Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Carrier Car
If any of the following conditions is met, the headlight beam may deviate. If the headlight beam deviates, perform fuse resetting. (CVT models with LED headlight): Ref. to Β LIGHTING SYSTEM>AUTO HEADLIGHT BEAM LEVELER SYSTEM>PROCEDURE>FUSE RESETΒ .Β
- Difference has occurred to the angle of road surface between when the ignition switch is turned to OFF and when the ignition switch is turned to ON.Β
- Difference has occurred to the angle of road surface between when the ignition switch is turned to OFF and when the vehicle speed is 0 km/h (0 MPH).Β
Before lowering the vehicle from the carrier car, perform the following operations.
Always perform the following operations before lowering the vehicle from the carrier car. Otherwise, the power unit will rotate reversely, which may cause the damage to the engine, vacuum pump, and transmission.Β
- Start the engine.
- Set the transmission shift position into driving direction of the vehicle. (When the vehicle drives forward, do not shift the transmission in R range. When the vehicle drives rearward, do not set the transmission to 1 - 6 speed, or to D range.)CAUTION:
Be sure to perform 2. mentioned above even if the engine cannot be started in some reasons.Β
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.