Isuzu N Series 2008 Owner's Manual

Owner and Vehicle Identication

This information fully identifies your vehicle. It will furnish all of the necessary
information in the event that warranty repairs are required. Be certain it is completely

and properly lled out and signed by your Selling Dealer.

Owner’s Name: ...........................................................................................................

Business Name: ..........................................................................................................

Address: ......................................................................................................................

City / Town: ..................................................................................................

State: ......................................................... Postcode: .............................

Business Phone: ........................................ Private Phone: ....................................

Mobile: ...................................... Email: ..............................................................

Registration Number: .................................

Isuzu Truck Model: ......................................................................................

Vehicle Indentication Number: ................................................................................ .

IAL Tag Number: ........................................

Engine Number: .........................................

Transmission Serial Number: ..................................

Differential Serial Number: ......................................

Selling Dealer’s Signature and Stamp:

Date: ...........................................

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Symbols Used in This Manual

The following symbols are also used in this manual.

•

V

: Market-/type-specific equipment (Your vehicle may not have the equipment

with this symbol.)

•

M/T

: Manual transmission model

•

SA

: Vehicle equipped with the AMT system

DANGER

Failure to follow these instructions identied by this symbol could result in death or

serious injury to you and/or other people.

WARNING

Failure to follow these instructions identied by this symbol could result in a
re inside your vehicle in addition to death or serious injury to you and/or other

people.

CAUTION

Failure to follow these instructions identied by this symbol could result in injuries

or an accident.

ADVICE

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

NOTE

This symbol identies information that you need to know.

This symbol also identies information that would be useful for operating the

vehicle.

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Abbreviations

This manual uses the following acronyms, as interpreted below.

Abbreviations Description

ABS Anti-lock Brake System

ACEA

Association des Constructeurs Europeens d’Automobiles
(Association of European Automobile Constructors)

AMT Automated Manual Transmission

API American Petroleum Institute

ASR Anti-Slip Regulator

ASTM American Society for Testing and Materials

BS British Standard

DIN Deutsche Industrie Normen

DPD Diesel Particulate Defuser

EBD Electronic Braking force Distribution

ELR Emergency Locking Retractor

FMVSS Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards

GVM Gross Vehicle Mass

HBB Hydraulic Brake Booster

HSA Hill-Start-Aid

JASO Japanese Automobile Standards Organization

JIS Japanese Industrial Standards

LLC Long Life Coolant

LSD Limited Slip Differential

LSPV Load Sensing Proportioning Valve

M/T Manual Transmission

MID Multi-Information Display

MIL A United States Defense Standard (Military Standard)

PM Particulate Matter

PTO Power Take-Off

r/min revolutions per minute

SAE Society of Automotive Engineers

SRS Supplemental Restraint System

SVS Service Vehicle Soon

2WD Two Wheel Drive

4WD Four Wheel Drive

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HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL AND

HOW TO FIND A SPECIFIC TOPIC

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HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL 0-2

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HOW TO FIND A SPECIFIC TOPIC 0-3

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CHAPTER DESCRIPTION 0-5

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PICTORIAL INDEX 0-6

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WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHT INDEX 0-13

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WARNING/CAUTION LABELS 0-18

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HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL

2-41

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

When the Engine Overheats

→ Refer to page 8-22

Staying Safe

When the Engine Coolant is Hot

WARNING

Do not loosen or remove the radiator
cap while the engine coolant is
hot. Doing so would be dangerous
because steam and hot air would
shoot out.

•

When the Silencer and Exhaust Pipe are Hot

CAUTION

When the engine is running and immediately after vehicle operation, the diesel
particulate defuser (DPD), silencer, and exhaust pipe are extremely hot. Be
careful not to inadvertently touch them when working near them (for example,
tilting the cab or operating an attachment). Otherwise, you could get burned.

•

After Using the Ashtray

WARNING

Be sure to close the ashtray
after using it. Otherwise, any
unextinguished cigarette butt could
set fire to other cigarette butts,
resulting in a fire.

