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5 - 10 mm (0.20 - 0.39 in)
(3500HD/4500HD/4500XD)
24 - 29 mm (0.95 - 1.14 in) (5500HD/5500XD)
1. Clearance from the floor.
2. Brake pedal bracket.
Next, start the engine, and wait at
least 1 minute. Then press the
brake pedal and measure the
clearance (1) of the pedal from the
floor (that is, the distance between
the brake pedal bracket (2) and the
brake pedal arm). Clearance between the brake
pedal and the brake pedal bracket with a pressure of 490 N (110 lbs)
applied to the brake pedal
35 mm (1.38 in) or more (3500HD/ 4500HD/4500XD)
45 mm (1.77 in) or more (3500/4500)
Clearance between the brake
pedal and the brake pedal bracket
with a pressure of 294 N (66 lbs) applied to the brake pedal
45 mm (1.77 in) or more (3500/4500)
35 mm (1.38 in) or more (3500HD/ 4500HD/4500XD/5500HD/ 5500XD)
If, after continued pressing of the
brake pedal, the clearance slowly
decreases or the pedal action feels
spongy, air may be trapped in the
brake hydraulic circuit. Have your
vehicle inspected at the nearest
dealer as soon as possible. If your vehicle's brakes squeak
during normal driving or braking, the
cause may be one of the following.
‐
Brake pad wear
Brake pads are about to wear
out. If this happens, have your
vehicle inspected at the nearest
dealer as soon as possible.
‐ Adherence of sand, grit or mud
If sand, grit or mud adheres to
the brakes, a screeching sound
may be emitted upon contact with
rotating components. If this
happens, wash the vehicle to
remove all such adhering matter.
If cleaning alone does not
eliminate the squeaking sound,
have your vehicle inspected at
the nearest dealer.Brake Hoses and Pipes
Inspection
With the steering wheel turned fully
to the left, check the left front brake
hose and pipe visually and by
touch, making sure that they are
free of scratches, cracks and
bulging. Also make sure that the
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Never mix the specified brake fluid
with fluids of another brand.
Be careful not to spill brake fluid
onto painted surfaces or to let it
come in contact with skin. If fluid is
spilled onto a painted surface or
comes in contact with skin, wash
away the fluid with water and
immediately wipe the area clean.
Brake fluid readily absorbs moisture.
Therefore, it is necessary to close
the brake fluid container tightly for
storage.
If the brake fluid level decreases
rapidly, there may be a problem in
the brake system or brake pads or
shoe linings may have worn out.
Have your vehicle inspected by the
nearest dealer immediately.Battery
Working Near Battery
Diesel Vehicle Shown, GasolineVehicle Similar
The batteries are located on the
outboard side of the left frame rail,
behind the cab. The batteries are in
a carrier with the cover (2) retained
by spring clips (1).
{Danger
Follow the precautions listed in
the jump starting Danger (see
"When the Battery is Discharged")
when working on or near the
battery. Personal injury
(particularly to eyes) or property
damage may result from battery
explosion, battery fluid or
electrical (short circuit) burns. You
and others could be seriously
injured or killed.
If the negative cable is disconnected
from the negative terminal on the
battery within 3 minutes after turning
the engine control switch to the
"LOCK" position, the engine control
module may malfunction.
Checking the Battery
Your new vehicle is equipped with
DELKOR (Diesel vehicles) or
CHAMPION (Gasoline vehicles)
batteries. They need no periodic
electrolyte level maintenance. Its
top is permanently sealed (except
for two small vent holes) and has no
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filler caps. You will never have to
add water. Remember to check and
recharge the battery as necessary,
as well as keep connection clean.
The hydrometer (green-eye test
indicator) in the top of each battery
(if equipped) provides information
for testing purposes only.
If the vehicle is not going to be
driven for 30 days or longer,
disconnect the ground cable from
the negative (–) terminal of the
batteries to prevent discharge.
For full power needs at replacement
time, a battery with the same
specifications, as shown on the
original battery's label, is
recommended.
{Warning
Battery posts, terminals and
related accessories contain lead
and lead compounds, chemicals
known to the State of California to
cause cancer and reproductive(Continued)
Warning (Continued)
harm. Wash hands after handling.
