Isuzu D Max 2012 User Manual

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DANGER

Failure to follow these instructions identified by this symbol could result in death or serious injury to you and/or other people.

WARNING

Failure to follow these instructions identified by this symbol could result in a fire inside your vehicle in addition to death or serious injury to you and/or other people.

CAUTION

Failure to follow these instructions identified by this symbol could result in injuries or an accident.

ADVICE

Failure to follow these instructions identified by this symbol could cause malfunction or damage to your vehicle.

NOTE

This symbol identifies information that you need to know.

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Abbreviations

This manual uses the following abbreviations, as interpreted below.

	Abbreviations	Description
	ABS	Anti-lock Brake System
	ACEA	Association des Constructeurs Européens d'Automobiles
		(Association of European Automobile Constructors)
	ADR	Australian Design Rules
	ALR	Automatic Locking Retractor
	API	American Petroleum Institute
	ASTM	American Society for Testing and Materials
	BS	British Standard
	CRS	Child Restraint System
	DIN	Deutsche Industrie Normen
	EBD	Electronic Braking force Distribution
	EGR	Exhaust Gas Recirculation
	ELR	Emergency Locking Retractor
	ESC	Electronic Stability Control
	FMVSS	Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards
	GAW	Gross Axle Weight
	GCC	Gulf Cooperation Council
	GCW	Gross Combined Weight
	GVM	Gross Vehicle Mass
	GVW	Gross Vehicle Weight
	JASO	Japanese Automobile Standards Organization
	JIS	Japanese Industrial Standards
	LLC	Long Life Coolant
	LSD	Limited Slip Differential
	LSPV	Load Sensing Proportioning Valve
	MID	Multi-Information Display
	MIL	Malfunction Indicator Light
	r/min	revolutions per minute

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Abbreviations	Description
SAE	Society of Automotive Engineers
SRS	Supplemental Restraint System
SVS	Service Vehicle Soon
TCS	Traction Control System
VIN	Vehicle Identification Number
2WD	Two Wheel Drive
4WD	Four Wheel Drive

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HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL AND	0
HOW TO FIND A SPECIFIC TOPIC

● HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL	0-2
● HOW TO FIND A SPECIFIC TOPIC	0-3
● CHAPTER DESCRIPTION	0-5
● PICTORIAL INDEX	0-6
● WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHT INDEX	0-14
● WARNING/CAUTION LABELS	0-20

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0-2 HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL

Chapter/section titles

Chapter index tab

These titles are useful for getting the gist of the content at a glance.

Use this for quick access to your desired chapter.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION	2-21
Carrying Children
Using Seat Belts with Children

WARNING

•The vehicle's seat belts are designed for adults. If a seat belt touches a child's neck or chin, or does not rest across his/her hip bone, use a child restraint system (CRS) that is suitable for the child's height and weight. If the seat belt

is used as it is, it could apply intense pressure to the child's abdomen in the event of a collision. A small child who is not able to sit up by him/herself must be placed in a CRS.

•If the vehicle has a passenger airbag, do not fit a CRS facing rearward to the front passenger seat. If the CRS fitted to the front passenger seat is facing rearward, the impact on the CRS during deployment of the passenger airbag could inflict life-threatening injuries on the child.

•When a child is in the vehicle, securely close and lock the doors before driving.

Seat Belts Refer to page 3-47 Child Restraint System (CRS) (Models Other Than Those for the Australian,

Singaporean and New Zealand Markets) Refer to page 3-57

Child Restraint System (CRS) (Models for the Australian, Singaporean and New Zealand Markets)

Refer to page 3-69

Do not Leave a Child Alone in the Vehicle

WARNING

• When you leave the vehicle, take the child with you. If you leave the child alone in the cab, the child could interfere with things, causing vehicle movement, a fire or some other accident. Also, the cab inside could become dangerously hot when heated by the sun.

DANGER					Reference page
					Refers you to a page (or
WARNING			CAUTION
					pages) of this manual that
ADVICE			NOTE
					concerns the present topic
Symbols					and that you should also
					read.

See the preceding page for the meanings of these symbols.

