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When trouble arises
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the vehicle becomes stuck
Stop the engine. Set the parking brake and shift the shift lever to P
(automatic transmission) or N (manual transmission).
Remove the mud, snow or sand from around the front wheels.
Place wood, stones or some othe r material under the front wheels
to help provide traction.
Restart the engine.
Shift the shift lever to D or R (a utomatic transmission) or 1 or R
(manual transmission) and releas e the parking brake. Then, while
exercising caution, depre ss the accelerator pedal.
■When it is difficult to free the vehicle
■ Emergency hooks
Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle
becomes stuck in mud, dirt or snow:
Press the button to turn off TRC.
When your vehicle becomes stuck and
cannot move, the emergency hooks are
used for another vehicle to pull your vehi-
cle out in an emergency.
Your vehicle is not designed to tow
another vehicle.
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3448-1. Specifications
*1: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 67 lbf (300 N,31 kgf) while the engine is running
*2: Parking brake lever travel when pulled up with a force of 45 lbf (200 N,20 kgf)
Brakes
Pedal clearance*1
Rear drum brakes
3.2 in. (81 mm) Min.
Rear disc brakes
3.3 in. (84 mm) Min.
Pedal free play0.04 — 0.24 in. (1 — 6 mm)
Brake pad wear limit0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Brake lining wear limit0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake lever travel*2
Rear drum brakes
8 — 11 clicks
Rear disc brakes
6 — 9 clicks
Fluid typeSAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3
Steering
Free playLess than 1.2 in. (30 mm)
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384What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
●The seat belt reminder light is flashing
Is the driver wearing the seat belts? (→P. 304)
●The parking brake indicator is on
Is the parking brake released? (→P. 302)
Depending on the situation, other types of warning buzzer may also sound.
( →P. 302)
●When a warning light turns on, refer to P. 302.
●Stop the vehicle in a safe place and replace the flat tire with the spare
tire. ( →P. 312)
●Try the procedure for when the vehicle becomes stuck in mud, dirt, or
snow. ( →P. 333)
A warning buzzer sounds during driving
A warning light turns on
When a problem has occurred
If you have a flat tire
The vehicle becomes stuck
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385Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................ 202Air conditioning filter ............. 268
Manual air conditioning system ......... ....................... 202
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) .................................. 192 Function ................................ 192
Warning light ......................... 303
Air conditioning filter .............. 268
Air conditioning system.......... 202 Air conditioning filter ............. 268
Manual air conditioning system ......... ....................... 202
Airbags ....................................... 34 Airbag operating conditions .... 41
Airbag precautions for your child .............................. 36
Airbag warning light .............. 303
Correct driving posture ........... 24
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions ............. 41
Curtain shield airbag
precautions ........................... 39
Front passenger occupant classification syst em............. 46
General airbag precautions .... 36
Locations of airbags................ 34
Modification and disposal of airbags ............... 40
Side airbag operating conditions ............................. 41
Side airbag precautions .......... 38
Side and curtain shield airbags operating
conditions ............................. 41
Side and curtain shield airbags precautions .............. 38
SRS airbags............................ 34 Anchor brackets ........................ 58
Anti-lock Brake System
(ABS) ...................................... 192
Function ................................ 192
Warning light......................... 303
Assist grips .............................. 222
Audio input .............................. 211
Automatic High Beam ............. 183
Automatic transmission ......... 139 If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ..................... 140
AUX port ................................... 211
Back door Back door ............................... 94
Luggage compartment
light....................................... 95
Back-up lights
Replacing light bulb .............. 288
Wattage ................................ 346
Battery ...................................... 249
If the battery is discharged ... 327
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 197
Warning light......................... 302
Bottle holders .......................... 216
Brake Fluid ...................................... 344
Parking brake ....................... 144
Warning light......................... 302
Brake assist ............................. 192
Break-in tips ............................ 119
Brightness control Instrument panel light control .................................. 78
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391Alphabetical index
MaintenanceDo-it-yourself maintenance ... 236
Maintenance data ................. 336
Maintenance requirements ... 230
Malfunction indicator lamp ..... 302
Manual transmission ............... 142 Oil ......................................... 343
Meter ........................................... 77 Indicators ................................ 74
Instrument panel light control................................... 78
Meters ..................................... 77
Multi-information display ......... 79
Warning lights ......................... 73
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror .......... 109
Outside rear view mirror
defoggers ........................... 206
Outside rear view mirrors...... 111
Vanity mirrors........................ 220
Multi-information display .......... 79
Odometer.................................... 80
Oil Engine oil .............................. 340
Manual transmission oil ........ 343
Opener
Back door................................ 94
Fuel filler door ....................... 156
Hood ..................................... 239
Outside rear view mirrors ....... 111 Adjusting and folding ............ 111
Outside rear view mirror defoggers ........................... 206
Overheating.............................. 330 Parking brake........................... 144
Operation .............................. 144
Parking brake engaged warning buzzer ................... 302
PCS (Pre-Collision system) .......... 165 Function ................................ 165
PCS switch ........................... 168
Warning light......................... 303
Personal lights......................... 213
Switch ................................... 213
Wattage ................................ 346
Power outlet ............................. 221
Power steering......................... 192
Warning light......................... 303
Power windows ....................... 113
Operation .............................. 113
Window lock switch .............. 113
Pre-Collision system
(PCS) ...................................... 165 Function ................................ 165
PCS switch ........................... 168
Warning light......................... 303
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