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1. Air Flow Direction ControlLever. See Air Vents0129.
2. Exterior Lamp Controls 0103.
Cruise Control Set Switch.
See Cruise Control (Diesel)
0 224 orCruise Control (Gas)
0 227.
3. Windshield Wiper and Windshield Washer Switch.
See Windshield Wiper/Washer
0 73.
Exhaust Brake Switch (Diesel
Only). See Exhaust Brake
(Diesel Only) 0222.
4. Heater and Manual Air Conditioner. See Climate
Control Systems 0126.
5. Radio with CD/USB. See AM-FM Radio 0108.
6. Small Article Storage Pockets. See Instrument Panel Storage
0 61.
7. Windshield Washer Fluid Tank. See Washer Fluid 0274.
8. Glove Box 061. 9. Relay Box. See
Electrical
System Overload 0298.
10. Cupholders 062.
11. Hook. See Shopping Bag
Hooks 064.
12. Card Holder. See Instrument
Panel Storage 061.
13. Cigarette Lighter 074.
14. Accessory Power Outlet. See Power Outlets 074.
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;:Turns on the parking lights
including all exterior lights, except
the headlights.
2: Turns on the headlights
together with the parking lights,
sidemarker lights, roofmarker lights,
taillights, license plate light, and
instrument panel lights.
. Exterior Lamp Controls 0103.
Windshield Wiper/Washer
To use the windshield wiper and
washer switches, the engine control
switch must be in the ON position. The windshield wiper switch has the
following positions, which
correspond to the states of the
wiper.
9:
Stopped.
3:Intermittent, light rain.
Low Speed : Low speed,
moderate rain.
High Speed : High speed,
heavy rain.
Windshield Washer
Windshield washer fluid is sprayed
over the windshield when this switch
is pressed. At the same time, the
windshield wiper operates. To spray washer fluid on the
windshield, push the button on the
end of the combination switch lever.
The spray will continue as long as
you hold in the button.
See
Windshield Wiper/Washer 073.
Climate Controls
The heating, cooling, and ventilation
for the vehicle can be controlled
with this system.
Climate Control System w/Air
Conditioning shown, Heater Only
similar
1. Outlet Selector Knob
2. Air Selector Lever
3. Temperature Control Knob
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4. Air Conditioning (A/C) Switch,if equipped
5. Fan Speed Control Knob
See Climate Control Systems 0126.Vehicle Features
Radio(s)
Turning the Power On
Press the "MODE/Power" button
(“
}”) to turn the power on. Press
and hold it for 1 second or more to
turn the power off.
Volume Adjustment
Press the "Volume control" button
(“
S— ”) to adjust the volume.
S: Volume will increase 1 step
every time the button is pressed.
Volume will continuously increase
when the button is pressed
continuously.
— : Volume will decrease 1 step
every time the button is pressed.
Volume will continuously decrease
when the button is pressed
continuously.
Tuning
1. Press the "MODE" button when the power is on to select either
AM radio or FM radio. It is switched to AM radio when
"AM" is displayed, and FM
radio when "FM" is displayed.
2. Press the "TUNE" button ("
y
z
") for less than 2 seconds to
select a radio station manually.
Press the "TUNE" button ("
y
z
") for 2 seconds or longer to
select a radio station
automatically. The automatic
tuning will stop after detecting
a receivable station. Press the
"TUNE" button ("
y z") again
to cancel this function.
Settings
Adjustment of bass, treble, fader,
and balance, and setting of clock
display and time can be performed.
See “Function Setting Mode” in
AM-FM Radio 0108.
CD Player
To play a CD, see CD Player0114.
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Power Outlets
You can plug in auxiliary electrical
equipment. Just flip the outlet cover
open from the left edge of the cover
and follow the proper installation
instructions that are included with
any electrical equipment you install.
These circuits are protected by a
fuse and have maximum current
loads.
SeePower Outlets 074.
