Use of engine braking
Remember to make use of engine braking in addition to foot braking. When descending a grade, if only the foot brake is used, the brakes may start working improperly because of brake fluid overheating, caused by overheated brake pads. To help prevent this, shift into a lower gear to get stronger engine braking.
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To decrease the speed (by the “RES/SET” switch)
Press the “RES/SET” switch to the “SET” side and hold it until the vehicle reaches
the desired speed. Then, release the switch. The vehicle speed at that moment will
be memorized and treated as ...
Models with SRS airbags and lap/shoulder restraints for driver, front
passenger, and window-side rear passengers
Your vehicle is equipped with a supplemental restraint system in addition to a lap/shoulder belt at each front seating position and each rear window-side seating positions. The supplemental restraint ...
Checking the oil level
1) Yellow handle
Check the oil level monthly.
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and
stop the engine.
2. Pull out the level gauge, wipe it clean,
and insert it again.
1) Upper level
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