13-4 Useful advice for emergencies
Drive power is insufficient.
The clutch disengages incompletely.
Braking is sluggish. <other than FE85>
Braking is sluggish. <FE85>
Engine oil replacement intervals are too long. Change the engine oil at prescribed intervals. 12-18
The oil filter is clogged. Replace the filter element. 12-32
Possible cause Remedy Ref. page
The parking brake is activated. Release the parking brake completely. 5-17
The air cleaner is clogged. Clean or replace the air cleaner element. 12-36
The fuel filter is clogged. Replace the filter element. 12-34
Air is present in the fuel system. Bleed the fuel system. 13-23
Clutch disc is worn. Have an authorized dealer perform neces-
sary inspection.
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The front of the radiator is plugged with dust
and dirt.
Clean the front of the radiator.
12-45
Possible cause Remedy Ref. page
Clutch fluid is insufficient. Add clutch fluid (brake fluid). 12-28
Clutch pedal play is excessive. Adjust. 12-51
Possible cause Remedy Ref. page
Vacuum is insufficient. Increase the engine speed to boost vacuum. –
Brake fluid is insufficient. Add brake fluid. 12-28
There is vacuum leak. Check the vacuum circuit and retighten con-
nections as necessary.
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The disc brake pads or drum brake linings are
worn.
Have an authorized dealer perform neces-
sary inspection.
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There is air in the brake fluid. Have an authorized dealer perform neces-
sary inspection.
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Possible cause Remedy Ref. page
Brake fluid is insufficient. Add brake fluid. 12-28
Power steering system fluid pressure is insuffi-
cient.
Have an authorized dealer perform neces-
sary inspection.
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Power steering system fluid pressure is
leaking.
Have an authorized dealer perform neces-
sary inspection.
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Power steering fluid is insufficient. Add power steering fluid. 12-30
The disc brake pads or drum brake linings are
worn.
Have an authorized dealer perform neces-
sary inspection.
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There is air in the brake fluid. Have an authorized dealer perform neces-
sary inspection.
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Possible cause Remedy Ref. page
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