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.
Diagnostic Trouble Code Chart
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART
HINT:
If a trouble code is displayed during the DTC check, inspect the circuit listed
for that code. For details of each code, refer to the relevant page listed under
respective "DTC Code" in the DTC chart.
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Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with smart key system)
Performing the following operations when carrying the electronic key on your
person starts the engine or changes “ENGINE START STOP” switch modes.
- Starting the engine
Check that the parking brake is set.
Check that the shift lever is set
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Installation
INSTALLATION
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
HINT:
Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
The procedure listed below is for the LH side.
PROCEDURE
1. INSTALL REAR AXLE CARRIER SUB-ASSEMBLY
(a) Temporarily install the rea ...