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Foreword
We are pleased to welcome you to the family of Daihatsu owners all over
the world. As you know, the performance and durability of a vehicle
depends, to a large extent, upan the way it is maintained and driven. This
manual will assist you far the most benefit from your Daihatsu vehicle.
Befare you operate your vehicle, carefully read this manual and use itas a
reference sources whenever necessary.
lf you have any question, feel free to contact your Daihatsu dealer. We
are
ready far providing qualified services and assistance.

DAIHATSU MOTOR

CO., LTO

1992 DAIHATSU MOTOR CO., LTD.

All rights reserved. This material may not be reproduced or copied, in
whole or in part, without the written permission of Daihatsu Motor Co., Ud.
OFE-00001

Your
Owner's
Manual

Before you operate your

Dahatsu, care- fully read this
manual.
To protect yourself and
extend
the lile of your
Daihatsu,
follow
the
instructions in this manual.
Faiture to observe these
instructions may result in
serous bodily injury and
damage to your vehicle.
Throughout this manual, we
have
made
general
references to WARNINGS,
CAUTIONS, and. NOTES.
WARNINGS are given to
help you avoid the risk of
accidents or bodily injuries.
CAUTIONS are given to help
you avoid damages to your
vehicle. NOTES are given to
provide important nformation
ar tps in
operating
your
vehicle.

Your responaibillty
for

maintenance

All information and

specifications
in
this
manual are current at the
time of print- ing. We
reserve the right to make
chan- ges at any time
wthout notice.

Note that thls manual

applles to ali modela
and
explains
ali
equlpment,
lncludlng
optlons. Therefore, you
may
flnd
some
descrlptlons of equlp
ment not lnstalled In your
Dalhatsu.
In
addltlon,
the
mustratlonsare main
ly of the lefthand
drlve vehicles.

The numbers
below
descriptions
and illustrations
do not affect the contents.

lf you sell your Daihatsu, leave

this manual in the vehicle.
The future owner will also
need it.

11 is the owner's responsibility to

make sure that the specified
maintenance
is per- formed.

Vehicle
identification

lmportant
information for safe
operation

OfE<:OOJ<

Section 13 gives details of

main- tenance requirements.

We at Daihatsu want you to

enjoy your new vehicle with ali
its capabilities. We also want
you to remember that safety
and common sense driving go
hand in hand. Part of common sense driving is
learning about the

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capabilities and limitations of a

vehicle, and
realizing that vehicles designed
for dif- ferent purposes may
handle differently.
As with other vehicles of this
type, failure
to operate this
vehicle correctly may result in
loss of control or an accident.
Be sure to read "For your
safety" on page 1-1.
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The vehicle identification number

is on the crossmember at the
front section of the vehicle.
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The built date is the calendar

month and the year in which
the body shell and power
train sub-assemblies
are

conjoined and the vehicle is

driven or moved from the
produc- tion line.

Englne ldentlflcatlon
Builtdate

The engine identifications are given on

the places as shown in the illustration.

111

Table of
contents

l Special precautions f or your

vehiele

2 Doors and Iocks

3 Seats and seat belts

1 O Dr

iving

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4 Instruments and
controls

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enanc

5 Meters and
gauges

6 Air control

14 Do-it-yourself maintenance senrice

systems

_I5_S_p_e_cifi_ 1_ca_ti_o_ns

7 Audio

16 Em

systems

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sys
8 Mirrors
9 Interior
equipment

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contr

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tem

17

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dex

Exterior view
Soft top (page 2-26)
Easy folding soft top (page 2-13)

Spare tire (page 11-7)

Rear wiper (page 4-6, 14-25)
Resin top (page 2-10)
Sun roof (page 2-8)

Windowshield wiper (page 4-5, 14-24)

Doors and locks

(page 2-1)
Outside mirrors (page 8-1)
Light bulb (page 14-26)

Light bulb (page 14-26)

Tire (page 11-5, 14-30)

Free wheeling hub (page 10-8)

Automatic locking hub (page 10-9)

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Interior vlew

Front seat (page 3-1)

Sun roof (page 2-8)

Interior light (page 9-1)

Seat belt (page 3-6)-~------

Day/night mirror (page 8-2)

Easy folding type soft top (page 2-13)

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Parking brake (page 10-13)

Transfer shift lever (page 10-6)

Sun visior (page 9-3)

Transmission shift lever (page 10-6)

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VII

lnstrument panel overview

Lefthand drive vehlcle

<D

Left vent (Page 6-1)

Mull-control switch (Page 4-2)
@ Rear window deffoger switch
(Page 4-6)

@ Three stage damper switch (Page 4-8)

@ Speedometer (Page 5-7)
@ Water temperature gauge (Page 5-6)
(!) Fuel gauge (Page 5-5)
@ Tachometer {Page 5-7)

VIII

Front wiper switch (Page 4-5)

Rear fog light switch (Page 4-7)
O Hazard warning signal switch

Cigarette

@ Voltmeter (Page 5-10)

Headlight leveling

(Page 4-3)

@ lnclinometer (Page 5-8)

(j]) Digital clock (Page 5-7)
Right vent (Page 6-1)
@ Glove box (Page 9--4)

lighter (Page 4-7)

@ Radio (Page 7-1)
@ Heater control panel (Page 6-1)
@ Center vent (Page 6-1)
switch (Page 4-5)
@ lgnition switch (Page 4-1)
@ Engine hood release (Page 2-5)
Rear wiper switch (Page 4-6)
Rear heater switch (Page 6-9)

Right4\and drtve vehlcle

(D Left vent (Page 6-1)

Digital clock (Page 5-7)

@ lnclinometer (Page 5-8)
@ Voltmeter (Page 5-9}
@ Hazard warning signar switch
(Page 4-3}
@ Froot wiper switch (Page 4-5)
Three stage damper switch (Page 4-8)
@ Rear wiper switch (Page 4-6)

Speedometer (Page 5-7)

Water temperature gauge (Page

([j) Fuel gauge (Page 5-5)

@ Tachometer (Page 5-7)
@ Rear fog light switch (Page 4-7)
(!]) Rear window deffoger switch
{Page 4-6)
Right vent (Page 6-1)
Multi-control switch (Page 4-2)

5-6)

@ lgnition switch (Page 4-1)

Engine hood release (Page 2-5)
@ Cigarette lighter (Page 4-7)
Heater control panel (Page 6-1)
Radio (Page 7-1)
@ Center ven! (Page 6-1)
@ Glove box (Page 9-4)
Headlight leveling switch (Page 4-5)

IJFE..;x,011

IX


Section 1

Special precautions f or
your vehicle
For your safety

1-1

Engine exhaust gas

1-2

Catalytic converter

1-3

Fuel recommendation .................................................................

1--4

Modification ot your vehicle

1-4

lnstallation of a mobile two-way radio system

1-4

Break-In perlad ............................................................................

1--5

For your safety

This vehtcte is one of the class of vehicles
which have higher ground clearance anda
narrower track. Specific design charactaristics give them a higher center of
gravity than ordinary vehicles.
An advantage of the higher ground
clearance is a better view of the road
allow- ing you to anticpate problems. They
are not designed for cornering at the
same speeds as conventional 2-WheelDrive vehicles any more than low-slung
sports cars are designed to perform
salisfactorily under off-road conditions.

1-1

Engine exhaust gas

WARNING

Whenever you notice a change in the

exhaustsound

contaln

Whenever the exhaust system has

been damaged or corroded

odorleu. lnhal

Whenever you hit an object

Do not Inhale
ex They

poleonoue gae

cauuncon

Whenever you suspect lhal exhaust fumes

may have entered the vehicle, find out the
cause. Have me condition corrected immediately.
lf you must drive your vehicle under this
condition, drive with all side windows fully
open and the back window closed.
To prevent exhaust gas accident, follow the
orecautons bellow.
Maintenance
;
Always maintain the engine exhaust system. vehicle body, and ventilation svstem in
their correct operating conditions. Make
sure the exhaust system has no loose connections or notes. We recommend that the
exhaust system and vehicle body be inspected by competen\ repar facilities in
the lollowing cases:

1-2

Whenever
changad

your

vehicle

has its oil

In addition,
follow the
schedule in Section 13.

maintenance

Ventilation system;
To allow the ventilation system of your
vehicle to aparate properly at all times,
make sure that the ar inlet ducts in front of
the windshield are always free from snow,
leaves and othsr obstructions.
Dally operation;
We recommend that you do not run the
engine for any extended periods of time
while the vshicte is parked or stopped. There
are possibilities
that carbon monoxide
may admitted nto your vehicle
due
to improperly-maintained
or a
damaged exhaust system.
Do not run the engine in a garage or an
enctosec area except when required for
driving the vehicle in or out.
Make sure that snow or other objects do not
accumulate around the tail pipe to prevent

exhaust gases from accumulating

the vehicle body.

under

Catalytlc converter

The catalytlc converter Is an

emlsslon con1rol devlce lnstalled In
the exhaust system.

CAUTION
When a large amount of unburned gas
ls
lntroduced lnto the catalytcl
converter, lt
may cause the
converter to
cataiytci
overheat and lead to a flre hazard.
To prevent thls and other damage,
the followlng precautlons should
be observed;

Do not drive with an extremely low fuer

leve!. This could cause the engine to
misfire, resulting in excessive load on
the catalytic converter.

Do not run the engine at idle speed for

more than 20 minutes.

Keep the engine in good condition.

Malfunctioning engine. electrical, or ignition
systems could
cause the cataytc
converter to overheat.

The catalytic converter reduces pollutants

contained in exhaust gases.

Do not turn off the engine while the

vehicle is moving.

Avoid racing the engine.

lf the engine is difficult to start. stalls

frequently, or pings or knocks during
acceleration,
have your vehicle
checked as soon as possible by a
Daihatsu dealer.
The periodic inspections specified in
ths Daihatsu maintenance

schedule

Do not push or pull your vehicle to start it.

must be performed to ensure that the

catalytic converter and the entire
emission control system operate
properly.

Use only unleaded gasolne.

1-3

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Fuel recommendation

Use unleaded fuel having Reserch

Octane No. 90 or higher. Leaded fuel will
cause the catalytic converter to lose its
effectiveness and the emission control
system not to function properly.

14

Exceptfor
Auatr.,lan
speclflcaitona
Type HD-C engine:
Use leaded or unleaded fuel having
Research Octane No. 90 or higher.
Type HD-E engine:
Use unleaded fue1 having Research Octane No. 90 or hlgher.
ForAustrallanowner
s:

Modification of your vehicle

Never modify your Daihatsu. Modification
of your vehicle could affect its performance, safety or durability, and may even
vlolate governmental regulations.
Damage or performance problems resutting from modification may not be covered
under warranty.
In addition. vehicle modifications
can
cause a Joss of control. an accident, or
serious bodily injury.

lnstallation of a moblle twoway

radio system
A mobile two-way radio system in your
vehicle could affect electronic systems

such as the electronc fue! injection

system. lf you are going to install a mobile
two-way radio system. make certain to
follow the radio manufacturers' instructions

or consult a Dahatsu dealer for

precautionary
measure
or
special
instructons.

IJ
Breakin period

The interna! friction in a new engine is

high. lt will decrease gradually as all
moving parts adjust to each other.
We recommend observing the following
precautions during the first 1,600 km (1.000
miles) to extend the future performance
and economy of your vehicle.

Do not drive over 90 km/h (55 mph).

Do not drive for long periods at any
one
coostant speed, either fast or slow.

Avoid full throtlle

starts.
11 possible. avoid hard stops. especially
during the first 300 km (200 miles).

OftOIOOf

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Door locks . .. . .. . . .. .
2- 1
Power wlndows
Door wlndows

2- 1
. .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . ..

2- 2
2- 4

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2- 5
2- 6

Hood
Back door
Fuel filler
Sunroof
Resin top
Easy folding type soft top

2- 7

2- 8
2-10
2-13
2-26

Soft top

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Keys

Door locks

Key
number

/1-1
Front
o! vehicle '-r-'
Key number

Three keys are provided for the locks on

your vehicle.
We recommend that you keep a copy of
the key number with your important
papers. Alwayskeep a spare key with you
in case you lock your key in the vehicle.
lfyou have lost your keys, contacta
Daihat- su dealer.
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To
lock/unlockdoorswith
key
Turn the key toward the front of the vehicle
to lock the door and toward the rear of the
vehicle to unlock the door.
Pull the outside handle to open the
door.
On vehicles equipped with power door
locks, when you lock the driver side door,

the passenger side door

automat- ically be locked.

will

also

2-1

Power windows
Wlndow lock switch
1. Push in
lock lever

Unloek

To lock/unlock doors trom lnslde

Push in the lock lever to lock the door. Pul!
the lock tever to untock the door.

lnside

2. Hold up handle
end e lose door

Outside

To lock doors from outside wlthout

key Push in the lock lever. Glose the door
while holding the outside handle
raised position.

in its

Be careful nottoleave the key inside

the vehicle.
On vehicles equipped with power door
locks, when you lock the driver side door,
the passenger side door will also automatically be locked.
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2-2

To
wlndows

raisellowerthe

Front door windows can be controlled by

the window lock switch provided on the
driver side door.
When the lock button is set in the "OFF"
position, the passenger side window cannot be raised or lowered.
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Auto-switch

Window switch
911.---Automatic
(Only for RHD Vehicles)

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Oriverside

Passengerside

With the ignition switch turned to the "ON"

position, when the switch is pulled upward,
the window will nse as long as the switch
is held. When the switch is pusbed down,
the window will lower as long as the switch
is held.

With the ignition switch turned to the "ON"

position, when the switch is pulled upward,
the window will rise as long as the switch
is held.

,,,,- Driverside window

With the ignition switch turned to the "ON"

position. when the switch is puueo upward
lightly the window will rise as long as the
switch is held. When the switch is pushed
down lightly the window will lower as long
as the switch is held.
(Automode)
When the switch is pulled upward (Only
for R.H. Orive Vehicles) or pushed down
fully, the window will rise or lower
automatically.

W.ING:
. .
..
' aure
t driver'
and
r's
. heads and hands
a . . . e the Vihicle before ralslng
the ..
ows.

When the switch is pushed down, the wndow will lower as long as the switch is held.

To stop the window halfway, lightly operate

the switch to reversed direction.
After the window rise or lower completely,
the switch will be turned off automatically.

2-3

Door
windows

Swing~out quarter windows

\
To open/close door window
Turn the handle to raise or lower the window.

2-4

To open quarter wlndows

To close quarter windows

1. Pull the lever toward you.

1. Pull the lever toward you.

2. Push the lever toward the outside.

2. Pull the lever to the inside.

3. Push the lever in the direction indicated

by tha arrow to lock the window in the
open position

3. Push the lever in the drection indicated

by the arrow to lock the window.

Hood

@Raise auxiliary
catch
Auxiliary caten
(DPull hood lock
lever

---~=-=-':.;::::_

To open hood
Pull the hood lock lever undsr the driver
side instrument panel toward you.
Stand in front of the vehicle. Raise the
auxiliary catch with your fingers. then
raise the hood.
CAUTION

Do not use tools to open the

hood.
Never open the hood wlth the wlper
arms and blades in a raised posltlon.
The hood may be scratched or the
wlper arms and blades may be
damaged.

To support hood
Securely support the hood by inserting the
hood brace completely into
the slot
providsd.

\t#AR
~After

make
do so
resutt'

.
-r

Lower the hood and push down gently on

the front edge of the hood to latch it.

od brace,.

hood Mc:urely.
Id cau the hood

lnJury.

To lock hood
Store the hood brace in the original storage
poston.

!'=re the hood 11 fully~.~ed

and letched betore drMng. -~l

SbouWyou notlce whUe d=. t~-the hood Is not latched

., ,
lmmedetely pull your veh~ .
to the slde of the road,
the
vehlcle and
correctly.

latch

the

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Back door
Remote back door release
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To open back door

To open the back door from out side, pull
the outside _handle toward you.
NOTE
On the soft top, first release the plastic
strip from the rear retainer before
openlng the door.

Turn the key oounter clockwise to unlock

to the door.
The key can be removed only alter it has
been returned to the original position.

To lock/unlock back door

The back door is tockec by pushing the
switch in the "LOCK" direction. The back
door is unlocked by pushing the switch in
the "UNLOCK" direction.

WAFININCS
Keep

. ' . '

th baek door eloMd 11,,tilrlts

whi~ drtvlng ., .a. thJi1~ ppspi:f~(

CAUTION
Before cloalng the back door, raise the
rear comer of the carwas so that
not be plnched by the back door.

To lock/unlock door from outslde

Turn the key clockwise to lock the door.

u may

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Fuel filler
iWARNING
~ To prevent a tire when ref~ng,
alwaysturn the V.hiele off. Afio, do
not smoke or .uM any flame near the
fuel filler.
,;

Neve(;~
any fuel container In
your vehlcle. Thefuel mayl~from
the container and may ~
an
exploelon or aflre.

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~
~

Untock

Remole fuel lid release

11

To unlock fuel lid

To unlock the fuel lid, turn the key clockwise.

Tolockfuellid

o:ru:i)li'

To lock the fuel lid, push the lid until it locks

securely.

To open fuel lid

To open the fuel lid, pull the remole fuel lid

release upward.
To close fuel lid
To ctosa the fuel lid, push the lid until it
locks securely.

2-7

Sunroof
Fuel tank cap

To open cap

Turn the fuel tank cap counterclockwise to

open.
To closecap
Align the claws at the inner side of the cap
with the cutout sections of the tank neck.
Turn the fuel tank cap clockwise to securely
clase.

2-8

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How to open sunroof

1. Push the lock button and pull the
handle toward you.

2. Push the handle all the way in the upward direction.

Press the center of the handle until t is
securely in place.

CAUTION
Make sure that the handle has
been
locked securely.

To cloee sunroof
1.

Pull the handle toward you and close

the roof.

2.

Push the handle until clicking sound

can be hearc. Be sure that the
handle is locked.

To remove eunroof
1. While pushing the link of right and left
side, pull the handle towards you and
detach the handle from its base.

2. Push up the back of the panel and

remove it by pulling towards the rear.

CAUTION
When removlng the sunroo,fmake sure
that the aunroof le not lnterfered with the
body.
When the sunroof Is removed, do
not
hang on or sit on to the sunroof trame.

2-9

Resin top

- R

etai

ner

---

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'

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.....

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Push

Anaching

nut

To Instan sunroof
1. Align the hinge on the sunroof front end

ano engage in caten on roof front open

eoo. men push in to position from rearward.
CAUTION
1. Enaure that two hin ges are secured In
the catch on the roof front open end.
2. lnstalllng the sunroof, do not ralee lt
more than 70.,. Fallure to observe thls
precautlon wlll cause damage to the
aunroof due to Ita lnterference wlth
thebody.

2.

2-10

Glose the roof. push the left and righ1

link on the nanote and push in to the
hale on base securely.

3. Lock the handle by pushing it until

securely locked and a clicking sound
can be heard.
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To remove realn top panel

l. Remove tne rear wiper mace ano store
it lor next use.

NOT
E

After the wlper blade has been removed,

relnstall the retalner cap and the
attachlng nut for next use.

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- ..-

2. Remove tne back window defogger

ground harness attaching bolt.

NOTE

:..

'--

4. Remove the window support handles (4

points).

S. Remove the back window glass.

Store the rear window glass in a sale
place in arder to avoid any damage.

lfler
the
harneu
has
been
dlsconnected, relnstall lile bolt to
lh
ti.ck doorfornext use.
3. Oisconnect the coonector lor the rear
window delogger.

2-11

6. Remove the caps for the resin panel

attaching bolts (10 points). Then
remove the resin top panel attaching
bolts (10 points).
NOTE
When removlng the caps, use a cloth to
avold any damage to the vehlcle body.

2-12

7. Remove the attaching bolts on roll bar

bracket.

8. Remove the resin top panel from the

vehicle.

WARNING
Do not remove or modlfy the roll bar.
Removelor modlflcatlon of the bar
wlll ruutt
In reduced occupant
protectlon In the event of an accldent.
Never drlve the vehlcle wtth the back
wlndow In place after the ruin panel
has been removed.
Fallure to observe thla warning wlll
cause back wlndow glaaa -breakage
and the rlak of peraonal lnjury.

Easy foldlng type soft top

To Instan resln top panel
Reverse the rarnovat procedure to instan
the resin top panel.

WARNING
Nftw drtve vetdc .. wtth the b.ck wln-

dow remowd. Pot.onoua xhauat

peee can enter thl vehlc...

CAUTION
Do not remove any parta auch as the
roof panel, slde panel and weather strip
etc. from the resln top panel aasembly.
Failure to observe lhla cautlon may
cause water leaking problem or damage.

CAUTION
Make aure that all the realn panel at
tachlng bolts tlghtened aecurely.
Tlghtenlng Torque:
1.0 1.6 kg-m
(7.2 11.6 tt-lb, 9.815.7 Nm)
Make sure that the back wlndow attachlng bolts are tlghtened securely.

WARNING
The son top only provlded to
protect mplnst 11CMM undMI~
wuther condtttona. lt I not
deeigned to hokl OCCUS)9nle lnelde
thl vehlcle, orto protect eplnet lhe
forclble entry of forelgn obf9ct8 in
the event of
accldent.
Never drtve the vehlcle wtlh the
,..., wlndow open un.._
the
qu.rter wfndowa ....... open.
Poleonou exhauat ..can enter
thevehlcle.

CAUTION
Do not run a sott top through
automatlc car waahes.
Do not remove the soft top when
temperature la below SC (41F). lf
you do so, the soft top may be
damaged.
Do not remove the soft top when the
wlndowa are dlrty because dlrt and
grtt may scratch the wlndow.
lf temperature la below freezlng, do
not attempt to change the posltlon of
the soft top on the vehlcle or roll the
soft windows. lf you do so, the sott
top may be damaged.

2-13

Eaay foldlng type aoft top lnstallatlon

Do not operata vahlcle wlth the eoft

top partlally lnatalled.

NOTE
Reter to "Appeanmce eare" In
MCtlon 12 tor lmportant lntonnatlon

B.ck door window

Weather strip

on cleanlng and carlng for your .aft

top.

H temperature la below 24C (72F)

andlor the aoft top hu been tolded
down for a pertod of tJme, the canvaa
wlll appearto have ahrunk when you
ralM lt, maklng tt dlfflcult to ralae the
canvaa.
Thl
la cauMd by a natural
contractlon ot the vlnyl coatlng on the
canvas. Place the vahlcle In a warm
anta. Pull etudlly
on the canvas.
The vlnyl wlll atratch bllck to lts
orlgtnal tlze.

2-14

To lnatall aott top a1ter removlng raaln

top. (See "Realn top")
1. Make sure that the back door window
has been removed.
2. Detach the 11 clips and remove the
weather strip sub assembly.

3. lnstall the rear pillar outer weather strip

ano the back door lower weather strip
onto the rear body.
Cut the weather strip end to adjust its
length. if necessary.
4. lnstall the 2 plastic grommets (while)
onto the rear body as shown in the
above illustration.

i i

Backdoor
upper seal

Strap

Alignment
Pin

~\ '\..
~ \\

\\

,~,~~

5. Remove the alignment pins from right

and left corners of the body.

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1
.

--

6. lnstall the back door upper seals onto

the right and left corners as shown in
the illustralion.

7. lnslall the 2 straps onto the right and

left corners in order to fix the canvas.

2-15

a.

lnstall the canvas bow assembty onto

the rear body.
Tighten the 6 screws (3 points each at
the right and lett sides).
Wind the strap around the rear bow.
Secure lhe strap with the hook.

2-11

9. lnstall the side retainers anta each side

with 6 screws (3 oomts each at the right
and left sides) as shown in the illustration.

10.tnstall the rear side retainers onto each

comer with tour screws, while holding
down the upper seal so that it may not
float. (Two points each at the right and
left cornees)

Front canvas bow

11. lnstall the rear retainer onto the back

door with live screws.
Temporarily tighten the screws, starting
from the second screw from the left.
Then, tighten the screws securely.

12.Raise the front canvas bow and tilt it

the backward.

13.Attach the tarpaulin bow trim onto

front canvas bow.
14.Attach the canvas trim provided at the
front end of the canvas onto the front
canvas bow.
NOTE
When attachlng the canvas trlm, allgn
the notch In the trlm and center mark
on thebow.

2-17

15.Move the front canvas bow forward.

2-18

16.Fix the front canvas bow with the two

handles. Do not yet tighten firmly.

17.Set the rear bow into the front position.

WRONG

18.Attach the 3 nooks at the upper rear

bow.

19. lnstall the quarter windows.

First, zip the top (horizontal} zipper.
5-8 cm (2-3 in.)
Second, zip the rear and front side (vertical} zipper.
5-8 cm (2-3 in.)
Then, zip ali the zippers completely.

Atfix the Velero Fasteners around the

quarter windows.

RIGHT

NOTE
You can alsofasten the upper zlpper
fromthe lnsldeof the vehlcle.

Be sure the zlpper Is properlylined

up before zlpplngthe quarter
wlndow. Fallure to do so could
damage the zipper.

Be sure that the Velero Fasteneres

are completelyafflxed.

2-19

20. lnstall the rear window.

Zip the rear window
lower left hand side.

starting

from the

21. lnsert the plastic strips at the bottom of

the canvas and quarter windows into
the retainers.

22. lnsert the plastic strip at the bottom of

the rear window into the rear retainer
while pulling down the strap.

NOTE
For easler operatlon, hook the tlp end of
the plastlc strip to the retalner. Then,
push down the plastlcstripfromabove.

