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.
Transfer System
Precaution
PRECAUTION
Prior to starting any work, clean the transfer assembly to prevent sand
or mud deposits from entering the assembly.
When removing any light alloy components such as the transfer cover,
do not pry on the component wi ...
Precaution
PRECAUTION
1. NOTICE FOR INITIALIZATION:
NOTICE:
When disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal, initialize
the following systems after the cable is reconnected.
System Name
See Procedure
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Identification Information
Vehicle Identification And Serial Numbers
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION AND SERIAL NUMBERS
1. VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
(a) The vehicle identification number is stamped on the vehicle body and on the
certification label as shown in the illustration.
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