TOYOTA DYNA 100/150 2012 Owners Manual (in English)

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CAUTION
DDo not exceed 50 km/h (30 mph) or
the chain manufacturer ’s recom-
mended speed limit, whichever is
lower.
DDrive carefully avoiding bumps,
holes, and sharp turns, which may
cause the vehicle to bounce.
DAvoid sharp turns or locked−wheel
braking as use of chains may ad-
versely affect vehicle handling.
DWhen driving with chains installed,
be sure to drive carefully. Slow
down before entering curves to
avoid losing control of the vehicle.
Otherwise an accident may occur.
WHEN TO REPLACE YOUR WHEELS
If you have wheel damage such as
bending, cracks or heavy corrosion, the
wheel should be replaced.
If you fail to replace a damaged wheel,
the tire may slip off the wheel or cause
loss of handling control.
WHEEL SELECTION
When replacing wheels, care should be
taken to ensure that the wheels are re-
placed by ones with the same load ca-
pacity, diameter, rim width, and inset


(single wheels) or offset (dual wheels).
Correct replacement wheels are available
at any authorized Toyota dealer or repair-
er, or another duly qualified and equipped
professional.

: Conventionally referred to as “offset”.
A wheel of a different size or type may
adversely affect handling, wheel and bear-
ing life, brake cooling, speedometer/odom-
eter calibration, stoppingability,headlight
aim, bumper height, vehicle ground clear-
ance, and tire or snow chain clearance to
the body and chassis.
Replacement with used wheels is not rec-
ommended as they may have been sub-
jected to rough treatment or high mileage
and could fail without warning. Also, bent
wheels which have been straightened may
have structural damage and therefore
should not be used. Never use an inner
tube in a leaking wheel which is designed
for a tubeless tire.
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CAUTION
Observe the following instructions.
Otherwise, an accident may occur re-
sulting in death or serious injuries.
DDo not use wheels other than the
manufacturer ’s recommended size,
as this may cause dangerous han-
dling characteristics resulting in
loss of control.
DWhen installing the wheel nuts, be
sure to install them with the ta-
pered ends facing inward. See
“—Installing wheel” on page 167 in
Section 4.
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Section 7−3
DO−IT−YOURSELF MAINTENANCE
Electrical components
DChecking battery condition 208.........................
DBattery recharging precautions 210.....................
DChecking and replacing fuses 211.......................
DAdding washer fluid 212................................
DReplacing light bulbs 213...............................
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CAUTION
BATTERY PRECAUTIONS
The battery produces flammable and
explosive hydrogen gas.
DDo not cause a spark from the bat-
tery with tools.
DDo not smoke or light a match near
the battery.
The electrolyte contains poisonous
and corrosive sulfuric acid.
DAvoid contact with eyes, skin or
clothes.
DNever ingest electrolyte.
DWear protective safety glasses when
working near the battery.
DKeep children away from the bat-
tery.
EMERGENCY MEASURES
DIf electrolyte gets in your eyes,
flush your eyes with clean water
immediately and get immediate
medical attention. If possible, con-
tinue to apply water with a sponge
or cloth while en route to the medi-
cal office.
DIf electrolyte gets on your skin,
thoroughly wash the contact area. If
you feel pain or burning, get medi-
cal attention immediately.
DIf electrolyte gets on your clothes,
there is a possibility of its soaking
through to your skin, so immediate-
ly take off the exposed clothing and
follow the procedure above, if nec-
essary.
DIf you accidentally swallow electro-
lyte, drink a large quantity of water
or milk. Get emergency medical
attention immediately.
The electricity stored in the battery will
discharge gradually even when the vehicle
is not in use, due to natural discharge
and the draining effects of certain electri-
cal appliances. If the vehicle is left for a
long time, the battery may discharge, and
the engine may be unable to start. (The
battery recharges automatically during
driving.)
Some models—
The meanings of each caution symbol
on the top of the battery are as fol-
lows:
No smoking, no naked
flames, no sparks
Shield eyes
Keep away from
children
Battery acid
Note operating
instructions
Explosive gas
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Checking battery condition—
—Precautions