NOTE
For easler operatlon, hook the tlp end
of the plastlc strip to the retalner.
Then, push down the plastlc stripfrom
above.
23.Affix the Velero Fastenerson each
side of the rear window.
NOTE
Make sure thatthe Velero Fastener~s
are completely afflxed.

2-20

24. Completely tighten the two handles far

illustra- the front canvas bow.

25. Set the rear bow as shown in the

tion.

To remove softtop wlth bows

1. Pul the rear bow into the front position.

WARNING

2. Release all the plastic strips from the

retainers.

Enaure that the canvu la completely

cloaed to prevent polaonoua exhauat
gasea from enterlng the vehlcle.

3. Remove the rear and quarter windows.

4. Detach the two handles for the front
canvas bow and three screws at each
side.
5. Detach the two straps from the rear
comer.

2-21

Ouarter

w)dows

'.

'
Rearw indow

To fold removed canvas

1. Fold the removed caovas ano ouarter windows as snown in the uustraton.

2 Roll the rear wnoow frorn lower sce.

NOTE
Forbeststorage,make sure thatall softwindowsare clean before storage. We recommend that you puta softcloth between
the windowsto protectthe vlnylwlndow.

2-22

Easy foldlng type sott top foldlng

To remove rear wlndow

1. Set the rear bow into the front position.

2. Separate the Velero Fasteners.

3. Release the plastic strip from the rear
retainer while pulling down the strap.
4. Unzip the rear window starting lrom the
lower right hand comer.

To remove quarterwlndows
1. Separata the Velero Fasteners
2. Aelease the plastic strips from the
retainers while pulling down the bottom
of the canvas and quarter windows.
3. Unzip the front and rear (vertical) side
zippers.
4. Unzip the top (horizontal) zippers.

2-23

rJ
NOTE
You can also unzlp the upper zlpper
from the lnslde of the vehlcle.

Roll the removed rear and

wlndows from lower slde.

For best storage, make sure that all

soft
wlndows
are
clean
before
storage. We recommend rolllng the
rear and quarter wlndows wlth soft
cloth between them to protect the
vlnyl wlndow.

2-24

quarter

--~,

To fold soft top

1. lnsert the skirt of the rear corners into
the vehicle as shown in the illustration.

2. Remove the two handles which retain

the front canvas bow.

Rearand
quarter windows

3.

4.

Raise the front canvas bow with the

can- vas on top and tilt it backward
while folding the canvas roof as shown
in the illustration.
Store the removed rear and quarter
win- dows into the canvas as shown in
the illustration.

6. Secure the base and link, using the two

handles which are removed at step 2.
7. Secure the front and rear bow with the
strap.

8. Fold the canvas end as shown in the

illustration. Secure the canvas end by
hooking the strap, which is attached on
the rear bow, to the retainer.

5. Store the folded canvas and skirts into

the space between rear seat and rear
door.

2-25

Soft top
WARNING
The soft top la only provlded to
protect agalnat aome undealrable
weather condltlone.
lt la not
designad to hold occupante lnelde
the vehlcle, orto protect agalnat the
forclble entry of forelgn ob)ects In
the event of an accldent.

To unlold soft top

Reverse the fold procedure to unfold the
soft top.
CAUTION
Make sure that the handles, rear and
quarter windows, plastic strips and
Velero
Fastener~s
are
attached
securely.
' '1

2-26

... '.~

Never drlve the vehlcle wlth the

rear wlndow
open unl888 the
quarter wlndowe are also open.
Polsonous exhaust gases can enter
the vehlcle.

CAUTION
Do not run a soft top through automatlc car washes.

Do not remove the soft top when

temperatura is below S''C (41''F). 11
you do so, the soft top may be
damaged.
Do not remove the soft top when the
windows are dirty because dirt and
grit may scratch the window.
11 temperatura is below freezing, do
not attempt to change the posltion ol
the soft top on the vehicle or roll the
soft windows. 11 you do so, the soft
top may be damaged.

Do not operate vehicle with the soft

top partially installed.

NOTE
Refer to "Appearance care" in sectlon 12 lor lmportant informatlon on
cleaning and carlng for your soft top.
lf temperatura is below 24C (72F)
and/or the soft top has been folded
down for a period of time, the canvas
will appear to have shrunk when you
raise lt, making it difficult to ralse the
canvas.
This is caused by a natural contraetion ol the vinyl coatlng on the canvas. Place the vehicle In a warm area.
Pull steadlly on the canvas. The vinyl
will stretch back to its original size.

Soft top removal

Toremove aofttop
1. Pul the rear bow into the front position.

2. Separata the Velero Fastener~s.

5. Separata the Velero Fastener~s.

3. Ralease the plastic strip from the rear

retainer while pulling down the strap.

6. Aelease the plastic strips from the side

retainers whlle pulling down the bottom
of the quarter wlndows.

4. Unzip tne rear window starting from

the lower right hand comer.

7. Unzip the quarter windows.

NOTE
You can also unzlp the upper zlpper
tromthe lnsldeof the vehlcle.

2-27

Hooka

8. Pull up the quarter windows upward lo

remove tne quarter windows.
11 any difficulties should encounter in
pulling up the quarter windows. loasen
the retainer attaching screws to remove
the quarter windows, then tighten the
screw again after removing the quarter
windows.

Z-28

9. Ralease the plastic strips from the rear

side retainers while pulling down the
bottom of the canvas.

10.Detach the 3 hooks from the upper rear

bow.
11.Working from the rear side. wind the
canvas forward so tnat the inner side of
the canvas can face upward.

12.Separate the Velero Fastene,.es and

untie the bel! fixing the canvas to roll
bar.

13.Aelease the plastlc strips from !he sida

piste.

14.Pull out the canvas as shown in the

illustration to remove the canvas from
the retainer.
lf any difficulties should encounter in
pulling out the carwas, toosen !he
retainer attaching screws to remove the
canvas. then tighten the screw again
after removing the canvas.

!-29

15.Remove the canvas bow assambly by

removing the 6 screws with roof panel
wrench (3 points eacn at the right and
left sdes)

lf you will not to remove the canvas bow

assembly, secure the rsar bow with the
strap.

Soft top lnata.ll1Uon

To fold r91110V9d

C8l1'l9

1. Fold the removed canvas anda quarter windows as shown in the illustration.

2. Roll the rear window from lower sida.

NOTE

For bMt .tor11ge, make aure that 111 eoft wtndowe re clean before storage. We
~

that you put aoft cloth between the wtndowa to protect the vtnyl

To 1nm11 eoft top

1. lnstall the canvas bow assembly onto

the rear body.

Tighten the 6 screws (3 points each at

the right and left sides) with roof panel

wrench.

wlndow.

2-31

2. With inner side of the canvas lace upward. slide the rope provided at the
front end of the canvas into the retainer.
lf any difficulties should encounter in
sliding the rope, loosen the retainer attaching screws, then tighten the screw
again after inserting the canvas.
NOTE
Allgn the notch In the canvaa and eenter
of the retalner.

3. Cover the canvas ovar the front root.

4. Tie the belts to fix the canvas to the roll
bar and affix the Velero Fastener~s.

5. lnsert the plastic strips of the canvas

into the side plata.
NOTE

For eaaler operatlon, hook the tlp end

of the plaatlc 1tnp to the retaJner.
Then.
pueh
down
the
plaatlcstripfromabove.

:4-:1

\~' Hoolts

6. Cover the canvas over the vehicle body.

7. Pul the rear bow into the front postion.

8. Attach the 3 hooks at the upper rear

bOw.

9. Slide the ront edge of the quarter wndows down into the retainers.
11 any difficulties should encounter in
sliding down the ouarter windows,
loasen the retainer attaching screws.
then tighten the screws again after installing the quarter windows.

2-33

WRONG

10.Zip the top and rear zipper.

5-8 cm (2-3 in.)
Then, zip them completely.
11. lnsert the plastic strips at the bottom of
the quarter windows
into the side
retainers.
NOTE
For eaaler operatlon, hook the tlp end of
the plaatlc strip to the retalner. Then,
puah down the plaatlc strip from above.
12.Affix the Velero Fasteners
quarter windows.

2-34

around

the

RIGHT

NOTE
You can alao faaten the upper zlpper
from the lnalde of the vehlcle.
Be aure the zlpper la properly llned up
befare zlpplng the quarter wlndow.
Fallure to do so could damage the
zlpper.
~
Be aure that the Velero Fastener s
are completely afflxed.

15.Zip the rear window starting from the

lower left hand side.
16.lnsert the plastic strips into the retainer
while pulling down the strap.
17 .Affix the Velero Fastener@son each
side of the rear window.
NOTE
For easler operatlon, hook the tip end of
the plastic strip to the retainer. Then,
push down the plastlc strip from above.

18. Put the rear bow as shown in the illustration.

WARNING
Ensure that the canvas Is completely
closed to prevent polsonous exhaust
gasea from enterlng the vehlcle.

2-35

Section 3

Seats and seats belts

Front seats .. ..

.. .. .. ..

..

.. .. ..

.. .. .. ..

3- 1

Rear seat

3- 3

lnstructions on seat belts

3- 6

3-point emergency lock retractor type seat belts

3- 8

2-point seat belt

3- 9

Seat belt warning light (for GCC specifications)

3-11

Child restraint anchorage (for Australian specifications)

3-11

Front seats
"";"Z~Nr.~

Reclining
lever

Lever

To ad)ust seat posltion

Raise the lever underneath the seat and
slide the seat with slight body pressure to
the desired position for driving, then
release the lever.

WARNM

After adj~ thte eut

befiire

To ad)ust seatback angle

Lean forward and pull the reclining lever
upward. Then lean back slowly ano tilt the
seatback to the desired angle and retease
the lever.

....
and

8tartlng th . ' . lcle, mek aurek

locked
trylng to
and

. . rely In poeltlon by
.
the .... torwar6

backwar#.

'"

Never e~mpt to .c.tust th

driver' Hat whlle drlvlng. Thls
could reault In a losa of control of
the vehlcle or an eccldent.

3-1

Walk~n
device

Headrest

_'/

...

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--------------When the reclining lever provded al the

front passenger's seat is pulled upward,
the seatback will automatcally tilt and slide
forward.
This allows passengers to gel into or out ol
the rear seat more easily.
After passengers are in, Jift up on the seatback and push the seat backward until it
rocks.
In addition. a foot lever is provided on the
rear of passenger's seat. When the foot
lever is depressed, the seatback will automatically tlt and slide Iorward.

3-2

The foot lever shouro not be operated

from the rear seat while the vehicle is in
motion.

WARNlNQ~~lp
. erti,
Atter ~rnlng the .,,._
to Ita
origina!:fpttlon, mallli~...
lt
11
locked .Curely In . .
n by
.,':trylng to llde the seet
and

kward.

1., r allow pa... ngers to

. Ir
.; on the foot levar wt6 the
~lsmovtng.

To raise the headrest, pull it straight up.

To lower the headrest, push the headrest
down while pushing in ths lock button. Adjust the top of your headrest so that it is
closest to the top of your ears.

Rear seat
Bench type seat

To foldrear seat
1. To unlock the seatback, push the lock
lever.
2. Move the seatback forward.

3. To unlock the seat cushion lock, pull up

the lock lever.
4. Raise and move the entire seat forward.

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Strap

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1

RIGHT

WRONG

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11

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5. Attach the strap provided on the

seat- back to the hook provided on the
floor.

WARNING

.:, . -. t:
To reduce the rlak and/or ~ty of
MrioU8 bodHy ln)ury In the evtint of an
accldent:
Do not allow anyone to rldeJn the
cargo .,... lt la not detlgned for

pa... ngera.

:r ~\ .

Do not pile up t.f'ythlng In the cargo

a rea hlgher than "" front aaatblck.

To reatore rear seat

1. To raise the seatback, unhook the strap
from the floor. (j)
2. Return the seat to the floor
down firmly. The seat should
automatically, however. push
back forward and baekward
sure that locking is secura.

by pulling
be rockeo
the seatto make

3. Raise the seatback to the securely ocked position @).

WARNING
: :<(;~::Jt~.: .'.:
,
Whn re1tortno - teat to Ita
.. origina! poattlo,'
aure that
.there le no hand, .. r belt webblng
' .... or other obetructlon Qn the place
where the rear M8t lll P\lteed.
. ll4ike eure that th reir uat
cuahlon hook la aecurely locked. To

aNib

thla,

..

.
Fa .

puah

th

rd completely

lock lever.
and puah

and pull rearward on

. Hatblck.

.,.to

tha

do se, could retutt rn

ln)ury In the event of

~.~lly

an eccident.

Split type seat

Lock lever

Locklever

To fold rear aeat

1. To unlock the seatbacks. push the ock
tevers provided at outside of the seats.

3. To unlock the seat cushion locks, pull uc

Ol the lock levers provlded at nsde of
the seats.

2. Move the seatbacks forward.

4. Raise ano move the entire seat forward.

S. Attach the straps provided ol the seatbacks to the hooks provided on the

oor,

<f

lh rlll< ~
cclde~t~odlly lnJ~~ent of

Do
anyone to rlde In the
cargct_... lt 11 not deslgned for

an

nof"..,

pa.oera.

Donot pite up anythlng In the

cargo aree hlgher than the
aeatback.

3-5

lnstructlonson seat belts

rr

RIGHT

Daihatsu recommends that all occupants

be properly restrained with a seat belt
provided. Observe the following precautions for proper lunction of the seat belt.
Failure to do so could result in serious bodily injury in an accident or sudden braking.

WRONG

Check the belt system periodically and il

any sea! belt fails to function properly, have
the system checked
promptly by a
Daihatsu dealer.

x,::-;,_

rw1-.

To unfold rear seat

To raise the seatbacks, detach the

straps from the floor. <D
2. Return the seats to the floor by pulling
down lirmly. The seats should be locked
automatically, however, push forward
and backward on the seatbacks to
make sure that locking are secure.
3. Raise the seatbacks to the securely
tocked position. @

to

tions, rnep sure

hand, IMt belt
structlorion
the
..
are

1.

oks

the

rHr

eeat

curely locked.
, PuilJ.tlhe lock lever
comp*8ty and push
puU .rward on the

:Jf'L~02l

Child: We recommend children sil in the

rear seat and be restrained with a seat bel1.
According to accident statistics, children
are saler when properly restrained in the
rear seat than in the front seat.

Do not allow them to stand up or kneel

on the seat.

Do not hold a child in your arms. In an

accident, a child held in your arms
could be crushed between the vehicle
interior and you.

Smallframed person or youth;

11 the shoulder belt comes across the neck
or lace ola front seat passenqer, move the
seat forward or backward so that the belt
will snugly lit him.

Pregnant woman; Oaihatsu

recommends using a seat belt.
The lap belt shou1d be worn securely and
as low as possible over the hips, not on the
waist. Consult your doctor for recommendation.

~ieere ah,
i

contam
l polla .
partlc

lnjured peraon; Daihatsu

recommends using a seat belt.
Consult your doctor for recommendation.

lARNING
. Seat belt1
.~ ~ upon the..
:.. body, '
J
....,

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.,

3-7

3-point emergency lock

retractor type seat belts
CAUTION
Take care not to damage the seat belt
webbing or hardware by pinching in
the seat, door etc.

Cleanlng may safely be carried out

uslng mlld soap or lukewarm water.
Never use bleach, dye, or abraslve
cleaners.
They may severely damage the belt.
Do not remove the belt when
cleaning. Retract the belt after drying
thoroughly.
To fasten belt
Pull the seat belt from the retractar and
insert the tangue plate into the buckle until
it clicks.

I
3-8

I.

rGst ~ .. ;.ma:ke aur(;

! In ',,

h t , plata, _.,. '

th bft .. i not
.. cur9 -

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.; ...

To adjust belt
Place the belt as low as possible on your
hips, not on your waist.
Pull the shoulder portian of the belt toward
the retractar to remove any slack.

2-point seat belt

WARNING

Hig~sltl~

tJ~"'

~u~~

..
fitting~
beft~
n
the cNlfl' of urlous
n]ury
1! due fo.Wdlng under
.
belt
durlng an accldenl .. _., Never wear the .~
pert of belt.

under yoyr outer arm or behlnd

To unfasten belt
Push the buckle release button. Allow
the retractor to retrae! the belt completely.
Make sure that the belt is not twisted as it
is retracted.

To testen belt
lnsert the tengue plate into the bucks until
it clicks.

WARMNG
~.
For full restralnt, make 1ure,
aertlngthe t~
plate, the con.,..
tlon la ~:lftel the .... Is not
twlsted~---~:.1...
"~;,

att.f:.-.n.

your~.

Adjua.eut belt to a 9nuil ftt.

Whentaatenlngthe belt.tif':a chlld,
mau aure th shoulOW-portlon

ot

the belt croa...

the Ohlld' chut

and Is posltloned below the chlld's
face and neok.
Be 1ure th ben la nottwl...

3-9

y-~-Right
To adjustbelt position
Place the belt as low as possible ol your
hips, lOt Ol your waist
Hold the tonque plate ata right anqle to
the belt and pull the belt to extend or
shorten.

3-10

To unfastenbelt
Push the buckle release button.

To preventseat belt damage, make sure

that
the
beltwebbingsare
not
caughtby the doorlockor seatback.

CAUTION

0FE03021

Seat belt warning light

(for GCC specifications)

Child restraint anchorage

(for Australian specifications)

.;. '~. (. . .

....

1'

:~

~~ ~: I

~~~~

~~~~

\~L-.. - . _ii\\ :~',

1

'~

r=":

/). ; -

.: , J

);

/(./_.

<.

r-:..

1'\~..
.

Upper ~nch..,o~fmin~ . .. .
l..

-, 1',
{,,

When the driver side seat belt is not fasiened, the warning light will go on for about
six seconds.

Upper anchor
ficting

11

Bott

_..,
-:

h-: ....._ 460 mm

~,. ~ .....~~
,,
..l..;,.
soacer

The child restraint anchorage is for attachment of the child restraint. provided at two
portions shown in the illustrations.

5 mmspacer

3-11

111

Instruments and controls

t'h~

Section 4

lgnition switch
Multi-control switch
Hazard warning signal switch
Day-light system
Dim-dip system
Headlight-leveling switch
Wiper and washer switches
Rear window defogger switch
Cigarette lighter
Rear fog light switch
Three stage damper

4-1
4-2
4-3
4-4
4-4
4-5
4-5
4-6
4-7
4-7
4-8

11
lgnltion switch

LOCK ... The key can be pulled out or inserted in this position. lf you can
not turn the key from the "LOCK"
posttion to the "ACC" position,
turn the key while the steering
wheel is being turnad alternately
to the right or left.

INQ -.:..!'.~~?.:'
'.:~~
.
der
um.....
shouif
f.t
;~'rkey
. , rned to th "L .'.
~t;\. pos
)'Whlle,. .tt- vehlcle
., Once ;tfie key la. ~: the
: poaltlqn, lt can v.Y1-.11y
, .. ven.. .:;. ". lntentlon.-~
be
d f
. e lgnltlon '.wltch.
A-.nov1ng :~
' ky wtn lock the
stMr1ng
1nd could result In
loH ot
. to eteJr''the vehlcle
1nd an 1
t.

ACC ... For use when you want to operate

the radio or other accessary with
the engine off.

1/fi

Do not I~~ kY ~~:unattended

vehlcle r In a
occupled
only by chlldren.

wii01e

4-1

Multicontrol switch
Headllght control

ON ... When the engine is running.

CAUTION
Never leave lhe lgnltlon switch in
the "ON" poaillon whlle the englne
la stopped. Fallure to observe thls
cautlon wlll cause the battery to be
dlscharged and the lgnltlon system
could be damaged.

START ... To start the engine.

turn the key

to the "START" position.

After the engine has started.
ralease the key and it wlll automatlcally return to the "ON" position.
For starting tips, see page 10-1.

To turn the lights on. turn

the knob on the
~oo:

'""

. -

end of the multi function lever.

1
ID
: 1st s~~~e 2nd stage

OFF

ON

ON
-
-ON
Tail lights
.. . ..
ON
Llcense plate lights

ON
ON

Headlights

..

Clearance lights

ON

..-

.. _

i.

lnstrument
panel lights

4-2

ON

-..

ON

Hazard warning slgnal switch

Turn signal llght control

(f

High bearn

....

'.---- -~
/rr- .....1

~
~

'

J~ []

Push

1
1

Headlight
ftasher

To turn on high beam with headlights ON,

push the lever torwaro. A blue high beam
indicator light on the instrument panel also
goes on.
To return to low beam. pull the lever back to
the original position.
To flash the headlights. pull the multi function switch lightly and ralease.
The headlight flasher works with the headllght switch in me "ON" or "OFF'' position.

'

./

l1

When the outer edge of the switch is

To signal a left or right
turn, move the pushed. all front and rear turn signal lights
lever down or up .. The ndtcator signal on will flash intermittently. The indicator lights
the
on the instrument panel will also flash. Do
instrument panel will begin flashing.
not use the hazard lights except In an
You can also signal a lane changa by emer- gency.
moving the turn signal lever slightly and
holding it there.

4-3

Dimdip system

Dayllght system

When the engine is started, the lights with

"O" marks in the following table gtow,
even the light control switch is OFF
posftion.
Headllghts (lower beam)
Clearance lights
Tall lights
License plate lights
Meter lllumlnation lights

Headlightleveling switch

o
o
o
o
o

Under this condition, when the light control

switch is turnad to the 1st stage, the lights
wilh "O" marks in the following table glow.
Headlights (Lower beam)
Clearance lights
Tail lights

--

License orate lights

Meter lllumination lights

Wiper and washer switches

o
o
o
o

When the light control switch is set to the

first stage with the engine key switch
turned ON, trie lights with "O" marks in the
follow- ing table glow.
Headlamps (wlth luminous intenslty reduced to 10% of that of
lower beam)

Clearance lights
Tall lights
License plate lights
Meter illumination lights
WARNING
W~l'll'! tM wtndow

o
o
o
o

wlth tM. de1'ro.ter

wffl'

could

an ccldent.

Windshield wlper and washer switch

Washer
ON

Worn or dlrty' wlper bladea

redQ,ce yoUr vlalblllty~ Be:~
.

Adjust the headlight-leveling control

switch to appropriate oositon in response
to load condition of your vehicle.

--

Model
--------------

--

2 persons in front seats

2 persons in front seats +
2 persons in rear seats
2 persons lii front seats +
2 persons in rear seats +
'1 Full load in luggage
AdriVer + '1F-u1iload in
luggage

--

O or 1 O or 1

- -

-~-

3 or4

3
.....

and repl

eary.

"-'11

The wipers and the washer operate with

the ignition in "ON".

Do not operate the wlper when snow

or Ice is on the wlndow, or when
wlndow is dry. lt may damage the

To turn the wipers en, push the lever down.

wiper blades.
Do not operate the washer lf the

toward you.
The wiper operates intermittently when the

washer tank is empty. Thi& may

damage the motor.

wiper switch is set al the "INT" position.

.F300 F310

. .-1 Fast speed

CAUTION
Do not use radiator coolant in place of
washer fluid to prevent palnt damage.

Switch position
-----~()nditi~n
A driver

lnte,minent

Slowspeed

could

to

6$ >~
t

To actvate the washer. pull the lever

.- Up to gross vehicle weight (see page 15-3.)

O~l-0'-U'J

Rear wlndowdefoggerswitch
Rear wiper and washer
switch

Headlight washer

The wipers and washer operate with the

ignition in "ON".

When the wiper switch is pulled toward you

with both the ignition switch and headlight
switch in their ON position, washer fluid is
squirted onto the headlights.

Push the upper side of the switch to turn

the wiper on.
Push it further to activate washer while
operating the wiper.
To activate only the washer, push the lower
side of the switch.
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46

OFE04017

To demist the rear window, push the outer

edge of the defogger switch while the ignition switch is in the "ON" position. While
the defogger switch is turned "ON", the
in- dicator light of the defogger switch
remains lighted, reminding you that the
defogger is operating.
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Rear fog light switch

Cigarette lighter
vehicle to a Daihatsu dealer as soon
as
possible
to
have
the
malfunctioning
cigarette
lighter
repaired.

With the ignition switch in the "ACC" or

"ON" positon, push the cigarette lighter atl
the way in. The cigarette lighter will automatically return to the original position
when it becomes hot.

Never try to use a malfunctioning

clgarette lighter by holding the lighter
in.
Do not insert another vehicle's
cigt1,rette lighter into the lighter
socket.
lf this cautlon should be neglected, it
may cause a malfunction or poor
contact with the potential of an
overheated llghter or wiring.
Always use a genuine
Daihatsu
cigarette lighter for replacement.

OFF

The rear fog light glows onty with ths headtights on.
Push the switch at the positton of <D to turn
on and push it at the postion of @ to turn
off.

Pull the lighter out to use.

CAUTION
lf the cigarette lighter should fail to
automatically pop back to the original
position in 20 seconds atter the
cigarette llghter was fully pushed, it
indicates a malfunction of the lighter.
lmmediately pull back the lighter to
the original position. Take your

4-7

11
Three stagedamper

To adjust the damping force of the front

and rear shockabsorbers, select the switch
ac- cording to the road and driving
conditions.

Switch
Poaltlon
1. H

2. S

11 this position is selected

when the vehicle is running
on expressways, curved
roads or rough terrain, or
the vehicle is in a loaded
state, the stability will be increased.
lf ths position is selected
when the vencte is running
through urban areas. the
riding will become soft.

3. N

Under ths setting, the ridng

will become the middte
polnt between the settings
obtaned under 1 and 2.
This postion is sutable for
normal runnings.

