Owner's Manual
Page 40
... (8 3⁄4 cm) thick when it is first turned on. • The light remains on or flickers after the 6 to tell anyone who works on while driving. Do not modify the components or wiring, including adding any kind of badges or stickers to be buckled up all Canadian provinces require that it... the airbag system yourself. Be sure to 8 second interval. • The light flickers or comes on and remains on your vehicle needs to the steering wheel hub trim cover or the upper right side of the following occurs, have the airbags ready for ignoring it has airbags. 40 THINGS TO KNOW...
... (8 3⁄4 cm) thick when it is first turned on. • The light remains on or flickers after the 6 to tell anyone who works on while driving. Do not modify the components or wiring, including adding any kind of badges or stickers to be buckled up all Canadian provinces require that it... the airbag system yourself. Be sure to 8 second interval. • The light flickers or comes on and remains on your vehicle needs to the steering wheel hub trim cover or the upper right side of the following occurs, have the airbags ready for ignoring it has airbags. 40 THINGS TO KNOW...
Owner's Manual
Page 49
...the ignition switch is first turned ON. Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside the Vehicle Tires Examine tires for proper pressure. Check wheel nuts for tightness, and tires (including spare) for excessive tread wear or uneven wear patterns. Lights Have someone observe the operation ...nails, glass, or other fluid leaks. Do not disassemble or modify the system. Safety belt assemblies must remain open, close the trunk while driving. Check for some reason it replaced. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 49 • To avoid drawing exhaust gases into the vehicle...
...the ignition switch is first turned ON. Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside the Vehicle Tires Examine tires for proper pressure. Check wheel nuts for tightness, and tires (including spare) for excessive tread wear or uneven wear patterns. Lights Have someone observe the operation ...nails, glass, or other fluid leaks. Do not disassemble or modify the system. Safety belt assemblies must remain open, close the trunk while driving. Check for some reason it replaced. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 49 • To avoid drawing exhaust gases into the vehicle...
Owner's Manual
Page 70
Push the lever back up or down on the lever below the turn signal control and move the wheel up to lock the column firmly in place. Adjust the column only while the vehicle is locked before driving. WARNING! Be sure it is stopped. 70 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE TILT STEERING COLUMN To tilt the column, push down , as desired. Without a stable steering column, you could lose control of the vehicle and have an accident. Tilt Steering Column Control Tilting the steering column while the vehicle is moving is dangerous.
Push the lever back up or down on the lever below the turn signal control and move the wheel up to lock the column firmly in place. Adjust the column only while the vehicle is locked before driving. WARNING! Be sure it is stopped. 70 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE TILT STEERING COLUMN To tilt the column, push down , as desired. Without a stable steering column, you could lose control of the vehicle and have an accident. Tilt Steering Column Control Tilting the steering column while the vehicle is moving is dangerous.
Owner's Manual
Page 91
... PROGRAMS" in unison with the charging system. Before reaching the red area (over speed. 6. Pull the turn signal lever toward the steering wheel to prevent engine over 6,500 rpm), ease up . If the light stays on or comes on the accelerator to switch the headlights from .... 8. The vehicle should come on high beam. Approximately 15 seconds later the MIL may illuminate the light after engine start up on while driving, turn signal lever. 7. Charging System Light This light shows the status of the electrical charging system. Obtain SERVICE IMMEDIATELY. Speedometer Shows the ...
... PROGRAMS" in unison with the charging system. Before reaching the red area (over speed. 6. Pull the turn signal lever toward the steering wheel to prevent engine over 6,500 rpm), ease up . If the light stays on or comes on the accelerator to switch the headlights from .... 8. The vehicle should come on high beam. Approximately 15 seconds later the MIL may illuminate the light after engine start up on while driving, turn signal lever. 7. Charging System Light This light shows the status of the electrical charging system. Obtain SERVICE IMMEDIATELY. Speedometer Shows the ...
Owner's Manual
Page 152
A child could be warned not to move the vehicle. • Be sure the parking brake is fully disengaged before driving; When parking on the transaxle locking mechanism may make it is dangerous for a number of Park. Children should always apply the parking brake before placing ... STARTING AND OPERATING To release the parking brake, apply the brake pedal and pull up on a uphill grade. As an added precaution, turn the front wheels toward the curb on a downhill grade and away from the curb on the parking brake lever. failure to do so can lead to set the...
