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Center Seat
You can tip the seatback forward if
you pull forward the lever at the side
of the seatback. Normally, you
should keep the seatback in the
raised position.
Rear Seats
Rear Seats (Crew
Cab Only)
Do not remove the seat cushion
except when taking out or stowing
onboard tools.
{Warning
Do not drive with the seat cushion
removed. The seat would not be
stable, which could lead to an
accident. You and others could be
seriously injured.
The rear seat headrests are not
adjustable.
Do not use the rear seats with the
headrests removed during driving.
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Warning (Continued)
do not use a seat belt if it does
not fit snugly over the child's hips
because restraining the child
under those conditions could be
dangerous in the event of a
collision or sudden stop. Instead,
use an appropriate child restraint
system available on the market.
For further details, please contact
your dealer.
Use a child restraint system that
fits the size of the infant or child.
Install the system according to
the manufacturer's instructions.
Children who have outgrown child
restraint systems should use the
vehicle's seat belts.
Remove any twists in the seat
belt before fastening it. A seat
belt with twists will not provide full
protection because it cannot
disperse shocks efficiently in the
event of a collision or
sudden stop.(Continued)
Warning (Continued)
Too much slack could increase
the amount of injury because the
belt would not be able to properly
restrain you in an accident.
Do not put the lap portion of a
seat belt over any armrest.
Do not wear a shoulder belt under
your arm nearest the door.
Do not let a buckle release button
face downward or inward.
Expectant mothers or people
suffering from chest or abdominal
conditions should check with their
doctor for specific
recommendations about wearing
seat belts.
Do not use one seat belt for more
than one person. If worn by more
than one person, the seat belt
would not work effectively in a
collision or sudden stop.(Continued)
Warning (Continued)
Have seat belts inspected and,
if necessary, replaced by the
nearest dealer when the webbing
becomes frayed or worn and/or
when the buckle or other
mechanical parts fail to work
properly.
If your vehicle has been involved
in a collision, the seat belts worn
at the time may have lost their
original strength due to impact
even if they appear intact. These
seat belts must be inspected and,
if necessary, replaced by the
nearest dealer.
Be careful to keep the buckles
and retractors free of dust and
foreign matter. (This may jam the
retractor or damage the belt.)
Do not let the belt system
become damaged by the door
or seat.
(Continued)
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Seat Belt Extender
If the vehicle's seat belt will fasten
around you, you should use it. But if
a seat belt isn't long enough to
fasten, your dealer can order you an
extender. When you go in to order it,
take the heaviest coat you will wear,
so the extender will be long enough
for you. The extender will be just for
you, and just for the seat in your
vehicle that you choose. Do not let
someone else use it, and use it only
for the seat it is made to fit. To wear
it, just attach it to the regular
seat belt.
Safety System Check
Now and then check that the belts,
buckles, latch plates, retractors,
anchorages and guide loops work
properly; look for loose parts or
damage (without disassembly) that
could keep the restraint system from
doing its job. Have a belt assembly
replaced if the webbing has been
cut or otherwise damaged. Replace
belts, retractors, and hardware used
in all but a minor collision. Also,
restraint systems should bereplaced and anchorages properly
repaired if they were in areas
damaged by a collision, whether the
belt was in use or not. If there is any
question, replace the belt system.
Damage, whether visible or not,
could result in a serious personal
injury in the event of an accident.
Seat Belt Care
{Warning
Keep belts clean and dry.
Clean seat belts only with mild
soaps and lukewarm water.
Do not bleach or dye belts since
this may severely weaken them.
Seat belt webbing can lose its
strength when bleached or
redyed, or when cleaned using
gasoline, paint thinners or other
volatile substances.
Do not disassemble the seat belt
mechanism in order to remove
any foreign material or objects
(Continued)
Warning (Continued)
that may have entered the buckle.
Instead, arrange for inspection
and maintenance to be carried
out by your dealer. You and
others could be seriously injured.
A dirty seat belt can develop
retracting problems, and for this
reason, regular inspection and
upkeep are required.
Cleaning a Seat Belt Fold-Back
Fitting Portion
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1. Seat belt fold-back fittingportion
2. Seat belt
3. Cloth
Cleaning a Seat Belt Fold-Back
Fitting Portion:
1. Fold a piece of cotton cloth, absorbent gauze, or the like of
approximately 50 mm (2 in) in
width into a rectangle.
2. Mix one part neutral detergent into approximately twenty parts
warm water.
3. Wet the cloth in the detergent mixture, pass it through the
fold-back fitting portion of the
belt, and slide it back and forth
and laterally until dirt can no
longer be seen.
4. Remove the cloth, remove moisture from the fitting portion
of the belt using a dry cloth,
and then allow it to dry
naturally out of direct sunlight.
5. Check to be sure the seat belt retracts and pulls out correctly. Avoid using anything like a tool to
pass the cloth through the fold-back
fitting portion or try to remove
stubborn dirt. Using such an object
can result in plastic parts or seat
belt webbing damage.
Cleaning a Belt Webbing
1. Brush
2. Seat belt
Cleaning a Belt Webbing:
1. Fully extract the belt and examine for any difference in
color between the front and
back surfaces.
2. Mix one part neutral detergent into approximately twenty parts
warm water.
3. Wet a nail brush or another similar brush having soft
bristles (of nylon or the like) in
warm water, and use this to
clean away dirt.
4. Wipe the seat belt dry using a dry cloth, and then allow it to
dry naturally out of direct
sunlight.
