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• Do not drive or ride as passenger after using drugs or alcohol.
Prepare your vehicle
Perform the pre-operation checks each time you use the vehicle to make sure it is in safe oper-
ating condition. Failure to inspect or maintain th e vehicle properly increases the possibility of an
accident or equipment damage. See page 5-1 for a list of pre-operation checks.
Prepare your load
Carrying heavy or over-sized loads can affect hand ling, stability, and cause the risk of overturns
or other accidents.
 Read “Loading” on page 6-12 before loading the cargo bed.
 Do not overload the vehicle or cargo bed.
 Refer to the labels on the vehicle for specific loading limits and recommended tire air pressure.
 Keep heavier objects and the load in general cent ered side to side, and as low and as far for-
ward in the cargo bed as possible.
 Secure cargo so that it will not shift – a loose load could change handling unexpectedly or be
thrown forward and strike occupants.
 This vehicle is not designed to tow or pull objects. Towing a trailer or pulling another vehicle or
other object will affect handling, stability, an d increase the risk of overturns and accidents.
Towing or pulling can also cause frame and vehicle damage.
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Activation point: this function allows you to
select the engine speed at which the indi-
cator light is activated.
 Deactivation point: this function allows you
to select the engine speed at which the in-
dicator light is deactivated.
To adjust the shift timing indicator light1. Turn the key to “ ” (off).
2. Push and hold the “MODE” button.
3. Turn the key to “ ” (on), and then re- lease the “MODE” button after five sec-
onds. After all segments of the display
disappear and the shift timing indicator
light comes on, the shift timing indicator
light can be adjusted.
To set the flashing pattern1. Push the “RESET” button to select one of the following flashing pattern settings:
On: the indicator light stays on when
activated. (The indicator light will con-
firm this setting by staying on.) 
Flash: the indicator light flashes when
activated. (The indicator light will con-
firm this setting by flashing four times
per second.)
 Off: the indicator light is deactivated; in
other words, it does not come on or
flash. (The indicator light will confirm
this setting by flashing once every two
seconds.)
2. Push the “MODE” button to confirm the selected flashing pattern. The control
mode changes to the activation point set-
ting mode. The shift timing indicator light
remains on and the tachometer shows
the current setting r/min for the activation
point.
To set the shift activation point
TIP The shift timing indicator light activation
point can be set between 7000 r/min and
12000 r/min. The activation point can be set
in increments of 500 r/min.
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5. Insert the dipstick back into the oil tank(without screwing it in), and then remove
it again to check the oil level.
6. If the oil level is below the tip of the dip- stick, add oil.TIPAdd oil a little at a time so as not to overfill be-
yond the maximum level mark.
7. Check the O-ring for damage, and re-place it if necessary.
8. Install the engine oil tank filler cap.
9. Install the panel.
To change the engine oil 1. Park the vehicle on a level surface.
2. Remove panel C. (See page 8-11.)
3. Remove the engine oil tank cover by re- moving the bolts.
4. Start the engine, warm it up for several minutes, and then turn it off.
1. Engine oil tank filler cap
2. O-ring
3. Engine oil dipstick
4. Maximum level mark
5. Tip of the engine oil dipstick
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4
5
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1. Engine oil tank cover
2. Bolt
1
2
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13. Install and tighten the engine oil tank fillercap and the cylinder head cap.
14. Start the engine, warm it up for several minutes, and then turn it off.
15. Remove the engine oil tank filler cap, and then add sufficient oil of the recommend-
ed type to raise it to the maximum level
mark on the dipstick.
TIPBe sure to wipe off spilled oil on any parts af-
ter the engine and exhaust system have
cooled down. 16. Install and tighten the engine oil tank fillercap.
17. Start the engine and let it idle for several minutes. During this time, check for oil
leakage. If any oil leaks are found, stop
the engine and check for the cause.
18. Stop the engine, wait at least ten minutes, and then check the oil level one last time.
19. Install the engine oil tank cover by install- ing the bolts.
20. Install the panel.
To change the engine oil and oil filter
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface.
2. Loosen the left and right side panels by removing the bolt as shown.
1. Engine oil tank filler cap
2. O-ring
3. Cylinder head cap
3
2
1
2
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TIPOil will flow out immediately when the drain
bolt is loosened. Take care not to lose the
bolt. 4. After draining the oil, install the transmis-sion oil drain bolt with a new gasket.
5. Tighten the drain bolt to the specified torque. 6. Check the O-ring for damage, and re-
place it if necessary.
7. Refill the transmission with the specified amount of the recommended oil.
8. Install the transmission oil filler cap.
9. Start the engine and let it idle while checking for oil leakage.
10. Stop the engine and check the oil level one last time.
EBU36051Final gear oilCheck the oil level and change the final gear
oil at the intervals specified in the general
maintenance and lubrication chart.
1. Transmission oil drain bolt
2. Gasket2
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Tightening torque:Transmission oil drain bolt:20 N·m (2.0 kgf·m, 15 lb·ft)
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