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to see far enough ahead of you. Use common
sense and remember that some hills are too
steep for you to climb or descend. Use proper
driving techniques to avoid rearward, for-
ward, or sideways rollovers on hills and
slopes.
Drive straight up and down inclines, not
across them. If crossing a hill is unavoidable,
drive slowly. Turn downhill immediately if you
feel the vehicle may tip.
If you think or feel the vehicle may tip or
roll:
Brace yourself by pressing your feet firmly
on the floorboard and keep a firm grip on
the steering wheel or passenger handhold.
 Do not put your hands or feet outside of the
vehicle for any reason.
Uphill
Do not attempt to climb hills until you have
mastered basic maneuv ers on flat ground.
Drive straight up hills, and avoid crossing the side of a hill, which increases your risk of roll-
over. Practice first on gentle slopes before at-
tempting steeper hills. Always check the
terrain carefully before attempting any hill.
To climb a hill, you need traction, momentum,
and steady throttle. For more traction and
control for climbing steeper and/or rougher
slopes, shift into low gear and select “4WD”
or “DIFF LOCK”. Travel fast enough to main-
tain momentum, but not so fast that you can-
not react to changes in the terrain as you
climb.
Slow down when you reach the crest of the
hill if you cannot see clearly what is on the
other side – there could be another person, an
obstacle, or a sharp drop-off.
If you start to lose traction or momentum
when climbing, and decide you will be unable
to continue, use the brakes to stop. Do not at-
tempt to turn the vehicle around. With your
foot on the brake pedal, look behind you and
plan your descent. Shift the drive select lever
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8*Rear brake • Check operation/brake pad wear/fluid leak-
age.
• Correct if necessary. Replace pads if worn to the limit. √√√√√
9 *Parking brake • Check operation and adjust if necessary. √√√√√
10 *Brake fluid • Change. Every 2 years
11 *Accelerator pedal • Check operation and free play. √√√√√
12 *V-b e l t • Check operation.
• Check for wear, cracks, or damage. √√
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13 *Wheels • Check balance, runout and for damage.
• Replace if necessary. √ √√√
14 *Wheel bearings • Check bearing assemblies for loose-
ness/damage.
• Replace if damaged. √ √√√
15 *Front and rear
suspension • Check operation and for oil leakage.
• Correct if necessary.
√√
16 *Steering system • Check operation and for looseness. Replace
if damaged.
• Check toe-in. Adjust if necessary. √√√√√
NO. ITEM
ROUTINE INITIAL
EVERY
Whichev- er comes first month136612
km
(mi) 320
(200) 1200
(750) 2400
(1500) 2400
(1500) 4800
(3000)
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EBU32590Rear knuckle upper and lower pivot lu-
brication (left and right)Lubricate the knuckle upper and lower pivots
with a grease gun.EBU32600Steering shaft lubricationLubricate the pivot points.
EBU32610Wheel removal1. Loosen the wheel nuts.
2. Elevate the vehicle and place a suitablestand under the frame.
3. Remove the nuts from the wheel.
4. Remove the wheel.
Recommended lubricant: Lithium-soap-based grease
Recommended lubricant: Lithium-soap-based grease
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Horn switch .................................................................. 4-12IIdentification number records ...................................... 11-1
Indicator lights and warning lights ................................. 4-2
Instruments, lights and switches, Pre-operation check ........................................................................... 5-8JJump-starting .............................................................. 8-51LLabel locations ............................................................... 1-1
Light switch .................................................................. 4-11
Loading .......................................................................... 6-7
Low-range indicator light ............................................... 4-2MMain switch .................................................................... 4-1
Maintenance charts ....................................................... 8-4
Model label .................................................................. 11-1
Multi-function meter unit ............................................... 4-6NNeutral indicator light ..................................................... 4-3OOn-Command drive knob, operation ............................. 6-5
Owner’s Manual and tool kit .......................................... 8-2PPanels .......................................................................... 8-11
Parking ........................................................................... 6-7
Parking brake ............................................................... 8-42
Parking brake indicator light .......................................... 4-3
Parking brake lever ...................................................... 4-13
Passenger handhold, Pre-operation check ................... 5-7
RRear knuckle upper and lower pivot, lubrication ......... 8-45
Reverse indicator light ................................................... 4-3SSafety information .......................................................... 2-1
Seat belt indicator light .................................................. 4-5
Seat belts ..................................................................... 4-17
Seat belts, Pre-operation check .................................... 5-7
Seats ............................................................................ 4-15
Shock absorbers, front ................................................ 4-22
Shock absorbers, rear ................................................. 4-27
Spark arrester, cleaning ............................................... 8-37
Spark plug, inspecting ................................................. 8-30
Specifications .............................................................. 10-1
Stabilizer bushes, checking .......... ............................... 8-44
Starting the engine ........................................................ 6-2
Steering, Pre-operation check ....................................... 5-7
Steering shaft, lubrication ............................................ 8-45
Storage .......................................................................... 9-2
Storage compartments ................................................ 4-18TTail/brake light bulb, replacing .................................... 8-57
Tire, replacing .............................................................. 8-46
Tires, Pre-operation check ............................................ 5-8
Trailer hitch bracket and receiver ................................ 4-32
Troubleshooting ........................................................... 8-57
Troubleshooting charts ................................................ 8-59VValve clearance ............................................................ 8-39
V-belt case drain plug .................................................. 8-37
Vehicle identification number ...................................... 11-1
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