Air conditioner compressor shut-off when engine is heavily loaded
To improve acceleration and gas mileage, the air conditioner compressor is designed to temporarily shut off during air conditioner operation whenever the accelerator is fully depressed such as during rapid acceleration or when driving on a steep upgrade.
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Air filtration system
Replace the filter element according to the
replacement schedule as follows. This
schedule should be followed to maintain
the filter’s dust collection ability. Under
extremely dusty conditions ...
Cooling system
Never attempt to remove the radiator
cap until the engine has been
shut off and has cooled down
completely. Since the coolant is
under pressure, you may suffer
serious burns from a spray ...
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 overheat ...