Do not allow the ashtray to become
overly full of cigarette butts. Also,
do not put flammable material in the
ashtray.

•

•

Ashtray

V

→ Refer to page 5-23

Symbols

See the preceding page for the meanings of these symbols.

Reference page

Refers you to a page (or
pages) of this manual that
concerns the present
topic and that you should
also read.

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.

ADVICE

WARNING

NOTE

CAUTION

DANGER

Chapter/section titles

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

Chapter index tab

Use this for quick access
to your desired chapter.

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HOW TO FIND A SPECIFIC TOPIC

Use chapter/section titles as keys

Page 0-5

Search for the page describing the specic
topic by using the general table of contents
under CHAPTER DESCRIPTION, the
CHAPTER I N DEX, and/or the TABLE
OF CONTENTS on the rst page of each

chapter.

Use the pictorial indexes

Pages 0-6 to 0-12

PICTORIAL INDEX

If you don’t know the name of the switch
or ot he r dev i ce for wh ic h y ou need

information, locate the page describing it
by using the pictorial indexes.

Use device names as keys

Pages 10-1 to 10-4

INDEX

If you know the name of the switch or other

device for which you need infor mation,
locate the page describing it by using the

Index at the end of this manual.

Use the Warning/Indicator
Light Index

Pages 0-13 to 0-17

WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHT INDEX

If a warning or indicator light is illuminated,
you can use the WARNING/INDICATOR
LIG HT IN D E X to f i n d t h e page th at
provides information on the light.

If you have a problem with

your vehicle

Pages 8-2 to 8-46

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY

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CHAPTER DESCRIPTION

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

Chassis and Engine Numbers. Vehicle Identication. Change of ownership or
address.

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

Warranty statement. Customer assistance. What you should know before
you can operate the vehicle safely and smoothly.

DOORS, WINDOWS AND SEATS ··············· 3

How to open/close the doors, windows and fuel ller cap. Also explains how
to adjust the mirrors and seats including how to correctly fasten the seat

belts.

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

Explains how to start and stop the engine; describes various controls and
instruments; describes special equipment such as the AMT and HSA.

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

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

TIPS ON SAFE AND SMOOTH OPERATION

·· 6

Describes the points you should be aware of to operate the vehicle safely
and smoothly under various conditions and in different seasons.

SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE ·················· 7

Daily and periodic inspections. Maintenance schedules. Recommended
lubricants. Other care and maintenance information.

MAIN DATA ·················································· 9

INDEX························································· 10

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

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY ························· 8

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

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0-60-6

PICTORIAL INDEX

NLR Model

No. Equipment Page

1 Air ow direction control lever 5-2

2

V

Not used

3

Heater / air conditioner 5-5

4

V

CD player (with AM/FM

radio)

-

5

V

Small article storage

pocket

5-25

6

Exhaust brake switch 4-69

Windshield washer and wiper
switch

4-71

No. Equipment Page

7

Combination light control

switch

4-64

8

V

Ashtray 5-23

9

V

Idling control knob 4-62

10 Cigarette lighter 5-22

11 Relay box 8-40

12

V

Ashtray 5-23

13

V

Cup holder 5-27

14 Card holder 5-25

15 Hook 5-29

16

V

Passenger's SRS

airbag

4-143

V

Glove compartment

5-26

17 Windshield washer uid tank 7-133

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PICTORIAL INDEX

No. Equipment Page

1

Instruments, warning lights
and indicator lights

4-8

4-15

2

V

Front fog light switch 4-67

3

SA

AMT adjustment switch 4-93

4

SA

AMT emergency switch 4-95

No. Equipment Page

5

Horn button 4-73

V

Driver's SRS airbag

4-143

6 DPD switch 4-154

7

Hazard warning asher

switch

4-68

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0-80-8

PICTORIAL INDEX

NNR/NPR/NQR/NPS Models

No. Equipment Page

1 Air ow direction control lever 5-2

2

V

Not used

3

V

Ventilator 5-3

V

Heater/manual air

conditioner

5-5

V

Automatic air

conditioner

5-12

4

V

CD player (with AM/FM

radio)

