cAccelerate slowly and smoothly. Main-
tain cruising speeds with a constant ac-
celerator position.
cDrive at moderate speeds on the high-
way. Driving at high speed lowers fuel
economy.
cAvoid unnecessary stopping and brak-
ing. Maintain a safe distance behind
other vehicles.
cUse a proper gear range which suits road
conditions.
cAvoid unnecessary engine idling.cKeep your engine tuned up.
cFollow the recommended periodic main-
tenance schedule.
cKeep the tires inflated at the correct
pressure. Low tire pressure increases
tire wear and wastes fuel.
cKeep the wheels in correct alignment.
Improper alignment causes not only tire
wear but also lower fuel economy.
cAir conditioner operation lowers fuel
economy. Use the air conditioner only
when necessary.
cWhen cruising at highway speeds, it is
more economical to use the air condi-
tioner and leave the windows closed to
reduce drag.
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INCREASING FUEL
ECONOMY
5-12Starting and driving
ZX
11 Index
A
Accident
Interia fuel shut-off switch .................... 6-11
After an accident........................................ 6-11
Air bag (See supplemental restraint
system) ...................................................... 1-31
Air bag warning light .................................. 1-37
Air cleaner housing filter ............................ 8-13
Air conditioner
Air conditioner operation ........................ 4-5
Air conditioner service .......................... 4-15
Air conditioner specification label ....... 10-12
Air conditioner system refrigerant and
lubrication recommendations ................ 10-6
Heater and air conditioner (automatic)
(if so equipped)..................................... 4-11
Heater and air conditioner (manual)....... 4-3
Rear seat air conditioner ...................... 4-14
Air filter
Cabin air filter ....................................... 8-14
Air flow charts .............................................. 4-7
Alarm system (See vehicle security
system) ...................................................... 2-11
Anti-lock brake system (ABS).................... 5-14
Anti-lock brake warning light ....................... 2-9
Armrests..................................................... 1-11Ashtray (See cigarette lighter and
ashtray) ...................................................... 2-22
Audio system
Compact disc (CD) player ........... 4-30, 4-32
FM-AM radio with cassette player ........ 4-19
FM-AM radio with cassette player and
compact disc (CD) player ..................... 4-25
Autolamp switch......................................... 2-17
Automatic
Automatic power window switch .......... 2-30
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) ........ 8-8
Driving with automatic transmission ....... 5-6
Transmission selector lever lock
release .................................................... 5-7
B
Battery........................................................ 8-10
Battery replacement (See multi-remote
control system) ............................................ 3-8
Before starting the engine ........................... 5-5
Brake
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) .............. 5-14
Brake booster ....................................... 8-20
Brake fluid ..................................... 10-2, 8-9
Brake light (See stop light) ................... 8-25
Brake pedal .......................................... 8-19
Brake system ........................................ 5-14Brake warning light ................................. 2-8
Brake wear indicators ........................... 2-11
Parking brake check ............................. 8-19
Parking brake operation ......................... 5-9
Self-adjusting brakes ............................ 8-19
Break-in schedule ...................................... 5-11
Bulb check/instrument panel ....................... 2-7
Bulb replacement ....................................... 8-25
C
Cabin air filter ............................................ 8-14
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants.................................................... 10-2
Car phone or CB radio .............................. 4-46
Cargo net ................................................... 2-26
Cargo (See vehicle loading
information) .............................................. 10-13
Check engine indicator light
(See malfunction indicator light) ................ 2-10
Child restraint with top tether strap ........... 1-68
Child restraints ........................................... 1-54
Child safety sliding door lock....................... 3-5
Cigarette lighter (accessory) and
ashtray ....................................................... 2-22
Cleaning exterior and interior ...................... 7-2
Clock................................................. 4-21, 4-27
Cold weather driving .................................. 5-16
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M
Maintenance
General maintenance ............................. 9-2
Inside the vehicle.................................... 9-3
Maintenance precautions ....................... 8-2
Outside the vehicle ................................. 9-2
Periodic maintenance schedules ............ 9-5
Seat belt maintenance.......................... 1-54
Under the hood and vehicle ................... 9-4
Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) ............... 2-10
Manual front seat adjustment ...................... 1-3
Manual vent windows ................................ 2-31
Map lights .................................................. 2-34
Map pocket ................................................ 2-23
Mirror
Outside mirrors ..................................... 3-15
Vanity mirror ......................................... 3-12
Multi-remote control system ........................ 3-6
Multi-remote controller battery
replacement ............................................... 8-22
O
Odometer ..................................................... 2-4
Oil
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants .............................................. 10-2
Changing engine oil................................ 8-6
Changing engine oil filter........................ 8-7
Checking engine oil level ....................... 8-5Engine oil ................................................ 8-5
Engine oil and oil filter
recommendation ................................... 10-4
Engine oil viscosity ............................... 10-5
Outside mirrors .......................................... 3-15
Overdrive switch .......................................... 5-8
Overheat
If your vehicle overheats ...................... 6-10
Owner's manual/service manual order
information ............................................... 10-22
P
Parcel Shelf ............................................... 2-27
Parking
Parking brake check ............................. 8-19
Parking brake operation ......................... 5-9
Parking/parking on hills ........................ 5-13
Periodic maintenance schedules ................. 9-5
Personal reading light ................................ 2-33
Power
Power door locks ............................ 3-2, 3-4
Power steering fluid ...................... 10-2, 8-9
Power support front seat ........................ 1-4
Power vent windows............................. 2-31
Power windows..................................... 2-29
Precautions
Maintenance precautions ....................... 8-2
Precautions on seat belt usage............ 1-39
Precautions when starting and driving ... 5-2
Push starting .............................................. 6-10R
Radio
Car phone or CB radio ......................... 4-46
FM-AM radio with cassette player ........ 4-19
FM-AM radio with cassette player and
compact disc (CD) player ..................... 4-25
Readiness for inspection maintenance
(I/M) test................................................... 10-21
Rear door ................................................... 3-10
Rear door lock ........................................... 3-10
Rear power socket..................................... 2-21
Rear seat air conditioner ........................... 4-14
Rear window defogger switch ................... 2-15
Rear window wiper and washer
switches ..................................................... 2-15
Refrigerant recommendation ..................... 10-6
Registering your vehicle in another
country ..................................................... 10-10
Remote keyless entry system
(See multi-remote control system) .............. 3-6
Removing and installing the second row
bench seat ................................................. 1-12
Reporting safety defects (USA) ............... 10-20
S
Safety
Child safety sliding door lock ................. 3-5
Reporting safety defects (USA) .......... 10-20
Seat belt
Precautions on seat belt usage............ 1-39
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