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Owner's Manual - Page 1
... limits and never drive too fast for conditions. ¼ ALWAYS use your seat belts and appropriate child restraint systems. ¼ ALWAYS provide information about the warranties covering your vehicle. In addition, damage or performance problems resulting from modification may even violate governmental regulations. NOTES ON THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS OWNER'S MANUAL IMPORTANT SAFETY...
Owner's Manual - Page 7
.../air conditioner control (P.3-3) Clock (P.1-22) Radio/cassette player (P.3-11)/CD player (P.3-26) Rear window and outside mirror defogger switch (P.1-13) Passenger supplemental air bag (P.2-17)
Hood release handle (P.2-8) Outside mirror remote control (P.2-39) Fuse box cover (P.7-22) Tilting steering wheel lock lever (P.2-38) Driver supplemental air bag (P.2-17) Ignition switch/steering lock...
Owner's Manual - Page 11
... to indicate a low oil level. Have the system repaired promptly. WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHT AND BUZZER
or warning light Seat belt warning light Low washer fluid warning light Anti-lock brake warning light Engine oil pressure warning light CRUISE indicator light Supplemental air bag warning light
Turn signal/hazard indicator light High beam indicator light (blue) Charge warning light Door open...
Owner's Manual - Page 14
...Turn the light switch off when you experienced one of fuel, which caused the engine to evaporate into the atmosphere. When a brake pad requires replacement, it may damage the emission control system. If you suspect that may affect your warranty coverage. You do not need to the emission control system, which may indicate a potential emission control problem. You do not drive at speeds...
Owner's Manual - Page 104
.../drugs and driving...4-4 Ignition switch...4-4 Before starting the engine...4-6 Starting the engine ...4-6 Driving with automatic transmission...4-7 Driving with manual transmission ...4-10 Parking brake ...4-12 Cruise control ...4-13 Break-in schedule ...4-15 Economy hints...4-15 Parking/Parking on hills...4-16 Power steering system...4-17 Brake system ...4-17 Anti-lock brake system (ABS) (If so...
Owner's Manual - Page 109
... pedal by turning the ignition key to "P" (Park) or "N" (Neutral). ("P" preferred.) The selector lever cannot be checked periodically, e.g., each time you check engine oil. ¼ Check that all windows and lights are clean. ¼ Visually inspect tires for proper inflation. ¼ Lock all doors. ¼ Position seat and adjust head restraints. ¼ Adjust inside and outside mirrors...
Owner's Manual - Page 113
... overdrive repeatedly. To change , reset the overdrive switch in third gear. After shifting, release the clutch slowly. When driving conditions change gears, fully depress the clutch pedal, then move the shift lever into Reverse or 1st, shift into Neutral, then release the clutch pedal and shift into Reverse. This reduces the fuel economy. On the 5-speed transmission model, you cannot...
Owner's Manual - Page 117
.... On manual transmission models, do this happens, depress the clutch pedal and turn the cruise control main switch off immediately. If this , the set speed will resume the last set cruising speed when the vehicle speed is not possible to keep the vehicle at a slower cruising speed, use the cruise control when driving under the following three methods: a) Lightly tap the brake pedal...
Owner's Manual - Page 119
...could cause the vehicle to move the vehicle back until the curb side wheel gently touches the curb.
2 ¼ HEADED UPHILL WITH CURB: k MSD0002
Automatic transmission models: Move the selector lever to the "LOCK" position and remove the key. Do not park the vehicle over flammable materials such as
4-16 Manual transmission models: Place the shift lever in the "REVERSE" position. Make sure...
Owner's Manual - Page 120
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The power assisted steering is designed to use a hydraulic pump, driven by the engine, to prevent the brakes from overheating, reduce speed and
4-17 BRAKE SYSTEM
The brake system has two separate hydraulic circuits. If one circuit develops a problem, you will still have control of the vehicle. If the engine stops, you will be longer. To dry brakes, drive the vehicle at two wheels. Using...
Owner's Manual - Page 144
... oil ...7-7 Automatic transmission fluid ...7-10 Power steering fluid ...7-11 Brake and clutch fluid ...7-12 Window washer fluid ...7-12 Battery ...7-13 Drive belts ...7-15 Spark plug replacement ...7-15 Air cleaner filter ...7-17 Wiper blades ...7-18 Parking brake ...7-19 Brake pedal ...7-20 Brake booster ...7-21 Clutch pedal ...7-21 Fuses...7-21 Fusible links ...7-23 Light bulbs ...7-23 Wheels...
