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16 In Brief
Instrument Panel (Driver Side - Diesel)
1. Instrument Panel Light LevelControl. See Instrument Panel
Illumination Control 0106.
2. Power Take Off (PTO) Main Switch. See Power Take-Off
(PTO) 0242.
3. Power Take Off (PTO) Engine Speed Control Switch. See
Power Take-Off (PTO) 0242. 4. Rear Body Interior Light
Switch. See Cargo Lamp
0 107.
5. Instruments, Warning Lights and Indicator Lights. See
Instrument Cluster 077.
6. Horn Button. See Horn072. 7. Outside Rearview Mirror
Heater Switch. See Heated
Mirrors 040.
8. Cruise Control Main Switch. See Cruise Control (Diesel)
0 224 orCruise Control (Gas)
0 227.
9. Hazard Warning Flasher Switch. See Hazard Warning
Flashers 0105.
10. Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) Switch. See Diesel Particulate
Filter 0180.
11. Odometer Check Switch. See Odometer 080.
Engine Oil Level Check Switch.
See Engine Oil (Gasoline)
0 257 orEngine Oil (Diesel)
0 251.
12. Door Lock Switch. See Power
Door Locks 039.
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signal lights to simultaneously flash
once upon receiving the signals
from the remote control unit.
Should you lose the remote control
unit, please contact your dealer.
After locking the doors using the
remote control unit, be sure to
check that they are locked by
pulling the door handles.
Avoid getting water on the remote
control unit, dropping it, hitting it
against another object, or stepping
on it; otherwise, the remote control
unit could malfunction.
Do not leave the remote control unit
on the dashboard or any other
surface where the unit might be
exposed to high temperatures
(exceeding 60°C/140°F). Doing so
may result in shorter battery life or
malfunction of the remote
control unit.
If the keyless entry system fails to
operate normally, lock and unlock
the doors using the key and have
the system inspected by your
dealer.The lock or unlock buttons on the
remote control unit must be fully
pressed for more than 1 second
to work.
If you do not open any doors within
about 30 seconds after pressing the
unlock button to unlock the doors,
the automatic locking function of the
system will lock the doors again to
prevent theft.
In areas near a TV tower, electric
power plant, radio station, etc. or
under any conditions involving
strong electrical disturbances, the
remote control unit operating range
might change or the keyless entry
system might not work.
The keyless entry system does not
operate in the following cases:
.
The engine control switch is in
the "ON" position.
. The key is inserted in the engine
control switch.
. One of the doors is open.Replacing the Battery in the
Remote Control Unit
When the battery runs down,
replace it. Battery life is
approximately two years.
Battery Used Number of
Battery
Lithium battery 1
Model number:
CR 2032
Voltage: DC3V
1. Battery Cover
2. Remote Control Cover Notch
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Power Door Locks
Power Door Lock (Central
Door Lock)
How the Power Door Lock System
Operates
When you lock the driver's door
using the key or by operating the
lock button, the power door lock
system will automatically lock all
doors simultaneously.
Door Lock Switch
Both doors can be locked and
unlocked by pressing the power
door lock switch.
Vehicle Security
Guard Against Theft
Your new vehicle has many features
to help prevent theft of the vehicle,
its equipment and contents. But
these anti-theft features depend
upon you to work.
The time to be most on guard is
when leaving the vehicle:
.Park in a lighted spot when
you can.
. Turn the engine control switch to
"LOCK" and remove the key.
This locks the switch and the
steering controls. The selector
lever is not locked.
. Keep items that may appear to
be of value out of sight and
locked up when possible.
. Fully close all windows and lock
all doors.
Exterior Mirrors
Mirrors
Sit in the correct driving position
with the seat adjusted properly.
Then, check each mirror to ensure
that a proper view of the rear and
sides of the vehicle are provided.
Make adjustments and clean mirrors
if necessary.
Outside Rearview Mirrors
After properly adjusting your seat for
proper driving position, adjust the
mirrors so that they provide
adequate views for checking the
rear and the sides of the vehicle.
Adjust the outside rearview mirrors
by hand before vehicle operation.
This helps you determine the
location of objects seen in the
mirror. If the outside mirror fogs up,
warm up the outside rearview
mirror's face to defog.
See Heated Mirrors 040.
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{Warning
Before driving, be sure to adjust
the seat and mirrors to positions
that give you a correct driving
posture.
Do not adjust the outside mirrors
while operating the vehicle.
Adjust the mirrors when the
vehicle is stationary, not while the
vehicle is in motion.
When checking the rear of the
vehicle with mirrors, be careful
that this does not distract your
attention from the traffic ahead.
Rearview mirrors may make the
vehicle behind you appear farther
away than it really is. Use these
mirrors very carefully until you are
able to correctly determine
distances from the images.(Continued)
Warning (Continued)
Keep the mirrors in mind when
passing another vehicle on a
narrow road, moving the vehicle
into a garage or driving near
pedestrians.
Do not drive with the mirrors
folded.
You and others could be seriously
injured.
