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20 In Brief
;: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 092.
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 066.
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
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92 Lighting
Lighting
Exterior Lighting
Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . 92
Headlamp High/Low-BeamChanger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . . 94
Turn and Lane-Change Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Cornering Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Interior Lighting
Instrument Panel Illumination Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Cargo Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Dome Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Exterior Lighting
Exterior Lamp Controls
Turning the light control switch to
the following positions will cause the
relevant lights to illuminate.
The light control switch can be used
when the engine control switch is
placed in the LOCK or ACC
position. Do not operate the
combination lights for an extended
time period with the engine stopped.
Otherwise, the battery may go dead,
making it impossible to restart the
engine.
9: Turns off all exterior lights.
;: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.
When you start the engine in
daytime, with the lighting switch off,
and release the parking brake, the
daytime running lights will come on.
See Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
Indicator Light 082 and Turn and
Lane-Change Signals 094.
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Vehicle Care
General Information
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 218
California Proposition65 Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements . . . . . 218
Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
Vehicle Checks
Doing Your OwnService Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
Cab Tilting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Engine Compartment Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
Engine Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Automatic Transmission Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . . . 231
Engine Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Engine Overheating . . . . . . . . . . 237
Power Steering Fluid . . . . . . . . . 240
Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242
Brake Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
Fuel Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248 Rear Axle (Gear Oil Viscosity
Chart) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249
Rear Axle (Oil Level Check) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249
Noise Control System . . . . . . . . 250
Automatic Transmission Shift
Lock Control Function
Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251
Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . 252
Headlamp Aiming
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
Bulb Replacement
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
Headlamps and Front Turn Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
Roofmarker Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . 261
Sidemarker Lamps (Including Turn Signal and Cornering
Lamps) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps, and Back-Up
Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263
License Plate Lamp . . . . . . . . . . 263
Interior Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
Electrical System
Electrical System Overload . . . 264
Wheels and Tires
Wheels and Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272 Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284
Tire Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284
If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . . . 287
Jump Starting
Jump Starting - North
America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287
Towing the Vehicle
Towing the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 291
Appearance Care
Exterior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293
Interior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
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Bulb Wattage
PositionLights Bulb Wattage (12V)Qty.
Front Headlight Highbeam/Lowbeam
60/55W2
Front Turn Signal Lamp 27W (Amber)2
Parking Lamp 5W2
Cornering Lamp 27W2
Side Turn Signal Lamp 5W (Amber)2
Sidemarker Lamp 5W (Amber)2
Rear Taillamp and Stoplamp
8/27W2
Turn Signal Lamp 27W2
Back-Up Lamp 27W2
License Plate Lamp 7.5W1
Roof Roofmarker Lamp
(Identification/Clearance Lamp) 5W
5
Interior Dome Light
10W1
Speedometer and Gauge Lights 3.4W5
Warning/Indicator Lights LED20
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Roofmarker Lamps
1. Loosen the screws (2) andremove the lens (1).
2. Remove the bulb (3) from the socket (4) and replace it with a
new one.
3. To install the lights, follow the removal procedure in reverse.
If the screwing procedure is
inadequate, water may infiltrate into
the lamp unit.
Sidemarker Lamps
(Including Turn Signal
and Cornering Lamps)
Do not replace a bulb with other
than the specified wattage. This will
cause abnormal flashing,
particularly for turn signal lamps.
When replacing a bulb, make sure
the light switch is "OFF".
1. Open the front door, remove the rubber cap (1) in the lower
part of the door, and loosen
the nut (2).
2. Slide the cornering lamp (3)and the side turn signal lamp
forward relative to the vehicle.
Disconnect the clip (1) on the
lamp’s rear side from the door
panel (2) and pull out the lamp.
If you pull out the light rear
section by too much when
removing the clip on the rear
side, the clip on the lamp front
side may be damaged.
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After Towing
After towing the vehicle, block the
rear wheels and install axle shafts
or driveshaft.
Apply the parking brake before
disconnecting from the towing
vehicle. Check and fill rear axle with
oil, if required.
