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Index
: A good place to start is the Index, an alphabetical listing of all information in your manual.
You'll find several WARNINGs, CAUTIONs, and NOTEs in the manual.
WARNING
A WARNING indicates a situation in which serious injury or death could result if the warning is ignored.
CAUTION
A CAUTION indicates a situation in which bodily injury or damage to your vehicle, or both, could result if the caution is ignored.
NOTE
A NOTE provides information and sometimes suggests how to make better use of your vehicle.
The symbol below, located on some parts of the vehicle, indicates that this manual contains information related to the part.
Please refer to the manual for a detailed explanation.
Precaution
Intermittent Concern Troubleshooting
Vibration method
If a malfunction occurs or becomes worse while driving on a rough road or
when the engine is vibrating, perform the following steps.
NOTE:
There are several reasons why vehicle or engine vibration could cause an
electr ...
Oil Seal (Side Gear) Replacement
1. Remove the drain plug and the drain differential oil into a container.
2. Install a new washer and the drain plug, and tighten.
3. Remove the rear drive shaft..
4. Remove the clip from the drive shaft.
CAUTION:
Wrap the end of a screwdriver with cloth to prevent scratches to the i ...
Seat Precaution
WARNING
Make sure the adjustable components of a seat are locked in place:
Adjustable seats and seatbacks that are not securely locked are dangerous. In a
sudden stop or collision, the seat or seatback could move, causing injury. Make
sure the adjustable components of the seat are locked in pl ...