The switch can be operated elther whlle

the vehlcle ia stationary or 'whlle lt is
running.
Cl'E04020

Section 5

Meters and gauges

Combination meter panel overview

5- 1

Warning lights

5- 2

lndicator lights

5- 4

Fuel gauge

5- 5

Water temperature gauge

5- 6

Speedometer, odometer and trip meter

5- 7

Tachometer

5- 7

Digital clock

5- 7

lnclinometer

5- 8

Volt meter

5-10

Comblnatlon meter panel overvlew

Tachometer (page 5-7)

Water
temperature
gauge (page 5-6)

Odometer (page 5-7)

Speedometer
(paga5-7)

Volt meter

\\\IDl/11

,..

180;;;

Km/h

Warning light
panel (pageS-2)

4108 5211

'O

(!)

Tripmeter
(p11g116-7)

.')

-1~

liDI

(page 5-10)

6'......

180- :

;~2~0
~

........

.. ..

....
~

3
.,.,,, ''

/~

. . . . ...
~2'

<> ,,,1oi,,,

'1
11,,

a?

Fuel
geuge (page 5-5)

rtmf/nWt

lnclinometer
(page 5-8)

Digital clock
(page5-7)

51

Warning lights
The warning lights indicate abnorrnat conditions in the perlinent systems.

WARNING

H you have tO ~
the qine
or
the vehlcle for erMrgen(!J-! pull
the vehlcle to a eafe place .......
lde of
the rOlld. Shut off the ..,.

and

tum the huard warning algnal

llght8 Oft.

.
Allow tM . ~englne
R-c;ool befont

chec:ktng any c~t in ttw..

engne compartmer1t
prevenf.

burfl~

:Wo,.
. . .,.

ttanc:t,. clothlng and other

objects away from any movlng part
Keep

In the

To check ali warning

lights
1. Apply the parking brake.

englne compartment

p,.vent seriou

bday lnjury.

to

Brake warning light

Turn the ignition key to the "ON" position. but do not start the engine. All the
warning lights should go on.

3. Alter the engine has started ano the

parking brake lever has been lowered,
tne warning lights snoulc go out.
lf any warning light does not function, have
it cneckeo by a Daihatsu dealer as soon as
possible.

When the brake fluid level drops to near the

''MIN" line of the braks fluid reserve tank
while the engine is running, the warning
light goes on. The warning light warns the
driver to check the brake system for brake
fluid leakage orto replenish the brake fluid.
This light also glows when the parking
braks is applied whils the engine is running.

WARNING

Do not ope,._ vehlcle lf ~nlng

light11 on. .....,. to do ao couldcause !
an accldent. Have th brakea checked
: lmmedlately.

5-2

Parking brake warning light

011 pressure warninglight

Battery
light

charge

warning

()
(For European specifications)
This light will glow if the parking brake is
applied while the engine is running.
OFE-05019

lf the lubrication system should malfunction

during engine operation, the warning light
will be illuminated to warn the driver of low
oil pressure.
CAUTION
Pull safely off the road surface and turn
off the engine if oil pressure warning
light is on.

The warning light will illuminate if the charging system should malfunction during engine operation.
CAUTION
Do not continuedrivingif the engine
drive belt is broken or loose.

Failure to do so could cause severe

engine damage.
OFE-05021

OFE-05022

5-3

lndicatorlights
Check engine light

Exhaustgas
temperaturewarninglight

4WD
lndicatorllght

lf the exhaust gas temperature rises abnormally while the engine is running, the warning light goes on. Park the vehlcte on a
place where there is no flammable object
and stop the engne to allow it to cooi off
thoroughly (about 15 minutes). Then, have
the system checked by a Daihatsu dealer
as soon as possible.

When this light Is illuminated. it indicates

that the vehicle is in its tour wheel drve
mode.

CHECK

ENGINE
Type HDE engine

This light will glow should

electronic
control system
durng engine operation.

the engine
malfunction

When this light goes on, lmmediately have

the vahicle checked by a Oalhatsu dealer.

CAUTION
Once the warning light goes on,

lt

wlll remaln lllumlnated, even lf th

exhaust gas
temperature dropa,
unleas the troubleIs remedled.
Of[~

When the transfer shift is shifted to 4H or

4L with the engine switch turned ON, the
light will go on.

Fuetgauge
DIFF LOCK lndicator light
Emptyline

Full line

Empty line

DIFF
LOCK
When this light is illuminated. it indicated
that the vehicle is in its center differential
lockmode.
When the transfer shift lever is shifted to
"CENTER DIFFLOCK" with the engine
switch turned ON, the light will go on.

CAUTION
Never move the transfer lever from the
"FULLTIME" posltlon to the "CENTER
DFFLOCK" posltlon when the wheels
are splnning.
orr

OSC'M

The fuel gauge indicates the approximate

amount of fuel remaining in the fuel tank.
(for GCC and Hong Kong's specifications)
The pointer does not return to "E" when the
ignition key is turned to the "ACC" or
"LOCK" position so the fuel gauge always
indicates the approximate remaining fuel
amounl in the tank.

When the left end of the pointer is on the

ernpty line, a slight amount of fuel [about
3 liters (0.8 U.S. gal.)] is still available as a
reserve. We recommend that you make ita
habit to always keep the fuel level over 1/4
full to help ensure proper functioning of the
electronic fuel injection system.

WAANtNG
:;"~:~
Drlvlng wlth low fuel can le~
an acctdent lf the vehlcle ~
or
hesltatudue to IM.. tc of fuel.
'':;. :~

Water temperaturegauge

Nonnal

range

Overtieating

CAUTION
Do not drlve with the tuel level below the
emptyllne.

The water temperature gauge indicates the

temperature o the engine cooling system
with the ignition in "ON".

lt may cause englne miafire and damage

CAUTION

Do not continue drlvlng lf the

to the catalytic converter.

gauge
indicates overheating.
(See "Engine overheatlng")

OF-05C:l6

Speedometer, odometer
and trip meter

Tachometer

Digital clock

Odometer
Speedometer

i
1

n-ri
CU

t:

LJ

180 ';
1811;;;

'O
~OC>

A
Tripmeter

Speedometer
Odometer
The odometer tndicates distance that
has been driven.
White digit - 1 km ( 1 mile) unit
Black digit- 100 m (1/10 mile)
unit Trip meter
The trip meter indicates distance that
has
been driven in each trip. Push the
reset
knob to set the meter to zero.
White digit- 1 km (1 mile) unit
Black digit -100 m (1110 mile) unit
QFCO:)F.

To set time

The tachometer indicates the

engine revoutions per minute.

The pointer indicates vehicle speed.

''Hour" quick settlng method

The red zone indicates engine over-reving.

CAUTION

Do not overrev the engine to prevent

engine damage.
orco~1

Ouick setting of the hour lndication

takes place while the (H) button is
depressed.

"Minute" quick setting method

Quick setting of the minute indication
takes place while the (M} button is
depressed.

5-7

lncllnometer
{lncllnatlon atete)

3:0-0' 3:00 - 3:29

2:30 - 2:59

.1

4:00

.1

3:30- !.:59

Condition under which

vehlela Inclines
20~ toward right

Eaay way to set the clock at a

glven tlmealgnal
Simply push the (SET) button simultaneously wth the time signal.
(Example)
When you want to set the clock at the 3
o'cock time signal.
lf you push the (SET) button when the
clock
registers between 2:30 and 2:59, the clock
is set at 3:00.
lf you push the (SET) button when the clock
registers between 3:00 and 3:29. the clock
is set at 3:00.
lf you push the (SET) button when the
clock's reading is past 3:30, the clock is set
al4:00.
Ol'COSO'C'I

The inclinometer indicates lhe inclination

angle of the vehicle body and the acceleration belng applied to the vehicle.
(lncllnatlon
state)
The meter shows any incflnaton angle in
the tore-and-att dlrection and in the rightand-left dlrectlon when the vehicle is stationary.

When !he vehicle inclines

right-and-left direction.

in the

(Acceleration [G])

When the vehicle inclines

lore-and-aft direction.

in the

When vehicle is inclined in fore-and-aft

and right-and left directions.

The meter shows the acceleration (G)

being applied to the vehicle body when the
vehicle is under acceleration, deceleration
or making a turn.

Volt meter

ta
L

J~L

~TSy"

The volt meter indicates the battery

voltage with the ignition in "ON".
Normally, the meter indicates a reading of
10Vto 16V.
lf the meter tails to register a reading of 1
16V during normal driving in
daytime. have the charging
system
checked by a Daihatsu dealer.

OV to

OFE.C50'"

5-10

Section6

iAi:I Air control system

. ':Q
.~:'

Heater/A1. r con d"1 t"tener

Rear heater

.
I

s.

::

1
)
',

~; .::.

.......

. . ::~~/:.r

..........................1...

. ~:

.....

~~.: :

:~

...............

6-1
. 6-9

m
Heater/Air
conditioner

Outlet ports

(i) Alr outletcontrollever

When this lever is operated. air outlet will be switched (to@.to@
& .to. to&. orto@).

Cooling & Ventilation

Cooled air or heated air is directed to the upper section of
your body.

-,

NOTE
Alr dlrectlon of outlet porta
knob
provlded.

Control lvr and swltches

Keeping your head cool and your feet warm

Air flow tnat keeps your head cool and your feet warm
is provided.
~

Is controleld by the

Outlet vent

Outletvent

@&

Heating
Heated alr is provided.

'4,I Outlet venl

Heating and demlstlng

Heated air and windshield
provided simultaneously.

,WijJ Outlet vent

and door glass

demisting are

@&

......,,.... ~
-,,1,V~

Oefroster
The windshield
~

and the door glass are demisled.

Outlet vent
61

Temperature controllever
Temperature can be adjusted.
Right direction
Temperature will be high (red}.
When the heating is not desirable, move the control levar to the far
left (cool) position.

@ Air lntake controllever

Recirculating inside air ..... This setting should be used temporarily when quick cooling/heating
or maximum cooling(heat.ing is
desired, and when outsrde air rs unpleasant.

cei

When this setting is used for a prolongad period ot

time, the glass may become togged. Therefore, be
certain to move the air intake control levar @ to the
~ position in normal use.

lntroducing outside air ..... This setting switches to outside air

introduction method.

When you enter a tunnel or get involved in a traffic

jam where the outside air is unpleasant. move !he
air intake control levar to the d::i position.

@ Blowerfan switch
Air flow can be adjusted in tour stages.
First stage . .. . . .. .. . . .. .. . . .. . . .. .. . . .. .. .. . .. . .. .. .. . .. Low air flow
Second stage
.. . ..
Mild flow
e Third stage
.
Medium flow
Fourth stage
High flow
The fan switch can be operated only when the ignition switch is
turnad ON.

@ Air conditioner switch

(Only for air conditioner equipped
vehicles)
This switch controls air conditioner operation whenever lhe blower
tan is "ON".
This switch will be "ON'' once it is pushed in, and "OFF" when it is
pushed again (when this switch is "ON", the indlcator light glows).
NOTE
When amblent temperature drops near OC, thfl
dhumldlfylng functlon wlll not work even lf the alr
condltionerswitchis
turned
"ON".
Though you may see fog from the outletport, thls is
normal and i caused by the alr belng cooled rapldly.
When the vehlcle Is drlven on a long grade, etc., wlth the air
condltlonerON, the alr condltloner compressor wlll turn
OFF automatcl ally lf the englne water temperature
rle exceselvely.
()F[<l));

Cooling

Keeplng your head cool and your feet warm

~-...-~
@

<D

Mid detent position

Setting position of each control lever and switch

CD -,.,
@ Colder side
(the left end is maximum
cooling)

Setting posttlon of each control levar and switch

(D VI

@CSG
@ Desired position

Mid position

@ ON

@ ON or OFF
@ Desired positon

@ ~

Warm air is directed to the foot section, whle comparatively

When the air intake control lever@ is moved to the ~

position, maximum cooling is provided. lt is important to shift the
air intake control lever@to the ~
position from time to time to
allow outsde air into the passenger compartment.
When the outside alr is unpleasant, temporarily move the air
intake control lever@to the i::Q position.
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cooler ar is directed to the upper half of your body, mus,

you can have bi-level heating.
The temperature differences between the foot section and th
upper half section of your body dffer accordng to the position
of the temperatura control lever@.
Therefore, move the temperatura control lever to the most
corn- fortable position. When the temperature control levar is at
mid position, maximum temperature difference between the foot
sec- tion and the upper half section of your body can be obtained.
When the air outlet control lever (D is moved to the mid detent
postton, air flow rate to your feet and your face can be changed
accordingly.
Ofe.06IJ20

Heating

Qulckheatlng

OFF

~ ~ ......_,, ..,.,,'if
1

(D

~-. -~

Setting position of each control lever and switch

Setting posnon of each control lever and switch

(i) vi
@ High temperature side
@~

(i) ...,,

@ Desired position

@ OFF

e~

@ OFF
@ Fourth stage (High)

Quick heating can be obtained In this setting.

Vehicle interior is heated. Move the air intake control to the c:i:::,
posilion only when the outside air is unpleasant. Normally, use this
levar the ~ position.

When heating is excessive, move the blower fan switch @ to

the "Lower sida and the temperature control levar@ to the left
sida to adjust to the desired temperature.

11 the heater continues to be operated In the ~ position, the

vehicle interior will eventually become poorly-ventllated,
probably resulting in a misted windshield. lt may, meretore,
become necessary to shift the air intake control levar @ to the
(!Q position from time to time.

&4

High temperatura sida

l)o'~.(Jl!OOI

Dehumidlfled heatlng

Heatlng and demstng

OFF

-...,;--..~,,....,.,,....~

......_ ..~
e

....- . ....~

Setting oostton of each control levar and switch

CD vi
@ Desired position
@'2S;:;

Desired position
@ ON

Dehumidified heating and demistlng

Setting position of each control lever and switch

<D '"
Desired

poslton

@ ~

@ OFF

Desired position

After demisting the windshield, move the air outlet control lever
to the ~ position and you can have both dernisting and
heating that warrns your feet.

<D

~-----~

Demlstlng

--,; .... ~ ~ ,, ....,~

<D
Setting position of each control levar and switch

Setting postion ol each control levar and switch

(2) Desired position

{!,I

Desired postion
@~

Deslred position
@ ON

You can have both demisting and dehumidified heated alr that
keeps you feet warm.
When th
amblent temperature drops
near OC,
the
dehumldlfylngfunctlonwlll not workeven if the alr conditloner
switchIs turned "ON".

(il

@~

Desred position
@ ON or OFF

li
Forced ventilation

Natural ventilation

.....,,.... ~

.... ,,; ....\",/~

.....,, .... ~ - . . ,1"11~

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(j)

Setting position of each control lever and switch

il
Desired poston

@ ~
@OFF
@ Fourth stage (High)

Natural Outside ar is directed into the vehicle forcibly from the

center and side outlet ports.
Air direction can be changed by moving the knob provided at
the outlet port up, down, left or right.

Setting position of each control lever and switch

@~

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Outside ar is introduced into the vehicle from the center

and side out1etports.

Air drection can be changed by moving the knob provided at

the outlet port up, down, left or right.

@ Desired position

OFF

@OFF

NOTE
lf air flow is not sufflclent, turn the blower fan switch @ on.

6-7

Heater/Alr condltloner operating tipa

Make sure tnat the ar inlet ducts in front
of the windshield are not blocked by
leaves or other obstructions.

Do not use the lii> position to coot in

high humidity.
This can cause the windshield to fog
up.

lf you have parked your vehicle in

intense sunlight for a lengthy time, tne
temperature of the vehicle
interior
becomes excessively high. Under such
conditions, first open the windows to
expel the hot air while operating tne ar
conditioner.
When the vehicle interior becomes cool,
cioss the windows and set the
temperature to your desired comfort
leve l.

In extremely humid weather, when the

air outlet control lever is at the ~ or
lii> position. you should not move the
temperature
control lever @ to the
coldest setting during cooling operation
as the dfference
between the
temperature of the outside air and that
of the windshield could cause the outer
surface of the windshield to fog up
which may block visibility.
When drivlng on dusty roads, move the
air intake control lever @ to the ~
position. However if the heater/air
conditloner continuas to be operated in
the c:Ab position, the vencte interior will
eventually become poorly-ventilated.
Therefore it may be necessary to move
the air intake control lever@ to the CQ.
position trom time to time.

When windows mist:

The windows are prone to mist on rainy
days resulting in poor visibility. Should
thls happen. operate the air conditioner
in the cooling or demist mode. The
windows wlll be demisted easily.

When the air outlet control lever (i) is in

//, '" or lii> position, be sure not to
move the air intake control levar @ to
the ~ position.
The glass is prone to mist in thls setting.

6-8

Rear heater

Fast ldledevlce:

The angina is equipped with a tasi idle

device whtch increases the engine idle
speed slghtly when the air condtioner
sys- tem is in use when the vehcle Is
stopped. Since the englne idle speed is
hlgher man normal, specal attention must
be paid to starting or stopping the vehicle.

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Rear heater switch

Temperatura adjustlnglever

Rear heater
switch

lndicator light

The rear heater functions when the ignition

switch is turned "ON".

To operate the rear tan motor. turn ow the rear

heater switch.
Whenthe rear heater switch is turned "ON". the
rear heater switch indicator light will also go
on, reminding you that the rsar fan motor is
operating.

Lever position
WARM
COOL

Temperatura rises
Temperature lowers

NOTE
When the heater Is not being used, keep the
temperature adjusting lever In the "COOL"
poaltlon.

Section 7

Audio system

Operation tips

7- 1

AM radio

7- 2

AM/FM radio

7- 4

MW/SW/FM radio

7- 6

Cassette tape player

7- 8

AM/FM radio with cassette tape player

7-10

FM broadcasting

7-13

Operation tips
'(_~,,~~:;.~~~~~~~~"'"'~~---~~'-'\"~~
ignition switch set to the "ON" or "ACC"
position.

NOTE
To prevent the battery from being
discharged, please do not operate
the audiosystemfor a lengthytime
without the enginerunning.

1.

2. A slack tape may cause malfunction

when it is inserted to the cassette tape
player. Therefore. eliminate any sfack in
the tape befare it is put into use.

Antenna
NOTE
Be sure to retract the antenna when
washlngthe vehiclewith an automatic
carwasher.
Please make it your habit to retract
the antenna when you do not listen to
3. Type C-120 cassette tapes are made of
the radio.
extremely thin film. Hence, tapes are
vulnerable to elongation or breakage.
Please avoid using a tape C-120.
4. lf sound quality of !reble range drops
extremely because of a dirty head,
clean the head, using a head cleaning
tape.
5. When you do not listen to a tape, eject
the tape from the player and put it in a
case. Store the tape at a place not exposed to direct sunrays anc free of dust.

AM radio

G)
@
@
@
@
@

<V

G) Power supply switch

Push the switch to turn ON the power
supply.
Push the switch again to turn OFF the
power supply.

@ Time adjusting button

G) Volume control knob

Turn the knob to adjust the volume.
Clockwise
In crease
Counterclockwise
.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . Decrease

@ Preset station selection buttons

Push the button to select a desired station.
See "Tuning" and "How to preset broadcasting station."

@ Tone control knob

Turn the knob to adjust the tone.
Clockwise
Stronger treble
Counterclockwise
Weaker treble
@ Tuning button
Push the button to set to a desired frequency.
See "Tuning."

7-2

Set the time by pushing the time adjusting button and display button at the
sametime.
See "Adjustment of time."

@ Display button
When this button is pushed while the
radio is tuned in to a broadcasting station, the indicator of the display section
is switched from the time to the frequency.

Power supply switch/volume control knob

Tone control knob
Tuning/time adjusting button
Preset station selection buttons
Display button
Just-time setting button
Display section

About five seconds later, the indicator

returns to the time mode.

@ Just-time setting button

Push this button to set the "minute" digit
of the clock to zero.
See "Adjustment of time."

(1)

Display section
This section normally indicates the time.
Time/receiving frequency indicator

Preset station
selection button
indicator

Radio operatlng procedure

Tunlng
There are three kfnds of !he statton setecting methods.
1. Manual tuning
Lightly push the tuning button to set to
a desfred frequency.
Each time the button is pushed, the
fre- quency changes progressively.

/\ side
Higher
frequency

V side
Lower
frequency
The receiving lrequency is indicated
in the display section.
11 the lrequency being received has
already been preset. !he channel number
is also indicated in the display section.

2. Seek tuning
Keep the tuning button pushed for
more than one second and ralease
your finger. The radio starts seeking a
broad- casting station. starting from !he
current frequency toward a higher or
lower fre- quency. When the station is
received, the seek tuning stops
automatically.

/\ side
Higher
lrequency

V side . . . . .. . Lower
frequency
The receiving frequency is indicated
in the display section.

11 the frequency being received has already been preset, the channel number
is also indicated in the display section.
To cancel the seek tuning, push the
tuning button again.
3. Preset tuning
The preset station is automatically
selected by pushing the preset station
selection button.
The receiving frequency and channel
number are indicated in the display section.
How to preaet broadcastlng statlon
You can preset slx stations.
1. Push the tuning button to set to a
desired frequency.
2. Keep pushing the preset station selection button ol the desired numberfor two
seconds or more. The display section
flashes to show completion ol rnernorzing.
NOTE
In cases
where the battery Is
di1connected or the fuae i blown out,
the memory of the preaet statlon
selection
button
la eraaed.
lt


necessary to have
memorized again.

the

statlons

Adju1tment
of
time
Time can be adjusted when the
display secton Is ndicating the time.
Whlle pushing the display button, push
the time adjusting button to adjust the
time.
V sde
Adjustment of
hour
/\ side
Adjustment ol
minute

How
to
set
to
ju1Mlm
Push the jusi-time setting button to reset
tne
"minute" digit o the clock to

zero.

Example
:
lf this button is pushed when the indicator
of the time is between 2:00 and 2:29, the
time will be set to 2:00.
lf this
button is pushed when the
indicator ol the time is between 2:30 and
2:59, the time will be set to 3:00.

AM/FM radio

CD

Power supply switch/volume adjusting k.nob

Tuning button

@ Tone control knob

@ Balance control knob

@ AM/FM selection button

@ Preset station selection buttons
(i) Display section

(j) Power supply switch

Push the switch to tum ON the power
supply.
Push the switch again to turn OFF the
power supply.

<D

Volume control knob

Turn the knob to adjust the volume.
Clockwise .. .. ... .... .. . .. .. . . .. . .. . .. .
lncrease
Counterclockwise
Decrease

@ Tone control knob

Tum the knob to adjust the tone.
Clockwise .... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. Stronger
treble Counterclockwise .. .. .. .. Weaker
treble

7-4

@ Balance control knob

Turn the knob to adjust the balance o
volume between the right and let
speakers.
Clockwise
Stronger at right
Counterclockwise
Stronger al left

@ Tuning button

Push the button to set to a desired frequency.

See "Tuning.

See "Tuning" and "How to preset

broad- casting station."

CD

Display section
The display section indicates as follows:
Preset station selection
button indicator
Receivingfrequency
mdicator

@ AM/FM selection button

Push the button to cnoose either the AM
band or the FM band.

Preset station selection buttons

Push the button to select a desired station.

Stereo broadcasting
reception indicator
AM/FM band indicator

Radio operating procedure

Tunlng
Choose sther the AM band or the FM band
by pushing the AM/FM selection button.
The radio will change automatically to
stereo reception when an FM stereo breadcasting is being received. The display section ndicates the "ST" sign.
lf the stereo broadcasting becomes weak
because of being static, the radio will automatically switch over to monaural reception.
There are three kinds of the station seiecting methods.
1. Manual tuning
Lightly push the tuning button to set to a
desired frequency.
Each time the button is pushed, the frequency changes progressively.
1\ side
Higher frequency
V side
Lower frequency
The receiving frequency is indicated in
the display section.
lf the frequency being received has already been preset, the channel number
is indicated in the display section.

beep sound is emitted. Then, release

your finger. The rado starts seeking a
broadcasting staton, starting from the
current frequency toward a higher or
lower frequency. When the station is
received, the seek tuning stops automatically.
1\ side
Higher frequency
V side
Lnwer frequency
The receiving frequency is indicated in
the display section.
lf the frequency being received has already been preset, the channel number
is also indicated in the display section.
To cancel the seek tuning, push the
tuning button again.
3. Preset tuning
The oreset station is automatically
selected by pushing the preset station
selection button.
The receiving frequency and channel
number are indicated in the display secton.

How to preset broadcastlng station

You can preset five stations for each of the
AM band and FM band.
1 . Choose either the AM band or the FM
band by pushing the AM/FM selecuon
button.
2. Push the tuning button to set to a
desired frequency.
3. Keep pushing the preset station selection button of the desired number. The
unit emits beep sound to ndicate completion of memorizing.
NOTE
In cases where the battery is
dlsconnected or the fuse Is blown out,
the memory of the preset station
selectlon button Is erased. H is
necessary to have the stations
memorized agaln.
()f[-OJQ

2. Seek tuning
Keep the tuning button pushed, untl

7S

MW/SW/FM radio

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@
@
@
@
(i)

CD

Power supply switch

Push the switch to turn ON the power
supply.
Push the switch again to turn OFF the
power supply.

