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12-48 Simple inspection and service

• Resetting the dust indicator

After cleaning the air cleaner element, push the

reset button . The red signal will disappear

from the window of the dust indicator.

The air cleaner is located in the illustrated position.

• Removal

1. Undo the two clamps and then pull the cover

toward the clamps to remove it.

2. Move the lock lever in the air cleaner element

case to the “UNLOCK” position.

Z21263

Z21179

Z21180

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Reading the Handbook4
Table of Contents5
Recommendation to Drivers6
Chassis and Engine Numbers7
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)8
- First Maintenance at 4,000 Km (2,500Miles)9
- Pre-Operational Check9
- Periodic Inspection9
Maintenance9
- Diesel-Fuel Properties10
- Diesel Fuel to be Used in Your Engine10
Fuels10
- Danger of Fire and Explosion by Usingmixed Fuel11
- Adverse Effects of Mixed Fuel on Engine11
- Refueling12
DEF (Diesel Exhaust Fluid)13
- DEF Used14
- Replenishing DEF14
- Method for Canceling the Driving Restriction that Has Engaged Due to an Empty DEF Tank16
- Storing the DEF16
In Cold Weather16
- Maintenance18
- Maximum Engine Speed During Run-Inperiod18
Handling of the New Vehicle18
Reporting Safety Defects19
Obtaining Service19
Warning Labels21
- Labels Inside the Cab23
- Around the Driver’s Seat23
- On Driver’s Door and Door Pillar24
- Exterior Labels25
- On Frame and Exterior Equipment25
- On Cab Outside and Engine26
Opening and Closing27
- Starter Key28
- Engine Immobilizer(Theft Prevention Device)29
- Doors32
- From the Outside33
- Central Door Locks34
- From the Inside34
- Keyless Entry System35
- The Grant of Equipment Authorization Certificate for Wireless Transmitter(Remote Control Switch)35
- How to Operate the Remote Control Switch36
- Replacing the Remote Control Switch Battery37
- Entering and Leaving the Vehicle39
- Door Window Glass41
- Power Window Switches41
- Window Regulator Handle42
Seat and Steering Wheel Adjustments43
- Correct Driving Position44
- Driver’s Seat44
- Seats44
- Assistant Driver’s Seat45
- Making Adjustments45
- Rear Seat – Crew-Cab Models46
- Seat Belts47
- Lap and Shoulder Belts with ELR48
- Fastening48
- Unfastening48
- Seat Belt Anchor49
- Lap Belt49
- Seat Belt Care50
- Pregnant Women50
- Children and Babies50
- Steering Wheel51
Switches and Controls53
- Arrangement of Switches and Controls54
- Starter Switch55
  - Starter Switch Position55
  - Starter Key Reminder Alarm56
- Starting the Engine57
  - Pre-Starting Steps58
  - Starting Procedure59
  - Starting the Engine When Vehicle Hasbeen Parked over an Extended Period60
  - Starting the Engine with the Cab Tilted61
- Warming up the Engine62
- Stopping the Engine64
  - Accelerator Pedal66
  - Brake Pedal66
- Pedals66
- Parking Brake Alarm67
- Parking Brake Lever67
  - Using the Parking Brake Lever67
  - Arrangement of Switches68
- Combination Switch68
  - Lighting Switch68
  - Exhaust Brake69
  - Passing Signal/Dimmer Switch69
  - Turn Signal Lamp Switch69
  - Wiper and Washer Switch70
  - Before Starting the Engine72
  - Creep72
- Duonic Tm72
  - What You Should Know before You Can Safely and Properly Operate Your Vehicle72
  - Brake Pedal Operation73
  - Leaving the Vehicle with the Engine Running73
  - Parking73
  - Selecting the “R” (Reverse) Position73
  - Driving on a Slippery Road74
  - Starting on Uphill Roads74
  - Towing74
  - Controls and Indicators75
  - Gearshift Lever76
  - How to Operate the Gearshift Lever76
  - Gearshift Positions77
  - Driving Tips78
  - ECO Mode Switch78
  - Starting Automatic Shift Mode79
  - Driving82
  - Reversing82
  - Driving in Automatic Shift Mode83
  - Driving in Manual Shift Mode83
  - Moving out of Mud, Snow or Sand85
  - Short Stops85
  - If a Transmission System Warning Is Displayed87
  - Warning (Amber)87
  - Warning (Red)87