All values in this manual are indicated primarily according to the International System of Units (or in SI units) with the conventional metric values and American units indicated in parentheses.

Note: This page is shown only as an example. It is not intended to give you information on your particular vehicle.

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HOW TO FIND A SPECIFIC TOPIC	0-3

Use chapter/section titles as keys

Page 0-5

Search for the page describing the specific topic by using the general table of contents under CHAPTER DESCRIPTION, the CHAPTER INDEX, and/or the TABLE

OF CONTENTS on the first page of each chapter.

Use the pictorial indexes

Pages 0-6 to 0-13

If you do not know the name of the switch or other device for which you need information, locate the page describing it by using the pictorial indexes.

Use device names as keys

Pages 9-1to 9-4

If you know the name of the switch or other device for which you need information, locate the page describing it by using the index at the end of this manual.

Use the Warning/Indicator Light Index

Pages 0-14 to 0-19

If a warning or indicator light is illuminated, you can use the WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHT INDEX to find the page that provides information on the light.

If you have a problem with your vehicle

Pages 7-2 to 7-46

Refer to IN CASE OF EMERGENCY to find measures to take.

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CHAPTER DESCRIPTION	0-5

PICTORIAL INDEX ··································· 0-6

VEHICLE INFORMATION···························· 1

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ······················ 2

Describes what you should know before you can operate the vehicle safely and smoothly.

PRE-DRIVING OPERATIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS·· 3

Shows the proper way to open/close the doors, windows and fuel tank filler cap. Also explains how to adjust the mirrors, seats and steering including how to correctly fasten the seat belts.

CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTS·············· 4

Explains how to start and stop the engine. Also describes various controls and instruments.

COMFORT AND CONVENIENCE ··············· 5

Contains information on the air conditioning system, and other comfort and convenience features.

SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE·················· 6

Describes daily and periodic inspections and other vehicle care and maintenance information necessary to keep your vehicle in good condition.

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY························· 7

Enumerates possible emergency situations and describes the actions you should take to deal with any one of them.

MAIN DATA·················································· 8

INDEX··························································· 9

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0-6 PICTORIAL INDEX

Interior

Right-hand Drive

1		2		1		3		4				1			5		6		1

17

16

15

14

13

12

11

10

9

8 7

	No.	Equipment	Page
	1	Air flow direction control tab	5-3
	2	Passenger's SRS airbag	3-80
		Small article storage pocket	5-45
	3	(upper side of dashboard)
		Dashboard tray	5-45
		Small article storage pocket	5-41
	4	(center of instrument panel)
		Audio system	―
	5	Windshield wiper and	4-67
		windshield washer switch

	No.	Equipment	Page
	6	Combination light control	4-64
		switch
	7	Cup holder and small article	5-49
		storage pocket (driver's side)
		Small article storage pocket	5-46
	8	(driver's side)
		Fuse box	7-34
	9	Fuel lid opener	3-34
	10	Engine hood release lever	6-10
	11	Small article storage pocket	5-41
		(lower part of driver's side)

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PICTORIAL INDEX	0-7

	No.	Equipment	Page
		Cooler (without air selector	5-4
		lever and outlet selector dial)
		Cooler (with air selector lever	5-4
		and outlet selector dial)
	12
		Heater (without cooler)	5-4
		Air conditioner (cooler and	5-4
		heater)
		Automatic air conditioner	5-21
	13	Cigarette lighter	5-36

	No.	Equipment	Page
		Small article storage pocket
	14	(lower part of center of	5-41
		instrument panel)
	15	Glove compartment	5-44
		Small article storage pocket	5-43
	16	(passenger's side)
		Accessory socket	5-38
		Cup holder and small article
	17	storage pocket (passenger's	5-49
		side)

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0-8 PICTORIAL INDEX

Left-hand Drive

1		2		3		1		4		5		1			6		1

17

16

15

14

13

12

11

10

9

8

7

	No.	Equipment	Page
	1	Air flow direction control tab	5-3
	2	Combination light control	4-64
		switch
	3	Windshield wiper and	4-67
		windshield washer switch
		Small article storage pocket	5-41
	4	(center of instrument panel)
		Audio system	―