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Volume control knob

Turn the knob to adjust the volume.
Clockwise
lncrease
Counterclockwise
Decrease

Tone control knob

Turn the knob to adjust the tone. Clockwise . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stronger treble Counterclockwise
Weaker treble

@ Balance control knob

Turn the knob to adjust the balance of
volume between the right and left
speakers.
Clockwise
Stronger at right
Counterclockwise
Stronger at left

MW/SW/FM selection button

Push the button to choose one of the
FM, MW, SW1 (2.94 - 5. 175 MHz), SW2
(5.82 - 12.215 MHz) and SW3 (15.10 21.975 button
MHz) bands.
@ Tuning
Push the button to set to a desired fre-

quency.
See "Tuning."

7-6

Power supply switch/volume adjusting knob

Tone control knob
Balance control knob
MW/SW/FM selection button
Tuning button
Preset station selection buttons
Display section

@ Preset station selection buttons

Push the button to select a desired station.
See "Tuning" and "How to preset broadcasting station."
(fJ Display section

The display section indicates as follows:

Preset station selection
button indicator
Receiving frequency
indicator

rJ:. FM M~

:J Q Q Q

1.J

LI U. LI, LI .J

SW ;::/

MW/SW/FM
band indicator

1_

ST
DX

Stereo
broad
recption
indicator

Radio
operating
procedure
Tunlng
Push the MW/SW/FM setecton button to
selecta band from the FM, MW. SW1 (2.94
- 5.17 MHz), SW2 (5.82 - 12.215 MHz) and
SW3 (15.10 - 21.975 MHz) bands.
lf seeking a broadcasting station is difficult
because ol weak reception radio wave. this
unit will automatically switch the station
selecting sensitivity. In this case. the display section ndlcates the "DX" sign.
The radio will changa automatically to
stereo reception whan an FM stereo breadcasting is baing recelved.
11 the stereo broadcasting becomes weak
becausa of being static, the radio will automatically switch over to monaural receplion.
There are three kinds of the station selectlng methods.
1. Manual tunlng
Ughtly push the tunlng button to set to a
desired frequency,
Each time the button is pushed. the frequency changes progressively.
!\ side
Higher frequency
V side
Lower frequency
The receiving frequency is indicated In
the display section.

lf the frequency being received has already been preset. the channel number
is also indicated in the display section.
2. Seek tuning
Keep the tuning button pushad, until
beep sound is emitted. Then, ralease
your finger. Tha radio starts seeking a
broadcasting station. starting from the
curren! frequency toward a higher or
lower frequancy. Whan the staton is
recaived, the saek tuning stops automatically.
!\ side ....... Higher frequency

V side .. . .. .. Lower
frequency
The receiving frequency is ndicated in
the display secton.
lf the frequency being received has already been preset, the channel number
is also indicated in the display section.
To cancel the seek tunlng, push the
tunlng button again.
3. Preset tuning
The preset station Is automatically
seiected by pushing the preset station
setectlon button.
The recelvlng frequency and channel
number are lndicated in the display sectlon.

How to preset broadcastlng

statlon
You can preset five stations for each of the
MW, SW and FM bands. (In the case of
the SW, a total of five stations can be
preset far SW1. SW2 and SW3.)
1.

Push tne MW/SW/FM selection button to

select a band from the FM, MW. SW1
(2:94 - 5.17 MHz), SW2 (5.82 - 12.215
MHz) and SW3 (15.10 - 21.975 MHz)
bands.

2. Push the tuning button to set to a

desired fraquency.
3. Keep pushing the preset station selection button of the desired Number. The
unit emits beep sound to indicate completlon of memorizing.
NOTE
In cases where the battery Is
dlaconnected
or the fuse is blown
OU1, the memory of the preset statlon
aelection
button i eraHd. lt Is
neceasary to have the statlons
memorlzed agaln.

7-7

Cassette tape player

CD

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(jJ)

CD

Cassette tape insertion slot

lnsert a cassette tape into the cassette
tape insertion slot in such a way that
the open edge comes at the right side
and
the side to which you want to listen
faces upward. The music starts when
the cassette tape is fully inserted.
The playing direction of the tape is
indicated by the program indication.
At the end of the tape, the cassette will
automatically reverse and play the
other
side of the tape.
Volume control knob
Turn the knob to adjust the volume.
Clockwise .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . 1
ncrease
Counterclockwise
Decrease
Balance control knob
With the knob pulled, turn the knob to
adjust the balance of volume between
the right and left speakers.

7-8

Clockwise
Stronger at right
Counterclockwise
Stronger at left
After the adjustment, push the knob to
the original position.
Fader control knob
(Two-speaker system)
Turn the knob to make the setting according to the position of the speaker.
Full left
When front speakers are
used:
Full right ........ When rear speakers are
used:
NOTE
lf the knob is set to the positionwhere
no speaker is used, the unitcan
produce no sound. Therefore, be sure
to set the knob to the positionwhere
the speakers are used.

Cassette tape insertion slot

Volume control knob/balance control knob
Fader control knob
Treble control knob
Bass control knob
Tape selector button
Program indicator
Power level indicator
Program selector button
Fast forward/rewind/eject buttons
Automatic mu sic selection button
Tunar operation indicator

(Four-speaker system)
Turn the knob to adjust the balance of
volume between the front and rear
speakers.
Clockwise
Stronger at rear
side
Counterclockwise ....... Stronger at front
side
@ Treble control knob
Pushthe knob. With the knob protruded,
turn it to adjust the treble range.
Clockwise
Stronger treble
Counterclockwise
Weaker !reble
After the adjustment, push the knob to
the original position.
@ Bass control knob
Push the knob. With the knob
protruded, turn it to adjust the bass
range.
Clockwise
Stronger bass
Counterclockwise
Weaker bass

(!)
@

After the adjustment, push the knob to

the original position.
Tape selector button
You can select equalizer characteristics
suteo for the tape by pushing the button.
..-... ON
Metal and enrome tapes
.I. OFF .. . .. Normal tape
Program indicator
The tape p1aying direction is shown by
the indicator.
Power level indicator
The right and left output levels are
shown over seven stages by the indicator.
Program selector button
Push this button to play the muste on
the
opposite side while the tape is being
played.
The lighting direction of the program
indicator changes.
Fast forward/rewind/eject buttons
To eject tape
The tape ejects when the .,_. and ....
buttons are pushed at the same time.
Fast forward
Push the ..,. button when the program
indicator is ....: the .,_. bullan when the
program indicator is <11111.
Rewind
Push the .,.. button when the program

indicator is ... ; the .... button when the

program indicator is <11111.
To cancel the fast forward or rewind.
lightly push the next button.
@ Autornatc music selection button
With the button pushed to the ON
_._ state, push the ast forward or
rewind button to search for the start point
of the rnustc, as follows:
When fast forward button is pushed:
..................
Searching for start point
of next muste
When rewind button is pushed:
..... .... . ... .. Searching for start point
of music being played
The automatic music selection function
is cancelled when you push the automatic music selection button again to
the OFF .I state.
@ Tuner operation indicator
This indicator is illuminated when the
power supply switch of a combined AM
radio tuner is turned ON.

NOTE

1. There are lnstanceswhere the auto

maticmusicselectlonfunctlonfailst
o operate fully in the followlngtapes.

A tape with a \ow record level

A tape recordinga muslc wlth a
long pause or the like
A
tape
recording speech,
conversatlon, etc.

A tape In which the interval

between
music
programa
(unrecorded portlon} Is less than
five seconds
A tape having no interval between
the music programa (unrecorded
portion}

2. lf you start the searchlng

wtthlnabout
15
seconds
after
the
start
ofthemusic to get back to ita start
polnt, there are cases where the
tape
la
rewound
to
thestartpolntofthe preceding muslc.
3. lf you start the searching for the start
polnt of the next music when the
remaining time of the muslc belng
played is less than about 15
seconds, there are cases where the
function skipsthe next muslc.

7-9

AM/FM radiowith cassettetape player

(i) Power suppJy switch/Volume control/balance control knob

@
@
@
@
<:[)
(ij)
@
@
([D

(i) Power supply switch

Push the switch to turn ON the power
supply.
Push the switch again to turn OFF the
power supply.

<D
<D

Volume control knob

Turn the knob to adjust the volume.
Clockwise
lncrease
Counterclockwlse
Decrease
Balance control knob
With the knob pulled, turn the knob to
adjust the balance of volume between
the rlght and left speakers.
Clockwlse . ... . . . . ... . . . . . . . Stronger at
right
Counterclockwlse ...... Stronger at lefl
After the adjustment, push the knob to
the original position.

Fadercontrol knob
Ton11 control knob
AM/FM selection button
Tuning/time adjustlng button
Preset station selection buttons
Cassette tape in&enion slot
Fast forward/rewind/eject buttons
Program selection button
Display button
Display section

Fader control knob

(Two-speaker system)
Turn the knob to make the setting according to the positon of the speaker.
Full left
When front speakers are

7-10

Clockwise
Counterclockwise

@ Tone control knob

Full rlght

Stronger at rear
side
Stronger at lront
side

u sed:
When rear speakers are u
sed:

NOTE
lf the knob Is set to th posltlonwhere
no speaker la used, the unit can
produce no sound. Therefore, be ure
to set the knob to the poaltlon where
the speakers are used.
(Four-speaker system)
Turn the knob to adjust the balance of
volume between the front and rear

speakers.

Bass control ... Turn the knob to adjust the

bass range.
1 n relation to the center ( clicking portien)
of the knob:

Clockwise
Stronger
bass Counterclockwlse
Weaker
bass Treble control ... While the knob
pulled turn it to adjust the treble
range.

1 n relatlon to the center ( clicking

portien)
of the knob:
Clockwise
Stronger treble J
Counterclockwise
Weaker treble

Push these buttons to fast forward,

rewind or eject a cassette tape.
See "Operating procedure for cassette
tape player."

AM/FM selection button

Push the button to choose either the AM
band or the FM band.

Program selection button

Push this button to play the music on the
opposite side while the tape is being
played.
See "Operating procedure for cassette
tape player."

Display button
When this button is pushed while the
radio is tuned in to a broadcasting station. the indication of the display section is
switched from the time to the frequen- cy.
About five seconds rater, the indicator
returns to the time mode.

(l])

Display section
This section normally indicates the time.

@ Tuning button
Push the button to set to a desired frequency.
Sea "Tuning."

@ Time adjusting button

Set the time by pushing the time adlusting button and display
button at the
sametime.
See "Adjustment of time."

Preset statlon selection buttons

Push the button to select a desired station.
See "Tuning" and "How to preset broadcasting station."
Cassette tape insertion slot
lnsert a cassette tape into tnis insertion
slot.
See "Operatlng procedure for cassette
tape player."

@ Fast forward/rewind/eject

buttons

Stereo broadca1alng receotlon indicator

Preset
sretion
selectlon
bunon
indlcator

Program lndlcator

Radio operatlng procedure

Tunlng

JI a

cassette tape has been inserted, eject

the cassette tape.
Choose either the AM band or the FM band
by pushing the AM/FM selection button.

2. Seek tuning
Keep the tuning button pushed tor more
than 0.5 second and release your finger.
The radio starts seeking a broadcasting
station. starting from the curren! frequency toward a higher or tower frequency. When the station is received,
the seek tuning stops automatically.
/\ side
Higher frequency
V side
Lower frequency
The receiving frequency is indicated in
the display section.
lf the frequency being received has already been preset, the channel number
is also indicated in the display section.
To cancel the seek tuning, push the
tuning button again.

The radio will change automatically

to
stereo reception when an FM stereo breadcasting is being received. The display section indicates the "ST" sign.
lf the stereo broadcasting becomes weak
because of being statc, the radio wll automatically switch ovar to monaural reception.

Lightly push the tuning button to set to a

desired frequency.
Each time the button is pushed. the frequency changes progressively.
/\ side ....... Higher frequency
V side .. .. . .. Lower frequency
The receiving frequency is ndlcated in
the display section.
lf the frequency being received has already been preset. the cnanna number
is also indicated in the display section.

There are three kinds of the station selecting methods.

1 . Manual tuning

7-11
3. Preset tuning
The preset station is automatically
selected by pushing the preset station
selection button.
The receiving
frequency
and
channsl
number are indicated in the display
sec- tion.

How to preset broadcastlng statlon

You can preset six stations for each of the
AM and FM bands.
1.

7-12

Choose either the AM band or the FM

band by pushing the AM/FM selection
button.

2. Push the tuning button to set to a

desired frequency.
3. Keep pushing the preset station selection button of the desired number. When
me button is pusneo. no sound can be
heard once. After a lapse of two
secones, tne radio will produce sound
again. This means completion of
memorizing.

NOTE

In cases where the battery Is

disconnected or the fuse is blown out,
the memory of the preaet statlon
selectlon button is eraaed. lt la necesaary
to heve the stationa memorlzed agaln.

Operating procedure for cassette

tape piayer
To listen to tape
lnsert a cassettetape into the cassette
tape nsertion slot in such a way that the
open edge comes at the right side and
the side to which you want to listen faces
upward. The music starts when the
cassette tape is fully insertad.
11 a cassettetape is inserted when the
rado is playing, the unit automatcally
switchesto
the tape play.

The playing direction of the tape is indcated by tns program indcator.

At me end of the tape. the cassette will
automatically reverse and play the other
soe of tne tape.
To fast forward or rewind
Fast forward
Push the ..,. button when the program
nccator is ..,.: tne ~
button when the
program lndlcator is~.
Rewind
Push the ~
button when the program
notcator Is ..,..; the ...
button when the
program lndlcator is~.
To cancel the fast forward or rewind, lightly
push the next button.

FM broadcasting
To change tape dlrection
Push the program selection button to play
the music on the opposite side while the
tape is being played. The direction of the
program indicator will change.
To eject tape
The tape ejects when the ~
and _...
buttons are pushed at the same time.
NOTE
Be sure to eject the tape by pushingthe
eject buttons when you turn OFF the
ignition key switch.

Adjustmentof time
Time can be adjusted when the display
section is indicating the time.
While pushing the display button, push the
time adjusting button to adjust the time.
V side
Adjustment of hour
/\ side
Adjustment of minute
How to set to justtime
When the AM/FM selection button and display button are pushed at the same time,
the "minute" digit of the clock is reset to
zero.
Example:

lf both buttons are pushed when the indication of the time is between 2:00 and 2:29, the
time will be set to 2:00.
lf both buttons are pushed when the indication of the time is between 2:30 and 2:59, the
time will be set to 3:00.
OFE-07012

Compared with normal radio broadcasting

(AM), FM broadcasting provides better
quality of tone. In addition, stereo reception
is possible. Nevertheless, there are sorne
problems for a moving vehicle to receive
FM broadcasting due to its inherent characteristics.
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7-13

Streightadvancecharacterlstlcof FM radioaignal

AM radio wave

Since an FM radio sgnal has higher lrequency than AM radio signal, FM radio signal has properties similar to light. Therefore,
there are instances where the radio signal
is interrupted by buildings or mountains,
thus making lt lmpossible to receive
FM broadcastfng. As a result, the
reception ranga of FM broadcasting is
narrower than AM rado slgnal.

7-14

FM radio wave

Fadeout
There are places where FM radio
signal becomes weak suddenly. This
is called "fadeout."
Fadeout means a phenomenon
where radio signals disappear. For
example. the radio signal becomes
extremely weak behind oostacles.
e.g. buildings and pales. When your
vehcle passes through these
places, no radio signal reaches your
antenna. At this point, a sound o
"Shatz, shatz .. ." is emitted. This is
inherent to FM radio signals, which is
caused by the unique way of transmission.
You can not avoid
this phenomenon.

Service area of FM broadcastlng

Transmitting antenna height 30 ft

Effective transmitting power 1 kW

FM atareo automotve rado 21 km (13 miles)

FM monophonic automotive radio 50 km (31 miles)

Stereo radio for houaehold use 101 km (63 miles)

tThe renga of cleer reception in the illustration above is one example on a flat
zona without any obatacles. This ranga mav very depeoding upon power, ground
configuration and so forth.)

In case that you listen to FM

broadcasting in your home, using a
stereo radio for household use, you
can enjoy olear FM broadcasting,
even if the radio signal is very
weak. by making the antenna higher
or use of a high sensitivity antenna.
On the other hand, if you listen to FM
breadcasting
using
your
automotive radio while driving, the
broadcasting is adversely at- fected
by many limiting factors. such as the

shape
of
antenna,
installation position

its

an
d
en
gi
ne
nol
se.
Co
ns
eq
ue
ntl

y,
the zone you can enjoy clear
broadcasting
becomes
smaller
compared with the reception in your
home.

To fully catch the radio signal. make

sure that the antenna is extended to
the fullest length during FM reception.

715

Multlpath
Transmitting antenna

An FM radio signal reflects when it hits

buildings or mountains. When the antenna
of your vehicle simultaneously catches
direct radio signa! and reflective radio signa! a sound of "Jutu, julu ... ." is emitted or
the voice of a lemale announcer becomes
husky. This phenomenon is called "Multipath" distortion.
The number ol places where such
phenomenon takes place is comparatively
small. To avoid the phenomenon, you must
move your vehicle from this zone.

7-16

How to recelve radio

nol Is botherlng you

slgnal when

When noise is bothering you, reduce the

high-pitched tone with the treble tone control. This will reduce the noise level, thus
providing a more pleasant sound.

Thl radto incorporatea the ASC

(Automatic
Separation Contro)l
clrcult. When your vehicle entera
a zone having weak radio slgnal,
thls clrcult automatlcally lowers
the stereo separatlon degree, thua
lmprovlng SIN (Slgnal/Nolu) ratio.
When your vehlcle returna to a
zone havlng atrong radio slgnal, the
stereo separation degree wlll be
lncreaaed.

(m

Section8

Mirrors

Outside mirrors

8-1

lnside mirror

8-2

Outside mirrors
WARNING .
. Do not adJuat
:Thla could ceu
the vehlcle.

CAUTION

Be careful not to scratch the mirror

whenremovingice or snow.

To adjustmirrors by hand
Adjust the outside mirrors by hand so that
vou can see part of your vehicle in the
mirror cosest to the vehicle.

To adjuat mlrrors by lever

Adjust the outside rnirrors by moving the
levar so that you can see part of your
vehicle in the mirror closest to the vehcle.

&1

lnslde mlrror

To ad)ustmlrrorsby remote control

mlrrorswitch
The remole control mirror switch operates
with the ignition in ACC" or "ON".
1.

Set the master switch to left or right as

you desire.

2. Push the control switch to adjust the

mirror so that you can see part of your
vehicle in the mrror closest to the
vehicle.
CAUTION
Return t.he masterswitchto the neutral
(OFF) posltlon when not In use.

&-2

To fold outaldemlrrora
To fold the outside rnrror, simply push it
forward or backward.
OftOeoClt

To adjustmlrror
Adjust the inside mirror by hand so that
you can see the rear view clearly.

NING

not dJult mlrrora whlldrlvl

couldcu a lou ot cont

.~vehlcle.
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[
Day

''\l.:
~

Night

To set nlght posltlon

Pull the lever toward you to reduce glare
from the headlights behind you at night.

/J1MANING

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:if

11~ Set the mlrror In th~fday polttiff'

~!1.'1~ whenyou nMd n-.~ ce gl.... :

1:t ,...,

lj[l\11,.ht

vlew clarftY llWflilrducedIn .

poltlon ... i~/.~i~(:
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Section9

Interior equipment

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Interior light

9-1

Horn

9-1

Assist grip

9-1

Ashtray . . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . . .. . .. . .. . .. . . .. . .. . .. . . . .. . . .. . .. . . .. . 9-2
. . .. . .. . . .. . .. .
.
. ..
Sun visor
9-3

, . :.

Glove box

9-4

Luggage room light

9-4

Tilt steerlng

9-4

Flre extlnguisher (for GCC speciflcatlons)

9-5

Interior light

Horn

Assist grlp

_}(_

The interior light operates when the interior

light switch is set in the "ON" position.
The interior light will not operate when
the switch is set in the center "OFF"
position:

Push the position as shown to actvate horn.

When the interior light switch is set in tne

'DOOR" postton. tne interior light will light
when the door is opened. Also. when the
door is not cioseo properly, the interior light
will light, thus warning that the door is not
closed properly.
O'E~OC<>

91

Ashtray
Frontashtray

Rearaahtray
Spring plate

Spring
plate

To use the ashtray, pull it out.

When cleaning, pull out the ashtray as far
as it will go. Then, remove the ashtray while
applying a slight downward force on the
spring plate.

When installing, first align the ashtray with

the right and left rais. Then push the
ashtray into position.
CAUTION

Atteruslng the ashtray, returnlt to

the

original posltlon.

&2

Do not uae the ashtrayfor trash dls

poaal. Fallureto observethls
cautlon may result In a flre.

Pull out the ashtray to use.

Sun visor
Spring piste

.
~~

... . . .........

' <, .'J

When cleaning, pull out the ashtray as far

as it will go. Then, remove the ashtray, while
applying a slight down-ward force on the
spring plate.

When installing, align the claws provided at

the ashtray with the cut-out sections of the
ashtray holder. Push the ashtray into position while applying a slight downward force
on the spring plata.
CAUTION
Atter uslng the ashtray,
lt to th original poltlon.

i
Gfove box

return

Do not use the ashtray for trHh di

posal. Fallure to observe thla
eautlon may result In a tire.

Lower the sun visor to protect your eyes

from bright sunllght. For bright sunlight
coming through the door window. turn the
lowered visor 90 degrees toward the door
window.

Luggage room light

Tilt steering

Set the luggage room light switch in "ON"

to turn the light on.

Adjustment

Tounlock
Tum the master key counterclockwise. To
open the glove box, pul the rever.

To lock
Clase the glove box, then turn the master
key clockwise.

WARNING
Be certain to keep the glove box
door doeed whlle drfvng to reduce
the rlsk

With the switch set in the "DOOR" position,

the light goes on when the back door is
opened and goes out when it is ciosed.

Pull down the tilt lever to unlock the

steering wheel. Move the steering wheel
to your desired position. Then securely
pull up the tilt lever. The steering wheel will
be locked at this position.

ori::00011

..

ofaertoue bodlly
lnjury

WARNING
.
After the adfustrn.ent, be sure
'thl. steerlng wheer la locked
po'*'91y,
by movlng lt up and down.

In the ....-.,.,. acc:ldent or hard

drlv
lng.
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94

Never try to adjuet the ateerl~l

wheel poaltlon whlle the vehicle 111
runnlng, aa thls can cauee
a\
accldent.
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O:E4131C

Flre extlngulsher
(for GCC speclflcations)
1.

Remove the tire extingulsher from the cowl

side panel.

1.

2.

Puli out the safety clip.

2. Aim the nozzle at the fire source. The

distance from the fire source shouid be
2 m (6.6 ft) to 4 m (13.1 ft).
3. Tap the push button strongly.

3.

Section 10

Driving tips
Before starting engine

~~f~~ng4:~9~~:1:0;~~-~~h~;.;.~~th~;~~d
(Pa~-time 4WD and Fulltime 4WD)
Driving 4-Wheel-Drive vehicles off-road (Part-time 4WD)
Manual transmission shifting instructions
Transfer shifting instructions
Manual free wheeling hub
Automatic locking hub
Shiftingpoints
Economical driving tips
10-10
Winter driving tips
10-11
Brake system
Brake pad wear limit indicators
Parking brake
Power steering
Before starting englne

1 O- 1

o-

10- 3
19- 4
10- 6
1 O- 6
10- 8
10- 9
10- 9
1012

10-13
1013
1015

Startingengine
1. Check the area around the
vehicle befare entering t.
2. Make sure that parking brake is
applied.
3. Adjust seat position. seatback
angle, and head restraint height.
4. Adjust the day/night nsde mirror
and the outside mirrors.
5. Lock all doors.
6. Fasten seat belts.
7. Turn off unnecessary lights and
acces-

sones.
8. Check fuel gauge.

CAUTION
Do not crankthe starter
contfnuously for more than 10
seconds.

Do not race a cold englne to

prevent englne damage.

Keep moderate speed

the englne warms up
thoroughly.

HDC engine in normal cllmate

1. Depress the clutch pedal fully and
hold it until the engine starts.
2. Shift the transmission nto neutral.
3.

Light!y depress the accelerator

pedal once and release it, and turn
the ignition
switch to sr ART" pos ilion to start
the
engine.

4.

When the engine starts, lightly

depress the accelerator pedal and
assure that charge warning light
and oil pressure warning light turn
off.

until

Method for startlnga hot englne:

Hold the accelerator pedal
halfway down until the engine starts.

101

Startlng In cold cllmate

1. Fully depress the accelerator pedal a

few times and then release the pedal.
2. Depress the clutch pedal and start the
engine.
Do not depress the accelerator pedal
at ths occasion.
3. Warm up the engine. Due to the automatic choke the idling speed is higher
than usual. and therefore, it is not
necessary to keep the accelerator
pedal depressed.
4. Depress the accelerator once again
and then ralease the pedal after the engine is warmed up.
The automatic choke Is released when
the pedal Is depressed and idling
speed will be reduced to normal level.

102

When englne hardlystarts

1. lf the engine does not start alter a few
attempts, allow a snort period of time
befare the next attempt, as excessive
suction of fuel might have occurred.
Or, operate the starter with the accelerator fully depressed. (Do not continua cranking for 10 seconds or longer.
otherwise. damage to !he battery and or
the starter may result.)
2. lf the engine does not start yet, do not
unnecessarily operate the starter. But
check fuel system and spark plugs.

HDE englne
The electronic fuel injection system automatically controls the proper air-fuel mixture for startng.
1.

Depress the clutch pedal and shilt the

transmission into neutral.
Hold the clutch pedal to the floor until
the engine is started.

2. With your foot off the accelerator pedal,

crank the engine by turning the engine
key to "START".
Ralease it when the engine starts.

