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In case of an emergency
Use a towing strap less than 5 m (16feet) long. Attach a white or red cloth
(about 30 cm (12 inches) wide) in the
middle of the strap for easy visibility.
Drive carefully so that the towing strap is not loosened during towing.
When your vehicle is being towed
by another vehicle other than a tow
truck (in case of an emergency)
(2WD vehicles or part-time 4WD
vehicles) Turn the ignition switch to ACC so thesteering wheel isn’t locked.
Place the transmission shift lever in N (Neutral).
Place the transfer shift knob for part- time 4WD operation in the 2HI posi-
tion.
Release the parking bake.
Vehicle equipped with automatic trans- missions should not exceed 45 km/h
(28 mph) and should not be towed
more than 80 km (50 miles).
✽ ✽ NOTICERemove the rear drive shaft if it is nec-
essary to exceed 45 km/h (28 mph)
and/or 80 km (50 miles). If the drive
shaft cannot be removed, stop every 80
km (50 miles) and start the engine.
Allow the engine to idle for a few min-
utes. This will ensure that the transmis-
sion is sufficiently lubricated.
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Maintenance
LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONSRecommended lubricants To help achieve proper engine and pow-
ertrain performance and durability, use
only lubricants of the proper quality. The
correct lubricants also help promote
engine efficiency that results in improved
fuel economy.
Engine oils labeled Energy Conserving
Oil are now available. Along with other
additional benefits, they contribute to fuel
economy by reducing the amount of fuel
necessary to overcome engine friction.
Often, these improvements are difficult to
measure in everyday driving, but in a
year’s time, they can offer significant cost
and energy savings.
*¹ Refer to the recommended SAE viscosity numbers on the next page.
*2LSD : Limited Slip DifferentialThese lubricants and fluids are recommended for use in your vehicle.
LubricantClassification
API Service SL or SM,
ILSAC GF-3 or above
Automatic transmission fluid APOLLOIL ATF RED-1K
4WD transfer case fluid DEXRON III (fill-for-life)
Front differential fluid API Service GL-5 (SAE 90)
Rear differential Without LSD *
2
API Service GL-5 (SAE 90)
fluid
With LSD
*2
API Service GL-5 (SAE 85W-90, INFILREX 33)
Power steering fluid PSF-III
Brake fluid FMVSS116 DOT-3 or DOT-4Engine oil
*¹

Specifications48Capacities*1Refer to the recommended SAE viscosity numbers on the page 7-38.
*2LSD : Limited Slip DifferentialLubricant Volume Classification
5.2 l (5.49 US qt.)
Automatic transmission fluid 10 l (10.57 US qt.) APOLLOIL ATF RED-1K
4WD transfer case 1.42 l (1.50 US qt.) DEXRON III (fill for-life)
Power steering 0.85~0.9
l
PSF-III
(0.9~0.95 US qt.)
Front differential 1.3 l (1.37 US qt.) API SERVICE GL-5 (SAE 90)
Rear differential API SERVICE GL-5 (SAE 90)
1.6 l (1.69 US qt.)
API SERVICE GL-5 (SAE 85W-90, INFILREX33)
Coolant 9.0 l(9.4 US qt.) Ethylene glycol base for
aluminum radiator
Brake fluid 0.35 l (0.37 US qt.) FMVSS116 DOT-3 or DOT-4
Fuel 80 l (21 US gal) -Engine oil with filter *
1
Without LSD *
2
With LSD *
2
API Service SL or SM,
ILSAC GF-3 or above

Index29Air bags - advanced supplemental restraint system ··················\
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Air cleaner ··················\
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Antenna ··················\
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Audio remote control··················\
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Audio system ··················\
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Auto fuel cutoff switch ··················\
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Automatic climate control system ··················\
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Automatic transmission ··················\
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Battery··················\
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Before driving··················\
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Brake fluid ··················\
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Brake system ··················\
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Climate control air filter ··················\
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Cruise control system ··················\
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Defroster ··················\
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Door locks ··················\
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Electronic stability control ··················\
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Emergency starting··················\
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Emission control system ··················\
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Engine compartment ··················\
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Engine cooling system ··················\
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Engine oil ··················\
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Explanation of scheduled maintenance items ·············7-7
Exterior care··················\
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Four wheel drive (4WD)··················\
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Fuel filler lid ··················\
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Fuel requirements ··················\
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Gauges ··················\
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Hazard warning flasher ··················\
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Homelink® wireless control system ··················\
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Hood ··················\
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How to use this manual ··················\
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