■Creeping
The engine may run at a higher idle speed and creeping increases: • Immediately after the engine starts.
• When the heating and cooling system is in use.
Keep the brake pedal firmly depressed when stopped.
■Kickdown
Quickly depressing the accelerator pedal while driving uphill may cause the transmission to drop to a lower gear, unexpectedly increasing vehicle speed. Depress the accelerator pedal carefully, especially on slippery roads and curves.
Under-Cowl Panel Replacement
NOTE: Take care not to scratch the body.
Remove these items:
Windshield wiper arms
Cowl cover
Remove the bolts, then remove the under-cowl panel ...
M/T Differential Backlash Inspection (M/T)
Place the differential assembly on V-blocks (A), and install the right
driveshaft (B) and the left driveshaft (C).
Measure the backlash of both pinion gears (D) with a dial in ...
Precautions for Opening/Closing the Tailgate
Always make sure individuals and objects are clear of the tailgate before
opening or
closing it.
■ Opening the tailgate
• Open the tailgate all the way.
►If it is not fully opened, ...