Driving 4WheelDrive
on the road (Parttime
Fulltime 4WD)

vehicles
4WD and

Basic drivingmethods
Make sure to operate the vehicle in 2H
position on dry, paved roads. (Part-time
4WD vehicles)

Make sure to operate the vehicle in

FULLTIME position on dry paved roads.
(Fulltime 4WD vehicles)

Special care should be exercised when

driving on slippery paved roads such as
loose sand, wet, gravel, snow or ice
roads.

Avold sharpturn
4-Wheel-Drive vehicle is a vehicle with
higher ground clearance.
4-Wheel-Drive vehicle is not designed for
cornering at the same speeds as ordinary
2-Wheel-Drivevehicles.
lf possible, avoid sharp turning maneuvers.
As with other utility vehicles of this type, if
the vehicle is not operated correctly, this
may cause loss of control or an accident.

Orive aroundcurvescautiously
Most 4-Wheel-Drive vehicles have higher
centers of gravity. Therefore, it should be
noted that the effects of centrifuga! force
differ from those for ordinary 2-Wheel-Drive
passenger cars.
Be sure to approach curves after slowing
down to normal driving speed, driving slowly and cautiously.

Orive slowly using engine brake with lower

gear. When stopping the vehicle, repeat a
light brake application to avoid locking of
the wheels.
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On paved road drlvingin bad weather

When you drive on the road covered with
snow or collected heavy rains, shift into
4WD which provides high traction. You
should drive slowly and cautiously.
On paved road drlvingin snowand ice
When you drive on snowy or icy roads, you
should maintain traction by changing
vehicle speed gradually and avoiding sudden steer. Should you start to slide, release
the accelerator pedal and steer in the direction of the slide. Avoid abrupt brake application. When you regain control, depress
the accelerator pedal slightly to go back to
normal driving lane. Be sure to keep sufficient distance to maneuver between you
and the vehicle ahead.

10-3

Driving 4WheelDrive vehicles

offroad (Parttime 4WD)
The type of terrain and condition of the
off-road surface will require you to select
either 2H, 4H, or 4L position far part-time
4WO vehicles in arder to get the best performance from your vehicle.
Please see this manual at p. 10-6, 7,
Trans- fer Shift Lever, for help on selection.
You will also want to know about the advantages of the manual free-wheeling hub,
automatic locking hub, and how to set it far
off-road use. See manual at p. 10-8, 9.
Sand
Always try to keep all four wheels of the
vehicle on the salid surface of the trail.
Orive slowly and cautiously avoiding
abrupt steering and spinning of the
wheels.
When the rear wheels are bogged down in
sand and the vehicle will not move, shift
the transfer gear into the 4L position for
the best traction.

184

Mud
When driving in mud, keep the accelerator
pedal slightly-depressed and avoid abrupt
steering. Orive in the center of the road as
muchas possible, avoiding area where the
mud may be deeper.
Should you start to slide, release the accelerator pedal and steer in the direction of
the slide until you regain control. Avoid
abrupt brake application.
lf the rear wheels are bogged down in mud
and the vehicle will not move, shift the
transfer gear to the 4L position far the best
traction and power.
After the vehicle has been driven through
mud, thoroughly wash the undercarriage of
the vehicle to avoid any damage to the
vehicle components.
Water
Befare you enter water, shift the transfer
lever to the 4L position. Carefully check the
conditions of the water bottom. While
negotiating through water, do not to drive
the vehicle so fast as to splash water.

When your vehicle has passed through

water, be sure to check whether the vehicle
still retains good braking performance
befare you continue ordinary driving. Lightly depress the brake pedal two or three
times so as to ascertain the brake effects.

lf water enters into the brake system

(i.e. pads, linings, rotor or drum), braking
effect will be deteriorated temporarily.

Far such situations, decrease speed for

safe driving. While paying due attention
to nearby vehicles, repeat the braking
action for a little while. This will speed up
drying the brake pads, rotor, linings, or
drum and the braking effect will be restored to the normal state quickly.

Gravel
Maintain steady speed and avoid sudden
steering. Orive on the center side of the
road as much as possible, for gravel at the
side of the road may be looser and unstable. Should you start to slide, release
the accelerator pedal and steer in the
direction of the slide
until you regain
control. Avoid abrupt brake application.
Repeat light braking action, utilizing engine
braking ef- fort.

In very loase gravel, be sure to shift into 4L

position.

Grease applied items

Steering linkage and knuckle

Snow
Shift into 4L position and maintain steady
speed. This will help prevent the wheels
from spinning.

Propeller shaft
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We recommend to use tire chains.

lnstall the tire chains only on the rear tires.
Do not install the tire chains on the front
tires.
Climbing steep grades
4-Wheel-Drivevehicles can climb upa very
steep grade, by selecting a suitable transfer gear range. To climb a very steep
grade, shift the transfer shift lever to the 4L
position at the foot of the steep grade.
Proceed to climb up the hill slowly without
racing the engine. When descending a
steep downhill, do not rely solely on your
service brakes alone, but be sure to use to
engine brake.

Always perform a maintenance inspection

after each day of off-road driving that has
taken you through sand, dirt, mud, heavy
snow, or water.
Maintenance items
Front brake pads and discs

Rear brake linings and drums

Brake line and hoses

Transmission, transfer, and differential

oil

Wheel bearings

Dust boots

Air filler

10-5

Vehicles wlth manual free wheellng

hub
2H~4H

Move the shift lever from 2H to 4H with

both the free-wheeling hubs engaged
while the vehicle is running slowly or is
stopped.
Keep the steering wheel in the straightahead position.

4H .+2H
To shift from 4H to 2H, simply move the
shift levar. Disengage both the free
wheeling hubs far continued 2H use.
lf you make a shift from 4H to 2H while
the vehcte is cornering, the vehicle may
still remain in the 4H state although the
4WO indicator is extingushed.
But, when the vehicle assumes the
straight-ahead conditon, the shift to the
2H position will take place automatically.

Vehicles wlthautomatic locking hub

2H .+4H
Stop the vehicle. Move the transfer shift
lever from the 2H positon to the 4H
position.
Start the vehicle slowly.
The automatic locking hub will be automatically locked.

4H+ 2H
The shift operation can be performed
during the vehicle running.
Move the transfer shift lever from the 4H
position to the 2H position. Then, slowly
drive the vehicle straight ahead in opposite direction about 3 m (10 ft).
The automatic locking hub automatlcally becomes free.
11 you make a shift from 4H to 2H while
the vehicle is cornering, the vehcle
may still remain
in the 4H state
although the
4WD indcator is extinguished.
.lf this case, drive the vehlcie straight
ahead and try again.

4H H4l
Do not perform this shift unless the
vehicles is stopped.

4H H4L
Be sure to perform the transfer shift
operation while the vehicle is stopped.
Start the vehicle slowly.

Fulltime four~wheel drive

Fulltlme (four~wheal drlv wlth

center dlfferential free) .....
This position is used during normal operation in under the tour- wheel operation.
Center dlfterentlal lock (fourwheel
drlve wlth center dlfterental f locked)
..... This position Is used during operation
on lost traction driving conditions.
CAUTION
The fulltime
4WD vehlcle la
not equlpped wlth a 4L range. Hence
do not operat thls vehicle at those
placu where a hlgh traction Is
requlred.

11)-7

Manual free wheellng hub

CAUTION
Be sure to perform the transfer
switching operation when the vehlcle
is atopped or the vehlcie Is moving
stralght ahead.

When the wheels are splnnlng, never

switch from the fulltlme posltion to
the center differential lock positlon.

When this vehlcle Is to be towed, lt Is

neceasary to place the transfer ahift
lever In the tw~wheel drlve posltlon.
Refer to the sectlon 11 under the
"Emergency Towlng."
NOTE
When operatlng the control lever, be
aure to posltlvely switch the control
lever to the lock or the fulltlme
posltlon wi1hout stopplng lt halfway.

When any difficufty is encountered In

swltchlng the control lever to the lock
posltlon, drlv the vehlcle forward or
backward for a short dfstance. Then,
retry the switching operatlon.

11H

Thls is a device which makes it possible to

reduce vehicle running resistance during
the 2-wheel driving (2H), by making the
front wheels free.

CAUTION
1. Do not move the vehlcle lf the handle
(6 mark) is not aligned exactly wtth
the 'V mark at the "FREE" or "LOCK"
posltlon on the cover.

Operating lnstructions
For driving in 2H, align the hub handle (6
mark) with the "FREE" position on the hub
cover ('v mark) for both the front wheels.

2. Do not operate the vehlcle In 4L or 4H

when the hub handle I set at tht
"FREE" posltlon.

For 4L or 4H driving, align the hub nandle

(6 mark) with the "LOCK" position on the
cover (\1 mark) for both the front wheels.

3. Make sure to set the handle (6 mark)

on the both the right and tett wheelt
at the aame posltlon.

Shifting points

Automatic locking hub

Do not try to fast starts. Fallure to

observe this caution may cause
abnormal noise from the automatic
locking hub and/or its premature
wear.
lf fast starts Is made, while trying to
get the rear wheels out of sllppery
placH with the transfer shlft lever
shlfted in the 4H or 4L posltlon from
2H position, the automatic locking
hub may emit abnormal nolses. In
this case, slowly engage the clutch so
as to lock the automatlc locking hub.
When driving the vehicle with the
transfer shift lever placed in the 2H

The automatic locking nub can be locked

or unlocked. followlng the shift operation
described under the 'Transter shifting instructions (with automatic locking hub)"
secton on page 1O-7.
CAUTION
Never switch from the two-wheel
drlve to the four-wheel drive while
movlng. Failure to observe thls
cautlon may cause abnormal noise
from the automatic locking hub
and/or it premature wear.
After swltching from two-wheel drive
to four-wheel drlve, start vehicle
slowty.

posltlon during cold weather, there

may be cases where the automatic
locklng hub emits abnonnal nolses.
In this case, drlve the vehicle firat
under the four-wheel drlve mode.
After the transfer has warmed up,
move the transfer shlft lever to the 2H
position.
For the lubricatlon of the front drlve
system, drlve the vehlcle under the
four-wheel drlve mode at least once a
month.

Recommended shlftlng speeds

For better fuel econorny and longer engine
life you should upshilt at tne following
speeds;
Upshift speed

Upshift

Normal
acceleration

Cruise

19 (12)

19 {12)

-"

'-

tst to 2nd

.....

34 (21)

2nd to aro

...

...

3rdto4th

4th to 5th

km/h (mph)

--

24 (15)

-- . .
'

48 (30)

39 (24)

64 (40)

60 (37)

.....

- ....

NOTE
Th automatic locking hub may emlt a
noise when locklng or unlocklng,
however, thls doea not indlcate any
mu lfu nctlon.
Ol'V. 10:>JJ

10-9

Economical drivingtips
Maximum elloweble speeds
CAUTION
lf your vehicle exceeds the maximum
allowable speeds given on the table
below, do not downshlft.
lf this caution is neglected, the
engine could be damageded.
km/h (mph)
Gear

.....

Vehicle speed
2H and 4H

4L

42 (26)

23 (14)

71 (44)

40 (25)

108 (67)

61 (38)

154 (96)

87 (54)

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orr

10-10

10:>~

CAUTION
When descending a steep hill or
long grade ...
Down shlft to asslst the brakes by
selecting a sultable lower gear.
Excesslve prolonged use of the
brakes can cause losa of braklng
efflclency or losa of brake fune11on
due to overheatlng and can cause
premature brake wear.

Gear shiftng should be made in

accoro- ance with vehicle speeds.
Do not use excessive engine speed by
operating your vehicle in lower gears for
a prolonged period.
Avoid letting the engine labor at low
speed with the transmission in the
higher gear positions. This driving practice will strain the engine and increase
fuel consumption.

Accelerate your vehicle moderately.

Avoid unnecessary sudden accelerations or abrupt brake applications.
Once your vehicle has attained the
desired speed. maintain that speed as
constantly as possible.

Avoid driving at unnecessarily high

speeds.
A reasonable
vehicle speed helps
lower fuel consumption.

Use care In downshlftlng on ley,

sllppery,or wet roads.
Fallure to do so could cause your
wheels to lockor skld, and could lead
to loss of controlor accldent.

Winterdrivingtips

lt is advisable to seect 5th gear during

high speed operation. This will help
save fuel consurnption and reducing the
engine noise level.

Adjusting your driving to help keep the

vehicte moving whenever possibte
since it requires more fuel to move the
vehicle from a stop.
Sensible driving of your vehicle, combinad with proper maintenance, not only
makes it possible to obtain the originally-designed
performance of your
vehicle, but also contributes to saving
fuel.

Battery
Check the battery condition and cables.
Battery capacity tends to reduce n colo
weather. (See Section 14)
Englnecoolant
Fill the sufficent mixture rate of coolant,

Snowchaln
CAUTION
To preventdamage to yourvehlcle;

lnstalla tire chainon a safe place.

Do notexceed 50 km/h {30mph) or

the tire chain
manufacturer's
recom mended
speed
limit
whtchever is lower.
Adjust vehicle speed to road condi
tlons and avoid
sharpturns.

Engineoil
Refer to the engine oil vscosity chart on
Section 15.

Washer fluid
Use anti-freeze type washer fluid.

Avoid bumps and potholes which

may cause vehicleto bounce.

Parking
brake
Do not apply the parking brake when the
rnechanism could be frozen.
Shift the transmssion to 1 st or reverse.
Chock the wheels.

lf possible, avoid hard braking

and drive carefully.

Follow the instructionsot tire chain

manufacturers.

WARNirf<l~ ~ ; ~ .: ~ . . : . ~ ~ . . ( . ~ ~
:* ~ Remov
'Oh' 1he ,rpQf;

lnstallthetire chainson the rear

tires as tightlyas possible.
Do not lnstalltire chainson the front
tires.
Retighten the tire chainsafterdriving
0.4 0.8 km (1/4 -112 mile).

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1011

Brake system
Tandem master cyllnderbrake aystem
Your Daihatsu is equipped with a front disc
brake and an automatic adjusting rear
drum brake. lts brake system is a powerassisted dual hydraulic braking system.
These dual brake systems function independently from each other.
lf either of the dual systems should fail,
the other system still remains operative.
Never- theless. a greater force is
required to depress the brake pedal. As a
result. brak- ing distance increases. When
either system fails, me brake warning light
should glow. Do not rely on a single
operative brake system. Have the brake
system repaired immediately.

~.idilNtiJ*N
G

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Brake booster
The brake booster utilizes engine manifold
vacuum to assist braking force.
lf the engine is stopped during driving, the
brake booster system can retain a residual
vacuum that is enough for stopping the
vehicle only once or twice with a normal
pedal applying force. After mat, no residual
pressure remains.

General precautionstor braking

The brake booster utlllzea engne
manifoldvacuum to provldepower
asslstedbrakingperformance. lf
the engine is stopped during
drlvlng, the effectlveneaa of
brakes will decrease signltlcant.y

lf maltunctionof one ot the dual

brake systema should occur, the
travel of the brake pedal will
lncreese. Stopping distance Is
slgnificantlylncreased.

Make sure that free movemen1 of

the brake, clutch and accelerator
pedals are not hlndered by the floor
mat.

While drivlng, never rest your

:Jt-t co.r

o f the

~.

d.

.tunctlona, brakfng
wll~be
reduced and 1toppl
greatly lrlCreal8.

, .
~~

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1(H2

foot

on the brake pedal. Rldlng the brake

wlll result In overheated brakes,

losa of braklng ablllty,

premature llnlngwear.

Parking brake

Brake pad wear limlt indicators

Before you start to descend a steep

grade, shift the transmission to a
lower gear so that speed may be
reduced and controlled.
Be sure not to apply the brake for
extended amounts of time or
contlnuously. Contlnuous application of brakes may cause the brakes
to overheat and loas of brakes.

Tire tractlon ability may be reduced

while drlvlng in water. Moisture in
the brakes caused by water on the
road, car washing or the adhesion
of salt applied on the roed may
affect the braklng ability adversety.
lf
the
brakes
become
wet,
cautiously apply the brakes and
they will dry. Several cautlous
applications of the brakes will
remove moisture or any adheslon of
salt.

The brake pad wear limit indicators on the

front disc brakes give a warning noise
when the brake pads are worn.
11 you should hear a squealing or scraping
nose while driving. have the brake pads
and rotor checked and/or replaced by a
Daihatsu dealer as soon as possible.

;7i~k~:.'=WARNING

~mage to

vehlcle
breklng componenta
serlOUJ
bodlly
lnJury.
. -, ~,

Howtoset
Pull the lever up.
How to release
First, raise the lever slightly and then push
the button with your thumb, then lower the
lever completely to the down position.
WARffWG

Before'~

Never conttnue to use worn _.

aceldent or .......

and

make ture to releue

brake ~Y and thet
the brake warning Ughtli'.
A partlally-epplled parking btake may.
cause ._ ..J'Mr brake to OWlrheat,
,..ultifi"~~ Nduced effectlvenees of
the rear brak"
and PreMlllt.Ur
wear
the

the

and

S*kfnO

10-13

CAUTION
When you park your vehicle, always
engage the parking brake fully and put
the shlft lever in either reverse gear or
first gear. In addition, when parking your
vehicle on a grade, turn the front wheels
as indicated in the picture.
OFE-10021

10-14

On an upgrade:
(with curb)

On a downgrade:
(with curb)

Turn the front wheels away from the

curb.

Turn the front wheels in a dlrection

toward the curb.

Power steerlng
The power steering system on your vehicle
is of the hydraulic pressure type operated
by the engine output.
Therefore, the steering operation requires
increased force with the engine off.

CAUTION
lf you notice any malfunction, have the
system checked by a Dalhatsu Dealer.

On any grade wlthouta curb:

Tum the front wheelstoward the side of

the road.

OF'tt.:CZ

1015

Section 11

In case of an emergency
lf englne won't start

11- 1

Jump startlng

11- 1

Englne overheatlng

11- 3

Flat tire

11- 5

Emergency towlng

11-11

lf engine won't start

In case the starter won't crank
lf the sound level of the horn is low. ar if
the headlights are dim, first check the
battery. See Section 14.

Jump starting
In case the starter cranks

Spark plug wires

lf the battery is discharged, jump-start it.

11 the cause still is not clear. have the system checked by a Daihatsu dealer.

WARNING
Do not push- or pull-etart the
vehlcte. Thls could damage the
vehlcle or cause an accldent.

,'.1
( 1) Check to see if the engine is getting
fuel.
Check the fuel gauge. 11 the pointer
registers al or below the empty line. the
fuel tank may be empty. Refill the fuel
tank.
(2) lf the engine is getling fuel, check that
the spark plug wires connecting the distributor and spark plugs are securely
inserted in place.
(3) 11 the engine still won't start. or if the
check engine light ( ~
) goes on. the
engine needs adjustment or repair Call
a Daihatsu dealer for assistance.

WARNING
To evold sertoua bodlly lnlury and
damage to your vehlcle whlch mlght
reeult from battery exploelon, acld
burna, electrlcel burna or damaged
electronlc componente,
the8e
lnetructlona muat be followed
precleely. lf you are unsure about
how to follow thls procedure, aeek
the help of a competent tachnlclan
or towlng eervlce.

Batterlee contaln sulfurlc acld,

whlch 18 polsonoua and corroslve.
Wear protectlve ufety
g......
when Jump etartlng and avold
spllllng 11eld on your skln, clothlng
or vehlcle.
lf
you should
acclclentallyget acld on your skln
or Inyour eyH, remove any
contamlnatedclothlng andftuah the
atfected area wlth water tor at leaat
15 mlnutH. Then get lmmedlata
medlcal attantlon. lf poaalble,
contlnue to apply water wlth a
apongaor cloth whlle enroute to the
medica! taclllty.

11-1

l'IGrTMlly produced by
........, wW explGde lf flllme Je
braught... ........,. n.r.ror.,
donat.,.,.., llghl mmlch,or.._
..., ...,_whlleor jump
..-U mnlng
,_. the
The ....

Do not attempt to Jump mrt the

whcle when the electrolyt. levet ,
low In the bllltllry. Add dl9tllled

.....
..

CAUTION
The voltage of the booster battery muat
be 12 volts.

. . . , ,

To help reducethe rta ot .rtoua bodlly lnlury mnd cllfMge to the whlclll;
le c:ertmn to heed
WARNINOS
mncl ln8tructlone

to I
ol the

~.

C8ble

,...

Jumper

ame.

erlOUflh 80 tlwt the

""*

whlc ...

,...,..

lltlllmpl

Appllcatlon of a hlgher voltage may

cause expenslve damage to sensitiva
electrlcal equlpment (relays and radio,
etc.).
Do not jump start unleas you are sure
that the booster battery Is of the correct
voltage.

be long

The capaclty (AH ratlng) of the booster

battery must not be lower than that of
the dlscharged battery.

donot

to ctwge fraDn

a.tt.ry. Plret, mett tM lae In the

ttmt
may

n.. ... poalblllty

eauptode.tnpped In ttw lae
blltWy.

11-2

)Umpll'

touch MCh olher.

lf .... booetllr .....,
.. .....
hnproperty -'*'
..... ng the
vehlole, ._.
le poe91b1Htyttwt an
expla9lon nwy oocur.

.......

ventores are not touching. Tum off ali

unnecessary lights ano accessories on
Connect c,,bles in n umerical order
Oiscon nact in reverse ercer after use

1 . 11 the booster battery is installed in

another vancta, make sure thal lhe

both verucres.
2. lf the engine in the vencte witn lhe
booster battery is not running, stan il
ano 1e1 it run ter a few minutes. Dunng

jumping. idle the engine al about 2 .

000 rpm.
3. Befare connection ot lhe jumper cables.
make sure lhal the engine key on the
venicte with the discharged batterv is
turned to the LOCK posion,

Englne overheatlng
4. Coonect the jumper cables in the exact
ercer shown in the illustration: positiveto-positive ( + ). and negative-to-engine
or body ground (-).
Connect the positive cable ( +) first
to the discharged battery and then to
the booster battery. Next. connect the
negative cable(-) to the booster battery
and then to a salid, stationary, metallic
pont (e.g. engine hanger hook) away
lrom the battery. Do not connect it to or
near any moving parts.
When maklng the eonnectlons, do
not let the Jumper cables or clamps
touch anythlng except the eorrect
battery termlnals or the ground. Do
not lean over any battery when
maklng the conneetlons.
Do not
allow the )umper cabte clampa to
touch each other whlle any one or
more clampa are
connected
.
5. Start the engine in the normal starting
proceoure. Alter starting the engine. run
it al 2.000 rpm for severa! minutes.

6. Carefully disconnect the cables in tne

exact reverse order; the negativa cable
lirst and then lhe oosuve cable.

Overheeting

11 the cause of your battery discharging is

not apparent (i.e. having left the light on by

error). you should have your vehicle checked.

lf the engine overheats. the ponter o

the water temperature gauge moves
beyond the "proper temperature zone"
toward the "overheating zone".
Furthermore. the engine begins to emit
"pinging" noises and engine performance
orops noticeably.
In this case. observe the lollowing WARNINGS and take tne procecure described.

WARNING
To help reduce the rilk of ..rtoua bodlty ln)ury:
113

 Do not llttempt to remove the

radlator cap when the englne and
radlator are hot.

Nevar permlt your faca, flngera,

halr or clothee to come near the
fan bladee when the englne la
runnlng.

5. Add coolant if the coolant leve! is insu!

ficient. ("See Section 14".)

Water leakage in the cooling system

Allow enough time for the englne to

Cool.
Your akln could get a bum lf
your body touchff a hot part
In the
englne compartment.

Water level of the radiator and reserve

tank

Radiator fin clogging

Orive belt tension

lf the radlator cap la looaened or

removed whllthe 8f19lne la hot, lt
wlll permlt ateam or bolllng water
to blow out and may cauee
eerloua peraonal lnJury.

The engine is more prone to overheat ir

summer. The following should be checkec
regularly:

1 . Park the vehicle on a sale place and

turn the air conditioner off.
2. 11 steam is coming out. turn the engine off.
11 it is not, run the engine at idling.
3. After the engine has cooled. carefully
open the hood and check the components.
4. 11 the drive bel! is broken. engine
coolant is leaking, or the coolant level
is low etc .
stop the engine
immediately and contacta
Daihatsu
dealer.

11-4

lf the engine overheats frequently. have the

cooling system checked by a Daihatsu
dealer.
r-1

Flat tire
Placing a chock
lf your vehlcle should have a flat tire,
drlve safely to a polnt of rest so as not to
obstruct traffic. Avold changlng flat tires
on a slope or on soft ground.
CAUTION
Use the jack provlded with your
vehlcle
only for the purpose of
changing the wheels. Under no
clrcumstances should your jack be
used to ralse other vehlcles or other
loads.
Never use the jack to support the
vehlcle when you work under the
vehicle. lf the jack should be moved
accldentally, you may be serlously
lnjured. When you work under your
vehlcle, always use jack stands
designad speclally for thls purpose.
No person should remaln In the
vehlcle whlle the vehicle Is being
jacked up or restlng upon a jack.
Prior to changlng a wheel, make sure
that the ground Is level and solid.
Place a flat and wlde board
underneath the jack, if necessary, to
stablllze the jack.
Make sure parking brake Is engaged.
Put vehlcle transmission in first or
reverse gear.

Tools and Jack

Joint
Too Is
\\

;~move~

~""'''~'

Apply the parking brake.

Place a chock at the opposite end of the
tire located diagonally opposite to the flat
tire (lhis is the most effective location
for a chock).