-

5

V

Small article storage

pocket

5-25

No. Equipment Page

6

Exhaust brake switch 4-69

Windshield washer and wiper
switch

4-71

7

Combination light control

switch

4-64

8

V

Idling control knob 4-62

9 Cigarette lighter 5-22

10 Card holder 5-25

11 Hook 5-29

12

V

Cup holder 5-27

13 Relay box 8-40

14

V

Passenger's SRS airbag

4-143

V

Glove compartment 5-26

15 Windshield washer uid tank 7-133

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PICTORIAL INDEX

No. Equipment Page

1

V

Left rear window switch 3-11

2

V

Rear window lock switch

3-11

3

V

Right rear window switch

3-11

4

V

Cruise control main switch

4-108

5

V

Transfer gear control switch

4-127

6

V

ASR OFF switch

4-120

V

4WD switch

4-124

7

Instruments, warning lights
and indicator lights

4-8

4-15

8

V

Front fog light switch 4-67

9

V

Headlight leveling switch

4-66

10

Horn button 4-73

V

Driver's SRS airbag

4-143

No. Equipment Page

11

V

Remote control mirror

switch

4-73

12

V

HSA OFF switch 4-98

DPD switch

4-154

13

V

Mirror heater switch 4-74

14

V

HSA adjustment switch

4-98

SA

AMT adjustment switch 4-93

15

V

HSA reset switch 4-104

SA

AMT emergency switch 4-95

16

Hazard warning asher

switch

4-68

Model without Power Take-Off (PTO)

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0-100-10

PICTORIAL INDEX

Model with PTO

No. Equipment Page

1

V

Left rear window switch 3-11

2

V

Rear window lock switch

3-11

3

V

Right rear window switch

3-11

4

V

Cruise control main switch

4-108

5

V

Transfer gear control switch

4-127

6

V

ASR OFF switch 4-120

V

4WD switch 4-124

7

Instruments, warning lights
and indicator lights

4-8

4-15

8

V

Front fog light switch 4-67

9

V

PTO lever 4-128

10

V

Headlight leveling switch

4-66

11

Horn button 4-73

V

Driver's SRS airbag

4-143

No. Equipment Page

12

V

Remote control mirror

switch

4-73

13

V

HSA OFF switch 4-98

DPD switch 4-154

14

V

Mirror heater switch 4-74

15

V

PTO switch 4-130

16

SA

HSA adjustment switch 4-98

SA

AMT adjustment switch 4-93

17

V

HSA reset switch 4-104

SA

AMT emergency switch 4-95

18

Hazard warning asher

switch

4-68

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PICTORIAL INDEX

No. Equipment Page

7

V

Back panel tray

(storage receptacle)

5-28

8 Seat 3-17

9

V

Centre console box 5-26

10 Parking brake lever 4-77

11 Gear shift lever 4-78

12 Fully adjustable steering 3-21

No. Equipment Page

1

V

Coat hook 5-29

2 Seat Belt 3-23

3 Dome light 5-20

4

V

Overhead tray 5-27

5 Sun visor 5-21

6

V

Inside mirror 3-22

Interior

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0-12

0-12

PICTORIAL INDEX

No. Equipment Page

5 Tyres 7-80

6 Headlight 8-24

7

V

Front fog light 8-24

No. Equipment Page

1 Outside rearview mirrors 3-22

2 Turn signal light 8-24

3 Clearance light 8-24

4

V

Cornering light

8-24

Exterior

NLR/NNR/NPR/NQR/NPS Models

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0-13

WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHT INDEX

Warning/Indicator Light Index

Message Display indication Color Page

Low fuel Amber 4-50

Water separator (fuel lter) Red 4-43

Engine overheating Red 4-39

Meter failure Red 4-57

CAN system error Red 4-57

Over speed Red 4-38

Abnormal voltage Red 4-22

Multi-Information Display (MID)

