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2. While depressing the footbrake pedal, start the
engine. The pedal height should drop alittle.
3. With the footbrake pedal depressed, stop the engine. Keep the pedal depressed for about 30
seconds. The pedal height should not change.
4. Run the engine for 1minute without depressing
the footbrake pedal, then turn it off. Depress the
footbrake pedal several times. The pedal travel
distance will decrease gradually with each de-
pression as the vacuum is released from the
booster.
If the brakes do not operate properly, have the
brakes checked by an approved dealer or qualified
workshop. WARNING
• Use only new fluid from
asealed container.
Old, inferior, or contaminated fluid may dam-
age the brake system. The use of improper
fluids can damage the brake system and af-
fect the vehicle’s stopping ability.
• Clean the filler cap before removing.
• Brake fluid is poisonous and should be stored
carefully in marked containers out of the reach
of children.
CAUTION
• Refilling and checking the brake system
should be left to an approved dealer or quali-
fied workshop who will have the necessary
brake fluid and technical knowledge.
• Do not spill the fluid on painted surfaces. This
will damage the paint. If fluid is spilled, wash
with water.
For details of recommended fluids, refer to the main-
tenance service booklet for your vehicle. Check the fluid level in the reservoir. If the fluid is
below the MIN line
➁,t
he brake warning light will
illuminate. Add fluid up to the MAX line ➀.
If fluid must be added frequently, the system should
be thoroughly checked by your approved dealer or
qualified workshop. JVM0450XZ
BRAKE FLUID
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•
Incorrect tyre selection, fitting, care or main-
tenance can affect vehicle safety with risk of
accident and injury. If in doubt, consult an
approved dealer or qualified workshop or the
tyre manufacturer.
TYRE WEAR AND DAMAGE
➀ :W
ear indicator
➁ :W
ear indicator location mark
Tyres should be periodically inspected for wear,
cracking, bulging or objects caught in the tread. If
excessive wear, cracks, bulging or deep cuts are
found, the tyre should be replaced immediately.
The original tyres have abuilt-in tread wear indica-
tor. When the wear indicator is visible, the tyre
should be replaced.
Improper service of aspare tyre may result in seri-
ous personal injury. If it is necessary to repair the
spare tyre, contact an approved dealer or qualified
workshop. TYRE AGE
Never use
atyre over six years old, regardless of
whether it has been used or not.
Tyres degrade with age as well as with the vehicle
usage. Have your tyres checked and balanced often
by arepair shop or, if you prefer, an approved dealer
or qualified workshop.
CHANGING TYRES AND WHEELS WARNING
Do not install
adeformed wheel or tyre even if it
has been repaired. Such wheels or tyres could
have structural damage and could fail without
warning.
When replacing atyre, use the same size, speed
rating and load carrying capacity as originally
equipped. (See “Tyres and wheels” in the “9. Tech-
nical information” section for recommended types
and sizes of tyres and wheels.) The use of tyres
other than those recommended or the mixed use of
tyres of different brands, construction (bias, bias-
belted, or radial), or tread patterns can adversely
affect the ride, braking, handling, ground clearance,
body-to-tyre clearance, snow chain clearance,
speedometer calibration, headlight aim and bumper
height. Some of these effects may lead to accidents
and could result in serious personal injury.
If the wheels are changed for any reason, always
replace with wheels which have the same offset
dimension. Wheels of adifferent offset could cause
early tyre wear, possibly degraded vehicle handling characteristics and/or interference with the brake
discs/drums. Such interference can lead to
decreased braking efficiency and/or early brake
pad/shoe wear.
WHEEL BALANCE
Unbalanced wheels may affect vehicle handling and
tyre life. Even with regular use, wheels can get out
of balance. Therefore, they should be balanced as
required.
SPARE TYRE
Conventional spare tyre (where fitted)
As tandard tyre (the same size as the road wheels)
is supplied with your vehicle.
Temporary spare tyre (where fitted)
The temporary spare tyre is adifferent size from the
road wheels.
Temporary spare tyres can be distinguished as fol-
lows:
—T yre and wheel size differs from the four mounted
tyres and wheels.
—T here is alabel in the wheel with aspeed limita-
tion.
In order to avoid malfunction adhere to the follow-
ing:
• Never drive at speeds above 80 km/h (50 MPH).
• Drive with special caution when
atemporary
spare wheel is mounted. SDI1663Z
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DOUBLE CAB
mm (in)Body type
Double Cab
Overall length Models without bed and rear bumper
5,120 (201.6)
Models with bed and without rear bumper 5,300 (208.6)
Models with bed and rear bumper 5,330 (209.8)
Overall width Wide body models 1,850 (72.8)
Overall height Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) models 1,805 (71.1)*2*3*4
1,810 (71.3)*2*4
1,840 (72.4)*1
Front tread 1,570 (61.8)
Rear tread 1,570 (61.8)
Wheelbase 3,150 (124.0)
*1: Models with roof rail
*2: Models without roof rail
*3: 255/70R16 tyre equipped models
*4: 255/60R18 tyre equipped models DIMENSIONS
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KING CAB
mm (in)Body type
King Cab
Overall length Models without bed and rear bumper
5,120 (201.6)
Models with bed and without rear bumper 5,225 (205.7)
Models with bed and rear bumper 5,255 (206.9)
Overall width Narrow body models
1,790 (70.5)
Wide body models 1,850 (72.8)
Overall height Two-Wheel Drive (2WD) models
1,780 (70.1)*1
Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) models 1,780 (70.1)*1
1,785 (70.3)*2
1,790 (70.5)*3
Front tread Two-Wheel Drive (2WD) models
1,550 (61.0)*1
Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) models 1,550 (61.0)*1
1,570 (61.8)*2*3
Rear tread Two-Wheel Drive (2WD) models
1,550 (61.0)*1
Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) models 1,550 (61.0)*1
1,570 (61.8)*2*3
Wheelbase 3,150 (124.0)
*1: 205R16C tyre equipped models
*2: 255/70R16 tyre equipped models
*3: 255/60R18 tyre equipped models
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