Tost!V

Learn the storage location of your tools

and spare tire before you need then.
Storing locatlon
The tools are stored between the left front
seat and the floor tunnel.
The jack is set underneath the left front
seat.
How to remove/store the jack
The jack can only be removed/stored from
!he rear of the front sea!
To remove the jack, turn the joint by hand
counterclockwise until the jack is free.

11-5

Jack handle bar

-----

A&m

ApplyMP
grYELLOW

UNE

To store the jack. turn the joint by hand

clockwise until the jack is firmly secured to
prevent it moves during a colHsion or sudden braking.
NOTE
Be eure to tlghten

the jolnt from the front

lde.
11 the Jolnt te tlghtened from the back
tlde, the feet of an occupent at the rear
tut may hit the )olnt, rHultlng In looH
)olnt.

1HI

Ot1tonion
orcrack1

Melntenance lnstructton
Apply the MP grease to ali the siding
parts.

Ensure that there is no distorton or

crack on the jack.
lf there is replace t with a new one.

Storlng Locatlon
The jack handte bar is located al the
radiator upper member in the front of the
engine compartment.
The jack handle is stored in the tool bag.

Tools

Sparetlre

Wheel center cap

Attaching
bott

Aluminium wheet

(i) Toolbag

Hub nut wrench & Jack handle

L type handle
Spark plug wrench
Spanner (10 x 12, 14 x 17, 19 x 22)

@ A pair of pliers

, Wheel cap replacer

Screwdriver () 8
Roof panel wrench

Spare tire removal

Remove the two nuts and one bolt that hold
the spare tire to the spare tire carrier.
Then take the spare tire off.
Spare tire storage
lnstall the spare tire with the valve stem
side of the wheel facing rear-ward.
Then tighten the two attaching nuts and
one bolt to 3.5 - 5.5 kg-m (25 - 40 ft-lb,
34.3 53.9 Nrn).

To remove wheel center cap

WARNING
In arder to nold l9floua bodlly ln)ary
do not atlempt to pull off the .....
center cap by hllnd.
For steel weel
tnsert the L type handle into position and
pry off the center cap.
For alumlnlum wheel
Remove the wheel center cap after removing the wheel.
From the back side, lightly tap the edge o!
the wheel center cap al several points by
means of a screwdriver
117

e.

Sllghtly loosen wheel lug nuts

Settlng jack
Front

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.-- -

Aluminium wheel

To Instan wheel center cap

Front side (with free wheel hub)
With the wheel cap replacer placed on the
center cap, lightly tap the replacer so as to
install the center cap.

Using the wheel lug nut wrench, slightly

loasen each of the wheel lug nuts.

Set the jack at the jack setting point

nearest to the tire to be replaced.
Settlng posltlon:
Front: Setting position is at the transmission member attaching section
under the frame. Place the jack at
the center portian of the transmission member attaching bolts. See
illustration.
Rear:

118

Place the jack head center under

the protrusion provided on each
side of rear axle housing. See illustration.

Jacklng up vehlcle

Replaclng tire

---- -

WARNING
To help reduce the rlak of damage to
your vehlcle and aerlous bodlly lnjury:

Do not set the jack at places other

than the
polnts.

speclfled

jack

Turn the jack handle clockwise to raise the

vehicle. Gently jack up the vehicle until the
tire clears the ground surface by about
2.5 cm ( 1 inch).

Remove the wheel lug nuts.

Replace the flat tire with the spare tire.

settlng

Make sure that the jack

Is
posltloned on level and solld
ground. H nece888ry, place a board
undemeath the jack to atablllze lt.

Never place any portlon of your

body under the vehlcle whlle Ita
welght Is belng supported by a jack.

11-9

Before puttlng on the apare wheel,

remove any corroslon on the brake
drum or dlsc and wheel lug surface
wlth a wlre brush. Be sure not to get
any forelgn matter between the brake
drum or dlsc and the wheel lug.

lnstallatlon of wheels wlthout good

metal-to-metal
contact
at
the
mountlng surface can cause the
wheel lug nuts to loosen durlng
drlvlng.

11-10

Relnstalllng wheel lug nuts

Lowerlng vehlcle

Reinstall all the wheel lug nuts and tighten

them until the wheel is no longer loose. Do
not yet tighten firmly.

Turn the jack counterclockwise to lower

the vehicle.

Emergency towlng
Tlghtenlng wheel lug nuts

Atter changlng wheels

Check the air pressure of the replaced tire
and adjust it to the specified pressure.
Store all tools, jack. jack handle and flat
tire securely in the proper place.

11 the wheels or axles are damaged, use a

towing dolly.

WARNING
lmproper alr preuure may caUM
premature tire wear and ac:lveraely
affect the handling ot your vehlcle
caU81ng a loa ot eteertngcontrol or

WARNING

H you encounter vlbratlon1 or

abnormal nol... .n.r the tl1'81 have
been
changed,
have
them
checked
by Dalhetlu dealer lmmedlately.

CAUTION
Be sure to use
towlng
faster
descrlbed llmlts.
precautlon will
transmlsslon.

accldent.

Alter the jack has been lowered, tighten

the wheel lug nuts securely in a diagonal
se- quence across the wheel.

lf towing is necessary. we recommend you

have it performed by a Daihatsu dealer ora
commercial tow truck service.

no clrcumetance 1hould per1on be allowed to rlde In a vehlcle

belng towed when the front or rear
wheel1 off the ground.
Under

the towlng dolly when

or farther than the
Fallure to observe thls
cause damage to the
~H .:.

Tlghtenlng torque:
9-12 kgm
(65 87 tt-lb, 88.2 - 117.6 Nm)
After durlng 1,000 km (600 miles), check
to see that the wheel lug nuts are tight.

11-11

2WD posltlon (Fulltlme 4WD vehlcle)

=
W O J
c:
r :!

1 Upward
1

'1

Flgur9 2

Flgunt 1

Before a vehicle with fulltime 4WO vehcte

is to be towed with the lront wheels or rear
wheels on the ground, be sure to set the
transter case to the
mode and follow
the procedure listed below.

zwo

Step 1. Release the set bolt. (figure 1)

(From underneath of vehicle)
Loosen the set bolt provided at the lower
section ot the retainer of the transfer case
until it comes out from the threaded portien.
Then pull the set bon all the way down by
hand.

11-12

--..J
Right

Step 2. Shift the transfer shift levar into

2wo postcn. (from vehicte inlerior)
The shift lever is now abre to moved into
the "2WD" posilion as shown in the figure 2.
To move the ever nto "2WD" position.
move it to the right and upward as nocated.
CAUTION
Upon completlon of towlng, be sure
to return the transfer shlft lever to the
"CENTER OIFF LOCK" posltlon or
"FULL TIME"
posltlon.
Securely
tlghten the set bolt.

Tlghtenlng torque:
3.0 4.5 kgfm
(21.7 32.5 ft-lb, 29.4 44.1 Nm)
Fallure to tlghten the bolt to tht
orlg,nal posltlon after towlng wil
make the vehlcle unufe to drlve.

Towlng wlth rear wheel on ground

Towlng wlth tour wheels on ground

\ \. i.:..

----.

_ _)l

:......

-A:::!)

1,--------,---

D_....---

We recommend using a towing dolly.

lf a towing dolly is not available, be sure to
observe the following conditions.
1. Transmission in "NEUTRAL".
2-1. Transfer case in "2H" on Part-time
4WD vehicles.
2-2. Transfer case in 2wo on Fulltime
4WO vehicles. (See paga 11-11 for
"2WD" position)
3. Maximum speed 50 km/h {30 mph).
4. Maximum distance 80 km {50 miles).
5.
lgnition key in "ACC" position.
6. Steering wheel secure to keep tne
front wheels in a straight ahead position.

We recommend using a towing dolly.

11 a towing do11y is not available. be sure to
observe the following conditions.
1.

Aelease the parking orake.

2.

Transmission in "NEUTRAL".

3-1. transrer case in "2H" on Part-time

4WO vehicles.
3-2. Transfer case in "2WD" on Fulltime
4WD vencles. (See page 11-11 for
"2WO" position)
4.
Maximum speed 50 km/h {30 mph).
5.

Maximum distance 80 km {50 miles).

1f your vencle is disabled, attach a sturdy

rope. towing strap or cable to the towing
hook.
The following steps rnust be performed.
1.
Parking brake must be released.
2.
the

Transmission

must be placed

in

NEUTRAL. position.
3-1. Transfer case must be placed in "2H"
position on Part-time 4WO vences.
3-2. Transfer case mus! be placed in
"FULLTIME" or 2wo position oo
Fulltime 4WO vehicles.
4.
lgnition key must be placed in the
"ACC" position.

1113

5.

Manual free wheeling hubs or automatic locking hubs must be placed in

"FREE" position. (See page 10-8)
6. Wheels, axles, drive train and
steering
mus! be in good condition.
7.
Towing speed does not exceed 50
km/h (30 mph).
8.
Maximum distance 300 km (200
miles)
CAUTION
The vehlcle can be towed In thls
manner only when wheels, axles,
drlve traln, steerlng or brakes are In
good condltlon. Otherwlse never try
to tow In thls manner.

A driver must rlde In the vehlcle to

maneuver lt and operate the brakes.

When the englne Is not runnlng, the

brake booster and power steerlng do
not operate. Therefore braklng and
steerlng wlll requlre much more effort
than usual.

Do not use the towlng hook unless

your
vehlcle
Is
towed
on
hard-surfaced roads.

Precautlons about towlng hook

Be sure to check that the hook Is
lnstalled securely.
11-14

lnstructlons on belng towed

When your vehicle is being towed, !he
brakes should be applied as required so
that the towing rope or tow cable is light at

Attach the towlng rope

securely to the hook.

or cable

Do not pull the hook sharply.

Always pull the hook stralght ahead

to prevent lt from belng damaged. Do
not pull lt from the slde or from a
vertical dlrectlon.
OH'l(l''3

alltimes.

WARNING

lf the towing rope or cable should loosen,

the rope or cable will be pulled sharply
when the towing vehicle is accelerated.
This may cause the rope or cable to break,
any knot to untie, or hook to disengage.

Make ..,,. to l8t the lgnttlon key In tht

"ACC" poaltlon, when your vehlcle 11
belng be towed. Under no clrcumatancee ahould the lgnltlon key be
pulled out or turned to the "LOCK"
poeltlon dur1ng towtng. Once the key

11 In tht "LOCK" poeltlon, lt cen very

eully ncl even unlntentlonally be
removed from the lgnltlon IWltch.
Aemovtng the key woulcl rnult In

the towed vehlcle'1

loalng

tte

ablllty to

cauae an accldent.

tum and could

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12

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Ex
teri
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cle
anl
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12
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Int
eri
or
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12-3

lfl

Exterior cleanlng
Washlng
1. Park the vehicle away from direct sunlight and in a well-ventilated area.
Turn the engine off.
2. While evenly applying water. gently
wash the surface with a car washing
brush. Use car wash solution or neutral
detergen!, if required.
3. Apply pressurized water to under-body.
1

4. Rinse the surface thoroughly so that no

solution will reman.

15 .

Wipe off water with a sponge or

chamols.

\ s.

Ory the brake system.

CAUTION
Be careful not to apply water to the
electrlcal systems In the englne
compartment. Thls couldcause short
clrcul.t

Follow the instructlonaon waahlng

solutlon.
Gasollne or strongtoxlcsolventa are
not recommended to protect palnt
tinlah.

Do notapply hotwater on the

vehlcle.
Thls could damage the palnt tlnlah.
Alao, do notwlpe off di rt or dust lt
the bodyaurface Is dry.

Waxlng
Wax your vehicle on a regular basts to
preserve the paint finish.
Wash and dry the vehicle befare waxing.
lf the palnt finish is hot. rnove the vehicle
into shade and allow the surface to cool
befare waxing.

CAUTtON
To protect palnt flnlsh;

Do not rub the eurtace hard or rub

wlth hard cloth.

Do not UH
c'nHr.

Follow the lnatructlona on wax.

ateel wool or abraalve

121

Soft top care

Soft top needs special care.

Use mild soap, lukewarm water, anda

brush with soft bristles for washing the
soft top. lf extra cleaning is required,
use a mild foaming cleaner on the entire
top.
After washing the soft top, always make
sure it is completely dry before
lowering.
When washing the vinyl quarter and
rear windows,
be aware of the
directions for "Tips for cleaning soft top
windows".

CAUTION
To prevent the damage, the following
precautlons should be observed;

Do not run your soft top through

automatic car washes.

When washing the softtop, never

use harsh cleaners or bleaching
agents.

Never use any brush on the vinyl

windows.

Do not allow any vinyl cleaner to run

down and dry on the paint surface.

12-2

Avoid

leaving

your

vehicle

unattended withthe softtop down,

as
exposure to sun or rain may damage
interiortrim.

Tipsfor cleanlng softtop windows

The soft top windows are so pliable that
they can be easily scratched unless special
care is taken.

To wipe off the dust, use a soft cotton

cloth moistened with warm or cold
clean water, and wipe across the
window, not up and down.

After thorough rinse, wipe with a soft

and slightly moist, clean cloth.

Zipper operation can be eased by

lubricating the zipper.

OFE-12005

CAUTION
To prevent the damage, the following
precautlons should be observed;

Never use a dry clothto remove dust,

When washing the windows, never

use hot water or any strongsoap or
detergents. Never use solvents such
as alcohol or harsh cleaning agents.

When removing frost, snow or ice,

never use a scraper or deiclng
chemicals. Use warm water only H
you must clean the windowquickly.

Nevar paste stlckers, gummed

labels or any tape
to the
wlndows.
Adheaives are hard to remove and

wm damage lha wlndowa.

Interiorcleanlng

Rust prevention

Clean the interior with a vacuum cteaner.

We at Daihatsu have been producing highquality vehicles with advanced rust prevention design and construction.

CAUTION
Gasoline or strong toxic solventa
are
not
recommended.
lt
may
damage
the
materiala.

Nevertheless. this constitutes merely part

of a total rust prevention program. In arder
to maintain good rust preventiva quality for
a long period of time, it is importan! far you
to understand how to do your part.

Moisture under the floor mats or carpets will

cause corrosion of a vehicle. Make sure to
check at regular intervals that the underside of the mats ar carpets are dry.

Causes
for
rust
tormation
Normally, the following are causes for rust
formation.

Be particularly careful when transporting

chemicals, cleansers. fertilizers. salt etc ..
and these should be transportad in the
proper containers. 1f a spill or leak should
occur, immediately crean and dry the area.

Salt on the roads, dirt and water may

promete corroslon on the underside of
the vehicte.

Chips, nlcks. scratches and dents that

expose bare metal.

OFE20C3

Adversa
areaa
for
rust
formatlon
11 you are living in an area where vehicles
are exposed to rust-prone environmental
conditions, rust prevention becomes a matter of critical importance.
Causes for rust formation and factors
promotlng rust formatlon are salt sprlnkled
on the road, chemlcal substances, sal! alr,
industrial pollution materlals and so forth.
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Effects of molsture on rust formation

Moisture can provide an environment under
which rust formation is prone to occur.
Under such a rust-promotng high humdty
environment, (specfically
when the
temperature is higher than 32 degrees
Fah- renheit),
rust-inducing materials
are retained on the surfaces of a vehicle
be- cause evaporation of water
progresses slowly.
Mud is especially harrnful from the viewpoint of rust preventon. Mud is hard to dry,
thereby making the vehicle retain moisture
for a lengthy time. There are many instances where mud stll contains water and
causes rust to occur, even f the mud appears to be dry.

lf you observe the following points given

below, this will help you to prevent rust
formation on your vehicle.

Keeplng your Dalhatsu clean

The most effective rust preventiva method
is to always keep your vehicle clean and to
protect
it
from
corrosion-inducing
materials, lt is especially, important to pay
attention to the underside of the vehicle.

High temperatura, too. prometes rust formation of sorne parts. f ventilation for
them is inadequate.
Because of these reasons. t is of great
importance to keep your vehicle clean
(being free from mud or other rust-prornotng materials}. Ths applies not only to the
exterior of the vehcle, but aso to the
under- sde of the vehicle.

12-4

clean the mud thoroughly and leave it

halfway, the wet mud will further
promote the rust formation. Henca. be
certain to wash off the mud completely.
High-pressure steam cleaning is an
effective
method
especially
for
removing mud or other rust-inducing
material s.

Rust preventlve meaaurea

lf you live in an area where rust

formation s prone to occur (e.g. region
where sal! s sprinkled on the road, near
bodies of salt water and regions
exposed to industrial pollutants), it is
advsable for you to pay particular
attention to this rust prevention. We
recommend that the underside of your
vehicle be washed with clean water at
leas! once a month during winter
seasons. Upon completion
of the
winter, the underside should be
cleaned thoroughly.
When cleaning the underside of your
vehicle,
be sure to pay particular
attention to the fenders and other parts
hidden from your view. lf you fail to

When cleaning the underparts of the

doora, rocker panels, frame members
and so forth. make sure that the water
dran holes are not restricted.

Keeplng your garage dry

Do not park vehicle in a poorly-ventilated
garage with high humidity. Such garage
constitutes a rust-inducnq environment.
lf you wash your vehicle in the garage or
put your vehicle into the garage with the ve
hiele in a wet condition or covered with
snow, it produces the same environment
as described above. Also, the heated
garage will promete rust forma!ion, if the
ventilation is poor.

Keeplng palntflnlah coata and trlma in

good condltlona

Any scratches or chips on the paint finish

must be touched up as soon as possible to
hetp protect rusting. lf the bare steel is
exposed, it is advisable to have it repaired
ata qualified body repair shop.

Do not neglectcarefor Interior,too

Moisture under the floor mats or carpets will
cause corrosion of a vehicle. Make sure to
check at regular intervals that the underside ol the mats or carpets are dry.
Be particularty careful when transporting
chemicals, cleansers, fertilizers, salt, etc., and
these should be transportad in the
. proper containers. lf a spill or leak should
occur. immediately clean and dry the area.

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Section 13

Vehicle maintenance
Maintenance requirements

13- 1

Scheduled malntenance servlce

13- 3

Schedule for NORMAL driving

13- 4

Schedule for SEVERE driving

13-12

DI

Malntenance requlrements
Maintenance service is importan! to ensure
trouble-free. safe and economical driving.
Failure to maintain your vehicle can cause
an accident or damage to your vehicle.
We at Daihatsu offer you a new-vehicle
check when your new vehicle has been
operated 1,000 km (600 miles) since the
registration date. Note that. however. the
filters and the lubricants are at the owner's
expanse. Please feel free to bring your
new vehicle to a Daihatsu dealer for this
free but very importan! inspection service.

Prestartlng check
For sale and comfortable driving, perform
the pre-starting check.
Weekly check:
Engine oil dirt and leve!
Engine coolant level
Brake fluid leve!
Washer fluid leve!

Whlle drlvlngslowly:
Speedometer and water temperature
gauge
Turning effort o! steering wheel
Brake function
Other abnormal operations
Whether the vehicle is pulled to one
side while driving straight on a level
road or when the brakes are applied.

Monthlycheck:
Orive belt
Battery electrolyte leve!
Tire air pressure and wear
Steering wheel
Brakes
Accelerator pedal

131

Carefully watch your Dalhatsu

Watch your Daihatsu for changes in performance, sounds, and visual tip-offs that
indi- cate requirement of maintenance
service. Sorne importan! clues are as
follows:

'

Engine missing, stumbling, or

pinging
Appreciable loss ol power
Unusual engine noises
Any leak of fluid or oil (Water drainage
from the air conditioner is normal.)
Change in exhaust sound
Flat-looking tire, excessive squeal when
cornering or braking, or uneven tire
wear
Vehicle pulling to one side when driving
straight on a level road
Loss ol brake effectiveness. "spongy"
feeling of brake and clutch pedal. pedal
almos! touching the floor. vehicle
pulling to one side when braking
Engine temperature continually higher
than normal
11 you notice any ol these conditions. have
the vehicle checked by a Daihatsu dealer.

132

Malnt
enanc
e
recor
ds
Keep a copy
of the
repair order
for any
maintenance
service
performed
on
your
Daihatsu.
lt preves that all required
maintenance has been
performed for warranty
coverage.

Doltyourselmf
alntenance
servlce
11 you have sorne mechanical knowledge
and automotive tools, you can service
sorne of the maintenance items by yourself.
Do-it-yoursell maintenance service procedures are given in Section 14.
Note that do-it-yourself maintenance service can affect your warranty coverage.
See the owner's service book for the
details of warranty statements.

Scheduled malntenance servlce

Schedule selectlon
Daihatsu provides two kinds of maintenance schedules, one for NORMAL driving conditions and one for SEVEREdriving conditions.
Please follow the schedule for NORMAL driving or SEVERE driving according to your
driving conditions.
How to select schedule for SEVERE drlvlng
Please follow the Schedule for SEVEREdriving if you consistently operate your Daihatsu
under one or more of the conditions below.

Towing a trailer

Operating when outside temperature remains below

freezing
Repeated short trips less than 8 km (5 miles)

Follow for
~
Schedule
SEVEREdriving
on page 13-12

ldling for extended periods and/or low speed operation for ~

long distance such as police. taxi, door-to-door delivery or
daily renta! service

in addition/ to
schedule for
NORMAL
-, driving

Operatmq in dusty, rough, muddy or salt sprayed roads

Operating daily for a maximum of 25 km (15 miles) or less.).

or continuously for 30 minutes or less
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How to select schedule for NORMAL drlvlng

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Schedule for NORMAL drlvlng

Follow the distance and the period the vehicle has been driven whichever comes first, if without any
notice. Continue periodic maintenance service alter 100,000 km, following the schedule.

O. ... Check or inspect

X

ttema

Sectlon

Air cleaner element

Englne

Whllt to check

1,000km

x 1,000 miles
(month) year

Cleaning, changa

Valva clearance

Clearance

E~ineoil
( 1 SG, SF or SE)

Leakage
Level
Changa

Oilfilter

Changa

Changa (HD-E engine)

13-4

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Fuel filler

Damage, crack
Tightness
Leakage

Changa (HO-C engine)

Fuel lines &

connections

e.... Change or replace

1 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 80 85 70 75 80 85 llO 115 1111

0.8 3 8 9 12 15 18 21 24 71 30 33 31 3t 42 45 48 51 54 57 80
- (3) (6) (9) 1 (3) (6) (9) 2 (3) (6) (9) 3 (3) (6) (9) 4 (3) (6) (9) 5

e...

Sectlon

ltem

1,000km

W llt to c:heck x 1.000 miles

(month) year

o.e

O. ... Check or inspect

Change or
5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 replace
45 50 55 llO 65 70 75 80 85 80 85 100
3 8 11 12 15 18 21 24 27 30 33 38 311 42 45 48 51 54 57 80
(3) (6) (9) 1 (3) (6) (9) 2 (3) (6) (9) 3 (3) (6) (9) 4 (3) (6) (9) 5

Fuel lines &

connections

Fuel hose replacement

Carburetor
(HD-C engine)

ldlespeed
Acceleration

Coolant (LLC)

Ouantity
Leakage
Changa

V-belt

Tension
Crack
Damage

Timing belt

Replacement

Distributor cap. rotor''

Damage

Spark plug'

Cleaning

lgnition timing'

Timing

Every 4 years

Englne

'

Every 100,000 km (60.000 miles)

'1---ln case of US'B3 engine, check every 30.000 km (18.000 miles).

13-5

'

O....C heck or inspecl

1,000 km
x1.000mles
(monlh) year
X

Wlwttoched(

ltilme

s.ctiol'I

Blowby gas

o.e

Connection

ventilatton hose

Operation

Spark control system

!1

Operation

[
1

1 Charcoal cen1s1er

1
i

lo

Ol

Free play

-- .... -----

' EGR system

Clulcl't

Operation

Transmlssion &
differential

Operation

Tightness
Raltle
Oamaoe

!
1
1
;o

o
o

'

01llevel

' Oil leakage

mark shows only for US'83 engine.

, Aeseived working travel

Ptopeller shaft

1H

tranemlttlng
ayatem

1
1

ExMuat
emlNlon
ey1tem

...

Damage

Oashpol

contfol

,.

e.... Chenge or replace

10 1S 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 S5 IO 155 70 75 IO 15 llO 115

42 45
51 IM 57 eo
3
8 12 15 11 21 24 27 30 33
(3) (6) (9) 1 (3) (6) (9) 2 (3) (6) (9) J (3) (6) (9) 4 (3) (6) (9) 5
5

ol

ol

jo
!

(O

o
1'

,. ..
o

O. ... Check or inspect

Sectlon

ltem
Suspension arm.
control arm. dust cover

Su1pen1lon
1y1tem

Runnlng
1y1tem

Whatto check

1,000km

x 1,000 miles
(month) year

e.. .

