Maintenance Recommended under Severe Driving Conditions
If the vehicle is usually used under the conditions corresponding to any severe condition code given below, it is recommended that applicable maintenance operation be performed at the particular interval shown in the chart below.
Severe condition code.
A – Repeated short trips.
B – Driving on rough and/or muddy roads.
C – Driving on dusty roads.
D – Driving in extremely cold weather and/or on salted roads.
E – Repeated short trips in extremely cold weather.
H – Towing a trailer.
NOTE:
I – Inspect, clean, adjust, lubricate or replace as necessary.
T – Tighten to the specified torque.
R – Replace or change.
L – Lubricate.
*1 Inspect more frequently if the vehicle is used under dusty conditions.
*2 Clean more frequently if the air flow from the air conditioner decreases.
See also:
On-Road
In everyday driving, the Equator rides and handles the way a midsize pickup
should. It's smoother than a full-size and easier to park, but without V-8
power. All the test units were 4x4s; we hoppe ...
Spark Plugs
Spark Plugs
65D180
You should inspect spark plugs periodically
for carbon deposits. When carbon accumulates
on a spark plug, a strong spark
may not be produced. Remove carbon
deposits with a w ...
Rear Window Wiper/Washer Switch (if equipped)
To turn the rear wiper on, twist the rear
wiper switch on the end of the lever forward
to the “ON” position. If your vehicle is
equipped the “INT” position, the rear wiper
operates inter ...