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3- 12 WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY
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CAUTION:
The following restriction must be observed in order to avoid seriousdamage to the transaxle . The vehicle must never be towed from the rear with the front wheelson the ground. The vehicle must not be towed until transaxle fluid has been added tobring the level up to the "HOT" marking on the dipstick. (The level will need to be reduced again aftertowing). The vehicle must not be towed at speeds faster than 25 mph. or dis-tances greater than fifty miles. The general points regarding the steer- ing lock etc. described in the pre-ceding section (Manual transaxle vehicle) should be observed.
SD100A3-E Automatic Transaxle Vehicle The vehicle may be towed by the con- ventional method using the towing eye at the front of the vehicle as an attach- ment point.In addition, a suspended tow may be given to the front of the vehicle without a towing dolly. In the event of a sus-pended tow being given to the rear of the vehicle, the use of a towing dolly is imperative.
o NOT OK FOR AUTOMATIC
TRANSAXLE EQUIPPED VEHICLE
o OK FOR MANUAL TRANSAXLE HTB209
In addition, the following points must be noted:
o If towing by conventional means,
the ignition key must be at the "ACC" position, otherwise the steering lockwill be activated.
o Because the brake system and
steering system power assistanceis derived from the engine, the amount of effort required to stop or steer the vehicle will be greater thannormal.
o If a suspended tow is being given to
the rear, the ignition key must be atthe "ACC" position since the steer- ing lock is not designed to withstand the force required to hold the frontwheels straight during the tow.
o The vehicle must not be towed with
the front wheels on the ground formore than thirty miles.
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VEHICLE MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS 5- 9
6ZF070F1-A
o Brake hoses and lines
Visually check for proper installation, chafing, cracks, deterioration and any leakage. Replace any deteriorated or damaged parts immediately. 6ZF070G2-A
o Brake fluid
Check brake fluid level in the brake fluid reservoir. The level should bebetween "MIN" and "MAX" marks on the side of the reservoir. Use only hydraulic brake fluid conforming toDOT 3 or DOT 4. 6ZF070H1-A
o Rear brake drums and linings/ parking brake
Check the rear brake drums and lin- ings for scoring, burning, leaking fluid,broken parts, and excessive wear. Inspect the parking brake system in- cluding the parking brake lever andcables. For detailed service proce- dures, refer to the Shop Manual. 6ZF070J1-A
o Brake pads, calipers and
rotors
Check the pads for excessive wear,
discs for run out and wear, and cali- pers for fluid leakage.
6ZF070K1-A
o Exhaust pipe and muffler
Visually inspect the exhaust pipes,
muffler and hangers for cracks, dete- rioration, or damage. Start the engine and listen carefully for any exhaustgas leakage. Tighten connections or replace parts as necessary.
6ZF070L1-A
o Suspension mounting bolts
Check the suspension connections
for looseness or damage. Retightento the specified torque. 6ZF070M1-A o Steering gear box, linkage &
boots/lower arm ball joint
With the vehicle stopped and engine off, check for excessive freeplay inthe steering wheel.Check the linkage for bends or dam-age. Check the dust boots and ball joints for deterioration, cracks, or dam- age. Replace any damaged parts. 6ZF070N1-A
o Power steering pump, belt and hoses
Check the power steering pump and hoses for leakage and damage. Re-place any damaged or leaking parts immediately. Inspect the power steer- ing belt for evidence of cuts, cracks,excessive wear, oiliness and proper tension. Replace or adjust it if neces- sary.
