If you perform maintenance yourself, be sure to follow the correct procedures as given in these sections.
CAUTION
The engine compartment contains many mechanisms and fluids that may move suddenly, become hot, or become electrically energized. To avoid death or serious injury observe the following precautions.
■When working on the engine compartment
●Keep hands, clothing, and tools away from the moving fan and engine drive belt.
●Be careful not to touch the engine, radiator, exhaust manifold, etc. right after driving as they may be hot. Oil and other fluids may also be hot.
●Do not leave anything that may burn easily, such as paper or rags, in the engine compartment.
●Do not smoke, cause sparks or expose an open flame to fuel or the battery.
Fuel and battery fumes are flammable.
●Be extremely cautious when working on the battery. It contains poisonous and corrosive sulfuric acid.
●Take care because brake fluid can harm your hands or eyes and damage painted surfaces.
If fluid gets on your hands or in your eyes, flush the affected area with clean water immediately.
If you still experience discomfort, see a doctor.
■When working near the cooling fan or radiator grille
Be sure the engine switch is off.
With the engine switch on, the cooling fan may automatically start to run if the air conditioning is on and/or the coolant temperature is high.
■Safety glasses
Wear safety glasses to prevent flying or falling material, fluid spray, etc. from getting in the eyes.
NOTICE
■If you remove the air cleaner
Driving with the air cleaner removed may cause excessive engine wear due to dirt in the air.
■If the fluid level is low or high
It is normal for the brake fluid level to go down slightly as the brake pads wear or when the fluid level in the accumulator is high.
If the reservoir needs frequent refilling, it may indicate a serious problem.
Rear seats (Access Cab and Double Cab models)
Access Cab models
The bottom cushion of the rear seats can be raised and lowered.
■ Before raising the bottom cushion
Stow the seat belt buckles.
This prevents the seat belt buckles from falling out when you fold the seatback.
■ Raising the bottom cushion
Raise the bottom cushi ...
Rear Seat Inner Belt Assembly(for Double Cab)
Installation
INSTALLATION
PROCEDURE
1. INSTALL REAR SEAT INNER BELT ASSEMBLY
(a) for LH Side:
(1) Install the rear seat inner belt assembly with the bolt.
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*a
Protruding Part
*b
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Adjustment
ADJUSTMENT
PROCEDURE
1. INSPECT AND ADJUST CLUTCH PEDAL
(a) Fold back the floor carpet.
(b) Check that the pedal height is correct.
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*a
Pedal Height Adjustment Point
*b
Push Rod Pla ...