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TIPS ON SAFE AND SMOOTH OPERATION
Fuel
If you drive to a cold region in winter while using diesel fuel for warmer regions
that freezes at a relatively high temperature, the fuel may freeze. As the ambient
temperature decreases, the fuel in the fuel tank and pipes may freeze like slush,
making the engine hard to start.
NOTE
The specifications of diesel fuel differ according to the climate and region.
When driving to a cold region, put just enough fuel to reach the colder region in
the tank. As soon as you reach the cold region, fill the tank with fuel that has a
low freezing temperature.
When taking the vehicle to a cold region on a ferry, board the ferry with only a
minimal amount of fuel in the tank and then, after reaching the cold region, fill
the tank with fuel that has a low freezing temperature.
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CAUTION
Be sure to use diesel fuel. For models conforming to EuroIV emission
standards, be sure to use low-sulfur diesel fuel (containing sulfur of 50 ppm or
lower) or extra-low-sulfur diesel fuel (containing sulfur of 10 ppm or lower).
If you supply the vehicle with poor-quality fuel, water-removal additive or other
additive, gasoline, kerosene or alcohol-based fuel, it could harm the fuel filter,
prevent proper movement of fuel-lubricated parts in the injectors and adversely
affect engine components, possibly resulting in a breakdown. If you accidentally
put the wrong fuel in the tank, drain it all out. Starting the engine with the wrong
fuel in the tank could result in fire and engine damage.
Using diesel fuel other than extra-low-sulfur diesel fuel or low-sulfur diesel fuel
in a model conforming to EuroIV emission standards could prevent the vehicle
from complying with local legal requirements.
Open the fuel tank filler cap slowly. If you open it quickly, fuel may spurt out.
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WARNING
If you leave the vehicle with the engine running, be sure to apply the parking
brake to prevent the vehicle from rolling suddenly.
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Low Temperature Limits
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