You and others could be seriously
injured.
Fuel Filter
Change the fuel filter in accordance
with the Maintenance Schedule or
when the fuel filter indicator light
(amber) comes on.
Drain the water when the water
separator (fuel filter) warning light
comes on. (Drain the water from the
chassis-side fuel filter and
engine-side fuel filter.)
Failure to replace the fuel filter when
needed may lead to fuel system
damage. Your authorized dealer can
inspect your fuel filter and replace
your fuel filter, if needed.
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Engine:
Removal or rendering engine speed
governor, if so equipped, inoperative
so as to allow engine speed to
exceed manufacturer specifications.
Fan and Drive:
.Removal of fan clutch or
rendering clutch inoperative.
. Removal of the fan shroud.
Air Intake:
. Removal of air cleaner silencer.
. Reversing air cleaner cover.
Exhaust:
. Removal of muffler, catalytic
converter, and/or resonator.
. Removal of exhaust pipes and
exhaust pipe clamps.
. For diesel vehicles, removal or
modification of diesel particulate
filter (DPF).
. For diesel vehicles, removal or
modification of selective catalytic
reduction (SCR) catalyst.Automatic Transmission
Shift Lock Control
Function Check
(Diesel Only)
When the Selector Lever
Cannot be Moved From the "P"
Position
Perform the following when the
selector lever cannot be moved from
the "P" position.
When performing the below
operations, make sure the parking
brake is securely engaged.
1. Securely pull the parking brake lever and stop the engine.
2. Remove the cup holder (1) byremoving the three Torx®
bolts (2).
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2. Continue pushing in the wiperrubber insert until the wiper
blade's hook engages with the
hole in it, and then confirm that
the rubber insert is securely
held in place.
3. Attach the wiper blade to the wiper arm.Headlamp Aiming
For vertical aiming, turn the two
screws indicated by arrows in the
diagram.
1. Remove the rubber beneath the headlight.
2. Two screws should be turned in the same direction at the
same time to adjust aiming.
3. When the headlamp aiming is out of position, contact your
dealer.
Bulb Replacement
Bulbs
1. Check each bulb for blowout.
2. If a bulb has blown out, replaceit. Always place the engine
control switch in the “LOCK”
position and place all the other
switches in the “OFF”position
before replacing the blown
bulbs.
3. If you need assistance replacing any bulbs, contact
your dealer.
Turn Signals
The flasher unit activates both the
turn signal circuits and the hazard
circuit. Should a lamp burn out, the
flasher unit will continue to operate.
Check the turn signal lamps visually
before the vehicle is used.
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The Location of Fuses and Relays
The fuses (3) and relays (2) are
located in the lower part of the
instrument panel in the center and
in the left rear of the cab.
The cover (1) must be opened in
order to carry out inspection and
replacement. In addition, the
cover (1) of the relay box at the left
rear of the cab must also be opened
at this time.
If you should spill water or a
beverage on the cover, wipe it off
before opening the cover.
The area around the cover may get
warm when the vehicle is being
driven, but this is not abnormal.Replacing Fuses
1. Before replacing fuses, firmly apply the parking brake, move
the selector lever to the
P (Park) position, and turn the
engine control switch to the
LOCK position.
2. The fuse puller is stored in the fuse box inside the cab. Place
the fuse puller on the fuse and
pull it out.
3. If the fuse appears asshown (2), the fuse is blown.
Replace with a spare fuse (1).
Spare fuses are stored in the
fuse box inside the cab.
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Diesel Engine Relay Location
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Gasoline Engine Relay LocationRelay locations:
No. Description
1 STOP LAMP
2 DAYTIME RUNNING LAMP
3 KEY ON
4 TCM
5 PARKING/NEUTRAL
6 WIPER MAIN
7 HORN
8 WIPER HI LO
9 TRAILER BRAKE
10 –/REAR POWER
WINDOW (if
equipped)
11 –/CHARGE (ENG
RUN) - Gasoline
12 POWER WINDOW
13 HEAD LAMP LO
14 VACUUM PUMP
15 HEAD LAMP HI
16 TAIL LAMP
17 CIGAR LIGHTER