	No.	Equipment	Page
		Small article storage pocket	5-45
	5	(upper side of dashboard)
		Dashboard tray	5-45
	6	Passenger's SRS airbag	3-80
		Cup holder and small article
	7	storage pocket (passenger's	5-49
		side)
		Small article storage pocket	5-43
	8	(passenger's side)
		Accessory socket	5-38

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PICTORIAL INDEX	0-9

	No.	Equipment	Page
	9	Glove compartment	5-44
		Cooler (without air selector	5-4
		lever and outlet selector dial)
		Cooler (with air selector lever	5-4
		and outlet selector dial)
	10
		Heater (without cooler)	5-4
		Air conditioner (cooler and	5-4
		heater)
		Automatic air conditioner	5-21
	11	Cigarette lighter	5-36

	No.	Equipment	Page
		Small article storage pocket
	12	(lower part of center of	5-41
		instrument panel)
	13	Small article storage pocket	5-41
		(lower part of driver's side)
	14	Engine hood release lever	6-10
	15	Fuel lid opener	3-34
		Small article storage pocket	5-46
	16	(driver's side)
		Fuse box	7-34
	17	Cup holder and small article	5-49
		storage pocket (driver's side)

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0-10 PICTORIAL INDEX

Right-hand Drive

1

2

3

4

5 6

7

14 13

12

11 10

9

8

	No.	Equipment	Page
	1	Hazard warning flasher	4-66
		switch
	2	MID illumination control switch	4-23
		Volume button	4-73
	3	Seek button	4-73
		Mode button	4-74
		Phone button	4-74
	4	Instruments, warning lights	4-10
		and indicator lights	4-17
		Cruise control resume switch	4-93
	5	Cruise control set switch	4-92
		Cruise control main switch	4-92
		Cruise control cancel switch	4-94
	6	ESC OFF switch	4-102

	No.	Equipment	Page
	7	MID switch	4-21
	8	Illumination control switch	4-71
	9	Remote control mirror switch	4-69
		(angle adjustment switch)
	10	Retractable power mirror	4-70
		switch
	11	Remote control mirror switch	4-69
		(left/right selector switch)
	12	Horn button	4-69
		Driver's SRS airbag	3-80
	13	Heated seat switch (right	4-72
		front seat)
	14	Heated seat switch (left front	4-72
		seat)

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PICTORIAL INDEX 0-11

Left-hand Drive

1 2				3			4		5		6		7

14 13 11 12

10

9

8

	No.	Equipment	Page
	1	MID illumination control switch	4-23
	2	ESC OFF switch	4-102
		Volume button	4-73
	3	Seek button	4-73
		Mode button	4-74
		Phone button	4-74
	4	Instruments, warning lights	4-10
		and indicator lights	4-17
		Cruise control resume switch	4-93
	5	Cruise control set switch	4-92
		Cruise control main switch	4-92
		Cruise control cancel switch	4-94
	6	MID switch	4-21
	7	Hazard warning flasher	4-66
		switch

	No.	Equipment	Page
	8	Heated seat switch (right	4-72
		front seat)
	9	Heated seat switch (left front	4-72
		seat)
	10	Horn button	4-69
		Driver's SRS airbag	3-80
	11	Remote control mirror switch	4-69
		(angle adjustment switch)
	12	Remote control mirror switch	4-69
		(left/right selector switch)
	13	Retractable power mirror	4-70
		switch
	14	Illumination control switch	4-71

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0-12 PICTORIAL INDEX

1		2		3		4		5				6		7		8	1		9		10 11 12

		Model without
		center console box
		20	19
	No.	Equipment	Page
	1	Grips	3-25
			5-51

2	Tilt steering	3-44
3	Inside rearview mirror	3-45
4	Sun visor	5-35
5	Overhead console	5-34
6	Map lights	5-33
7	Ticket holder	5-35
8	Center console box	5-47
9	Curtain airbag	3-80
10	Dome light	5-32
11	Seat Belts	3-47
12	Hook	5-53

