If the vehicle breaks down.................................................................. 8-02Emergency starting............................................................................. 8-02
Engine overheating............................................................................. 8-04
Bleeding the fuel system..................................................................... 8-05 Removal of water from the fuel filter................................................. 8-06
Tools, jack and jack handle................................................................. 8-07 Jacking up the vehicle......................................................................... 8-13
Spare wheel......................................................................................... 8-17
How to change a tyre.......................................................................... 8-18
Towing................................................................................................ 8-22
Operation under adverse driving conditions....................................... 8-25For emergencies
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CAUTIONlOn 2WD vehicles, if the transmission is mal-
functioning or damaged, transport the vehi- cle with the driving wheels on a carriage (Type C, D or E) as illustrated.
l If you tow a vehicle with automatic trans-
mission with the driving wheels on the
ground (Type B) as illustrated, make sure
that the towing speed and distance given be- low are never exceeded, causing damage to the transmission.
Towing speed: 50 km/h (30 mph)
Towing distance: 50 km (30 miles)
For the towing speed and the towing dis- tance, follow the local driving laws and reg-
ulations.
Towing with front wheels off
the ground (Type B)
Place the gearshift lever in the “N” (Neutral) position (manual transmission) or the selector
lever in the “N” (NEUTRAL) position (auto- matic transmission).
Release the parking brake.
CAUTIONl Never tow an automatic transmission vehicle
with the front wheels up (and the rear wheels
on the ground) (Type B) when the automatic transmission fluid level is low. This may
cause serious and expensive damage to the
transmission.
Towing with rear wheels off the
ground (Type C)
Place the gearshift lever in the “N” (Neutral)
position (manual transmission) or the selector
lever in the “N” (NEUTRAL) position (auto- matic transmission). Turn the ignition key to
the “ACC” position and secure the steering wheel in a straight ahead position with a rope
or tie-down strap. Never place the ignition switch in the “LOCK” position when towing.
Emergency towing
If towing service is not available in an emer- gency, your vehicle may be temporarily tow-ed by a cable or chain secured to the towinghook.
If your vehicle is to be towed by another ve-
hicle, pay careful attention to the following
points.
If your vehicle is to be towed by
another vehicle
1. The front towing hooks (A) and rear
towing hook (B) are located as shown inthe illustration. Secure the tow rope to
the towing hook.
Front (2WD vehicles with 15 inch wheels)Towing
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