Operation Manual

Service brake
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vehicle when operating in 4-wheel drive is
greatly affected by the condition of the tires.
Pay close attention to the tires.
 Install only the specified tires on all
wheels. Refer to “Tires and wheels” on
page 11-7.
 Be sure all four tires and wheels are the
same size and type.
When it is necessary to replace any of the
tires or wheels, replace all four.
 All tires should be rotated before the wear
difference between the front and rear tires
is recognizable.
Good vehicle performance cannot be
expected if there is a difference in wear
between tires. Refer to “Tire rotation” on
page 9-20.
 Check the tire inflation pressure regularly.
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Overuse of the brake can cause weakening,
resulting in poor brake response and prema-
ture wear of the brake pads.
When driving down a long or steep hill, use
engine braking by downshifting.
CAUTION
 Always use tires of the same size, type, and
brand that have no wear differences. Using
tires of different size, type, brands or degree
of wear, will increase the differential oil tem-
perature and result in possible damage to the
driving system. Further, the drive train will
be subject to excessive loading, possibly
leading to oil leakage, component seizure, or
other serious failures.
Towing
CAUTION
 Do not tow 4-wheel drive vehicles with the
front or rear wheels on the ground (Type A
or Type B) as illustrated. This could result in
damage to the drivetrain, or unstable towing.
If you tow 4-wheel drive vehicles, use Type
C or Type D equipment.
 Even in “4WD ECO” drive mode, the vehi-
cle cannot be towed with the front or the rear
wheels on the ground.
Jacking up a 4-wheel drive
vehicle
WARNING
 Do not crank the engine while jacking up
the vehicle.
The tire on the ground may turn and the
vehicle may roll off the jack.
Service brake
Brake pedal
WARNING
 Do not leave any objects near the brake
pedal or let a floor mat slide under it;
doing so could prevent the full pedal
stroke that would be necessary in an
emergency. Make sure that the pedal can
be operated freely at all times. Make sure
the floor mat is securely held in place.
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