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To Unfasten:
Push the button on the buckle. As
the belt automatically retracts, let it
be taken up slowly by holding on to
the latch plate until the belt is fully
retracted.
While being automatically retracted,
the seat belt could damage a
nearby window or interior trim
unless the latch plate is properly
held. Hold the latch plate to ensure
that the belt is taken up slowly.
Before closing the door, check that
the retracted seat belt is taut.
A slack belt could become trapped
in the door or seat rail.When the passenger's seat belt is
fully taken up (or not pulled out),
check that the stopper is holding the
belt in a fully taut state.
Emergency Locking Retractor
(ELR) Function
The three-point seat belts are
provided with an Emergency
Locking Retractor (ELR) function.
The ELR normally allows the seat
belt to move in and out freely as the
occupant moves. However, it locks
the seat belt to restrain the
occupant when a forward force
resulting from a collision or sudden
stop acts on the occupant.
The ELR also locks the seat belt
when the belt is pulled out quickly.
If this happens, allow it to retract
once and then pull it out slowly.
Seat Belt Use During
Pregnancy
{Warning
Unless the seat belt is correctly
worn, it may dig into the abdomen
in the event of hard braking or a
collision, harming not only the
expectant mother but also the
unborn child, putting them both in
danger of serious injuries or
death.
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has been parked. If the brakes do
not work well, drive slowly and
gently press the brake pedal several
times until the brakes dry out and
start working normally.
Parking in Cold Regions
When snow collects around the
wheels and the lights, try to remove
it before night falls.
Do not apply the parking brake in
extremely cold weather, such as in
temperatures or at below 0 °C (32 °
F). If you leave the parking brake
applied, the wires and brake shoes
could freeze up, making it
impossible for you to release the
parking brake. Be sure to park the
vehicle in gear.
Be sure to put chocks against the
tires.
Whenever possible, park in a
garage to help prevent parts from
freezing up and to help make the
engine easy to start.
{Warning
If you park in a place where there
is a lot of snowfall, snow
accumulating around the vehicle
could limit ventilation. Running
the engine with the vehicle in
these conditions could cause
exhaust gases to enter the cabin,
resulting in carbon monoxide
poisoning. Take preventive action
by, for example, clearing the snow
around the vehicle.
You and others could be seriously
injured.
Do not park under trees or under
the eaves of a building. Chunks of
ice could fall on the vehicle if you
park in such a place.
Cleaning the Vehicle after
Driving on Snowy Roads
. The vehicle speed sensors are
fitted on the wheels. When
removing snow, ice, and other
incrustation, take great care not
to damage the components. .
Do not use a sharp implement to
remove snow. Sharp edges
could damage rubber parts.
Refer to Antilock Brake System
(ABS) 0216.
Remove snow that has stuck to the
inside of the fenders and to the
brake hoses. Otherwise, it may
damage components. After driving
on a salted road, wash the
underside of the vehicle as soon as
possible to prevent the salt from
causing rust. Spraying water under
high pressure is an effective way to
get the salt off.
After washing the vehicle, wipe the
door openings dry.
If the Vehicle Is Stuck
When Driving on Bad Roads
Caution
Do not spin wheels faster than
32 km/h (20 mph) in mud, sand,
snow, ice, or other poor road (Continued)
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4 START :On all engines, start is in
the position furthest clockwise. The
engine is started in this position.
Turn the key against spring
pressure to energize the starter.
When key is released, spring
pressure returns it to the ON
position. Release the key as soon
as the engine has started.
If the key cannot be turned from the
LOCK position to the ON position,
lightly move the steering wheel
clockwise and counterclockwise
while trying to turn the key.
Starting and Stopping the
Vehicle
Check around the Vehicle before
Starting the Engine
Proper care and operation will not
only extend the service life of your
vehicle but also improve fuel
economy.
Before pulling away, perform a
thorough safety check, making sure
there are no children or obstructions around the vehicle. Take off the
chocks after confirming that the
parking brake is securely applied.