Owner's Manual - Page 181
... "Park" mechanism
Check that the brake pedal must be depressed for proper attachment, leaks, cracks, etc. Power steering fluid level* and lines Check the level in the "Starting and driving" section) Underbody The underbody is frequently exposed to control dust. If the sound of the exhaust seems unusual or there is held securely with the engine idling. See the "Appearance and interior care...
Owner's Manual - Page 184
... 41.25 (48) 24 (54) 27 (60) 30 (66) 33 45 48.75 52.5 56.25 (72) 36 (78) 39 (84) 42 (90) 45 60 (96) 48
Chassis and body maintenance
Brake lines & cables Brake pads, discs, drums & linings Manual & automatic transaxle oil Steering gear & linkage, axle & suspension parts Steering linkage ball joints & front suspension ball joints Exhaust system Front drive shaft boots Supplemental air bag system See...
Owner's Manual - Page 187
... maintenance schedule. Under severe driving conditions, the oil should be replaced at the specified interval. Steering linkage ball joints & front suspension ball joints Check the ball joints for failure or looseness. Vapor lines Check vapor lines and connections for damage, looseness and grease leakage. Replace any parts if they may have to be performed. Intake & exhaust valve...
Owner's Manual - Page 189
... can be used .
The actual refill capacities may also be a little different. Capacity (Approximate) US measure Fuel Engine oil (Refill) With oil filter Without oil filter Cooling system With reservoir Reservoir Manual transmission gear oil Automatic transmission fluid Power steering fluid Brake and clutch fluid Multi-purpose grease Air conditioning system refrigerant Air conditioning system...
Owner's Manual - Page 210
... air conditioner (If so equipped) .. 3-9 Automatic transmission fluid ...7-10 Driving with automatic transmission...4-7 Avoiding collision and rollover ...4-3 B Battery...7-13 Battery replacement...2-7 Before starting the engine ...4-6 Brake Anti-lock brake system (ABS) (If so equipped)...Brake and clutch fluid...Brake booster ...Brake pedal ...Brake system...Brake wear indicators ...1-9, Parking...
Owner's Manual - Page 211
... Fuses ...7-21 Fusible links ...7-23 G
Hood release ...2-8 I If your vehicle is ever stolen...1-26 If your vehicle overheats ...5-9 Ignition switch ...4-4 Injured persons ...2-26 Inside mirror ...2-40 Installing license plate ...9-12 Instrument brightness control ...1-15 Integrated HomeLink transmitter
(If so equipped)...1-24
Interior light ...1-22 J Jump starting the engine...4-6 Changing...
Owner's Manual - Page 212
... Parking brake...4-12, 7-19 Parking/parking on hills ...4-16 Periodic maintenance ...8-5 Pocket ...1-18 Power Power antenna ...3-29 Power door lock ...2-4
Power steering fluid...7-11 Power steering system...4-17 Power support seat (If so equipped)...2-14 Power window ...1-19 Precautions Maintenance precautions ...7-2 Precautions on seat belt usage ...2-24 Precautions when starting and driving...
Owner's Manual - Page 213
... ...2-24 Seat belt extenders ...2-30 Seat belt maintenance ...2-31 Seat belts ...2-24 Seats ...2-12 Spark plug replacement...7-15 Speedometer ...1-4 Starting Before starting the engine...4-6 Jump starting ...5-7, 7-14 Precautions when starting and driving ...4-2 Push starting ...5-9 Starting the engine ...4-6 Steering Power steering fluid...7-11 Power steering system...4-17 Tilting steering wheel...
Owner's Manual - Page 214
... as gasohol, see "Fuel recommendation" in vehicle damage or shortened engine life. Recommended new vehicle break-in the "Starting and driving" section of this will not start, overheating, towing) ¼ How to start the engine ...4-1 ¼ Maintenance schedule...8-1 ¼ Do-it-yourself operations ...7-1 ¼ Technical and consumer information ...9-1
Tire cold pressure:
See tire placard...
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