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Individual rear wheel suspension with longitudinal support arms, double link arms and track rods.
Front suspension
Spring strut suspension with integrated shock absorbers and control arms linked to the support frame. Power-assisted
rack and pinion steering. Safety type steering column.
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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 140 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
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:
-Replacing distributor ignition components e.g. plugs, coil, etc.
-Do not touch any part of the distributor ignition system while the engine is running. This may result in unintended
movements and body injury.
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Engine specifications
B5244S B5234T3B5244T3 B5254T2
Output (kW/rps) 123/100184/87147/100 154/83
(hp/rpm) 165/6000247/5200197/6000 208/5000
Torque (Nm/rps) 225/75330/42-87285/30-83 320/25-75
(ft. lbs./rpm) 166/4500243/2400-5200210/1800-5000 236/1500-4500
No. of cylinders 555 5
Bore (mm) 838183 81
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B
Back up light135
Backrest63
Bass160
Battery120 , 128 , 152
Battery - replacing129
Belt check121
Blower (fan)47, 51
Booster cushion16
Brake circuit91
Brake fluid126
Brake light135
Brake system23 , 91
Bulbs131 , 150
C
Capacities147
Carbon Monoxide - Important Warning79
Cargo compartment63
Cassette player167
Catalytic converter149
CD player169 , 171
Ceiling lighting137
Center console - storage compartments61
Central locking system - remote control69
Changing121
Changing coolant121
Changing oil and oil filter123
Changing wheels110
Check Engine warning light25
Child restraint anchorages18
Child safety16
Child safety locks74
Child seat (Isofix fasteners)17
Cigarette lighter37
Climate control systems -general information44
Clock22
Coat hanger62
Coin compartment61
Cold weather precautions103
Coolant125
Coolant - changing121, 125
Coolant - checking level of121
Cooling system148
Courtesy light58
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Power seat56
Power steering fluid126
Power sun roof41
PremAiriii
Programme type PT165
PROPOSITION 65 WARNING97
R
Radiator122
Radio160
Rain sensor33
Rain sensor - windshield wipers33
Reading lamps58
Rear fog lights30
Rear seat63
Rear suspension151
Rear window defroster34 , 51
Rearview mirror/door mirrors40
Recirculation48 , 51
REDUCE SPEED26
Refrigerant (A/C system)44
Refueling48 , 52
Remote control - central locking system69
Replacing the battery129
Reporting safety defects20
Reverse gear inhibitor85
Roadholding84
Roof racks (load carriers)102
S
Safety1
Safety defects - reporting20
Seat belt2
Seat belt maintenance20
Seat belt reminder40
Seat belts (keeping child seats in place)19
Service118
Service key68
Service reminder25
SERVICE REQUIRED26
SERVICE URGENT26
Shiftlockii , 81
Side airbags10
Side marker lamp135
SIPS airbags10
Ski hatch64
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