High Strength Steel (HSS)
High strength steel is used for body panels in order to reduce vehicle weight.
Accordingly, precautions in repairing automotive bodies made of high strength steel are described below:
Read the following precautions when repairing HSS:
When heating is unavoidable, do not heat HSS parts above 550C (1,022F).
Verify heating temperature with a thermometer.
(Crayon-type and other similar type thermometer are appropriate.)
Instead, use a saw to avoid weakening surrounding areas due to heat. If gas (torch) cutting is unavoidable, allow a minimum margin of 50 mm (1.97 in).
If spot welding is impossible, use MIG. welding. Do not use gas (torch) for welding because it is inferior in welding strength.
Therefore, when cutting spot welds on a HSS panel, use a low speed high torque drill (1,000 to 1,200 rpm) to increase drill bit durability and facilitate the operation.
Always note the following when spot welding HSS:
Lifting sensor (rear)
Description
The lifting sensor (rear) is installed to the seat frame.
The pulse signal is input to the driver seat control unit when the
lifting (rear) is operated.
The driver seat control unit counts the pulse and calculates the lifting
(rear) amount of the seat.
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Manual shift mode
The transmission enters the manual shift mode by
moving the shift lever to the left side in the "D"
range. You can select the manual shift range
either by moving the shift lever up or down, or by
pulling the right-side or left-side paddle shifter (if
so equipped). To cancel the manual shift ...
Drive computer
The Drive Computer displays driving and average
trip information, and can be accessed from the
startup display on the vehicle information display.
Select the Drive Computer icon, and press the
OK button. To reset the driving and average trip
information, use the or
button to
sele ...