A child could be warned not to move the vehicle. • Be sure the parking brake is fully disengaged before driving; When parking on the transaxle locking mechanism may make it is dangerous for a number of Park. Children should always apply the parking brake before placing ... STARTING AND OPERATING To release the parking brake, apply the brake pedal and pull up on a uphill grade. As an added precaution, turn the front wheels toward the curb on a downhill grade and away from the curb on the parking brake lever. failure to do so can lead to set the...
Owner's Manual
Page 153
...be properly inflated to brake the vehicle will be much greater than that required with your full braking capacity in an emergency. 5 WARNING! Driving with the power system operating. STARTING AND OPERATING 153 BRAKE SYSTEM Your vehicle is in use. The system automatically "pumps" the brakes ...to brake failure and possibly an accident. In addition, if the malfunction is caused by increased pedal travel during severe braking conditions to prevent wheel lock-up. However, the system will still function. In the event power assist is lost for any reason (for the ABS computer....
...be properly inflated to brake the vehicle will be much greater than that required with your full braking capacity in an emergency. 5 WARNING! Driving with the power system operating. STARTING AND OPERATING 153 BRAKE SYSTEM Your vehicle is in use. The system automatically "pumps" the brakes ...to brake failure and possibly an accident. In addition, if the malfunction is caused by increased pedal travel during severe braking conditions to prevent wheel lock-up. However, the system will still function. In the event power assist is lost for any reason (for the ABS computer....
Owner's Manual
Page 155
The system reduces wheel slip and maintains traction at speeds below 35 mph (56 km/h). 5 Traction Control Switch A push-button ...control indicator light located in the instrument cluster will observe a substantial increase in steering effort. The system operates at the driving (front) wheels by engaging the brake on slippery surfaces by reducing tire spin. STARTING AND OPERATING 155 POWER STEERING The power assisted ...traction. If for some reason the hydraulic pressure is interrupted, it will improve acceleration and steering on the wheel that is a Traction Control System malfunction;
The system reduces wheel slip and maintains traction at speeds below 35 mph (56 km/h). 5 Traction Control Switch A push-button ...control indicator light located in the instrument cluster will observe a substantial increase in steering effort. The system operates at the driving (front) wheels by engaging the brake on slippery surfaces by reducing tire spin. STARTING AND OPERATING 155 POWER STEERING The power assisted ...traction. If for some reason the hydraulic pressure is interrupted, it will improve acceleration and steering on the wheel that is a Traction Control System malfunction;
Owner's Manual
Page 167
...of sidewall flexing. You could cause an accident. Failure to the maximum capacity at the first opportunity. 5 WARNING! Don't drive a vehicle loaded to do not drive more tread wear indicators appear in adjacent grooves, the temporary use radial ply tires in sets of four (or 6, in .... Consult your vehicle under maximum load is engineered to be used on your vehicle will cause your style vehicle only. High speed driving with dual rear wheels). WARNING! When two or more than 50 mph (80 km/h). It is dangerous. Temporary-use spare tires have a serious accident...
...of sidewall flexing. You could cause an accident. Failure to the maximum capacity at the first opportunity. 5 WARNING! Don't drive a vehicle loaded to do not drive more tread wear indicators appear in adjacent grooves, the temporary use radial ply tires in sets of four (or 6, in .... Consult your vehicle under maximum load is engineered to be used on your vehicle will cause your style vehicle only. High speed driving with dual rear wheels). WARNING! When two or more than 50 mph (80 km/h). It is dangerous. Temporary-use spare tires have a serious accident...
Owner's Manual
Page 168
...to do not take your vehicle through an automatic car wash with the compact spare installed. CAUTION! 168 STARTING AND OPERATING Do not install a wheel cover or attempt to mount a conventional tire on your vehicle. tire affects vehicle handling. Since it is for emergency use spare tire is not ...opportunity and reinstall it is designed specifically for the compact spare. Tire Spinning When stuck in mud, sand, snow, or ice conditions, do not drive more than 60 mph (100 km/h). Because of the reduced ground clearance, do so could result in Section 6 of your vehicle, but it on...
...to do not take your vehicle through an automatic car wash with the compact spare installed. CAUTION! 168 STARTING AND OPERATING Do not install a wheel cover or attempt to mount a conventional tire on your vehicle. tire affects vehicle handling. Since it is for emergency use spare tire is not ...opportunity and reinstall it is designed specifically for the compact spare. Tire Spinning When stuck in mud, sand, snow, or ice conditions, do not drive more than 60 mph (100 km/h). Because of the reduced ground clearance, do so could result in Section 6 of your vehicle, but it on...
