Inspection and maintenance following rough road operation
After operating the vehicle in rough road conditions, be sure to perform the following inspection and maintenance procedures:
• Check that the vehicle has not been damaged by rocks, gravel, etc.
• Carefully wash the vehicle with water.
Drive the vehicle slowly while lightly depressing the brake pedal in order to dry out the brakes. If the brakes still do not function properly, we recommend you to have the brakes checked as soon as possible.
• Remove the insects, dried grass, etc. clogging the radiator core.
• After driving through water, check the engine, transmission and differential oil. If the oil or grease is milky or cloudy because of water contamination, it must be replaced with new oil or grease.
• Check the inside of the vehicle. If water entry is found, dry the carpet etc.
• Inspect the headlamps, If the headlamp bulb is flooded with water, we recommend you to have it drained.
See also:
Tachometer
The tachometer indicates the engine speed (r/min). The tachometer can help you
obtain more economical driving and also warns you of excessive engine speeds.
CAUTION
During travel, watch the tach ...
Luggage compartment lamp
Insert a straight blade (or minus) screwdriver into the notch of the lens and
pry gently to remove the lens.
Remove the bulb from the lamp holder.
NOTE
Wrap a piece of cloth around the straight ...
Tyre rotation
Tyre wear varies with vehicle conditions, road surface conditions and individual
driver’s driving habits.
To equalize the wear and help extend tyre life, it is recommended to rotate the
tyres i ...