Heated Mirrors
If the outside mirrors fog up, press
the outside rearview mirror heater
switch to defog them. When the
switch is pressed the indicating light
will illuminate. If the switch is
pressed once again, it will switch to
“OFF”, and the operation indicating
light will go out.
Do not use this switch while the
engine is stopped. Due to high
power consumption, the battery can
be discharged.
Turn off the switch as soon as
defogging is complete.
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Instruments and
Controls
Controls
Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . . 72
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . . 73
Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Cigarette Lighter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Ashtrays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Warning Lights, Gauges, and
Indicators
Warning Lights, Gauges, andIndicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Fuel Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Seat Belt Reminders . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Battery Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . 83
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light) . . . . . . . . . 84 Service Vehicle Soon Light . . . . 84
Brake System Warning Light
(Parking Brake Light) . . . . . . . . . 84
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Exhaust Brake Light . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Service Transmission Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Automatic Transmission Fluid Temperature Warning Light . . . 88
Overdrive Off Light (Diesel Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Wait-to-Start Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Engine Oil Pressure Light . . . . . . 89
Engine Oil Level Indicator Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Engine Shutdown Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Reduced Engine Power Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Indicator Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Cruise Control Light . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Information Displays
Driver Information Center (DIC) (Diesel Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Vehicle Messages
Vehicle Messages(Diesel Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Warning Buzzers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
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If windshield washer fluid does not
come out in sufficient quantity,
immediately release the switch.
Otherwise, the windshield surface
may sustain damage.
If windshield washer fluid does not
come out, release the windshield
washer switch immediately.
Otherwise the motor may seize up.
Do not hold the switch pressed for
more than 30 seconds. Otherwise,
the washer pump may sustain
damage.
Check the washer fluid level
regularly. Do it often when the
weather is bad.
Use a good quality windshield
antifreeze to help prevent freezing
damage, and for better cleaning.
When the vehicle is used in a
cold-climate region or during the
winter:
.Use washer fluid with
appropriate concentration for the
season to prevent frozen fluid. .
Fill the washer fluid reservoir
only 3/4 full to allow for
expansion if the temperature
should fall low enough to freeze
the solution.
See Washer Fluid 0274 for
information on filling the windshield
washer fluid reservoir.
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.
When using accessory power
outlets, total maximum electrical
load must not exceed 120W. Always
turn off any electrical equipment
when not in use.
Leaving electrical equipment on for
extended periods will drain your
battery.
Cigarette Lighter
The cigarette lighter can be used
when the engine control switch is in
the ACC or ON position.
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Put out lit cigarettes on the
crush-out tab. To empty the ashtray,
hold the lid and pull the ashtray up
and out.
Rear Ashtray (Crew CabModel Only)
Pull the ashtray towards you to use
it. Put out lit cigarettes on the
crush-out tab. The ashtray cannot
be removed. To empty the ashtray,
turn it down while pushing the
crush-out tab to remove cigarette
butts into an appropriate container.
Warning Lights,
Gauges, and
Indicators
Warning lights and gauges can
signal that something is wrong
before it becomes serious enough
to cause an expensive repair or
replacement. Paying attention to the
warning lights and gauges could
prevent injury.
Some warning lights come on briefly
when the engine is started to
indicate they are working. When
one of the warning lights comes on
and stays on while driving, or when
one of the gauges shows there may
be a problem, check the section that
explains what to do. Waiting to do
repairs can be costly and even
dangerous.
For safety reasons, do not place
packages, tools, or other items in
the driver ’s area that may restrict
access to the controls or sight of the
gauges.
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Speedometer
The speedometer shows the
vehicle's speed in either kilometers
per hour (km/h) or miles per
hour (mph).
Odometer
The odometer shows how far the
vehicle has been driven, in either
kilometers or miles.
Each time the reset knob is pressed
with the engine control switch in the
ON position, the odometer/trip meter
shows ODO, TRIP A, and TRIP B in
this sequence. With the key
removed, the odometer and trip
meter continue to indicate for about
five minutes.
Odometer Check Switch
Press the Odometer Check switch
to display the odometer and trip
meter mileage after the key is
turned off. The fuel gauge will also
operate when this switch is pressed.
For diesel vehicles, the DIC and
some lights will illuminate on the
instrument panel.
Trip Odometer
The trip odometer shows how far
the vehicle has been driven since
the trip odometer was last reset.
Press the trip odometer reset stem
next to the odometer to switch
between the odometer and trip
odometer.To reset the trip odometer to zero,
press and hold the trip odometer
reset stem while TRIP A or TRIP B
is displayed. The engine control
switch should be in the ON position.
When the battery is disconnected,
TRIP A and TRIP B will be reset to
zero. The per trip fuel economy is
also reset by the TRIP B reset. See
Driver Information Center (DIC)
(Diesel Only)
093.
When you turn the engine control
switch to the ON position, the
odometer/trip odometer shows what
was displayed the last time the
engine control switch was turned to
LOCK or ACC.
To set the odometer to display each
time you turn the engine control
switch to the ON position, turn the
engine control switch to LOCK or
ACC while the odometer is
displayed. With the reset stem
pressed, turn the engine control
switch to the ON position and then
within three seconds, turn the
engine control switch back to the