Change or replace
1 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 IO 85 70 75 80 85 llO 85 100
O.ti 3 6 11 12 15 18 21 24 27 30 33 311 311 42 45 48 51 54 57 60
- (3) (6) (9) 1 (3) (6) (9) 2 (3) (6) (9) 3 (3) (6) (9) 4 (3) (6) (9) 5

Tightness
Damage

Function
Oil leakage
Damage

Suspension ball joinr

Grease apply

Steering ball joint

Grease apply

Tire

Pressure
Damage
Wear

Shock absorber

Front wheel bearing

Rattle

o
o

Rattle

o
o

o
o

Grease change

Rear wheel bearing

o
o

o
o

137

e.. . Change 0< replace

O. ... Check 0< inspect

X

Sectlon

ltem

eyetem
Runnlng

Rear wheel bearing

(3) (6) (9)

(3) (6) (9) 2 (3) (6) (9) 3 (3) (6) (9) 4 (3) (6) (9) 5

Grease change

Tightness
Aattle

Wheel alignmenl

Side slip test

Knuckles

Aattle

Linkage, dust cover

Ball joinl dust seal

S1eeringknuckles

Gearbox

138

x 1,000miles
(month) year

1 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 80 85 70 75 80 85 80 95 11
0.8 3 8 9 12 15 18 21 24 'rT 30 33 38 39 42 45 48 51 54 57 80

Tightness
Free play

Steering wheel

SIHrlng
eyetem

Whllt to check

1,000 km

Damage

Grease apply

Oilcheck

O.... Check 0< inspect

1,000km
x 1,000 miles
(month) year
X

Sec:tlon

ltem

Whet to chectl

Gearbox

Tightness

Power steering bell

Tightness

Steertng

e.. . Change

O< replace

1 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 se 85 70 75 80 85 90 115 11111
0.6 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 24 27 30 33 38 39 42 45 48 51 54 57 80
- (3) (6) (9) 1 (3) (6) (9) 2 (3) (6) (9) 3 (3) (6) (9) 4 (3) (6) (9) 5

Damage

iyalem

Fluid check

Power steering fluid

Fluid hose changa

Brake pedal & parking

brake
Disc pad

Every 4 years

Free play
Reserved working travel
Clearance
Wear
Damage

o
o

o
o

o
o

o
o

o
o

Leakage
Damage
Loose clamps

B111ke1y1tem

Brake hose. tube

Hose, caliper piston seal and boot
change

Every 4 years

139

,.

e.. .

Sectlon

!tema

Wllllttocheck

1,000km

x 1 .000 miles
(month) year

Level

o.e
-

O. ... heck or inspect

Change or replace
5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 se 85 70 75 80 85 80 95
3 e 9 12 15 18 21 24 27 30 33 38 39 42 45 48 51 54 57 llO
(3) (6) (9) 1 (3) (6) (9) 2 (3) (6) (9) 3 (3) (6) (9) 4 (3) (6) (9) 5

Brake fluid
Fluid change (Disc brake)

Brake drum. lining

Breke1y1tem

Wea1
Damage

Function

Every 1 year

Brake booster

Ch811l1&
body

1310

Vacuum hose replacement

Every 4 years

Master & wheel

cylinder

Cup and dust seal replacemen1

Every 2 years

Proportioningvalve

Replacement

Every 4 years

Exhaust pipe and

mulfler. mounlings

Tigh1ness
Damage

..

l
.
0 ....Chec:k or inapect
1,000km
i< 1.000miles
(rnonth)year

ltllns

s.ction

WhMIOcheck

Sea! belt

Lockoperalion
Tightoess
Operation
Tlghtneas

Chaasis orease

Coodition
Graase apply

Ali cloors. hood

,.

CMule6
body

lh'heel
hub nuts. other
bollS and nvts

Toghtness

Banery

Electtolytelevel

Wrtehamess

Tightness clampg

Damege

Eect1tc*

Ligt'(:'l' svstem.
meter oauoe

Function

Heater

Heater hOIS8 replacement

..

.,

..... Changa oc replace

...

111
70 7IJ
5 10 18 20 25 30 36 40 41 llO 11
11 M 17 IO
0.1 3
11 11 11 21 24 27 30 SI 311 3' 42 46
- (3) (6) (9) 1 (3) (6) (9) 2 (3) (6) (9) 3 (3) (6) (9} 4 (3) (6) (9) 5
1

o
o

o
o

o
o

o
o

o
o

oooooooooooooooooooo

Every 4 yaars

1111

Englne compartment
HDEenglne
Chacoal conister

Fuel filter

Headlight cleaner
washertank

Relay& fuse
box

Power steering
fl11_id reserve
tank

--r--1--1-~~,..i'-

Collant reserve tank

Radiator cap

Oilfilter

141

HDCenglne
Brake fluid reserve tank
Window washer
tank

Coolant reserve tank

Radiator cap

Ol filler

OH 1tl<J!:.

14-2

lnstructions on Do-it-yourself
maintenance service
WARNING
H you are not veraed In the correct
repalr procedure, pleaae do not
attempt to perform the checka and
adjuatmenta dMcrlbed
In theee
pagas.

To help reduce the rtak of Hrloua

bodlly lnjury, when you work on any
part of your vehlcle, remove any
neck tia,
necklaces,
watchea,
braceleta, ringa and 80 on. H your
halr la long, HCure lt behlnd your
head. Before you servlce the
electrtcal or fuel eyatem, tum off the
lgnltlon switch and dleconnect the
cable from the negatlve (-) terminal
of the battery 80 that spark wlll not
occur.
Adjuetments for ldllng and lgnttlon
tlmlng requlre apeclal equlpment.
Therefore, we recommend that you
have them performed only by a
Dalhatau dealer.

Never modlfy your vehlcle constructlon

Under no clrcumatancee ahould the

wlrtng be modltled. Faltura to fotlow
thla
cautton
mey
ctiuee
maHunctlonlng
components
or
even aflra.

When the englne Is runnlng, keep

hands, tools, clothee, and other
objects away from the movlng fan
and drlve belt.

Do not allow smoking, sparka, or

flamea near gasolina or the battery,
as the fumes are lnflammable.
WARNING
Any modlflcatlon of your Dalhatau
could affect Ita performance, Afety,
durablllty or warranty, and may
even
vlotata
governmental
regulatlone.
ModHylng
your
vehlcle
can
advenely aft8ct Ita handling, cause
an accldent, ancl cauH Hrloua
bodlty lnjury.

H you notlce that angina oll has

been aplashed ovar components In
the angina compartment, do not
drlve your vehlcle.

14-3

Englne ol
Condensercootlngfan

yaur whk:le .. equtppedwlth .. ,

conclltloner, the COI... _, coollng
flln wttl utomatlc*ly atart to Nn
lf

Engine oll level check

lf the oondlllow18 on. ThM.rw.,

newr touch or come clOM to the
,.,, ~
when ttw lgnltlon 11
..ON".

Make sure tne ignition switch is off wnan

you work near the condenser cooling fan
or radiator grille.

WARNING

Remove the oil level dipstick from the engine block. Wipe the oil away and re-insert
the dipstick. Again, pul out the oil level
dipstick to check the oil revei

To hlllp reduce the rt.k of bum

......

The oil revei is corree! if it is between "F"

and "L marks.

Be sure to check the engine oil level

alter more than three minutes has
elapsed alter the engine has stopped.

lf tne engine oil level is too low, be sure

to add engine oil.

lnjuriM, lllow the qlne

JOU ...,

to cool

olwoldng .,,

CGm1'0'*" In the .nglne

compMmenl Yaur ln could gal
bum n your body tauchH hot
pan.

Crean any spilled oil.

144

Englne oll and oll fllter change

Engine under cover
rear side

Qaaification

API SG, SF or SE

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Mili nil chanl(f'

Recommended engine oil viscosity

Warm up the engine for a few minutes and

stop it.
Remove the oil filler cap.

Remove the engine under cover rear side

to access the oil drain plug.

WMNINO
Do nor cMnga the oH In hot engtM.

14-6

Place a container for draining the engine

oil under the oil pan.
Remove the drain plug with a wrench and
allow the oil to drain completely.

Loosen the oil filler with an oil filler wrench

and remove it by hand.

After adding oil, make sure that the filler

cap is installed securely.

Apply a little engine ol on the rubber

gasket of the new oil filler. Screw the new
filler into place and tighten it until the
gasket con- tacts the seat. Then give it
about one addi- tional turn to seat the filter.

Check the oil level with the dipstick.

Reinstall the drain plug and a new drain

plug gasket.
Tighten the drain plug with a proper sze
wrench.

14-6

With the engine running, make sure that

there are no small leaks around the oil filler
or drain plug. Check underneath the
vehicle to make sure no oil is dripping
from the vehicle. Any leak indicates
improper installation.

Engine coolant
Englne coolant level check

"Full" line
"Low" line

Turn off the engine and wait for at least

three minutes.
Check the oil level again and add oil if
necessary.

WARNING
Spllled oll la hlghly flammable. To
help
reducethe rlak of tire, be eure to:
Securely lnetall the oll filler cap.
Add englne oll carefully and
completely wlpe away any splllage.
Pay particular attentlon to any
eplllage on the manlfolds, exhaust
pipe, and any other parte that
becomehot.

Waahyour handathoroughly.
Prolongedcontact wlth uaedenglne
oll could cause akln canear.
lnstall the engine under cover and tighten
the five bolts securely.

Coolant level check should be made at the

reserve tank. The coolant level is correct if
it is between the "FULL" and "LOW" lines
when the engine is cold. lf the coolant level
is too low. add coolant up to the "FULL"
line.
Use only ethylene-glycol type coolant.
Reinstall the reserve tank cap securely.

14-7

Englne coolant change

CAUTION
lt Is necessary to malntaln a proper
coolant/water ratio that matches the
lowest temperatura you antlclpate In
your local reglon.
Follow the coolant manufacturer's
dlrectlons
for
lnformatlon
on
antlfreeze protectlon.
lf the coolant level becomes low due
to natural evaporatlon, replenlsh wlth
soft water only.
lf a substantlal amount of coolant Is
lost, the coollng system must be fllled
wlth coolant (antl-freeze solutlon) in
the correct concentratlon.

lf the reserve tank should become

empty, be certaln to flll the radlator as
well as the reserve tank wlth the
proper mixture of coolant and soft
water.
lf your coollng system Is loslng
coolant frequently or uses coolant et
en excesslve rete, brlng your vehicle
to a Dalhatsu dealer so that the
coollng system may be lnspected and
necessary correctlon made.

14-8

Engine under cover

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The sealed radiator system uses a long lite
coolant. lt is, however, necessary to
change the coolant at regular intervals.
Coolant change lntervals: every 40,000
km (24,000 miles) or 24 months
For coolant capaclty, see Sectlon 15
"Speclflcatlons".

WARNING
To reducethe rtak of bum Injuries from
eacaplng ateam or hot water, do not
remove the radlator cap or the draln
plug H the englne la hot.

Remove the engine under cover front side

to access the coolant drain plug.

Fill the reserve tank with clean soft

water to the "FULL line.
4.

To draln coolant

Remove the radiator cap.

Orain the coolant, by removir.g the drain
plug from the radiator.
Drain ali cootant from the reserve tank.

After.filling the cooling system, elose

the radiator cap and the reserve tank
cap securely.

To flllcoolant
1.

lnstall the radtator drain plug

tighten it securely.

and

2. Follow tne coolant manufacturer's directions for information on anti-freeze

protection.
Use only ethytene-glycol
cootant,
The total capacity of the cooling system
is described in Section 15. Specifications.
3. Pul the correct proportion ol ethyleneglycol coolant in the radiator and
reserve tank first. Next. fill the radiator
with the corree! proportion of crean sott
water until the radiator is full.

14-9

Orive belt check

5.

6.

Aun the engine for several minutes. Stop

the engine and check the coolant level
by carefully removing the radiator cap.
Add clean soft water, if necessary,
directly to the radiator.
Alter adding clean soft water, install the
radiator cap tightly.

7. After changing coolant. warm the engine to its normal operating temperature.
Make sure that no water is leaking from
the drain plug.
8. Instan the front engine under cover by
using bolts securely.

1410

9. After driving for a short while, check the

coolant in the reserve tank.
lf the coolant level decreases. add
clean soft water to the "FULL" line in
the reserve tank.

WARNING
Be caNful not to bum yourHltwtth hot
englne componenta nd l'lldlmtor.
Turn the engine off and inspect the drive
belt for cracks, excessive wear or oiliness.
Have any damaged belt replaced by a
Daihatsu dealer.
Push the midpoint of the drive belt
between the alternator and the water
pump pulley, and measure the deflection.

Air fllter cleanlng and replacement

Type HD-E engine

Check to see that the deflection is within the

specification.
See seclion 15.

Should the air filler become clogged due

to accumulation of dirt or dust, it may
cause an engine malfunction.

lf the deflection is not within the specification. have the drive belt adjusted by a
Daihatsu dealer.

In instances where the vehicle is operated

mainly in dusty areas, the air filler should
be cleaned at intervals of 2500 km (
1500 miles).

Of{.1~

You may clean the air filler by using compressed air. However. the preferred
melhod is replacement of the filler.
When installing the air filler cap, make
sure
that the three points clamping lock securely.

Alr fllter replacement lntervals:

under NORMAL drlvlng:
40,000 km (24,000 mlles) or 24 months
under SEVERE drlvlng:
20,000 km (12,000 mlles)
CAUTION
Do not drlve wlth the alr fllter
removed. Fallure to observe thls wlll
cause excesslve englne wear.

When lnstalllng the alr cleaner cover,

allgn the arrow headed marks
provlded on them wlth that of the
case.
14-11

Spark plug check and replacement

Type HD-C englne

Disen!;agethe clips (tour) and remove the

wing nut.
Then remove the air cleaner cover to
remove the air cleaner element.
When installing the air cleaner element and
the air cleaner cover, align the projected
portions provided on them with that of the
case.
Alr fllter replacement lnterval:
Under NORMAL drlvlng:
40,000 km (24,000 miles) or 24
months
Under SEVERE drlvlng:
20,000 km (12,000 miles)
14-12

Be sure to use the following recommended

spark plugs or their equivalen!:
Recommended spark plugs:
Manufacturar
CHAMPION
NIPPONDENSO
NGK

Coda
RC7YC4
RC9YC4
K20PR-U11
K22PR-U11
BKR6E-11
BKR7E-11

To remove alr chamber (HD-E englne)

( 1) Disconnect the air conditioner and/or.
power steering idle-up vaccum hoses
from the air chamber. CD (lf so
equipped)
(2) Remove the 3 attaching bolts.@
(3) Disconnect the air chamber hose at the
2 clamping positions illustrated above.

(4) Remove the air chamber.@

Spark plug gap: 1.0- 1.1 mm

(0.039 - 0.043 in.)

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Disconnect the spark plug wires by pulling

the boot, not the wire itself.

WARNING
Both the bootaand aperk pluge may be
hot. To help reduce the rlalc ot bum
lnJurln,exercl care when handllng
them.

Unscrew and remove the spark plugs

using the spark plug wrench with width
across flats of 16 mm.
Spark
plug
lnspectlon:
lf the insulator tip of a spark plug is light
brown without showing any signs of fouling,
it indicates that the spark plug has functioned properly.

Check the gap of the new spark plu~s with

a spark plug gap gauge.
Bend the ground electrode carefully in
order to set the spark gap to specifications.
if necessary.
Insta!! the spark plugs securely.
Reconnect the spark plug wire in corree!
order.

CAUTl.ON
Do not allow dlrt or anythingelse to fall
intothe spark plug holes.

1413

Battery condition check and

cleaning

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per
Lower
limit

To lnstall alr chamber (HD-E englne)

( 1) Pul the air chamber on to the bracket.
Q)

(2) Connect the air chamber hoses. Make

sure to align the marks provided on the
air chamber and hose. @
(3) Tighten the 3 attaching bolts securely.

( 4) Connect the air conditioner and/or

power steering idle-up vacuum hoses to
the air chamber.
CAUTION:
Make sure to allgn the marks provlded
on the air chamber and hose.

14-14

WARNING
Befare you work on the electrlcal
ayatem, be certaln to dlaconnect
the cable from the negattve (-)
terminal of the bdery.

Check the electrolyte level if it is between

the upper and lower limits. 11 the level is
low. add distilled water.

Check for cracks. or corroded or loose

con- nections or loose hold-down clarnps.
11 the terminals of the battery are dirty.
clean them with baking soda and apply
new
grease on them.

lf the terminals are loose. tighten them

securely.

When you l8f'Vlce the bettery, be

very careful not to ahort the
termlnala of the battery wlth toola or
other metal obfecta. lf the battery
terminal are shorted, lt wlll cause
the battery to overheat, and can
cause damage or exploalon.
Do not allow battery acld to touch
your akln, eyea, fabrica or palnt
flnlah.
Do not expoae the bMtery to open

flamee or electrlc aparka. Hydrogen

gas generated by the battery la
exploalve.

In caH your eyea or akln should

contact battery electrolyte acld,
lmmedlately flush wlth cold water
for at leut 15 minutes. Call a
physlclan lmmedlately.

Fu ses
Maln fuse
block
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Sub fuse block

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LHD: European
specifcation
(except lor
day-tight specilicalion)

The fuse block is located on the left side

under the instrument panel.

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LHD: General specification
and day-light specification

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The sub fuse block is located to the right of

the main fuse block.

A relay & fuse box is located next to the

battery in the engine compartment.

1415

Fuse check and replacement

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fUM

Turn the gnition switch off and open the

fuse box lid.

To remove a fuse. insert the fuse puller nto

the !use you want to replace and pull lt

out.

H a fuae 11 blown, locete the cause

and rernedy the problem before a new
fuae Is lnstalled. lf you cannot locate
the cause, be aure to have the
problem repalred at a Dalhatsu
dealer.
Make eure you uae only fuaea havlng
correct speclfled
capacHlea.
NEVER UH
a fuae of hlgher
amperage ratlng than speclfled on
the tuae block cover.

the

14-18

Should correcttw repelni be delaY*!,

dl.connect
the cable from the
negatlve (-)terminal of the battery a
a precautlonary meaaure.

Fusiblellnk check

Good

8lown

We recommend that you purchase a set

of spare fuses for emergency.

11 an excessive amount of curren! snouto

flow from the positive terminal of the
battery to the headlight
crcuit or the
ignition switch circu!, the fusible link will
blow. The fusible link serves as a safety
valve that prevents a
fire.
Therefore,
if the fusible link is blown,
rnrne- diately call a Oaihatsu deater for
necessary inspection and repar.

CAUTION
Always use genulne Dalhatsu fualble
llnu for reptacement. Ne\ler lnmJI
wlre, even for a temporary flx. h
may cauH
extenalve damage to
the vehlcle and posalbly a tire.

Before replaclng the fu11blellnk1, the

cau

of the electrtcsl overloe.d

should 1Jway1 be determlned and

repalred by a Dalhatsu dealer.

1417

Brake fluid level check

The brake fluid leve! is correct, when it is

between the "MAX" and "MIN" lines.

lf the brake fluid leve! is near the "MIN"

line, fill the reserve tank to the "MAX" line
with a clean brake fluid equivalen! to
DOT3.

Wamlnga about bralceftuld

Ualng lmproper, dlrty, or rnolature

con-

tamlnated bralceftuld can caUM unrell

able braldng performanca, whlch can
lead to an accldent and caUM rloua
bodlly lnJury.
Bralce ftuld can hann your eyee,
eo avold eplllllge.
Follow theae
lnstruc- tlons carefully:

or

lf the brake fluid needa to be ftlled

1418

Wlndow washer fluid level check

changed, be sure to uee clean DOT3
brake ftuld only.

Check the brake ftukl levet even

betwn
perlodlc
eeMcea.

malntenenee

Under no clrcumelllncee
bNb flukle be mhced.

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cau11on 1n

ehould

nmng u. ,...,.,.

tank. Brab ttuld can damllge pelnt

flnlah and plattc pwta.

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Do not .... bralce flutd tNlt ha been

opened for more than 1 yeer or that

u.

hu had
cap left on. BrB8 fluid
llbeorbl moiahn trom U. 1lr, lnd
exceu mo&stwe can e.u
unr9UebM braldng ~
lf you flnd that the lnU ftukt "'"'
i. decrwlng at a notlcMblll me,
brlng your vehlcle to Dllhatau
deeler In order to haw your breke
lyst9m repelr9d mm.cldlty.

Do not lllow dbt, und Of dust to

enter U. ,....,,.
tllnk or to

Make sure that !he washer tank is lilled with

washer fluid.
Add washsr fluid if the leve! is too tow.

Open the cover provided nside the back

ooor. Detach tne cap o the washer tank.
Make sure that the tank is filled with
wasner fluid.
Dirty water can cause clogging of the
window washer system.
Dalhatsu
recommends
uslng
commerclal brand washer fluida. Water
wlll freeze In the washer tank and wlll
turn to Ice lf squlrted anto the wlndow In
freezlng temperature.

contamlnate braktng ftuld.

14-19

Transmission oil level check

Place the vehicle on a level surface and

set the parking brake lever. Turn off the
ignition switch.
Remove the filler plug and check the
trans- mission oil level with your finger.
The oil level should be no more than 5 mm
(0.2 in.) below the bottom edge of the hale.
lf the oil level is satisfactory. reinstall the
filler plug and tighten it securely.

WARNING

To reduce the rtak of urloua bodlly

ln)ury, do not attempt thl operatlon
unl... the lgnltlon switch ha been
turned completely off and englne and
tranamlaslon have cooled.

14-20

Transfer oil level check

When transmlsslonoll level Is

low:
Add the specified transmission oil until it
starts to flow of the filler hale.
After completion. reinstall the filler plug
and tighten it securely. Clean any spilled
trans- mission oil.
Specifiedtransmissionol
l: API GL3 or GL4
ViscositySAE 75W90

Place the vehicle on a level surface and

set the parking brake lever. Turn off the
ignition switch.
Remove the filler plug and check the transfer oil level with your finger.
The oil level should be no more than 5 mm
(0.2 in.) below the bottom edge of the hale.
11 the oil level is satisfactory, reinstall the
filler plug and tighten it securely.

WARNING
To reduce the rtak of per801'81 lnJury,
do not attempt thla opendlon un ....
the lgnltlon ewltch hu been turned
completety off and englne and tranefer
have cooled.

Dlfferentlaloll level
check

5 mm (0.2 in.]

or less

.........

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When transfer oll tevel la low:

Add the specilied transfer oil until il starts
to flow out or me filler note.
After completion. reinstall the filler plug aoc
tighten it securely. Clean any soined en.
Speclfied transfer oll:
API GL..J or GL4
Vlscoslty SAE 75W90

Place the vehicle on a tevei floor and set

the parking orake rever. Turn off the
ignition switch.
Remove the filler plug and check the difIerential oil level with your finger.
The oil Jevel should be no more than 5 mm
(0.2 in.) oetow the bottom edge of the note.
11 the oil level is satistactory. reinstall the
filler plug and tighten it securely.

WARNING
To Nduce the n.k of perllOMI lnlury,
do not attemptthle operllllon una..
the lgnldon 9Wloh hM ~
tumed
completely off 1nd dlffw8ntlm ha
cooled.

When dlfferential oll leve! Is

low:
Add the specified ditterential oil until it
starts to f1ow out of the filler hola.
After compretion. reinstall the filler plug and
lighten it secure1y. crean any spilled oit.
Speclfled dlfferentlal oll: API GL5
Aecommended Vlacoctty:
SAE 90 or SOW90
CAUTION
For vehlcles equlpped wlth a limlted
sllp dltferentlal (L.S.O.),
flll
the
dltferenital wtth oil deslgnated
for
exclusive use in L.S.D.

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1421

Power steering fluid level check

Steering wheel free play check

lf cold add
lfcold O.K

COLO

"''"~

lf hotO.K

Check the power steering fluid leve! as tollows.

1. Park the vehicle on a leve! surface and
apply the parking brake.
2. Turn the reserve tank cap counterclockwise to remove the fluid level
dipstick.
3. Wipe the fluid away and re-insert the
dipstick to check the fluid leve!.
When the fluid is cold {fluid temperature
of about 20C or 70F), make sure that
the fluid leve! is within the "COLO"
range on the dipstick. Conversely, when
the fluid is hot {fluid temperature of
about
70C or 160F), make sure that the fluid
14-22

Clutch pedal free

play check

level is within the "Hot" range on the

dipstick.
lf the vehicle is driven with the fluid level
too low, it will cause a malfunction of the
power steering. and/or abnormal noises.
Be sure to add the fluid if the level is too
low.
CAUTION
Replenlsh the fluidto the speclfled level.
lf the level is too hlgh, lt wlll cause fluid
leakage.
After the fluid level check and
replenlshment, be sure to tighten the
cap securely, and wipe spllled fluid
away.

Brakepedal

The steering adjustment is correct if the

play of the steering wheel is within 30 mm
(1.18 in.) at the steering wheel crcumference when the wheel is moved slightly
to the right or left lrom the straight-ahead
posi- tion.
WARNING
H the eteerlng wheel ahould have ex
ceaalve play or H you ehould fMI eb
normal operetlon, brlng your vehlcle to
O.lhateu dealer lmmedletely for
neceuary lnepectlon and repalr.

Brake pedal freeplay check

Brake pedal reaerve travel check

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18-27 mm
{0.711.06in.)

(0.04 . 0.12 ri. t

Depress the clutch pedal by hand lightly

until you leel resistance. then measure the
free play.
The free play must be within the
specica- tion shown above.
CAUTION
lf
the
free
play
wtthln
apecHlcatlona,
thevehlclechecked
by
a
Oalhatau
dealer.

Reserve

travel

Is

Parking brake reserve travel

check

not
have

With the engine stopped, lirst reduce the

vacuum in the booster by depressing the
braks pedal more than live times. Depress
the pedal by hand slowly until you feel
resistance. then and measure the free play.
The free play must be within the spectcation shown above.
CAUTION
H
the
fTM pi.y
11
wtthln
1pecltlcatlon11
have
vehlclechecked
by
a
Dalhat1u
dealer.

not
th

This check should be made with the

angina running.
Tne distance between the top of the brake
pedal and the bull<head. with the bral<e
pedal depressed with a pedal applying
force of 50 kg (110 lb), must be not less
than 80 mm (3.15 in.). The brake pedal
reserve travet should rema in constant
when the brake pedal is held at tts applied
pos- tion lora short of time.