- Cruise Control88
  - Warning88
  - To Set a Desired Speed90
  - To Increase the Set Speed in Cruise Control Mode91
  - Automatic Deactivation of the Cruise Control92
  - To Accelerate Temporarily in Cruise Control Mode92
  - To Decrease the Set Speed in Cruise Control Mode92
  - To Reactivate the Temporarily Deactivated Cruise Control93
- Hazard Warning Lamp Switch94
- To Deactivate the Cruise Control94
- Front Fog Lamp Switch95
- Rearview Mirrors95
- Van Body Dome Light Switch95
- Mirror Heater Switch96
- Horn Switch97
- Transmission PTO97
  - Control and Indicators98
  - Engagement98
  - Disengagement99
- Bluetec ® System100
- Regeneration Controlling DPF System102
- PM Indicator103
- PM Indicator and Warning/Indicator Lamp103
- Automatic DPF Regeneration105
- Parked DPF Regeneration (Performed Following Illumination of the (Amber) Indicator Lamp)107
- How to Perform the Parked DPF Regeneration108
- Bluetec Exhaust Gas Aftertreatment110
- Warnings for Bluetec Exhaust Gas Aftertreatment110
- Excessively Low DEF Quantity (Warning Pattern 1)111
- Degraded DEF Quality (Warning Pattern 4)112
- Empty DEF Tank (Warning Pattern 3)112
- Further Reduced DEF Level (Warning Pattern 2)112
- Faulty Bluetec Exhaust Gas Aftertreatment (Warning Pattern 5)114
- Precautions for Inspection and Mainte-Nance115
Instruments and Warning Lamps117
- Arrangement of Instruments and Warning Lamps118
- Speedometer118
- Tachometer118
- Water Temperature Gauge119
- Fuel Gauge120
- DEF Level Indicator121
- If the Tank Is Short of DEF121
- Multi-Information System123
  - Outline of Multi-Information System123
  - Display Mode Selection and Settings124
  - Odometer/Trip Meter124
  - Display Modes125
  - Calendar and Clock126
  - Outside Air Temperature (Vehicles Withfully Automatic Air Conditioner)128
  - DPF Monitor129
  - Fuel Mileage Information130
  - Maintenance Information132
  - Illumination Intensity (Brightness Adjustment)136
  - Categories of Warnings and Indicators138
  - Indication Colors138
  - Telltale Indications138
- Warning/Indicator Telltale138
  - Red and Amber Indications139
  - Black Indications140
  - Engine System Warning141
  - Transmission Control Warning141
  - Transmission Oil Temperature Warning141
  - SAM Warning142
  - Engine Oil Level Warning143
- Warning/Indicator Lamps144
- Meter Cluster Warning143
- Vacuum Pressure Warning Lamp148
- Brake Warning Lamp149
- Charge Warning Lamp149
- Engine Oil Pressure Warning Lamp150
- Engine Control Warning Lamp150
- ABS Warning Lamp151
- Engine Overheating Warning Lamp151
- Engine Immobilizer Warning Lamp152
- When the Engine Cannot be Started152
- When the Engine Can be Started152
Starting and Driving153
- Precautions When Setting the Vehicle in Motion154
- Precautions for Driving155
- Tips for Improving Fuel Economy159
- Braking160
- Antilock Braking System (ABS)161
  - Brake Pedal Operation163
  - Braking Distance163
  - Illumination of ABS Warning Lamp163
  - Steering Wheel Operation163
- On Uphill and Downhill Roads164
- On Rough Roads and in Bad Weather165
- Parking167
- Standard on FG169
- Vehicles with Limited Slip Differential169
- Loading Cargo171
- Do Not Overloading the Vehicle171
- How to Load Cargo172
- 4WD Operation (FG Models)173
- Control and Indicator Lamps for 4WD Operation174
- Location of Control and Indicator Lamps175
- Front Drive Switch175
- Selecting Drivemode - Transfer Gear Range Combinations176
- Switching the Mode-Range Combination176
- Free-Wheeling Hub177
- Climbing Steep Hills178
- Advice on Use of the 4WD Mode178
- Driving on Sandy or Muddy Ground178
- Driving on Snow-Covered or Frozen Roads178
- Descending Steep Hills179
- Crossing a River179
- Precautions to be Taken When Selecting the 4WD Mode180
- If You Have Driven in Water by Necessity180
- After Off-Road Driving, be Sure to Check the Following Points180
Heating and Air Conditioning181
- Adjusting the Airflow Direction182
