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54 Instruments and Controls
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. If the wiper frequently stops during
operation, contact your nearest
Dealer.
Clear snow and ice from the wiper
blades and windshield before using
them. If frozen to the windshield,
carefully loosen or thaw them.
Damaged blades should be
replaced. See
Wiper Blade
Replacement 0265.
Do not operate the wiper on a dry
windshield surface. Otherwise, the
windshield surface may sustain
damage.
Windshield Washer
{Warning
In freezing weather, do not use
the washer until the windshield is
warmed. Otherwise the washer
fluid can form ice on the
windshield, blocking your vision.
{Warning
Before driving the vehicle, always
clear snow and ice from the hood,
windshield, roof, and rear of the
vehicle, including all lamps and
windows. Reduced visibility from
snow and ice buildup could lead
to a crash.
Windshield washer fluid is sprayed
over the windshield when this switch
is pressed. At the same time, the
windshield wiper operates.

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80 Lighting
Lighting
Exterior Lighting
Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . 80
Headlamp High/Low-BeamChanger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . . 82
Turn and Lane-Change Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Cornering Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Interior Lighting
Instrument Panel Illumination Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Cargo Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Dome Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
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 off.
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 069 and
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
0 82.

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Vehicle Care 229
Vehicle Care
General Information
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 230
California Proposition65 Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements . . . . . 230
Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Vehicle Checks
Doing Your OwnService Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Cab Tilting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Engine Compartment Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234
Engine Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
Automatic Transmission Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . . . 243
Engine Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
Engine Overheating . . . . . . . . . . 249
Power Steering Fluid . . . . . . . . . 252
Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253
Brake Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
Battery - North America . . . . . . 259 Fuel Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260
Rear Axle (Gear Oil Viscosity
Chart) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
Rear Axle (Oil Level Check) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262
Noise Control System . . . . . . . . 262
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function
Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . 265
Headlamp Aiming
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
Bulb Replacement
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
Headlamps and Front Turn Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
Roofmarker Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . 274
Sidemarker Lamps (Including Turn Signal and Cornering
Lamps) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps, and Back-Up
Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276
License Plate Lamp . . . . . . . . . . 276
Interior Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277
Electrical System
Electrical System Overload . . . 277
Wheels and Tires
Wheels and Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297
Tire Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297
If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . . . 300
Jump Starting
Jump Starting - North America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301
Towing the Vehicle
Towing the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 305
Appearance Care
Exterior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307
Interior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313

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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
Contact your dealer when replacing
lights that are not listed here.

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274 Vehicle Care
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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3. No vehicle should ever betowed 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 roof marker 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 conditions such as high-pressure
car washers may cause water to
enter inside the vehicle. If the
vehicle is operated with foreign
material adhering to the exterior,
this material may react chemically
with paint, resulting in staining,
discoloration, rusting or corrosion of
components. Also, the material may
become trapped within mechanical
components, adversely affecting
their functions or forming an
aerodynamic resistance. In the
following cases, therefore, the
vehicle must be washed and all
foreign matter removed.
.
When soot, iron powder, dead
bugs, bird droppings, tree sap or
oily matter from coal tar and
smoke has adhered to painted
surfaces.
. When the vehicle has been
driven in coastal areas.
. When the vehicle has been
driven on roads where road
chemicals have been applied.
. When a large amount of mud or
dirt has adhered to the exterior.

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The application of wax to rubber
component surfaces can result in
permanent whitening.
Wax must not be applied to the
windshield. Failure to observe this
precaution can result in irregular
reflection of light, impairing
your view.
Protecting Exterior Bright Metal
Parts
Bright metal parts should be
cleaned regularly to keep their
luster. Washing with water is all that
is usually needed.
Use special care with aluminum
trim. To avoid damaging protective
trim, never use auto or chrome
polish, steam or caustic soap to
clean aluminum. A coating of wax,
rubbed to a high polish, is
recommended for all bright metal
parts.
Weatherstrip Lubrication
All weatherstrips should be
periodically lubricated (minimum of
every 6 months) with a weatherstrip
lubricant. A thin film of weatherstriplubricant should be applied using a
clean cloth. Weatherstrip lubricant
application will lengthen
weatherstrip life, help sealing, and
assist in eliminating squeaks.
Windshield Care
Wax must not be applied to the
windshield. A layer of wax can
impair your view in rainy weather
and can also lead to rough
movements of the windshield wiper.
If engine oil or grease comes into
contact with the windshield, staining
or discoloration may result. It must
be immediately cleaned away.
If not fully cleaned by the windshield
wipers, the windshield should be
cleaned using glass cleaner. If your
windshield is not clear after using
the windshield washer, or if the
wiper blade chatters when running,
wax or other material may be on the
blade or windshield.
The windshield wipers on your truck
can be pulled out from the
windshield to provide easier access
for cleaning.
Clean the outside of the windshield
with a non-abrasive cleaner. Your
windshield is clean if beads do not
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 roof marker
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,

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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)