Performance and
Maintenance
Driving for Better Fuel
Economy
Economical Driving
How you drive, where you drive and
when you drive all affect fuel
economy.
For diesel vehicles, driving too fast,
driving so slowly that the engine
knocks, driving with the exhaust
brake switched on all the time, and
frequently using the exhaust brake
to adjust your speed can lead to
poor fuel economy.
Drive at a constant speed as much
as possible. When accelerating,
increase your speed gently and
slowly, and up-shift early.
Maintain a constant cruising speed,
as traffic allows, and avoid sudden
stops. Frequent short trips, excessive
idling and use of the air conditioner
in cool weather when "Vent" would
provide adequate comfort, can all
lead to decreased fuel economy.
Warming up the engine for longer
than necessary, driving with the
vehicle overloaded and revving the
engine are a waste of fuel.
Overcooling of the engine not only
accelerates wear of the vital engine
parts but also hurts fuel economy.
The careful attention you give your
vehicle, as far as maintenance is
concerned, will also help fuel
economy.
Protection of Engine against
Overcooling
Overcooling of the engine not only
accelerates wear of the vital engine
parts but also hurts fuel economy.
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Climate Controls
Climate Control Systems
Climate Control Systems . . . . . 126
Air Vents
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Maintenance
Passenger Compartment AirFilter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Climate Control
Systems
The heating, cooling, and ventilation
for the vehicle can be controlled
with this system.
Climate Control System w/Air
Conditioning shown, Heater Only similar
1. Outlet Selector Knob
2. Air Selector Lever
3. Temperature Control Knob
4. Air Conditioning (A/C) Switch, if equipped
5. Fan Speed Control Knob Outlet Selector Knob :
The Air
Selector Knob regulates air flow
from the upper, floor and defroster
outlets.
H: Air flows through the upper
outlets.
): Air flows through the upper and
floor outlets.
6: Air is flows through the floor
outlets.
-: Air flows through the floor
outlets, with some air coming from
the door window and windshield
outlets.
1: Air flows through the door
window and windshield outlets.
Air Selector Lever : The intake of
outside air and the circulation of
inside air is controlled by sliding this
lever right or left.
P: Use this position to ventilate
the interior of the cab. This position
should be normally selected.
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O:Use this position to prevent
dusty or otherwise contaminated
outside air from entering the cab,
such as in a tunnel or in congested
traffic.
Extended use of the inside air
recirculation position causes the
windshield and windows to fog up
easily, making visibility poor. For
good ventilation, switch to outside
air as soon as possible.
Temperature Control Knob : Use
this knob to select the preferred cab
interior temperature. Turn the knob
counterclockwise to lower the outlet
air temperature and clockwise to
raise it.
Fan Speed Control Knob : The fan
speed can be adjusted to any of the
four speeds available.
Air Conditioning (A/C) Switch :
Press this switch to use the air
conditioning system. The indicator
light inside the switch will come on
to show that the air conditioning
system is in operation. The air
conditioning system can also be
used for dehumidifying while the heater is being used. To turn off the
air conditioning, push this switch in
again.
When the defrost mode is selected,
the air conditioner compressor will
be on.
Even if the A/C switch is turned on,
the air conditioning system will not
operate when the fan speed control
knob is placed in the stop position.
Make sure that the fan speed
control knob is in a position other
than the stop position.
Even in seasons when the air
conditioning system is not used,
occasionally operate the system for
a few minutes with the engine
running at a low speed in order to
keep the system's components
lubricated.
Ventilation
Outside Air Ventilation :
Press the
A/C switch to the off position. Turn
the outlet selector knob to the
preferred position. Move the air
selector lever to the
Pposition. Set the temperature control knob to
the desired position. Adjust the fan
speed control knob to the preferred
speed.
How to Use the Heater
Normal Heating :
Set the outlet
selector knob to the
6or-
position. Use the-position for
warming your feet while defogging
the windshield.