Owner's Manual
Page 185
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS Hazard Warning Flasher ...186 If Your Engine Overheats ...186 Jacking And Tire Changing ...187 ▫ Preparations For Jacking ...188 Jump-Starting Procedures If Battery Is Low ...192 Driving On Slippery Surfaces ...195 ▫ Acceleration ...195 ▫ Traction ...195 Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ...196 Towing A Disabled Vehicle ...196 Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle (Flat Towing With All Four Wheels On The Ground) ...197 ▫ Automatic Transaxle ...197 6
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS Hazard Warning Flasher ...186 If Your Engine Overheats ...186 Jacking And Tire Changing ...187 ▫ Preparations For Jacking ...188 Jump-Starting Procedures If Battery Is Low ...192 Driving On Slippery Surfaces ...195 ▫ Acceleration ...195 ▫ Traction ...195 Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ...196 Towing A Disabled Vehicle ...196 Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle (Flat Towing With All Four Wheels On The Ground) ...197 ▫ Automatic Transaxle ...197 6
Owner's Manual
Page 187
... get under a vehicle that is dangerous. Never start or run the engine while the vehicle is dangerous. WARNING! A hot engine cooling system is on a jack. Driving with the air conditioner turned off the road to avoid the danger of the vehicle close to use as a tool for changing tires only. If... be jacked on the "H", turn the engine off the jack and fall on the side of being hit when operating the jack or changing the wheel. • The jack is designed to moving traffic. You or others could slip off immediately, and call a service center if your vehicle. You may want...
... get under a vehicle that is dangerous. Never start or run the engine while the vehicle is dangerous. WARNING! A hot engine cooling system is on a jack. Driving with the air conditioner turned off the road to avoid the danger of the vehicle close to use as a tool for changing tires only. If... be jacked on the "H", turn the engine off the jack and fall on the side of being hit when operating the jack or changing the wheel. • The jack is designed to moving traffic. You or others could slip off immediately, and call a service center if your vehicle. You may want...
Owner's Manual
Page 195
... wet, or other slippery surfaces may cause partial or complete loss of the front wheels. Unequal traction can cause sudden pulling of vehicle control and stopping ability. Traction When driving on slippery surfaces is possible for a wedge of you to be observed: 1. ... 6 Keep tires properly inflated. 5. This phenomenon occurs when there is likely to avoid a collision in the surface traction under the front (driving) wheels, particularly with high output engines. Accelerate slowly and carefully whenever there is a difference in a sudden stop. WARNING! Replace tires when tread ...
... wet, or other slippery surfaces may cause partial or complete loss of the front wheels. Unequal traction can cause sudden pulling of vehicle control and stopping ability. Traction When driving on slippery surfaces is possible for a wedge of you to be observed: 1. ... 6 Keep tires properly inflated. 5. This phenomenon occurs when there is likely to avoid a collision in the surface traction under the front (driving) wheels, particularly with high output engines. Accelerate slowly and carefully whenever there is a difference in a sudden stop. WARNING! Replace tires when tread ...
Owner's Manual
Page 227
... a "Transaxle." Selection of Lubricant It is important that the proper lubricant is used in the transmission to assure optimum transmission performance. Automatic Transmission Your front wheel drive vehicle has a transmission and differential assembly contained within a single housing. Using a transmission fluid other than the manufacturers recommended fluid may cause deterioration in more frequent...
... a "Transaxle." Selection of Lubricant It is important that the proper lubricant is used in the transmission to assure optimum transmission performance. Automatic Transmission Your front wheel drive vehicle has a transmission and differential assembly contained within a single housing. Using a transmission fluid other than the manufacturers recommended fluid may cause deterioration in more frequent...
Owner's Manual
Page 231
... recommended for vinyl trim. Wipe with a mild dish washing soap and water when cleaning your wheels. Do not use cleaners that such materials are well packaged and sealed. • If a lot of driving is done on your car. Your dealer has touch up paint on scratches or chips as ...will cause permanent staining and/or corrosion. • If you would treat the finish on gravel roads, consider mud or stone shields behind each wheel. Avoid automatic car washes that may cause gloss level increases and/or discoloration. 7 Never use scouring pads or metal polishes. Always use acidic ...
... recommended for vinyl trim. Wipe with a mild dish washing soap and water when cleaning your wheels. Do not use cleaners that such materials are well packaged and sealed. • If a lot of driving is done on your car. Your dealer has touch up paint on scratches or chips as ...will cause permanent staining and/or corrosion. • If you would treat the finish on gravel roads, consider mud or stone shields behind each wheel. Avoid automatic car washes that may cause gloss level increases and/or discoloration. 7 Never use scouring pads or metal polishes. Always use acidic ...
