAINTENANCEMAMaintenance
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Edition: May 2007
Revision: March 2010
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QUICK REFERENCE CHART: QX56
Front Disc Brake
INFOID:0000000006237753
Unit: mm (in)
Rear Disc BrakeINFOID:0000000006237754
Unit: mm (in)
Fluids and LubricantsINFOID:0000000006237752
Brake model AD41VA
Brake pad Standard thickness (new) 12.0 (0.476)
Repair limit thickness 1.0 (0.039)
Disc rotor Standard thickness (new) 30 (1.181)
Repair limit thickness 28 (1.102)
Maximum uneven wear (measured at 8 positions) 0.015 (0.0006)
Runout limit (with it attached to the vehicle) 0.03 (0.001)
Brake model
AD14VE
Brake pad Standard thickness (new) 12.0 (0.472)
Repair limit thickness 1.0 (0.039)
Disc rotor Standard thickness (new) 14.0 (0.551)
Repair limit thickness 12.5 (0.492)
Maximum uneven wear (measured at 8 positions) 0.015 (0.0006)
Runout limit (with it attached to the vehicle) 0.05 (0.002)
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
6.5 6 7/8 qt 5 3/4 qt
Without oil filter change 6.2 6 1/2 qt 5 1/2 qt
Dry engine (engine overhaul) 7.6 8 qt 6 3/4 qt
Cooling system With reservoir
at MAX level
14.4
15 1/4 qt 12 5/8 qt
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 1 1/8 qt 7/8 qt
Brake fluid — — —
Brake grease — — —
Multi-purpose grease — — —
Windshield washer fluid 4.9 5 1/8 qt 4 3/8 qt
Air conditioning system refrigerant 1.08 ± 0.05 kg 2.38 ± 0.11 lb 2.38 ± 0.11 lb
Air conditioning system oil 290 m9.8 fl oz 10.2 fl oz

CCS
DTC109 LASER HIGH TEMPCCS-45
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DTC109 LASER HIGH TEMP
DTC 109 LASER HIGH TEMPINFOID:0000000001744720
1.CHECK SYMPTOM
Inspect engine cooling system.
Did the engine overheat?
YES >> • Repair cooling system. • Erase DTC and perform ICC system running test. Refer to CCS-8, "
ACTION TEST : ICC Sys-
tem Running Test". Then perform self-diagnosis of ICC system again.
NO >> • Replace ICC sensor and adjust laser beam aiming. Refer to CCS-71, "
ICC Sensor".
• Erase DTC, then perform ICC system running test. Refer to CCS-8, "
ACTION TEST : ICC Sys-
tem Running Test". Then perform self-diagnosis of ICC system again.
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CONTENTS
ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM
PRECAUTION ....... ........................................2
PRECAUTIONS .............................................. .....2
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER" ............................................................. ......
2
Precaution Necessary for Steering Wheel Rota-
tion After Battery Disconnect ............................... ......
2
Precaution for Liquid Gasket .....................................3
PREPARATION ............................................4
PREPARATION .............................................. .....4
Special Service Tool ........................................... ......4
Commercial Service Tool ..........................................5
FUNCTION DIAGNOSIS ...............................6
COOLING SYSTEM ....................................... .....6
Cooling Circuit ..................................................... ......6
Schematic .................................................................7
OVERHEATING CAUSE ANALYSIS ..................8
Troubleshooting Chart ...............................................8
ON-VEHICLE MAINTENA NCE ....................10
ENGINE COOLANT ....................................... ....10
Inspection ............................................................ ....10
Changing Engine Coolant ........................................11
RADIATOR ........................................................14
Checking Radiator ............................................... ....14
ON-VEHICLE REPAIR .................................15
RADIATOR ....... .................................................15
Removal and Installation ..................................... ....15
ENGINE COOLING FAN ...................................18
Removal and Installation (Crankshaft Driven
Type) .......................................................................
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Removal and Installation (Motor Driven Type) ........19
WATER PUMP ..................................................20
Removal and Installation .........................................20
THERMOSTAT AND WATER PIPING ..............22
Removal and Installation .........................................22
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS
(SDS) ............... .......................................... ...
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS
(SDS) .................................................................
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Standard and Limit .............................................. ....24
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PREPARATION
PREPARATION
PREPARATION
Special Service ToolINFOID:0000000001538853
The actual shapes of Kent-Moore tools may differ from those of special service tools illustrated here.
Tool number
(Kent-Moore No.)
Tool name Description
K V 1 0 1111 0 0
(J-37228)
Seal cutter Removing steel oil pan and rear timing chain
case
WS39930000
(—)
Tube pressure Pressing the tube of liquid gasket
EG17650301
(J-33984-A)
Radiator cap tester adapter Adapting radiator cap tester to radiator cap
and radiator filler neck
a: 28 (1.10) dia.
b: 31.4 (1.236) dia.
c: 41.3 (1.626) dia.
Unit: mm (in)
KV991J0010
(J-23688)
Engine coolant refractometer Checking concentration of ethylene glycol in
engine coolant
KV991J0070
(J-45695)
Coolant refill tool For refilling engine cooling system
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(J-24460-92)
Radiator pressure test adapter set Adapting radiator pressure tester to reservoir
filler neck.
NT046
S-NT052
S-NT564
WBIA0539E
LMA053
AWBIA0891ZZ
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COOLING SYSTEM
FUNCTION DIAGNOSIS
COOLING SYSTEM
Cooling CircuitINFOID:0000000001538855
WBIA0439E
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SchematicINFOID:0000000001538856
WBIA0463E
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OVERHEATING CAUSE ANALYSIS
OVERHEATING CAUSE ANALYSIS
Troubleshooting ChartINFOID:0000000001538857
SymptomCheck items
Cooling sys-
tem parts
malfunction Poor heat transfer
Water pump malfunction Worn or loose drive belt
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Thermostat stuck closed
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Damaged fins Dust contamination or pa-
per clogging
Physical damage
Clogged radiator cooling
tube Excess foreign material
(rust, dirt, sand, etc.)
Water cut valve malfunction Excess foreign material
(rust, dirt, sand, etc.), phys-
ical damage
Reduced air flow Cooling fan does not oper-
ate
Fan assembly —
High resistance to fan rota-
tion
Damaged fan blades
Damaged radiator shroud —— —
Improper engine coolant
mixture ratio ———
Poor engine coolant quality —Engine coolant density —
Insufficient engine coolant Engine coolant leaksCooling hose
Loose clamp
Cracked hose
Water pump Poor sealing
Radiator cap Loose
Poor sealing
Radiator O-ring for da
mage, deterio-
ration or improper fitting
Cracked radiator tank
Cracked radiator core
Reservoir tank Cracked reservoir tank
Overflowing reservoir tank Exhaust gas leaks into cool-
ing system Cylinder head deterioration
Cylinder head gasket deteri-
oration
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