Driving through water
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If the electrical circuits become wet, further opera-
tion of the vehicle will be impossible; therefore,
avoid driving through water unless absolutely nec-
essary. If driving through water is unavoidable, use
the following procedure:
Check the depth of the water and the terrain before
attempting to drive through it. Drive slowly to
avoid creating excessive water splashing.
CAUTION
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Never drive through water that is deep
enough to cover wheel hubs, axles or ex-
haust pipe. Do not change the gearshift
lever position (M/T or Twin Clutch SST)
or the selector lever position (A/T or
CVT) while driving through water.
Frequent driving through water can ad-
versely affect the life span of the vehicle;
we recommend you to take the necessary
measures to prepare, inspect, and repair
the vehicle.
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After driving through water, apply the
brakes to be sure they are functioning
properly. If the brakes are wet and not
functioning properly, dry them out by
driving slowly while lightly depressing
the brake pedal. Inspect each part of the
vehicle carefully.
Inspection and maintenance
following rough road operation
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After operating the vehicle in rough road condi-
tions, be sure to perform the following inspection
and maintenance procedures:
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Check that the vehicle has not been damaged
by rocks, gravel, etc.
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Carefully wash the vehicle with water.
Drive the vehicle slowly while lightly depress-
ing the brake pedal in order to dry out the
brakes. If the brakes still do not function prop-
erly, we recommend you to have the brakes
checked as soon as possible.
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Remove the insects, dried grass, etc. clog-
ging the radiator core.
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After driving through water, check the en-
gine, transmission and differential oil. If the
oil or grease is milky or cloudy because of
water contamination, it must be replaced
with new oil or grease.
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Check the inside of the vehicle. If water en-
try is found, dry the carpet etc.
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Inspect the headlamps, If the headlamp bulb
is flooded with water, we recommend you to
have it drained.
Cautions on handling of 4-wheel
drive vehicles
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Tyres and wheels
Since the driving torque can be applied to the 4
wheels, the driving performance of the vehicle
when operating in 4-wheel drive is greatly affected
by the condition of the tyres.
Pay close attention to the tyres.
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Install only the specified tyres on all wheels.
Refer to “Tyres and wheels” on page 9-17.
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Be sure all 4 tyres and wheels are the same
size and type.
When it is necessary to replace any of the
tyres or wheels, replace all 4 tyres.
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All tyres should be rotated before the wear
difference between the front and rear tyres is
recognizable.
Good vehicle performance cannot be expected if
there is a difference in wear between tyres. Refer to
“Tyre rotation” on page 8-13.
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Check the tyre inflation pressure regularly.
Starting and driving
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