Set the air selector lever to the
P
position. Adjust the temperature
control knob and the fan speed
control knob to the desired
positions.
To dehumidify the cab interior while
heating, press the A/C switch to the
on position.
As the heater uses the heat from
the engine coolant, its heating effect
is weak when the engine coolant
temperature is low.
Maximum Heating : Turn the outlet
selector knob to the
6position, set
the air selector lever to the
O
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position, and turn the temperature
control knob fully towards the high
temperature direction.
Set the fan speed control knob to
the maximum speed position.
Bi-Level Heating :Set the outlet
selector knob to the
)position. Set
the air selector lever to the
P
position. Set the temperature control
knob to the middle position.
Adjust the fan speed control knob
as desired. The air from the floor
outlets is warmer than the air from
the upper outlets in this position.
However, when the temperature
control knob is moved to either the
full hot or the full cold position, the
air from the floor outlets and the air
from the upper outlets will be the
same temperature. This position can
give cool upper level air and warm
floor level air when the temperature
control is adjusted in between cold
and hot. This is useful in cool
weather with bright sunlight
conditions. Defogging and Defrosting the
Windshield
Defogging :
Set the outlet selector
knob to the
1position. Set the air
selector lever to the
Pposition.
Turn the temperature control knob
to a high-temperature position
according to your preference. For
defogging in the summer months,
set the temperature control knob to
any desired position.
Set the fan speed control knob to
any speed position, except the off
position. The A/C compressor
automatically operates when the
1
position is selected. Defogging is
performed very effectively with the
dehumidifying effect.
Defrosting : Set the outlet selector
knob to the
1position. Set the air
selector lever to the
Oposition.
Turn the temperature control knob
fully towards the high-temperature
direction. Set the fan speed control
knob to the maximum speed
position. After defrosting, be certain to return
the air selector lever to the
P
position. Failure to do so will cause
the windshield to fog up, impeding
forward visibility.
Cooling
Normal/Moderate Cooling :
This
setting is suitable for extended
periods of cooling or moderate
cooling. Press the A/C switch to the
on position.
Set the outlet selector knob to the
Hposition for normal cooling or set
it to the
)position for moderate
cooling. Adjust the temperature
control knob to the desired position.
Adjust the fan speed control knob
as desired
Maximum Cooling : Set the outlet
selector knob to the
Hposition.
Press the A/C switch to the on
position. Move the air selector lever
to the
Oposition
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The vehicle must not be used with
the filter removed or incorrectly
installed. Failure to observe this
precaution can lead to air
conditioning system damage as a
result of dust, dirt and the like
entering the system.
Removing the Outside Air Filter
1. Remove the filter from underthe instrument panel on the
passenger side. While pressing
in the filter lock, on both sides,
pull out the filter.
2. Use a vacuum cleaner or the like to clean dust and dirt from
its surface. In order to avoid filter damage, hard
brushes should not be used for filter
cleaning.
Installing the Outside Air Filter
Install the filter in the reverse order
to removal.
Ensure that the filter is returned
securely to its original position.
Failure to observe this precaution
can lead to rattling during travel.
The vehicle must not be used with
the filter removed or incorrectly
installed. Failure to observe this
precaution can lead to air
conditioning system damage as a
result of dust, dirt, water, snow, and
the like entering the system.
Service
The air conditioning system will not
be able to cool the cab interior
effectively if the refrigerant level is
low. Accordingly, the refrigerant
level must be topped up whenever
necessary.
Please contact your dealer
whenever refrigerant must be
added. Operation Tips
Operating the air conditioning while
the refrigerant level is too low leads
not only to poor cooling
performance but also to air
conditioning system damage.
This vehicle uses the new
refrigerant HFC134a (R134a) in the
air conditioning system. No other
type of refrigerant can be used. In
order to protect the environment,
care must be taken to ensure that
refrigerant gas is never released
into open air. When refrigerant must
be replaced, therefore, please
contact your dealer or other service
facility equipped with a gas recovery
installation system.