V

WARNING LIGHTS

INDICATOR LIGHTS

Message Display indication Color Page

Automatic regeneration of DPD Green 4-56

PM level being checked for selectable
DPD regeneration

Amber 4-56

Manual regeneration of DPD in progress Amber 4-56

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0-140-14

WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHT INDEX

Message Display indication Color Page

Push DPD switch Amber 4-56

DPD PM level Green 4-27

Progress of DPD regeneration Amber 4-27

Engine oil level check Amber 4-41

Air cleaner check Amber 4-41

Engine oil and lter Green 4-40

Transmission oil Green 4-45

AMT clutch oil Green 4-46

Fuel lter Green 4-47

Power steering uid Green 4-48

Tyre rotation Green 4-49

Total fuel economy Green 4-21

Per trip fuel economy Green 4-21

Instantaneous fuel economy Green 4-21

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0-150-15

WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHT INDEX

Message Display indication Color Page

Calendar Green 4-23

Clock Green 4-24

Hour meter Green 4-14

Over speed Green 4-32

Nighttime dimmer Green 4-25

WARNING LIGHTS

Instrument Panel

Name Symbol Color Page

Check engine warning light Amber 4-42

Engine oil pressure warning light Red 4-38

Engine overheat warning light Red 4-39

V

ABS warning light Amber 4-37

V

SRS airbag warning light Red 4-34

Alternator warning light Red 4-42

SA

AMT warning light Amber 4-44

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0-160-16

WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHT INDEX

Name Symbol Color Page

V

HSA indicator light Green 4-52

V

Warm-up system indicator light Amber 4-53

Glow plug indicator light Amber 4-53

V

Cruise control main indicator light Green 4-54

V

Cruise control set indicator light Green 4-54

High beam indicator light Blue 4-51

V

ASR indicator light

Green/

amber

4-53

INDICATOR LIGHTS

Name Symbol Color Page

Water separator (fuel lter) warning light Red 4-43

Brake system warning light Red 4-35

Parking brake warning light Red 4-51

Brake booster warning light Red 4-36

Seat belt warning light Red 4-34

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0-170-17

WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHT INDEX

Name Symbol Color Page

Exhaust brake indicator light Green 4-52

V

4WD indicator light Green 4-55

SA

ECONO mode indicator light

Green 4-54

SA

1st start mode indicator light Green 4-54

V

Transfer LOW indicator light

Amber 4-44

Turn signal and hazard warning indicator
light – left

Owner and Vehicle Identi cation

Green 4-50

Turn signal and hazard warning indicator
light – right

Green 4-50

V

Rear Fog Light Indicator Light Amber 4-51

SVS indicator light Amber 4-43

V

DPD automatic regeneration indicator

light

Green 4-55

V

DPD manual regeneration indicator

light

Amber 4-55

V

PTO indicator light Red 4-55

Low fuel warning light Amber 4-50

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WARNING/CAUTION LABELS

• 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 in Your Vehicle

Warning/Caution Labels – Cab Interior

3

No. Description

1 PTO operation

2 Gear shifting (5-speed manual transmission model), dump control lever

3 Tyre air pressure

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WARNING/CAUTION LABELS

No. Description

1 Cab tilt instruction (model with cab tilt system)

2

Engine periodic check

3 DPD, AMT, HSA, driver's SRS airbag, passenger's SRS airbag

4 Passenger's SRS airbag (model with passenger’s SRS airbag)

5 Brake uid

6 4WD - 2WD selection (4WD model)

7 Free wheel hub (4WD model)

8 Front propeller shaft lubrication (4WD model)

9 Engine maintenance lid (model with engine maintenance lid)

10 Fuse

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0-20

0-20

WARNING/CAUTION LABELS

Warning/Caution Labels – Fuel Tank

No. Description

1

Diesel fuel
(model with 63-liter fuel tank only)

