A

Tire Pressure

Tires are car components that act as primary absorbers of road surface shocks. Unpaved roads are very common in Central Asia and Mongolia, and if one drives on such roads with an excessive air pressure (greater than 30~35psi), the shocks are transferred directly to the steering wheel, causing vibrations so strong it is almost impossible to maintain one’s hold on the wheel. This is not a problem with the car suspension.

As such, the tire pressure must be maintained at levels recommended by the car manufacturer. If this happens, while non-SUV cars with low ride height have to drag themselves along a non-paved road, 4-wheel drives can be driven at full speed. And this is where you smile thinking, “This is why 4-wheel drives are good! It was right to bring one!”

For reference, when the Musso was first released in 1993, the recommended tire pressure was 30psi for the 235 series and 28psi for the 255 series. 4-wheel drives are off-road cars and as such their tire pressure has been set which this in mind. Therefore, maintaining the appropriate air pressure is essential to comfortable driving.

B

Engine Start-up

At Key On, the glow-plug indicator (so-called pigtail) at the bottom of the instrument panel will turn on then off. You can then start-up the engine.

C

Driving after Start-up

Start driving after completing the warm-up, during which the rpm rises until the coolant temperature reaches 30℃!

In cold temperatures lower than -30 to -40℃, even if warm-up is complete and the coolant has reached 30℃, the engine block metal body is so cold that even when driving, the water temperature gauge may start moving so late failure may be suspected. The heater air will be delayed just as much.

Therefore, in cold conditions such as those mentioned above, it is recommended to start the engine about 30~40 minutes before driving in order to sufficiently warm it up. This will allow you to start driving with immediate warm air from the heater.

D

4 Wheel Drive Handling Method

E

Thermal line switch

Use when the side mirrors or rear windshield covered with frost and obstructing vision

F

River crossing

Avoid driving in water deeper than midway up the tire!
Make sure water does not enter the engine air intakes or exhaust pipes!
(Location of engine air intake : at the rear of the right headlight.)