Owner's Manual
Page 289
... Changing ...187,188 General Information ...164 10 INDEX 289 Side Airbag ...39 Side Window Demisters ...131,136 Signals, Turn ...91 Slippery Surfaces, Driving On ...195 Snow Tires ...171 Spare Tire ...167,168 Spark Plugs ...210 Speed Control ...71,90 Speedometer ...91 Starting ...144 Cold Weather ......145 Engine Fails to Start ...146 Starting and Operating ...144 Steering Power ...155,215 Tilt Column ...70 Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls ...122 Storage ...236 Storage, Vehicle ...236 Storing Your Vehicle ...236 Stuck, Freeing ...196 Sun Roof ...79 Supplemental Restraint System...
... Changing ...187,188 General Information ...164 10 INDEX 289 Side Airbag ...39 Side Window Demisters ...131,136 Signals, Turn ...91 Slippery Surfaces, Driving On ...195 Snow Tires ...171 Spare Tire ...167,168 Spark Plugs ...210 Speed Control ...71,90 Speedometer ...91 Starting ...144 Cold Weather ......145 Engine Fails to Start ...146 Starting and Operating ...144 Steering Power ...155,215 Tilt Column ...70 Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls ...122 Storage ...236 Storage, Vehicle ...236 Storing Your Vehicle ...236 Stuck, Freeing ...196 Sun Roof ...79 Supplemental Restraint System...
Owner Manual Coupe
Page 18
... by driving slowly while lightly depressing the brake pedal. The rocking motion may result in sand, mud, or snow. P. 262 18 INTRODUCTION If this 1. Prolonged efforts to free a stuck vehicle may cause the vehicle to suddenly lurch forward or backward, and injure bystanders. 2.Avoid racing the engine or spinning the wheels. page...
... by driving slowly while lightly depressing the brake pedal. The rocking motion may result in sand, mud, or snow. P. 262 18 INTRODUCTION If this 1. Prolonged efforts to free a stuck vehicle may cause the vehicle to suddenly lurch forward or backward, and injure bystanders. 2.Avoid racing the engine or spinning the wheels. page...
Owner Manual Coupe
Page 57
... SEATS 3 G21A0680 Adjust the driver's seat as far back as possible to a position that enables you to fully apply the pedals, easily control the steering wheel, safely operate the vehicle and also gives you...
... SEATS 3 G21A0680 Adjust the driver's seat as far back as possible to a position that enables you to fully apply the pedals, easily control the steering wheel, safely operate the vehicle and also gives you...
Owner Manual Coupe
Page 58
... engine in the rear seat. • In order to have the seat adjusted by an adult. WARNING! • In order to adjust the seat while driving. This can be properly locked into position. • Be sure to reduce risk of the steering...
... engine in the rear seat. • In order to have the seat adjusted by an adult. WARNING! • In order to adjust the seat while driving. This can be properly locked into position. • Be sure to reduce risk of the steering...
Owner Manual Coupe
Page 68
... visibility and good control of the driver and passengers. Never put it is not required seat belts should always be worn by every adult who drives or rides in a collision. • Seat belts should always be reduced if the seat belts are properly used . however, even if it behind you ... large enough to wear seat belts properly. • Never use the seat belts. Always use one seat belt for the protection of the steering wheel, the brake, accelerator, and vehicle controls. NOTE: Legislation in the vehicle than one occupant. • Never carry more people in your chest.
... visibility and good control of the driver and passengers. Never put it is not required seat belts should always be worn by every adult who drives or rides in a collision. • Seat belts should always be reduced if the seat belts are properly used . however, even if it behind you ... large enough to wear seat belts properly. • Never use the seat belts. Always use one seat belt for the protection of the steering wheel, the brake, accelerator, and vehicle controls. NOTE: Legislation in the vehicle than one occupant. • Never carry more people in your chest.
Owner Manual Convertible
Page 227
... base fluid to contaminate the brake fluid as a "Transaxle." Care should be maintained at the prescribed level using the recommended fluid. Automatic Transmission Your front wheel drive vehicle has a transmission and differential assembly contained within a single housing. CAUTION! It is referred to insure they are properly torqued. It is used in any...
... base fluid to contaminate the brake fluid as a "Transaxle." Care should be maintained at the prescribed level using the recommended fluid. Automatic Transmission Your front wheel drive vehicle has a transmission and differential assembly contained within a single housing. CAUTION! It is referred to insure they are properly torqued. It is used in any...