5. Check to be sure the seat belt retracts and pulls out correctly.
If the above-described upkeep
operations do not improve the
operation of the seat belt through
the retractor, there is a possibility
that the belt is making contact with
the door pillar trim. In this case,
arrange for inspection and
maintenance to be carried out by
your dealer.
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{Warning
To help avoid personal injury or
death during a collision or sudden
maneuver, always thread both the
lap and shoulder belt through the
locking clip when securing a child
restraint on the outboard seat.
If the clip is not used or installed
properly, the child restraint may
move or tip over when your
vehicle turns or stops abruptly.
Secure the child restraint with the
lap belt portion (1) of the seat belt in
accordance with the restraintmanufacturer's instructions. Then
thread both the lap (1) and shoulder
belt (2) portions through the locking
clip. Push and pull the child restraint
in all directions to be sure it is
secure.
Locking Clip Attached to Seat Belt
–Side View
1. Lap Belt
2. Shoulder Belt
3. Locking Clip
When your child restraint is not
installed, remove the locking clip to
permit normal use of the lap-shoulder belt. Keep the locking
clip in the glove box to help prevent
its loss.
Child Restraint with Top Strap
{Warning
We do not recommend using a
child restraint that requires the
use of a top strap. There is no
appropriate place to attach a top
strap anchor behind the seat in
this vehicle.
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Warning (Continued)
neutral detergent has been
dissolved to gently wipe the
safety belts.
Follow the manufacturer's advice
whenever cleaning agents or
other chemicals are used, inside
or outside the vehicle. Some
cleaners may be poisonous or
flammable, and improper use may
cause personal injury or damage.
When cleaning the inside or
outside of the vehicle, do not use
volatile cleaning solvents, such as
acetone, lacquer thinners, enamel
reducers, nail polish removers; or
such cleaning materials as
laundry soaps, bleaches or
reducing agents, except as noted
in the following fabric cleaning
advice on stain removal. Never
use carbon tetrachloride,
gasoline, benzene or naphtha for
any cleaning purpose.(Continued)
Warning (Continued)
Open all vehicle doors for
ventilation when ANY cleaning
agents or other chemicals are
used in the interior. Overexposure
to some vapors may result in a
health problem that is more likely
to occur in small, unventilated
spaces.
You and others could be seriously
injured.
The interior of the vehicle must
never be cleaned using acidic or
alkaline solvents, or petroleum
ether, gasoline, and other organic
solvents. Failure to observe this
precaution can result in
discoloration and staining. It should
be noted that certain types of
cleaning products contain these
compounds. Be sure to read
cleaning product labels carefully.
Air fresheners (liquid, solid, gel or
plate types) must not come into
direct contact with, or spill onto,
interior components such as the air conditioning or audio system.
Compounds contained in these
products can cause discoloration,
staining or peeling of paint.
Glass cleaners that contain these
compounds must not be used to
clean the inside of the windshield or
window glass. To clean the glass,
wipe it using a cloth wet with warm
or cold water.
To avoid possible permanent
discoloration of light colored seats,
Do not let materials with non-fast
colors come into contact with seat
trim materials until these materials
are totally dry. This includes certain
types of casual clothing, such as
colored denims, corduroys, leathers
and suedes; also decorative paper,
With the use of modern trim
materials, it is very important that
you use proper cleaning techniques
and cleaners. Failing to do this on
the first cleaning may result in water
spots, spot rings or setting of stains
or soilage - all of which are more
difficult to remove in a second
cleaning.
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If you have driven for a prolonged
period of time or in city traffic in hot
weather, wait until the fluid cools
down (Approx. 30 minutes) before
checking fluid level.
Single cab: Remove the dipstick
located at the rear right side of the
engine.
Crew cab: Remove the dipstick
located beneath the rear-of- engine
inspection panel. After unlatching
the A/T fluid inspection cover, the
dipstick will be visible.
Carefully touch the wet end of the
dipstick to find out if the fluid is cool,
warm or hot. Wipe it clean and push
it back in until the cap seats. Pull
out the dipstick and read the fluid
level.
If it felt cool, about room
temperature, the level should be in
the "C" range.
If it felt warm, about normal
operating temperature of 70 °C to
80 °C (158 °F to 176 °F), the level
should be in the "H" range.
16. ROTATE TIRES :To equalize
wear, rotate tires and adjust tire
pressures at every 12 000 km
(7,500 miles). See Tire Rotation
0 323.
17. BRAKE LINING AND PAD FOR
WEAR : Check drum brake linings
and disc brake pads for wear or
cracks at every 12 000 km
(7,500 miles). Check brakes
(including parking brake) more often
if conditions and habits result in
frequent braking.
Front disc brakes have built-in wear
indicators which are designed to
make a high pitched squeal or
cricket-like warning sound when the
brake pads are worn to the point
where new pads are needed. When the truck is in motion, the
sound may be constant or it may
come and go.
Pressing the brake pedal firmly may
cause the sound to stop.
Have the brake linings or the brake
pads replaced by your authorized
dealer as soon as possible after the
warning first becomes evident.
Failure to do so can result in
expensive damage to the brake
system or a serious accident.
18. BRAKE DRUM AND ROTOR
FOR WEAR AND DAMAGE :
Check brake drums (rear and
parking) and rotors for wear or
damage every 48 000 km
(30,000 miles) or 12 months
whichever occurs first.
19. BRAKE ELECTRIC VACUUM
PUMP (4500 Model) :
Inspect the
brake electric vacuum pump
operation every 12 000 km
(7,500 miles) or 12 months,
whichever occurs first.