---===1_Foreword_0001.djvu===--- i Foreword Welcome to the growing group of value-conscious people who drive HINOs. We are proud of the advanced engineering and quality construction of each vehicle we build. This Owner's Manual explains the operation of your new HINO. Please read it thoroughly and have all the occupants follow the instructions carefully. Doing so will help you enjoy many years of safe and trouble-free motoring. For impor- tant information about this manual and your HINO, read the following pages carefully. When it comes to service, remember that your HINO dealer knows your vehicle very well and is interested in your complete satisfaction. Your HINO dealer will provide quality maintenance and any other assistance you may require. Please leave this Owner's Manual in this vehicle at the time of resale. The next owner will need this information also. All information and specifications in this manual are current at the time of printing. However, because of HINO's policy of continual product improvement, we reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice. Please note that this manual applies to all models and explains all equipment, including options. Therefore, you may find some explanations for equipment not installed on your vehicle. Please confirm the specifications and equipment installed on your vehicle. © 2006 Hino Motors, Ltd. All rights reserved. This material may not be reproduced or copied, in whole or in part, without the written permission of Hino Motors, Ltd. ---===1_Foreword_0001.djvu===--- i Foreword Welcome to the growing group of value-conscious people who drive HINOs. We are proud of the advanced engineering and quality construction of each vehicle we build. This Owner's Manual explains the operation of your new HINO. Please read it thoroughly and have all the occupants follow the instructions carefully. Doing so will help you enjoy many years of safe and trouble-free motoring. For impor- tant information about this manual and your HINO, read the following pages carefully. When it comes to service, remember that your HINO dealer knows your vehicle very well and is interested in your complete satisfaction. Your HINO dealer will provide quality maintenance and any other assistance you may require. Please leave this Owner's Manual in this vehicle at the time of resale. The next owner will need this information also. All information and specifications in this manual are current at the time of printing. However, because of HINO's policy of continual product improvement, we reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice. Please note that this manual applies to all models and explains all equipment, including options. Therefore, you may find some explanations for equipment not installed on your vehicle. Please confirm the specifications and equipment installed on your vehicle. © 2006 Hino Motors, Ltd. All rights reserved. This material may not be reproduced or copied, in whole or in part, without the written permission of Hino Motors, Ltd. ---===1_Foreword_0002.djvu===--- ii Important information about this manual Safety and vehicle damage warnings Throughout this manual, you will see safety and vehicle damage warnings. You must follow these warnings carefully to avoid possible injury or damage. The types of warnings, what they look like, and how they are used in this manual are explained as follows: Safety symbol When you see the safety symbol shown above, it means: "Do not..."; "Do not do this"; or "Do not let this happen". CAUTION This is a warning against anything which may cause injury to people if the warning is ignored. You are informed about what you must or must not do in order to reduce the risk of injury to yourself and others. NOTICE This is a warning against anything which may cause damage to the vehicle or its equipment if the warning is ignored. You are informed about what you must or must not do in order to avoid or reduce the risk of damage to your vehicle and its equipment. 00060 ---===1_Foreword_0003.djvu===--- iii Important information about your HINO Accessories, spare parts and modification of your HINO A wide variety of non-genuine spare parts and accessories for HINO vehicles are currently available in the market. Using these spare parts and accessories which are not genuine HINO products may adversely affect the safety of your vehicle, even though these parts may be approved by certain authorities in your country. HINO therefore cannot accept any liability or guarantee spare parts and accessories which are not genuine HINO products, nor for replacement or installation involving such parts. This vehicle should not be modified with non-genuine HINO products. Modification with non-genuine HINO products could affect its performance, safety or durability, and may even vio- late governmental regulations. In addition, damage or perfor- mance problems resulting from the modification may not be covered under warranty. Installation of a mobile two-way radio system As the installation of a mobile two-way radio system in your vehicle could affect electronic systems such as electronically controlled fuel injection pump, electronic engine control system and anti-lock brake system, be sure to check with your autho- rized HINO dealer for precautionary measures or special instructions regarding installation. ---===1_Foreword_0004.djvu===--- iv Model code ---===1_Foreword_0005.djvu===--- v Table of contents 1 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Page 1Overviewofinstrumentsandcontrols.........................1 2KeysandDoors.......................................9 3 Seats,SeatbeltsSteeringwheelandMirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 4LightsandWipers.....................................31 5 Gauges,MetersandServicereminderindicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 6 Starterswitch,TransmissionandParkingbrake. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 7Audiosystem........................................59 8Airconditioningsystem.................................69 9Otherequipment......................................83 2 INFORMATIONBEFOREDRIVINGYOURHINO. . . . . . . . . .93 3STARTINGANDDRIVING.........................105 4INCASEOFANEMERGENCY.....................113 5 CORROSION PREVENTION AND APPEARANCE CARE . . . 137 6MAINTENANCEREQUIREMENTS...................143 7 DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE 1Introduction........................................155 2EngineandChassis..................................163 3Electricalcomponents.................................177 8SPECIFICATIONS...............................191 9INDEX.......................................205 ---===1_Foreword_0006.djvu===--- vi