18 17 16 15 14 13

	No.	Equipment	Page
	13	Cup holder	5-48
	14	Small article storage pocket	5-41
	15	Parking brake lever	4-77
	16	Ashtray	5-39
		Cup holder	5-48
	17	Side airbag	3-80
	18	Seats	3-35
	19	4WD switch	4-109
		Gearshift lever (manual	4-78
		transmission model)
	20
		Selector lever (automatic	4-79
		transmission model)

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PICTORIAL INDEX 0-13

Exterior

Except Projector Headlight Model

1

8

7

6

4,5 3 2

Projector Headlight Model

1

8

6

2 3 4,5

No.	Equipment	Page
1	Outside rearview mirrors	3-46
2	Turn signal light	7-19
3	Front fog light	7-19
4	Headlight	7-19
5	Clearance light	7-19

	No.	Equipment	Page
	6	Tires	6-49
	7	Turn signal light (front door	7-19
		mounted type)
		Turn signal light (outside
	8	rearview mirror mounted	7-19
		type)

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0-14 WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHT INDEX

Warning/Indicator Light Index

Multi-Information Display (MID)

Warning Lights

Message	Display indication	Page
Low fuel (Displays when the "RANGE" screen is		4-53
selected)

Parking brake release

4-41

Light control OFF

4-54

Key remain

4-54

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WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHT INDEX

0-15

Indicator Lights

Message

Display indication Page

Odometer and trip meter

4-11

Fuel economy (numerical display)	4-26
Fuel economy (graphical display)															4-26
Fuel economy (average fuel economy)
															4-26
Range (possible driving range)
														4-27
Driving distance and average vehicle speed
														4-27
Elapse time
															4-27
Select mode
															4-28
Engine oil
															4-45
Air cleaner element
															4-46

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0-16 WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHT INDEX

Message		Display indication								Page
Distance to maintenance										4-47
										4-30
Service reminder OFF										4-31
										4-32

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WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHT INDEX	0-17

Instrument Panel

Warning Lights

Name

Symbol

Color

Page

Check engine warning light

Amber

4-49

(For models other than those conforming to

Euro 4 emission standards)

Malfunction indicator light (MIL)

Amber

4-49

(For models conforming to Euro 4 emission

standards)

SVS indicator light

Amber

4-50

(For models conforming to Euro 4 emission

standards)

Engine oil pressure warning light

Red

4-44

Engine overheat warning light

Red

4-44

Fuel filter warning light

Amber

4-51

Water separator warning light

Red

4-50

Low fuel warning light

Amber

4-53

Generator warning light

Red

4-48

Brake system/parking brake warning light

Red

4-40

ABS warning light

Amber

4-42

ESC warning light

Amber

4-43

SRS airbag warning light

Red

4-39

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0-18 WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHT INDEX

Name		Symbol							Color	Page
Seat belt warning light (driver seat)									Red	4-37
Seat belt warning light (front passenger									Red	4-38
seat)
Door open warning light									Red	4-54
Automatic transmission fluid temperature									Red	4-52
warning light
Check 4WD warning light									Red	4-52
Check trans warning light									Amber	4-51
Icy road warning light (model with MID)									―	4-53
Indicator Lights
Name		Symbol							Color	Page
Glow plug indicator light									Amber	4-56
High beam indicator light									Blue	4-55
Light position indicator light									Green	4-55
Turn signal indicator light – left									Green	4-55
Turn signal indicator light – right									Green	4-55
Front fog light indicator light									Green	4-55

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WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHT INDEX							0-19
Name		Symbol		Color	Page
TCS OFF indicator light				Amber	4-56
ESC OFF indicator light				Amber	4-57
4WD indicator light				―	4-58
4WD low indicator light				―	4-58
Cruise control main indicator light				―	4-58
Cruise control set indicator light				―	4-58

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0-20 WARNING/CAUTION LABELS

Warning/Caution Labels in Your Vehicle

•The warning/caution labels in your vehicle indicate very important instructions and information that you should respect to ensure safe and proper use of the vehicle. Be sure to read them before using the vehicle.

•If any of these labels are peeling or illegible due to wear or scratches, please contact your Isuzu Dealer for a replacement.

