
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.
Towing with a wheel lift-type truck
If you think something is wrongTheft Deterrent System Presence Detection (B279C)
DESCRIPTION
If an ECM that is incompatible with the engine immobiliser system is installed,
the ECM stores this DTC.
DTC No.
DTC Detection Condition
Trouble Area
B279C
When an ECM that is incompa ...
Removal
REMOVAL
PROCEDURE
1. REMOVE FRONT SEAT HEADREST ASSEMBLY
2. REMOVE FRONT SEAT REAR OUTER TRACK COVER
3. REMOVE FRONT SEAT REAR INNER TRACK COVER
4. REMOVE FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY
5. REMOVE SLIDE AND VERTICAL POWER SEAT SWITCH KNOB
6. REMOVE RECL ...
On-vehicle Inspection
ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
PROCEDURE
1. CHECK BATTERY CONDITION
NOTICE:
If the battery is weak or if the engine is difficult to start, perform the following
procedure.
(a) Check the battery for damage or deformation. If severe damage, deformation
or leakag ...