
Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine JACKING 
CAUTION 
To  help  avoid  personal  injury: 
• Follow  all jackin g and  stowag e instructions. 
•  Use jack  only fo r  liftin g this venicle du -rin g wheel c h a ng e. 
• Nev er  ge t ben eath th e vehiCle, start or  run  en g in e  while  vehicle is  supported b y jac k. 
• Always  securely  res tow  spare  tire (o r flat tire ) an d  all jackin g equipment. 
Wheel Nut Torque 
CAUTION: As soon as possible after Installing 8 wheel-and at the intervals shown on the chart-in the Maintenance Schedule foldet-han 8 m.chanic tighten whe&l nuta with II torque wrench to the specifications shown in "SpeCifications ," Section 7 of this manual. Wheel nuts should be tightened alternately and evenly to the correct torque. Never us. oil or grease on studs or nuts. Improperly tightened wheel nuts could eventually allow the wheel to come off while the vehicle is moving, possibty causing loss of control.IAlso see the Caution in "Service and Maintenance," Seetion 5 of this manual regarding the danger of mixing metric and customary fasteners.) 
Stowage of Tire and Jack 
CAUTION:·AlwaYs MOurely restow the spare tire assembty (or flat tire). all jacking equipment. and the cover, using the means provided. When driving the car with the compact spare installed and the reer seat folded down,  stow the wheel cover flat on the rear floor behind the-right front seat. When the rear seat is up (or If It does not fold), stow the wheel cover in the trunk area. This will help keep such things from being thrown about and injuring peopla In the car in an accident. 
Compact Spare 
The compa ct  sp are  is  des ig ned  to save space in yo ur  trunk,  and its lighler weig ht 
m ak es 
it easi er to  in stall if a  flat  tire occurs. The light~r weig ht als o helps  improve fuel  eco no my. 
If you have  a  flat  tire, follow  the jack ing in struction s in this manual  while  keeping 
t h ese  point s in  min d: 
• Chec k inflati on  press ure as  soo n as  practical after in sta llin g the  s pa re  ( use of a  pocke t type: high pressure  inflatio n gage is  adv ised)  and  adjust to 415 
k Pa (60  psi). The  tire pressur e sh o uld  be checked  at least  monthl y  and  kept at 415 kPa  (60 ps i)  while  the tire is  s tored. 
• Co ntinuou s use  at spe eds  over 50 mph (80 km/h) is not  re c omme nded . 
NOTICE: Because this tire is amaUer than the standar d tire, vehicle ground clearance is reduced, Avoid driving over obstacles, and do not take your car U,rough an automatic car wash whila the spare is installed. The car may get caught possibly resulting in property damage. 
• A  trea d life of up  to 3,000 mil es (4 800 kilomet ers)  ca n b e expe cted,  depe nding 
on  roa d condi tions  and  you r 
driv ing  habits . T o  co nserve  tire t read life.  return the spar e to  the sto rage  area  as soo n as  the  sta nd ard  tir e  ca n be repa ir ed -or 
r
epl ac ed . 
• Beca use  the co mpac t spare  was  spec ifica lly designe d for your  car, it s hould 
no t be  used  on  any  other vehicle. 
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine TIRE INFORMATION 
Wheel Nut Torque ................. 140 N'm (100 ft. Ibs.) 
Complete 
tire information will be  found  in Section 5. 
ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS 
TYPE 
AND PISTON 
COM-
NO . OF  DISPLACE· 
CARBUR-PRESSION 
CYL. 
MENT ETOR  RATIO 
BORE STROKE 
L4  2.5 L  2 8.25,1 
101.6mm 76.2mm 
V6  2.8 L 2 8.5'1 89mm 76mm 
L4 Firing Order 1-3-4-2 
V6 Firing Order 1-2-3-4-5-6 
REPLACEMENT  PARTS 
SPARK PLUGS 
The following spark plugs are recommended for your eng'ine 
Englne Norma~ ~rvlc.~ 
L4 AC Type R43TSX 
V6 AC Type R44TS 
RECOMMENDATIONS  FOR FILTERS 
ITEM USAGE RECOMMENDATION 
Engin'e Oil Filter 2.5  L4 Engine ACType PF40 2.8 V6 Engine AC TYDePF51· 
Engine Air 2.5  L4 Engine AC Type  A734C Cleaner -Element 2.8 V6 Engine AC Type  A735C 
Carburetor 2.5 L4 Engine AC Type GF470 Fuel Filter 2.8 V6 Engine AC Type  GF471 
Positive  Crankcase 2.5 L4 Engine AC Type  CV795C Ventilator  Valve 2.8 V6 Engine AC Type  CV789C Canister Filte.r 2.5 L4 Engine GM 7026014 2.8  V6 Engine GM 7026014 
I 
*The larger PF·5lbil filter  is tO,be used in place of the engine oil filter originally  installed on your car. 
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, .. 5·14 5-14 
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Staln le .. Steal  Prtltect ion ........ .. S .. ln •• Removel of Staner Safety Switch .............. _ .....  . Starting E",ergency (Jump Staning) Engine F.ill to Stan ................ .............. .. 
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Column  Lock .. Power ......................... . Whee l, Tilt  ......... ........................ ....... .. Siereo, Radiol & Tape Systems. Stowage of Tire & Jack ... Stowing Things In (Or  On)  Car .. Stuck Car. Freeing .. Suspenlion eall Joints ................................ ....... .. Tachometer ........ ................................ ....... . 
3 ·5 .  3-6 ,·3 3·' 
5·8 2·18 Temperature Gage ..................  ............... 2-19 Temperature Light. .. 2 ·17 Thermostat ......... ....... ....... 5-7 TiIt·Away Steering Wheel.. 2 ·12 Tilting Seats... '·4 T ip', Operating.. (See "Oper.tlng  Tips ") Tire. 
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5·10 5-14 3·5,3-6 '·4 3·S 5-11 
7-9 
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5·10 2·20 2 .21 ' ·S 
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Washer Fluid Indicator W.shers.  W indshield. Washing C.r .... 
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