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6. Do-It-Yourself Maintenance
Engine compartment ........................................................................ 6-2
Daily operating checks ..................................................................... 6-6
Engine oil .......................................................................................... 6-6
Engine and filter Replacement ......................................................... 6-9
Engine coolant Checking and Replacing .......................................6-10
Spark plug Replacement ................................................................ 6-13
Changing the air cleaner filter ......................................................... 6-14
Manual Transaxle Lubricant........................................................... 6-15
Automatic Transaxle fluid ............................................................... 6-16
Brake System Checking ................................................................ 6-18
Air conditioning System .................................................................. 6-19
Drive belts ...................................................................................... 6-23
Individual Circuit Fuses .................................................................. 6-24
Power steering fluid level ............................................................... 6-26
Replacing Light Bulbs .................................................................... 6-28
Fuse panel description ................................................................... 6-34
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6- 2 DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE
HTB160A
1. Windshield washer fluid reservoir cap
2. Auto fuel cut switch
3. Engine oil filler cap 4. Brake fluid and clutch fluid
reservoir
5. Air filter element
6. Relay box
7. Power steering fluid reservoir 8. Engine oil level dipstick
9. Radiator cap
10.Engine coolant reservoir
11.Battery
G010A01TB-EAT ENGINE COMPARTMENT (1.1 SOHC)
12 3
456
78 9 10 1 1
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DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE 6- 3
G010B01TB-EAT ENGINE COMPARTMENT (1.3 SOHC)
1. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
cap
2. Auto fuel cut switch
3. Engine oil filler cap
4. Brake fluid and clutch fluid reservoir 5. Air filter element
6. Relay box
7. Power steering fluid reservoir
(Not all models)
8. Engine oil level dipstick 9. Radiator cap
10. Engine coolant reservoir
11. Automatic transaxle fluid level dip-
stick (Not all models)
12. Battery HTB086A
123
456
78 91 011
12
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6- 4 DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE
G010B01TB-EAT ENGINE COMPARTMENT (1.6L DOHC)
HTB088A
1. Windshield washer fluid reservoir cap
2. Auto fuel cut switch
3. Engine oil filler cap
4. Brake fluid and clutch fluid reservoir 5. Air filter element
6. Relay box
7. Power steering fluid reservoir
(Not all models)
8. Engine oil level dipstick 9. Radiator cap
10.Engine coolant reservoir
11.Automatic transaxle fluid level dip-
stick (Not all models)
12.Battery
1 2 34
56
789 10 11 12 CAUTION:
When inspecting or servicing the engine,you should handle tools and other heavy objects carefully sothat the plastic rocker cover of the engine is not damaged.
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DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE 6- 5
G010C01TB-EAT ENGINE COMPARTMENT (DIESEL)
HTB159
1. Windshield washer fluid reservoir cap
2. Engine oil filler cap
3. Fuel filter 4. Brake fluid and clutch fluid reser-
voir
5. Air filter element
6. Relay box
7. Power steering fluid reservoir 8. Engine oil level dipstick
9. Radiator cap
10. Engine coolant reservoir
11. Battery
12
3
45 6
78 910
11 CAUTION:
When inspecting or servicing the engine,you should handle tools and other heavy objects carefully sothat the plastic rocker cover of the engine is not damaged.
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6- 6 DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE
SG020B1-E DAILY OPERATING CHECKS The following items should be checked on a daily basis or whenever the vehicleis refuelled, whichever occurs sooner.
o Engine oil level.
o Engine coolant level.
o Power steering fluid level.
o Brake fluid level.
o Windscreen washer fluid level.
o Battery condition.
o Tyre condition and pressures.
o Operation and cleanliness of all light-
ing equipment.
o Windscreen wiper and washer opera- tion.
o Horn operation.
o Warning light operation.
o Adjustment and cleanliness of mir- rors.
o Seat and seat belt adjustment and operation.
o Fluid leakage. The vehicle must not be driven if the daily operating checks indicate that any item of equipment related to thesafety or roadworthiness of the vehicle is not functioning correctly. G030B02A-EAT Recommended Oil
1. Petrol engine A multi grade oil having a specification which meets A.P.I. specification of SGor above is recommended. The oil vis- cosity should be selected according to the operating environment of the engineby means of the table shown in the illustration. The engine oil recommen- dations are complete in themselvesand the use of additives is neither required nor recommended. The use of engine oil additives may result in invali-dation of the vehicle warranty.
G030A01FC-EAT ENGINE OIL The correct engine oil level is of para- mount importance. An excessively highor low oil level may result in irreparable damage being sustained by the engine. The engine oil level must be checkedon a daily basis, whenever the vehicle is refuelled or before starting a long trip, whichever occurs sooner.In addition, it is imperative that only an approved grade and specification of oil is used to avoid the possibility of seri-ous engine damage and premature wear. The use of "budget price" oil is a false economy that must be avoided if themaximum reliability and useful life is to be obtained from the vehicle.
G030B01L