Warning/Caution Labels – Engine Compartment

No. Description

1 Engine oil level check (4JJ1 engine)

2 Fuel Filter Element (4JJ1 engine)

3 Engine oil (4JJ1 engine)

4 Radiator cap

5 Engine coolant (4JJ1 engine)

6 Engine control module

4JJ1 engine 4HK1 engine

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1

VEHICLE INFORMATION

●

Chassis Number 1-2

●

VehicleIdenticationNumber 1-3

●

Engine Number 1-5

●

ChangeofOwnershiporAddress 1-6

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1-2

VEHICLE INFORMATION

The ID plate at the lower part of the left­hand door striker indicates the chassis
number together with other information
such as the vehicle model code.

The chassis number is stamped on the
right-side front part of the frame.

The chassis and engine numbers are necessary for registering your vehicle. They are

also necessary when your vehicle undergoes ofcial 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.

Chassis and Engine Numbers

Chassis Number

IDplateChassisnumberlocationonframe

ADVICE

The location of the ID plate may differ depending on the market. For further •
details, ask your Isuzu Dealer.

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VEHICLE INFORMATION

VehicleIdenticationNumber(VIN)

The ID plate indicates the VIN.
This single number contains multiple pieces of information including the vehicle and

engine model codes as shown below.

Section Description

1 World Manufacturer Identier (WMI)

2

Vehicle model code
NLR : 4 × 2 truck NLR model
NNR : 4 × 2 truck NNR model

NPR : 4 × 2 truck NPR model

N1R : 4 × 2 truck NQR model

NPS : 4 × 4 truck NPS model

3

Engine code
75: 4HK1 Engine
85: 4JJ1 Engine

4 Wheelbase code

5

Model year code
8: 2008 model

6 Production 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

The ID plate also indicates option codes. These codes are three-digit, alphanumeric
codes, each assigned to a particular component of the vehicle.

You will be able to use these codes to identify the model or type of engine,
transmission, rear axle or other components when your vehicle needs inspection and
other services.

OptionCodes

ADVICE

There are more option codes than those indicated above. Depending on the •
market, an option code may not be shown. For detailed specications of your
vehicle, please ask your Isuzu Dealer.

Option
Codes

Engine

LFB 4JJ1

RDQ

4HK1

RJS

Option
Codes

Transmission

RSF MZZ6U

RSM MYY5T

RSR MZZ6F

RST MYY6S

Option
Codes

Rear axle

G73 Heavy-duty φ292 mm

6CP Heavy-duty φ320 mm

Option
Codes

Other components

6QN Alternator 24V-50A

7YN Alternator 24V-80A

8GF With AMT

8GJ Without AMT

6WC PTO with lever

7GR PTO with switch

8JM DPD

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VEHICLE INFORMATION

Engine Number

The engine number is stamped on the
left-side rear part of the engine block.

The engine number is stamped on the
right-side front part of the engine block.

4JJ1 engine 4HK1 engine

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VEHICLE INFORMATION

It is requested that owner’s who change their address (or name) or subsequent

owner’s who purchase this vehicle, copy and complete this form and return by mail, to
the address shown.

This notication is important even after the expiration of the original vehicle warranty in

order that you can be contacted if the need arises.

NOTICE OF NAME / ADDRESS / OWNERSHIP CHANGE

Owner’s Name: ..........................................................................................................

Business Name: .........................................................................................................

Address: .....................................................................................................................

City / Town: ..............................................................................................

State: ......................................................... Postcode: .........................

Business Phone: ........................................ Private Phone: ....................................

Mobile: ...................................... Email: ..............................................................

Registration Number: .................................

Isuzu Truck Model: .....................................................................................

Vehicle Indentication Number: .................................................................................

Sold To Date: .............................................

Copy this form and mail to:
The Manager – Customer Care Department

Isuzu Australia Limited
GPO Box 107
Port Melbourne

Victoria 3207

ChangeofOwnershiporAddress

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