- Front Air Outlets182
- Rear Air Outlets183
- Manual Air Conditioner184
- Fully Automatic Air Conditioner190
- Outside Air Inlets195
- Rear Heater195
Crew-Cab Vehicle195
Interior Equipment and Accessories197
- Cigarette Lighter198
- Ashtrays199
- Driver’s Door Ashtray and Assistant Driver’s Door Ashtray199
- Coat Hooks200
- Rear Ashtray in Crew-Cab Model200
- Sun Visors200
- Interior Lamp201
  - Interior Lamp with Built-In Spot Lamps202
  - Rear Interior Lamp – Crew-Cab Models202
- Step Lamp202
- Small Article Compartments203
- AM/FM Radio and CD Player207
- Before Using the AM/FM Radio and CD Player207
- Using the Radio207
  - Tips on Using Cds208
  - Discs and Files209
  - Volume and Tone Adjustments212
  - Adjusting the Tone and Fade/Balance213
  - Adjustment Modes214
  - Radio215
  - To Listen to the Radio215
  - Automatic Tuning216
  - Manual Tuning216
  - Programming Stations to Preset Buttons217
  - Automatic Tuning Using the “SCAN” Button218
  - 4 CD Player219
  - Playing a CD220
  - Switching to CD Playing While Listening to the Radio220
  - Basic Operations221
  - Repeating the same Track221
  - Playing the Music Programs in a Folder in Random Order (MP3/WMA File Cds)222
  - Playing the Tracks in Random Order222
  - Repeating the Music Programs in a Folder (MP3/WMA File Cds)222
  - Ejecting a Disc223
  - Scan Search Playback223
  - Scan Search Playback for Programs in Folder (MP3/WMA File Cds)223
  - Selecting Information Items on the Display (MP3/WMA File Cds)223
  - Clock224
  - To Display the Clock in Other Conditions224
  - Setting the Clock225
  - Alarm226
  - Setting the Alarm Time226
  - Activating the Alarm228
  - Audio System Problems, Probable Causes and Actions229
  - CD and Player229
  - General Problems229
- Accessories230
- In Cold Weather231
- Coolant232
- Engine Oil232
- Fuels232
- Other Recommendations for Cold Weather Operation233
- When Parking the Vehicle after Replenishing the DEF (Diesel Exhaust Fluid)233
- Installing Tire Chains234
Simple Inspection and Service237
- General Precautions for Servicing the Vehicle238
- Engine Access Opening240
- To Reach the Access Opening240
  - Power Steering Fluid and Engine Coolant Level Inspection Opening241
  - Preparation242
- Tilting the Cab242
  - Lowering the Cab244
  - Checking Locking of the Cab246
  - Before Starting the Engine247
- Pre-Operational Checks247
- In the Driver’s Seat248
- Lubrication254
- While Driving at Slow Speeds254
- Greasing255
  - Fe256
  - Fg256
  - Door Hinge (6 Points in Total on both Sides; 12 Points in Crew-Cab Models)258
  - Anchor Hooks (Two Places)259
- Oils and Fluids259
  - Checking260
  - Adding Oil261
  - Replacement262
  - Check, Addition, and Replacement264
  - Clutch Control Fluid264
  - Resetting the Engine Control Unit264
  - Transmission Gear Oil265
  - Check266
  - Transfer Gear Oil (FG)268
  - Coat the Inspection Plug’s Threads with the Specified Sealant and Install and Tighten the Plug269
  - Axle Housing Gear Oil270
  - Brake Fluid272
  - Adding Fluid274
  - Inspecting and Adding Fluid275
  - Power Steering Fluid275
- Filter Elements276
  - Oil Filter Replacement276
  - Fuel Filter Replacement279
  - Air Cleaner Element Cleaning and Replacement282
- Draining Water from Fuel Filter287
- Engine Coolant - Check and Replacement288
  - Recommended Coolant289
  - Using Coolant Additive289
  - Water Used with Coolant289
  - Adding Coolant293
  - Adding Coolant During Pre-Operation Checks293
  - Adding Coolant Following an Engine Overheat293
  - Cleaning the Intercooler and Radiator Core297
- V-Belts - Check and Adjustment297
- Steering Wheel - Check299
- Service Brakes - Check300
  - Steering Wheel Looseness300
  - Steering Wheel Operation300
  - Brake Pedal Play301
  - Brake Pedal Stroke301
  - Braking Performance301
- Parking Brake - Check and Adjustment302
  - Parking Brake Lever Stroke Check302
  - Inflation Pressure Check303