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Te r m i n a l s
Ground
cable
Hold−down
clamp
On some models, before checking the
battery, remove the battery cover.
Check the battery for corroded or loose
terminal connections, cracks, or loose
hold−down clamp.
a. If the battery is corroded, wash it off
with a solution of warm water and bak-
ing soda. Coat the outside of the termi-
nals with grease to prevent further cor-
rosion.
b. If the terminal connections are loose,
tighten their clamp nuts—but do not
overtighten.
c. Tighten the hold−down clamp only
enough to keep the battery firmly in
place. Overtightening may damage the
battery case.
NOTICE
zBe sure the engine and all accesso-
ries are off before performing main-
tenance.
zWhen checking the battery, remove
the ground cable from the negative
terminal (“−” mark) first and rein-
stall it last.
zBe careful not to cause a short cir-
cuit with tools.
zTake care no solution gets into the
battery when washing it.
Upper line
Lower line
CHECKING BY FLUID LEVEL LINES
The fluid (electrolyte) level must be be-
tween the upper and lower lines.
When checking the fluid level, look at all
six cells, not just one or two.
If the level is lower than the lower line,
add distilled water. (See “ADDING
DISTILLED WATER” on page 210.)
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Low O.K.
ADDING DISTILLED WATER
1. Remove the vent plugs.
2. Add distilled water to cells needing
fluid.
If the side of your battery is covered,
check the water level by looking down
directly above the cell as illustrated
above.
3. Retighten the vent plugs securely.
NOTICE
Do not overfill the cells. Excess elec-
trolyte could squirt out of the battery
during heavy charging, causing corro-
sion or damage.
During recharging, the battery is pro-
ducing hydrogen gas.
Therefore, before recharging:
1. If recharging with the battery installed
on the vehicle, be sure to disconnect
the ground cable.
2. Be sure the power switch on the re-
charger is off when connecting the
charger cables to the battery and when
disconnecting them.
CAUTION
Always charge the battery in an un-
confined area. Do not charge the bat-
tery in a garage or closed room
where there is not sufficient ventila-
tion.
NOTICE
Never recharge the battery while the
engine is running. Also, be sure all
accessories are turned off.
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Ty p e A
Good Blown
Ty p e B
Good Blown
Ty p e C
Good Blown
Instrument panel
If the headlights or other electrical
components do not work, check the
fuses. If any of the fuses are blown,
they must be replaced.
See “Fuse locations” on page 190 in Sec-
tion 7−1 for locations of the fuses.
Turn the engine switch and inoperative
component off. Pull the suspected fuse
straight out and check it.
Determine which fuse may be causing the
problem. The lid of the fuse box shows
the name of the circuit for each fuse. See
page 227 in Section 8 for the functions
controlled by each circuit.
Type A fuses can be pulled out by the
pull−out tool. The location of the pull−out
tool is shown in the illustration.
If you are not sure whether the fuse has
blown, try replacing the suspected fuse
with one that you know is good.
If the fuse has blown, push a new fuse
into the clip.
Only install a fuse with the amperage rat-
ing designated on the fuse box lid.
If you do not have a spare fuse, in an
emergency you can pull out the “CIG”,
“DOME” or “A/C” fuse, which may be dis-
pensable for normal driving, and use it if
its amperage rating is the same.
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If you cannot use one of the same amper-
age, use one that is lower, but as close
to the rating as possible. If the amperage
is lower than that specified, the fuse
might blow out again but this does not
indicate anything wrong. Be sure to get
the correct fuse as soon as possible and
return the substitute to its original clip.
It is a good idea to purchase a set of
spare fuses and keep them in your ve-
hicle for emergencies.
If a new fuse immediately blows out, there
is a problem with the electrical system.
Have any authorized Toyota dealer or re-
pairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional, correct it as soon
as possible.
CAUTION
Never use a fuse with a higher am-
perage rating, or any other object, in
place of a fuse. This may cause ex-
tensive damage and possibly a fire.
If washer fluid does not come out, the
washer fluid tank may be empty. To
check the washer fluid level, simply
look at the transparent tank. If the level
is low, add washer fluid.
You may use plain water as washer fluid.
However, in cold areas where tempera-
tures range below the freezing point, use
washer fluid containing antifreeze. This
product is available at your Toyota dealer
or repairer and most auto parts stores or
another duly qualified professional. Follow
the manufacturer ’s directions for how
much to mix with water.
NOTICE
Do not use engine antifreeze or any
other substitute because it may dam-
age your vehicle’s paint.
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The following illustrations show how to
gain access to the bulbs. When replacing
a bulb, make sure the engine switch and
light switch are off. Use bulbs with the
wattage ratings given in the table.
CAUTION
DTo prevent burning yourself, do not
replace the light bulbs while they
are hot.
DHalogen bulbs have pressurized gas
inside and require special handling.
They can burst or shatter if
scratched or dropped. Hold a bulb
only by its plastic or metal case.
Do not touch the glass part of a
bulb with bare hands.
NOTICE
Only use a bulb of the listed type.
The inside of the lens of exterior lights
such as headlights may temporarily fog up
when the lens becomes wet in the rain or
in a car wash. This is not a problem
because the fogging is caused by the
temperature difference between the outside
and inside of the lens, just like the
windshield fogs up in the rain. However, if
there is a large drop of water on the
inside of the lens, or if there is water
pooled inside the light, contact any
authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped
professional.Light bulbs
WTy p e
Headlights60/55A
Front position lights21/5B
Front turn signal lights21B
Side turn signal lights21B
Rear turn signal lights21B
Stop/tail lights21/5B
Back−up lights21B
Rear fog light21B
License plate lights10B
Interior light10C
A: H4 halogen bulbs
B: Single end bulbs
C: Double end bulbs
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1. Single cab models: Tilt the cab. (See
“Tilt cab” on page 18 in Section 1−2
for details.)
Unplug the connector.
If the connector is tight, wiggle it.2. Remove the rubber cover.
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