If you use chains or cables to tie down your vehicle, the angles shaded in black must be 45°.
Do not overly tighten the tie downs or the vehicle may be damaged.
NOTICE
- To prevent body damage when towing a sling-type truck
Do not tow with a sling-type truck, either from the front or rear.
- To prevent causing serious damage to the transmission and Active Torque Control 4WD system (AWD models) when towing using a wheel-lift type truck
2WD models: Never tow this vehicle from the rear with the front wheels on the ground. This may cause serious damage to the transmission. If towing from the rear, use a towing dolly.
AWD models: Never tow this vehicle with any of the wheels on the ground. This may cause serious damage to the transmission and Active Torque Control 4WD system. Use a towing dolly.
- To prevent damaging the vehicle when towing using a wheel-lift type truck
When raising the vehicle, ensure adequate ground clearance for towing at the opposite end of the raised vehicle. Without adequate clearance, the vehicle could be damaged while being towed.
- Recreational towing (behind motor home, etc.)
Never dinghy tow your vehicle to prevent causing serious damage to the Active Torque Control 4WD system (AWD models) and transmission.
Brake Switch "A" / "B" Correlation (P0504)
DESCRIPTION
The stop light switch is a duplex system that transmits 2 signals: STP and ST1-.
These 2 signals are used by the ECM to monitor whether or not the brake system is
working properly. If signals which indicate the brake pedal is being depressed a ...
How To Proceed With Troubleshooting
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
HINT:
The wireless door lock control system troubleshooting procedures are
based on the premise that the power door lock control system is operating
normally. Check the power door lock control system first before troub ...
Security Indicator Light Circuit
DESCRIPTION
Even when the theft deterrent system is in the disarmed state, the security indicator
blinks due to a signal output from the immobiliser system. The security indicator
blinks continuously due to a continuous signal received from the immobilise ...