•Some examples of warning/caution labels are indicated on the following pages, but there are many others not shown. Also, the contents of these labels may vary from model to model.

•The warning/caution labels indicated may be located differently in your vehicle.

Warning/Caution Labels – Cab Interior

1

3

2

2

4	4

No.	Description

1Tire air pressure (Driver's side)

2Side airbag

3Passenger's SRS airbag (Passenger's side)

4Warning to avoid trapped hands in side access panel (Extended cab model)

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WARNING/CAUTION LABELS 0-21

2

1

3

4

No.	Description

12WD - 4WD selection

2Passenger's SRS airbag

3Accessory socket

4Fuse

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0-22 WARNING/CAUTION LABELS

Warning/Caution Label – Cab Exterior

No. Description

1 Fuel type

1

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WARNING/CAUTION LABELS 0-23

Warning/Caution Labels – Engine Compartment

4JA1 engine model

4JJ1/4JK1 engine model

1

3 2

4 3 2

5 6 7 8

No.	Description

1Battery

2Engine coolant

3Radiator cap

4EGR (4JA1 engine model)

5LSPV

6Exhaust emission

7Engine maintenance

8Caution in Arabic (Models for the GCC market)

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VEHICLE INFORMATION	1

● Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) and Engine Number	1-2

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1-2 VEHICLE INFORMATION

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) and Engine Number

The VIN and engine number are necessary for registering your vehicle. They are also necessary when your vehicle undergoes official inspections. Provide your Isuzu Dealer with these numbers when you are having the vehicle repaired or are ordering replacement parts. The Dealer will be able to do the requested jobs more competently and quickly.

VIN

VIN Location on Frame

The VIN is stamped on the right side center part of the frame.

VIN Plate (Engine Compartment)

The VIN plate at the upper surface of the radiator sill in the engine compartment indicates information such as the VIN.

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VEHICLE INFORMATION	1-3

VIN Plate (Front Left Side of Windshield)

The VIN plate is located in the front left side of the windshield.

ADVICE

•This VIN plate is equipped only on models for the GCC market.

VIN Plate (Driver's Door Opening Frame)

The VIN plate on the driver's door opening frame indicates information such as the VIN.

ADVICE

•This VIN plate is equipped only on models for the GCC market.

ID Plate

The ID plate at the left side of engine compartment indicates the VIN together with other information such as option codes.

ADR Plate

The ADR plate at the upper surface of the radiator sill in the engine compartment indicates information such as the VIN.

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1-4 VEHICLE INFORMATION

The VIN contains multiple pieces of information including the vehicle and engine model codes as shown below.

Models Other Than Those for the GCC Market

	A		R 8 6							0	0 0 0 0 1
1		2		3				4			5
	Section			Description

1World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI)

Model code

TFR54J: 4 × 2, Long wheel base, 4JA1 engine model TFS54J: 4 × 4, Long wheel base, 4JA1 engine model

2TFR85J: 4 × 2, Long wheel base, 4JJ1 engine model TFS85J: 4 × 4, Long wheel base, 4JJ1 engine model TFR86J: 4 × 2, Long wheel base, 4JK1 engine model TFS86J: 4 × 4, Long wheel base, 4JK1 engine model

Model year code

3C: 2012 model

D:2013 model

E:2014 model

4Plant code

5Production sequential number

ADVICE

•Interpretation of the VIN may differ depending on the market. For further details, please ask your Isuzu Dealer.

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														VEHICLE INFORMATION								1-5
Models for the GCC Market
	M P A		E		L		3		4			T								0 0 0 0 0 1
1		2			3	4				5	6		7		8			9	10
	Section													Description

1World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI)

2Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) code E: 2,722-3,175 kg (6,001-7,000 lb)

Chassis code

3L: 4 × 2

R:4 × 4

4Series code

Body type code 2: Cab chassis

54: Regular cab 6: Extended cab 3: Crew cab

9: Regular cab flat deck Engine code

6C: 4JA1 engine

I:4JK1 engine

T: 4JJ1 engine

7Check digit Model year code

8C: 2012 model

D:2013 model

E:2014 model

9Plant code

10 Production sequential number

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