WARNING

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clleclmd by a O.ltwt.u delller.

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Brake boosteroperationcheck
The parking brake lever should travel tour
to six notches when an operating force of
25 kg (55 lb) is applied. An audible
clicking
sound will be heard at each notch.
After the engine has started, ensure that
the warning light (~) goes on when the
park- ing brake lever is applied. Also,
ensure that the warning light (~)
goes
out when the parking brake lever is
released.
CAUTION
lf
any
malfunctlon should
be
encounteredIn the brake system,have
the vehlclerepelred et a Dalhatsu dealer
lmmedlately.

Check the operation of the brake booster

following the procedure given below.
( 1) With the engine stopped, depress the
brake pedal several times. The travel
distance should not change.
(2) With
the
brake
pedal
slightly
depressed, start the.engine. The pedal
should move down slightly when the engine starts.
(3) Depress the brake pedal, stop the engine and hold the pedal for about 30
seconds. The pedal should neither sink
nor rise.
(4) Restart the engine, run it for about a
minute and turn it ott. Then depress the
brake pedal firmly several times. The
pedal travel distance should decrease
with each application.

WARNING
lf any rnattunctlon ahould be encountered In the brake vatem, have
the vehlcle checked by a Dalhatau
dealerlmmedlately.
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14-24

Wiper blade replacement

1.

Pull the end of the rubber blade until il

comes to the large hole section.

2. Pull the rubber blade away from the

large hole section.

Wlper arm lnstalllngposltlon

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3. When installing a new rubber blade. insert the end having small protrusion into
the large note section, and pu11 the rubbar blade along the sot in the blade
frame.

..

1. Operate the wiper motor to the automatic stop position.

1 . Operate the wiper motor to the

automat- ic stop positlon.

2. Set the wper arm to the position as

indicated in the above figure.

2. Set the wiper arm to the positon as

indicated in the above figure.

4. Alter installing the rubber blade in the

trame slot. squeeze the other end of the
rubber blade until it comes to the large
hale secnon. Then insert it into the slot
and fil it in the end.

14-2S

Light bulb replacement

Headllghts
Use the bulb as specified.
(See Section 15)

To prevent lnjury;

the englne
replacement.

""~ .;.

Turn

Keep chlldren away from a bulb.

off

the bulb to cool

replacement.

Allow

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White and yellow bulb

WARNING
before

Alter replacement, turn the light switch on

to see that the light will be illuminated.
11 a bulb requires frequent replacement.
have the system checked by a Oaihatsu
deaier.
We recommend keeping a set of spare
bulbs. Bulbs are available at a Daihatsu
dealer.

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before

CAUTION
Do not drop a bulb or scratch the
surface.

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1426

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Bulb

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Spring set

cover

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Spring set
Bulb

( 1) Open the engine hood and securely

support it by the hood brace.
(2) Oisconnect the wire connector from the
headlight.
(3) Remove the socket cover.

( 4) Turn the bulb retainer counterclock

wise to remove it.

(5) Remove the bulb.

Cleerance llghts/Frontturn slgnallights

Slde turn slgnal

Frontmarkerllghts

..-~~~~~~~~~~~~---,

Turn 5ignal lghl bulb

Gasket
Lens

Clearance
light bulb

(6) To instan the bulb

reverse the removal

procedure.
CAUTION

Do not touch the gla.. portton o1 the

halogenbulbe.
Normal body olle from flnger ptlntll
wHI
reducethe bulbllfe.

How to remove

( 1 ) Remove the two screws.

(2) Turn the bulb counterclockwise while

pushing it in.
How to lnatall
Reverse the rernoval procedure to instan
the bulb.

Lens

To remove bulb
( 1) Remove the screws to detach the light
assembly.
(2) Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise.
{3) Putl the bulb straiqnt out.

To lnatallbulb
Reverse the removal procedure to install
the light assembly.

1427

Rear turn signal light/

stop & tall lightslback-up light

Rear tog/back-up llght

S IOP & rail lighl

Rear 1urn signal

ic z

~;~~:i
: "'~
:
bulb

,-7
-:

Stop & tail light bulb

,
,bulb

l'P"-""~~~ /

1 1r .~,

!.

. <

~.

(For genetI S4)Kffle1tiona)

'.

,~!

'

,1
.\.

_...,.,i)

,..
l<'L .....,,.. .
, ,,,

wr411
.

, ,. . .....,, , , ,.

<->
.r'

Turn signal light bulb

..

tfor EuropHn a. Austrli1nspecffication1I

lfor EuropHn

To remove bulb
( 1) Remove tne three screws 10 detach
the light assembly.
(2) Turn tne bulb holder countercockwtse.
(3) Turn the bulb couraerctockwise
pushing it.
To lnat.all bulb
Reverse Lhe remova procedure to
mstalt the hght assembly

while

To remove bulb

a. Austr1lf1n~lfletiona)

( 1) Remove tne three screws to detach

the light assembly.

To remove bulb
( 1 ) Remove the two screws to detach
the light assembly.

(2) Turn !he bulb ccuruerctocx-wtse while

pushing it.

(2) Turn the bulb counterctock-wse whi1e

pushing il.

To lnstall bulb

To lnatall bulb
Reverse the rernovat procedure to instan
the light assembly.

Reverse the ramova procedure 10 instan

tne light assembly.
,.q

'4'!,

14-28

Llcenee plate llghte

Interiorlight

To remove llcenee plata light

To remove Interior light

How to remove luggage room ltght

{ 1) Remove the screws to detach the

( 1) Ughtly pry the lens to detach it.

lens. (2) Pull the bub straight out.

(1) Remove the two screws to detach the

light assembly.

(2) Pull the bulb straight out.

To lnatall

To ln1811

Reverse the removal procedure to install

the light assembly.

How to lnatall

Reverse the removal procedure to install

the light assembly.

Reverse the removal procedure to install

the light assembly.

Luggage room light

(2) Pull the bulb straight out.

1'-29

Tires
Tire alr pressure

Tire rotatlon
Forward
direction

Placard

~~

Forward
direction

nn

(j ~

compartment
For Australia

Proper air pressure

lmproper air pressure

Aluminum wheel +
Steel spare tire

Except for
Australia

Except for Australia

L.H.D. vehiles:
Tire pressure is posted al the lower part of
the left pillar section.
R.H.D. vehicles:
Tire pressure is posted at the lower part of
the right pillar section.
For Australia
Tire pressure is posted at the inside of the
glove compartment.

14-30

NOTE
Check the tire alr pressure regularly to
assure lnflatlon to speclflcatlons.
lncorrect tire alr pressure reduces tire
llfe, lncreases fuel consumptlon
and
causes
unstable
handling
and
cornerlng.
For the speclfled tire alr pressure, see
"Sectlon 15 Speclflcatlons".

~~
Steel spare
tire-equipped
hiele

Spare
tire ve

lf a vehicle is operated for a long period of

time with its tires in the same location,
these tires will wear in their own particular
pat- terns. lt is therefore, recommended
that tires be rotated periodically in
arder to equalize wear.
After performing the tire rotation, adjust
each tire air pressure to specification.
Tire rotatlon lnterval:
every 10,000 km (6,000 miles)

Tire wear chack

Wear indicator marks

lf the safety indicator on the tire surface is

visible, replace the tire as soon as
possible.

lnstructlons on tires
lnstall the tires of the same size and
construction as originally-installed tires,
and of the same or larger load capacity.
Use only the disc wheels as specified.
Orive al a moderate speed far the first
160 km (100 miles) as a new tire do not
have maximum traction.
Replace the air valve stem whenever
replacing a tubeless tire.
Always have a tire valve dust cap on a
tire.
Have uneven wear or damage on a tire
checked by a Daihatsu dealer.

CAUTION
Be careful not to damage the tires by
scratchlng or by olllng ect.

WARNING

Do not lnetall dltfer8nt typee of u...

on your vehlcle. You coukl loH
control, ot the vehlcle.

Orive alowly on curb, pot hole,

or other obetaclee,lt you haveto,
to prevent loa ot control ot
the
vehlcle.
.

Do not drtve your vehlcle wtth

clamaged tire. lt may deftate

auddenly. Alao avold

damagedwheel rlm.

ualng

1431

Section 15

Specifications
Vehicle specifications
Engine specificatlons
Fuel
Coolant
Engine tune-up
Lubricant recommendation
Recommended engine oil viscosity (SAE)
Clutch pedal
Brake pedal
Parking brake working travel
Brake fluid
Power steering fluid
Tire specifications
Bulb specifications (Wattage)
Weights

15-1
15-1
15-1
15-1
15-1
15-2
15-2
15-2
15-2
15-2
15-2
15-2
15-3
15-3
15-3

Vehlcle apeclflcatlone
Fuel
Overall length
mm (m.)

HD-E:
havingUnleaded ~asoline
RON90 or igher
HD-C: RON90 or higher

Fuel to be
usad
Modal

F300
EL

DX

F310

3,785

3.700

3.770

guard

(149.0)

(145.7)
+ 70(2.8)
+ 15 (0.6) + 15 (0.6)
+ 120 (4.7) +120(4.7)

Optionpans
195R15 Tire.

With larga bumper

+ 15(0.6) Tire 195R15-+ 225R15
+120(4.7) With bumper guard

"2 1

,635

mm(in.)

Wheel base
175 (85.6)

Froot
mm (in.)

ce

60 (13.2)

Coolant
Long life coolant
5.5 { 1.21) excluding 1.0 (0.22) for reseNe

Type
Capacity

tank

f (Imp. gal)

Firing order

1 ,580 (62.2)

1,740(68.5)

fgnition
timing

(64.4)
mm(in.)
1.720(67.7)

Ovaran height
1,720(67.7)

f(lmp.gal)

Plus 0.53(0.12)
equipped

if rear heater

F300
F310

Overall width
mm(in.)

Tread

bumper

Bore x Stroke
Displacement

w<M

(148.4)

Fuel tank capacity

m
76.0mX 87.6 (2.9
(i
n.
1.589
)
Re81
mm(in.)

Vehicles without over fender.

Vehicles with over tender.

2. 175 (85.6)

2,

1,335 (52.6)
{58.3)

1,480

1 .335 (52.6)
(58.3)

1,480

1-3-4-2

BTDC/rpm
3/850

850 50

Englne speclflcatlons
Model
Type
Cylinder number & arrangement

HD
Gasoline. 4-cycle
4-cylinder-in-line
9 X 3.45)

rpm

Engine idling speed

50,

1 (When

check: 850 t

Sparkplug

BKR6E-11

When
adjust:
2800)
lntake

Valva clerance
mm(in.)

0.002)

0.25 O.OS

to.oio

0.33

{0.013

(hot)
Manufac-

NGK

NIPPOHOENSO

K20PA-U11

K22PA-U11
Bl<R7E-11
1.0 1. 1 (0.039 0.043)

RC9YC4

Orive belt dalfection

mm/kg
(n.Jlb}
2

CHAMP\ON

AC7YC4

Gap

0.002)
(hot)
Exhaust

Number

5 6/1 (0.20 0.23122)

o.os

Vehicles equipped with US 83 spec.engine.

With check ccooector shozt-circuited.
turar

1$1

Lubrlcant recommendatlon

Recommended englne oll vlacoslty (SAE)

Grade
Viscocity
Engineoil

l Capacity
: e(lmp. gat)

API SG. SF
Without
oil litter
With
. oil filler

3.3 (0.73)
3.5(0.77)

--

Transmission oil

Transfer oil

Grade
Viscocity
Capacity
Grade

API GL-3 or GL-4

SAE 75W-OO
1.7 (0.37)
API GL-3 or GL-4
SAE 75W-OO

e(lmp. gal)

vtscocnv

1-------
Capacity
Grade
V!Seocity

e(lmp. gal)

Front

Diflerential oil
Capacity

e(lmp. gal}
Rear
e(lmp. gal)

' SE

See chart right

Claaatflcatfon
API SG, SF or SE

Parttime: 1.4 {0.31},

Fulltime: 1.7 (0.37)
API GL-5
l SAE 00 or SOW-00
1

1DW30, 10W40, 10WSO

. SW-JO
t"Cl -18
C"fl tOl
Atmo.phere

-12
( 10)

-7
C20l

-1
130)

'
10
tfOI 1501

16
USO)

21
170)

27
1801

32 38
1901 (100)

tempereture rene 1nticil)ated before neirt oil chenge

Clutchpedal

0.9 {0.2)

Free travel
2.19 (O 48)

18 - 27 mm (0.71 - 1.06 in.)

Brake pedal

Free trave (wth booster) t - 3 mm (0.04 - O. 12 in.)

AeseNe trave
Not less tnan 80 mm (3.15 in.)

Parking brake worklngtravel

4 - 6 noten, with apply force

of 25 kg (55 lb. 245 N)

Brakefluld

FMVSSt 16 DOT 3 or SAE J1703

Power steerlng ftuld

DEXR0~-11

1~2

Tire speclflcatlons

Welghts
195R15, 225/70R15,
195/80R15 (fer GCC)

Size
Front
Pressure

kg/cm2 (psi, kPa)

Fer U.K.
Rear
specifications
kg/cm2
(psi, kPa) Except fer U.K.
specicatlons

Unloaded: 1.6 &23, 160)

Loaded: 1.6 (2 , 160)
Unloaded: 2.1 (30, 210)
Loaded: 2.3 (33. 230)
Unloaded: 1.~23, 160)
Loaded: 2.3 ( . 230)

kg

~el
Gross vehicle weight
Maximum permissible axle weight

1
1

Front
Rear

F300

F310

1,650

1,750

750
1, 100

800
1, 100

Bulbspeclflcatlons(Wattage)
Head lights
Front combination lights

Candecent
Halogen
Yellow
Clearance lights
Turn signa! lights

45/40
60/55
45/40
5
21
5
21/5

Side turn signa! lights

Stop/lail lights
Turn signa!
lights
Rear combination lights
Back up lights
Licence plate lights
Interior light
Rear fog light
Luggage room light

General
specifications
European &
Australian
specifications
General
specifications
European &
Australian
specifications

23
21
23
21
5
10
21
8

1H

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;,........

........ #

........~ .

-:

Section 16

'

Emssion control system

(For Australian specifications)

. ..::.{.:~-. :
. t.., . .

Emission control system

-: r"

. ,,~ ...

t-

16-1

D
Emlssloncontrolsystem
(for Australianspecificatlons)
Envlronmental
protectlonand
Dalhatsu
lt is a matter of great importance and also
the duty of mankind to protect our atmosphere and environment against pollution
and leave it clean and unpolluted to
posterity. Daihatsu has long been directing
its technical efforts and resources toward
ful-filling this important requirement. As a
result, Daihatsu has succeeded in developing various emission control systems that
will minimize atmospheric pollution without
sacrificing vehicle utility.
The emission control systems installed in
your vehicle comply with ali the requirements of the relevant Australian Design
Rules as well as various other regulations.

Sources of vehicleemission
There are three kinds of gases emitted by
the vehicle that pollute the atmosphere:

Your
role
in
controllingair
pollution
To keep our air clean, you are responsible
far the proper operation, maintenance and
care of your vehicle in accordance with the
instructions contained in this manual. Do
not remove or modify the emission control
systems. Any maintenance work on the
emission control systems other than that
specified by Daihatsu should be avoided.

3. Fuel evaporative emission

This is the gasoline vapor formed by
vaporization in the fuel tank and contains
hydrocarbons (HC).

1. Crankcase emission(Blowby gas)

This is the unburned gas in the cylinder that
leaks into the crankcase and is released
into the atmosphere, and contains
hydrocarbons (HC).
2. Exhaust emission
This is the gas formed by the combustion of
the fuel inside the cylinder and discharged
into the atmosphere through the exhaust
pipe. lt contains carbon monoxide (CO),
hydrocarbons (HC), and nitrogen oxides
(NOx).

Fuel evaporative emission control

system
The fue! evaporative emission control system functions for preventing fuel vapors
from escaping into the atmosphere. Fuel
vapor from the fuel tank is introduced into
the charcoal canister when the engine is
stopped, and then into the intake manifold
when the engine is running, by means of
negative pressure, for combustion.
Blowby gas recirculatingsystem
The blow-by gas recirculating system functions for preventing blow-by gas from escaping into the atmosphere. Blow-by gas
from the crank case is returned to the combustion chamber far recombustion.
Throttlepositionersyste
m
lf the throttle valve is suddenly closed
when deceleration, insufficiency of air-fuel
mix- ture will cause misfire, which will
increase the amount of unburnt gas. The
throttle positioner system is provided for
gradually closing the throttle valve.

161

E
EA syatem
Ar-to-fuet ratio control system
This controls the air-to-fuel ratio of the
mixture in such a way that the three-way
catalyst may perform the purification of
emissions with the best possible efficiency.
Control system for deceleration period
This reduces CO and HC emissons by
cutting the fuel supply during deceleration perod. Also. this prevents overheating of the three-way catalyst.

Three
way
catalyst
The three-way catalyst functions for converting CO, HC and NOx into harmless
carbon dioxide (C02). water (H20) and
nitrogen (N2).

Vehicle emisslon control

lntormatlon la bel

ere 1900t

The vehicle emission control label indicates

the engine family identification ano the engine tune-up specifications relating to the
exhaust emissions.
The label is attached on the inside surface
ot the engine hood shown in the illustraion.
:"ll=C' 19CQ1

1~2

~ ""

~ ~

.,

.'' ..

" .

;.

f..

~
!

f6,
i'

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Section 17

Index

: !

..

'(

~ t

...

,..

..

tic

: s

..

..

~ ;

.f.

..

..

',

... ~,~-

~, ~ ~

t "

1 ~

.\'

..

..

~~~.\!!~

,_.. i

't

....... ,
'i

.f

m
[A]
Air conditioner . . . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . ,
, . ,
. Air filter cleaning and replacement
.. Antenna
, , ,
...
AM
radio
. AM/FM radio
, ,., .. ,.
AM/FM radio with cassette tape player
..
Appearance care
, ,
, ...
Ashtray
Front
.
Rear
Assist grip
Automatic locking hub

6- 1
14-11
7- 1
7- 2
7- 4
7-10
12- 1
9- 2

. 9- 2
.. 9- 1
.. 10- 9

[B]
Back door
,.
Back window defogger switch . . . .. . .
. .. .
Battery condition check and cleaning
Battery charge warning light .. ..
. .. .. .. ..
Before starting engine
Brake
Booster operation check
. . .. . .. .. .. .. . . . .. .
.
Fluid level check
Pedal free play check
Pedal reserve travel check
Pad wear limit indicators

2- 6
4- 6
14-14
5- 3
10- 1

14-24
14-18
14-23
14-23
1CH3

Warning light
Brake-in period
Brake system
Built date (for Australian specifications)

5- 2

..
.

1- 5

. 10-12
.

[C]
Cassette tape pi ayer
Catalytic converter
Check engine light (HD-E engine)
restraint anchorage

.
.
. Child

(for Australian specifications)

.
Cigarette lighter
..
Cleaning
..
Clock
..
Clutch pedal free play check
Combination meter panel over view .. . .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. .. .. .
..
. ..

7- 8
1- 3
5- 4

3-11
4- 7
12- 1
5- 7
14-23
5- 1

[D]
Day-light system
Oay/nlght lnside mlrror
Defogger switch
Differential oil level check
Dlmmer switch
DIFF Lock lndicator light
Digital ctock
Oim-dip system

. 4- 4
.. 8- 3
. 4- 6
. 14-21
.. 4- 4
.. 5- 5
.. 5- 7
. 4- 4
171

m
Door locks ... .. .. .. . .. . .. . ..
2- 1
Door windows ..
. ..
2- 4
Do-it-yourself maintenance
Orive belt check
Drivng tps
Economical drving tips
Normal drivng tips
Off-road driving tips
On the road drving tips
Winter driving tips

. ..

. .. .... . .. .. .. .. . . . . .. . . .. . .. .

..

. . . . .. . . .

. . .. . . .. . . . . . . .. .
14- 3
14-10

10-10
10- 3
10- 4
10- 3
10-11

[E]
Easy folding type sott top
2-13
Economical drving t ps . . .. . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .
. . . .. . 1O-1 O
Emergency
Engine overheating
11- 3
Flat tire.......................................................................
11- 5
lf engine won't start
11- 1
Jamp starting
11- 1
Towing, emergency
11-11
Engine
Compartment
14- 1
Coolant change
14- 8
Coolant level check
14- 7
Exhaust gas
1- 2
ldentficaton .............................................................
iii

17-2

Oil level check

14- 4
Overheating ..
.. 11- 3
Exhaust gas temperature warning light
5- 4
Exterior cleaning . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . 12- 1
Exterior vew . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . vi

[F]
Fire extinguisher (for GCC specifications)
9- 5
Flat tire
11- 5
Fog light switch
4- 7
4WD ndlcator light.............
5- 4
For your safety .. . . .. .. . . . .. .. . . . .. .. . . . .. .. . . .. .. . .. . .. . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . ..
....
1- 1

Free wheeling hub

Front seats
Walk-in device
Front wpers and washer switch
Fuel
Fuel filler
Fuel gauge
Fuel recommendation
Fuel tank cap
Fulltime four wheel drive
Fuse
Arrangement
Check and replacement
Fusible link check..........................................................

10334-

8
1
2
5

2- 7

5- 5
1- 4
2- 8
10- 7
14-15
14-16
14-17

m
FM broadcasting

7-13.

[G]
Gauge
Fuel gauge
Water tempera tu re gauge
Glove box

.
.
.

5- 5
5- 6
9- 4

(H]
Hazard warning signar switch
Headlight control
Headlight levelling switch
Headlight washer
Headrest
6- ,
Heater
Rear heater
Hood
Horn

.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.

4- 3
4- 2
4- 5

4- 6
3- 2
6- 9

2- 5
9- ,

.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.

5- 8

s.. 2
3- 6
14- 3
viii
12- 3

9vii

[J]
,..... 11- 5

Jack
Jack handle
Jump starting

11- 6
11- 1

[K]
Keys

2- 1

[L]

[I]
ldentification
Engine identification
Vehicle identification
lf engine won't start
lgnition switch

lmportant information for sale operation

lnclinometer
lnside mirror
lnstructions on seat belts
lnstructions on do-it-yourseif maintenance service ,
lnstrument panel overview
Interior cieaning
Interior light
Interior view

.
.
. 11- 1
. 4- 1

Light bulb replacement

Lubricant recommendation
Luggage room light

,................................

14-26
15- 2
9- 4

17-3

m
[M]
Maintenance requirements
Manual free wheeling hub
Maintenance schedule
Mirrors
Modification of your vehicle
Multi control switch
MW-SW-FM radio

13- 1
10- 8
13- 3
..
..
..
.

8- 1

1- 4
4- 2

7- 6

[N]
Normal driving tips

[O]
Odometer
Oil filter
pressure warning light
Outside mirrors
Overheating

10- 3

5- 7
.
146
. Oil
53
..
81
..
. 11- 3

Shift lever
10- 6
[P] points
Shifting
..
10-13
Parking brake
Parking brake raserve travel check
14-24
Parking tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-13
Power steering
10-15
Power steeling fluid level check
14-22
174

Power windows
Pre-starting check

2- 2
10- 1

..

[R]
Radio
Rear fog light switch
..
.
Rear heater
.
Rear 3-point seat belts
Rear seat
Rear window defogger switch.......................................
Recommended shifting points .
Remote back door release ..

7- 1

..

4- 7
6- 9
3- 8
34102-

Remote fuel lid release

Resin top
Rust prevention

.
.

3
6
9
6

2- 7
2-10
12- 3

[S]
Safety driving (For your safety)
Seat belts

.
.

Soft top
..
Spare tire
Spark plug check and replacement
Specifications
Speedometer ..
..
.

.
.
..
.

1- 1

3- 6
10- 9
2-13, 26
11- 7
14-12
15- 1

5- 7

m
Starting engine
Steering wheel free play check
Sunroof

.. 10- 1
.. 14--22
. 2- 8

Sun visor
Swing-out quarter windows

ii
5-10

9-- 3

2- 4

[T]
Table of contents
Tachometer
Three stage damper

[V]
Vehicle identification
Volt meter

.
.

5- 7
4- 8
9-- 4

Tilt steering
..
Tires
Flat tire
11-5
lnstructions on tires
14--30
Tire air pressure ..
14--30
Tire rotation .. . .. .. .. .. .. .. . .. . .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. . .. . .. .. .. .. .. .. 14--30
..Tire wear check
..
14-31
Tools
11- 7
Towing
1111
Transfer shi
. .. . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . .. . .. .. .. .. .. . .. . ..14--20
.. 1
oil fting
level instructions
check
O- 6
Transmission oil level check
14-20
Transmission shifting instructions ..
1 O- 6
Trip meter
5- 7
Turn signal control switch
4- 3

[W]
Warning lights
Washing
Water temperature gauge

. 5- 2
. 12- 1
5- 6
..

Waxing
.
Windows
Door windows
Swing-out quarter windows .. .. ..
.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..
Washer fluid level check .. .. .. . .. . .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. . .. ..... .. ..
..Winter
..
..
driving tips
..
Wiper and washer switches
.
Wiper arm installation position
.
Wiper blade replacement
..

[Y]
Your
manual
Your owner's
responsibility
for maintenance

12- 1
2- 4
2- 4
14--19
10-11
4-- 5
14--25
14--24

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