Rear End Towing
When towing a vehicle with rear
wheels raised, secure the steering
wheel to maintain straight-ahead
position. Make certain that the front
axle is not loaded beyond the front
axle gross axle weight rating
(GAWR) as indicated on the
vehicle's VIN and weight rating
plate.
Special Towing Instructions1. All state and local laws regarding such items as
warning signals, night
illumination, speed, etc., must
be followed. 2. Safety chains must be used.
3. No vehicle should ever be
towed over 88 km/h (55 mph).
4. Loose or protruding parts of damaged vehicles should be
secured prior to moving.
5. A safety chain system completely independent of the
primary lifting and towing
attachment must be used.
6. Operators should refrain from going under a vehicle which is
being lifted by the towing
equipment unless the vehicle is
adequately supported by safety
stands.
7. No towing operation which for any reason jeopardizes the
safety of the wrecker operator
or any bystanders or other
motorists should be attempted.Appearance Care
Exterior Care
Exterior Finish
The paint finish on your vehicle
provides beauty, depth of color,
gloss retention and durability.
While cleaning the vehicle, do not
grip the roofmarker lights to prevent
damage or water leakage.
Washing
The best way to preserve your
vehicle's finish is to keep it clean by
washing it often.
Wash the vehicle in lukewarm or
cold water. Do not use hot water or
wash your vehicle in the direct rays
of the sun. Do not use strong soap
or chemical detergents. All cleaning
agents should be flushed promptly
from the surface and not allowed to
dry on the finish.
These vehicles are designed to
operate under normal environmental
conditions to withstand natural
elements. However, unusual
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form when rinsing with water. Clean
the blade by wiping with a cloth
soaked in a solution of one-half
water and one-half methanol
alcohol. Then rinse the blade with
water.
The windshield wiper arms may be
swung out, away from the glass, to
provide easy access for cleaning.
Do not hang on to the roofmarker
lights while cleaning the windshield
or damage may occur (resulting in
possible water leakage).
External Diesel Engine
Cleaning
The engine does not need periodic
cleaning, nor is it recommended.
If you insist on cleaning the engine,
clean it only when it is cold, never
when it is warm or hot, and never
when the engine is running.
Spraying or pouring water or other
fluids on your engine when it is
warm or hot, or when it is running,
can cause serious damage to the
engine and its components,
particularly the fuel supply pump.
Handling the Radiator and
Charge Air Cooler
Cleaning the Radiator Core and
Charge Air Cooler Core
Cooling efficiency is compromised
when there is dirt or dust plugging
air passages in the radiator core
and charge air cooler core. This can
also cause corrosion of these cores.
Wash the radiator core with tap
water every 24 months.
Make sure to turn the engine off and
remove the key from the engine
control switch before cleaning
cores.The engine, exhaust pipe, and
radiator will be hot immediately after
the vehicle is driven. Be careful
around these parts to prevent burns.
Clean the engine when it is cold.
Do not clean the radiator, charge air
cooler and their surrounding areas
using water that is supplied under
high pressure. Doing so may cause
damage.
When cleaning the radiator core (1)
and charge air cooler core (2) , do
not crush or damage the fins (3).
The fins are very fragile so be
careful not to bend them out of
shape. If they become deformed,
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Front
1. Roofmarker Lamp(Identification/
Clearance Lamp)
2. Front Turn Signal Lamp
3. Side Turn Signal Lamp/ Sidemarker Lamp
4. Cornering Lamp
5. Side Reflector
6. Headlamp/Parking Lamp
Rear
1. Rear Turn Signal Lamp
2. Back-up Lamp
3. License Plate Lamp
4. Taillamp/Stoplamp
Lubrication
One of the most important items of
good vehicle care is the lubrication
of all necessary points with the
Right Lubricant, at the Right Time
and in the Right Way. It is the
owner's responsibility to maintain
proper lubrication practices as
recommended in the following
pages. Greasing Chassis Components
The type (characteristics) of the
grease specified for use with a
chassis component differs from that
of the grease specified for use with
another component. Be sure to use
only the specified grease for each
component and perform greasing
according to the Maintenance
Schedule.
King pins (left and right)