- Tires - Check303
  - Checking for Cracks, Damage, and Objects Embedded in Tread305
  - Checking Tread Depth305
  - Preparation for Tire Replacement306
- Tire Replacement306
  - Front Axle Jacking Points307
  - Rear Axle Jacking Point307
  - Removing the Wheel307
  - How to Remove a Wheel308
  - Mounting the Tire309
- Wheel Nuts - Check and Retightening313
- Tire Rotation315
  - Replacing Blade Rubber Only317
  - Replacing Wiper Blade317
- Wiper Blade - Replacement317
- Fluid Level Check318
- Windshield Washer - Fluid Level Check and Refilling318
- Battery - Check319
  - Removal and Installation of Battery Cover319
  - Inspecting the Battery320
  - Cleaning the Terminals321
  - Battery Removal and Installation322
- Air Filters - Cleaning323
- Outside Air Filter323
- Cleaning Your Vehicle324
  - Dashboard Air Filter324
  - Cleaning Glass Surfaces325
  - Exterior Cleaning325
  - Washing325
  - Dirt Caked on Paintwork328
  - Rust and Corrosion328
  - Small Chips and Scratches328
  - Waxing328
  - Cleaning Interior Trim329
  - General Dirt329
  - Grease and Oil329
  - Interior Cleaning329
  - Cleaning Seat Belts330
  - Cleaning Vinyl Surfaces330
  - Organic Contaminants330
  - Other Contaminants330
- Intercooler - Cleaning331
Removing Floor Mat for Cleaning331
Useful Advice for Emergencies333
- Possible Failures, Causes and Remedies334
- Stopping Your Vehicle in an Emergency339
- If the Engine Overheats340
- Repair340
- When a Fuse Has Blown342
- When a Lamp Has Burned out350
- If a Tire Goes Flat While the Vehicle Is in Motion360
- When Braking Is Sluggish360
- When the Battery Has Run down361
- If Fuel Tank Becomes Empty (Bleeding the Fuel System)363
- If the DEF Tank Becomes Empty363
- Towing364
- When the Vehicle Becomes Stuck in Soft Ground365
Service Data369
- Recommended Lubricants/Hydraulic Fluids and Quantities370
- Quantities of Lubricants/Hydraulic Fluids370
- Recommended Lubricants/Hydraulic Fluids371
- Maintenance Schedule373
Maintenance Schedule374
Lubrication Schedule379
Alphabetical Index383
Maintenance Record384
- Maintenance Record387
- 4,000 Km / 2,500 Miles Service Operations389
- 15,000 Km / 9,000 Miles Service Operations391
- 30,000 Km / 18,000 Miles Service Operations393
- 45,000 Km / 27,000 Miles Service Operations395
- 60,000 Km / 36,000 Miles Service Operations397
- 75,000 Km / 45,000 Miles Service Operations399
- 90,000 Km / 54,000 Miles Service Operations401
- 105,000 Km / 63,000 Miles Service Operations403
- 120,000 Km / 72,000 Miles Service Operations405
- 135,000 Km / 81,000 Miles Service Operations407
- 150,000 Km / 90,000 Miles Service Operations409
- 165,000 Km / 99,000 Miles Service Operations411
- 180,000 Km / 108,000 Miles Service Operations413
- 195,000 Km / 117,000 Miles Service Operations415
- 210,000 Km / 126,000 Miles Service Operations417
- 225,000 Km / 135,000 Miles Service Operations419
- 240,000 Km / 144,000 Miles Service Operations421
- 255,000 Km / 153,000 Miles Service Operations423
- 270,000 Km / 162,000 Miles Service Operations425
- 285,000 Km / 171,000 Miles Service Operations427
- 300,000 Km / 180,000 Miles Service Operations429
- 315,000 Km / 189,000 Miles Service Operations431
- 24 Months (2 Years) Service Operations433
- 48 Months (4 Years) Service Operations435
- 72 Months (6 Years) Service Operations437
- 96 Months (8 Years) Service Operations439
- 120 Months (10 Years) Service Operations441
- 144 Months (12 Years) Service Operations443
- 168 Months (14 Years) Service Operations445
- 192 Months (16 Years) Service Operations447
- 216 Months (18 Years) Service Operations449
- 240 Months (20 Years) Service Operations451
- 264 Months (22 Years) Service Operations453
- 288 Months (24 Years) Service Operations455
- 312 Months (26 Years) Service Operations457
- 336 Months (28 Years) Service Operations459
- 360 Months (30 Years) Service Operations461

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