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pg. 172 Oils and fluids
Checking the oil level
The oil level should be checked every time the car is refueled. This is especially important during the period up to the
first service.
CAUTION:
Not checking the oil level regularly can result in serious engine damage if the oil level becomes too low.
Park the car on a level surface and wait for at least 5 minutes after the engine has been switched off. Be sure the oil
level is maintained between the upper and lower marks on the dipstick. Low oil level can cause internal damage to
the engine and overfilling can result in high oil consumption. The distance between the dipstick marks represents
approx. 1.6 US qt (1.5 liter). The oil should preferably be checked when cold, before the engine has been started.
NOTE: The engine must be stopped when checking the oil.
WARNING!
Do not allow oil to spill onto or come into contact with hot exhaust pipe surfaces.
Adding oil (topping up)
Add oil of the same kind as already used.
Capacity (including filter): Normally- aspirated 5- cylinder engine - 5.8 US qts (5.5 liters). Turbo 5- cylinder
engine - 6.1 US qts (5.8 liters).
The oil filter should be replaced at every oil change.
pg. 173 Oils and fluids
Washer fluid reservoir
The washer fluid reservoir is located in the engine compartment and holds approx. 4.7 US qts. (4.5 liters).
During cold weather, the reservoir should be filled with windshield washer solvent containing antifreeze.
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Capacity weight
All models
USA 890 lbs (400 kg)
Canada 400 kg
Permissible axle weights, front *
5 cyl.
USA 2330 lbs (1057 kg)
Canada 1060 kg
5 cyl. turbo
USA 2400 lbs (1089 kg)
Canada 1010 kg
Permissible axle weights, rear *
All models
USA 2220 lbs (1007 kg)
Canada 1010 kg
Curb weight
5 cyl.
USA 3220- 3330 lbs (1461- 1510 kg)
Canada 1470- 1515 kg
5 cyl. turbo
USA 3370- 3470 lbs (1529- 1547 kg)
Canada 1535- 1580 kg
Max. loads,
Max. roof load 220 lbs 100 kg
Max. trailer weight
without brakes 1100 lbs (500 kg)
with brakes 2" ball 3300 lbs (1500 kg)
1 7/ 8" ball 3300 lbs (1500 kg)
Max. tongue weight ** 165 lbs (75 kg)
* Permissible axle weight or gross vehicle weight must never be exceeded.
** See also section "Trailer towing"
WARNING!
When adding accessories, equipment, luggage and other cargo to your vehicle, the total capacity weight must not be
exceeded.
pg. 194 Capacities
Fuel tank 18.5/ 21.1 US gal. (70/ 80 liters) *
Engine oil
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Glove compartment lighting2 WBA 9 s
Vanity mirror 1.2 WSV 5.5
pg. 199 Electrical system
Electrical system
12- volt system with voltage controlled generator. Single wire system in which the chassis and engine block are used
as conductors, grounded on the chassis.
Battery
Voltage 12 V
Cold start capacity (CCA) 600 A
Reserve capacity (RC) 115 min
If you must replace your battery, be sure to replace it with a battery of the same cold start capacity and reserve
capacity as the original (See the decal on the battery).
Generator max. current 120 A
Starter motor, power 1.4 kW
Spark plugs P/ N272313- 8 or equivalent
Gap 0.028- 0.032 in. 0.7- 0.8 mm
Tightening torque 22 ft. lbs. (30 Nm)
Firing order 1- 2- 4- 5- 3
Replacing spark plugs
The spark plugs should be changed every 30,000 miles (48,000 km). However, city driving or fast highway driving
may necessitate changing after 15,000 miles (24,000 km) of driving. When installing new plugs, be sure to fit the
right type and use correct torque. When changing the plugs, check that the suppressor connectors are in good
condition. Cracked or damaged connectors should be replaced. When changing the spark plugs, clean the terminals
and the rubber seals.
WARNING!
The distributor ignition system operates at very high voltages. Special safety precautions must be followed to
prevent injury. Always turn the ignition off when:
áReplacing distributor ignition components e. g. plugs, coil, etc.
áDo not touch any part of the distributor ignition system while the engine is running. This may result in unintended
movements and body injury.
pg. 200 Engine specifications
Engine specifications
B5244SB5234T3 B5244T3
Output (kW/ rps) 125/ 98184/ 87 147/ 100
(hp/ rpm) 168/ 5900247/ 5200 197/ 6000
Torque (Nm/ rps) 230/ 75330/ 42- 87 285/ 30- 83
(ft. lbs./ rpm) 170/ 4500243/ 2500- 5200 210/ 1800- 5000
No. of cylinders 55 5
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Direction indicators40
Dolby Surround Pro Logic78
Door mirror defroster42
Door mirrors37
Driving economically130
DSTC (Dynamic Stability Traction Control)34 , 38
Dual - threshold airbags13
E
ECC54
Economical driving130
Electric socket38 , 45
Electrical system199
Electrically operated windows46
Engine - starting128
Engine compartment170
Engine oil171
Engine oil, capacity194
Engine specifications200
Engine oil - checking172
Environment3
F
Fan55
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Federal Clean Air Act164
FIX NEXT SERVICE35
Floor mats105
Fog lamp33 , 183
Front seat - backrest101
Front seats100
Front seats - heated42
Front seats - manual adjustment100
Front seats - power102
Front seats - power(programming the memory)103
Front suspension197
Fuel2 , 126
Fuel filler cap2 , 127
Fuel filler door2 , 127
Fuel gauge30
Fuel tank, capacity194
Fuses186
G
Gasoline126
Gear position132
Geartronic135
Geartronic - kickdown136
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