Sit behind the wheel, adjust the seat
position, and buckle up the seat
belt. The passengers are also
required to buckle up the seat belts.
Adjust the positions of the steering
wheel and mirrors. Lock the doors.
Turn the power of the dome light or
accessories OFF before starting the
engine. See
Seat Position 038,
Seat Belts 043, Steering Wheel
Adjustment 065, and Mirrors033.
Keep the Floor Around the
Driver's Seat Clean and Tidy{Warning
It is extremely dangerous to have
empty cans, empty bottles or
other items rolling around on the
floor because they could get
trapped under the brake pedal
and prevent brake application.
For proper pedal operation, it is (Continued)
Warning (Continued)
also essential to lay floor mats
properly. Incorrectly installed floor
mats would hinder free movement
of the pedals.
Do not use the dashboard pocket
or the top of the dashboard as a
place to put items that could roll,
which could interfere with your
driving. You and others could be
seriously injured.
Choose Your Footwear Suitable
for Driving
{Warning
Choose footwear that ensures
proper operation of pedals when
driving the vehicle. Use of
footwear unsuitable for driving
may cause an accident.
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Cab Tilting
Before Tilting the Cab (Single Cab
Model)
{Warning
To help avoid personal injury and
property damage:. Park the vehicle on level
ground and check that there
is enough space in front of
and above the cab.
. Set the parking brake firmly
and block the front wheels.
. Move the selector lever in
the "P" position.
. Secure loose articles in
the cab.
. Stop the engine.
. Close the cab door.
. Keep the area surrounding
the cab clear.
You and others could be seriously
injured. Tilting the Cab
1. Check that all personnel are clear of the cab.
2. Unlock the handle (2) whilepulling the lever (1).
3. Hold the assist handle (3) andpull the safety hook (4).
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3. Pull the bulb from the socketand replace it with a new one.
4. To install the lamps, perform the same sequence of
operations in reverse, taking
care to turn the connector
clockwise to lock it securely.
If the socket is not locked securely,
water could get inside the light and
lead to a breakdown.
Roofmarker Lamps
1. Loosen the screws (2) and remove 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).
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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.
3. When the clip (1) has been
removed, pull the lamp out
while sliding it out toward the
rear of the vehicle. 4. Loosen the socket by turning it
counterclockwise.
5. Pull the bulb out from thesocket and replace it with a
new one.
6. To install the lights, perform the same sequence of operations
in reverse taking care of the
following points:
A. Turn the socket clockwiseto lock securely.
If the socket is not locked
securely, water could get
inside the light and lead to
a breakdown.
B. Insert the clip on the backof the rear part of the light
into the door panel.
C. Push the front part of the light into the door panel,
and insert the clip on the
back of the front part of the
light in the door panel.
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D. Open the front door, tightenthe nut from the inside of
the door, and install the
rubber cap.
Taillamps, Turn Signal,
Stoplamps, and Back-Up
Lamps
1. Turn Signal Lamp
2. Taillamp/Stoplamp
3. Back-Up Lamp
4. Lens
1. Loosen the screws and remove the lens.
2. Loosen the bulb by turning it counterclockwise while
pressing on it.
3. To install the lights, follow the removal procedure in reverse.
License Plate Lamp
1. Bulb
2. Lens
3. Screw
4. Cover
1. Loosen the screws and removethe cover.
2. Remove the lens.
3. Loosen the bulb by turning it counterclockwise while
pressing on it.
4. To install the lights, follow the removal procedure in reverse.
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Fuse and Relay Location–Cab InteriorFuse locations:
No. Description Rating
1 RR P / WINDOW 25A
2 – –
3 ROOM LAMP, AUDIO 10A
4 DOOR LOCK 15A
5 TRAILER BRAKE 15A
6 P/ WINDOW 25A
7 ABS 10A
8 WIPER 25A
9 H / LAMP LO (LH) 10A
10 LAMPS (BATT) 10A 11 H / LAMP LO (RH) 10A
12 BRAKE LAMPS 10A
13 STARTER 10A
14 H / LAMP HI (LH) 10A