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Engine Compartment ................................................... 6-2
Daily Operating Checks ............................................... 6-5
Engine Oil .................................................................... 6-5
Engine Oil and Filter Replacement ............................. 6-8
Engine Coolant Checking and Replacing .................6-10
Spark Plugs ................................................................ 6-12
Changing the Air Cleaner Filter ................................ 6-15
Manual Transaxle Lubricant ...................................... 6-18
Automatic Transaxle Lubricant .................................. 6-19
Brake System Checking ............................................ 6-21
Air Conditioning System Maintenance ...................... 6-23
Changing the Pollen Filter ......................................... 6-25
Checking Engine Drive Belts ..................................... 6-27
Fusible Links .............................................................. 6-28
Battery Maintenance .................................................. 6-29
Power Steering Hoses ............................................... 6-30
Headlight Aiming Adjustment .................................... 6-31
Replacing Light Bulbs ................................................ 6-33
Bulb Wattage ............................................................. 6-40
Fuse Panel Description ............................................. 6-41
OWNER MAINTENANCE
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SG030C2-E
Engine Oil Level
The engine oil level should be checked
with the engine at normal operating temperature and the vehicle parked upon level ground.
Prior to checking the level, the ve-
hicle should be allowed to stand forseveral minutes after the engine has been switched off to allow the oil todrain back to the sump. Withdraw the dipstick and wipe it with
a clean rag. Replace the dipstick fully and withdraw again when the oil level may be read from the stick.
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HGK5004
1.6L/2.0L
2.7LNormal oil level is indicated when the
oil is present between the two marks on the stick. It is not necessary to add oil if the level is above the lower mark and in any case, oil must not beadded to the degree that the level exceeds the upper mark. Replace the dipstick fully after checking the level.
WARNING:
Be very careful not to touch the
radiator hose when checking the engine oil as it may be hot enough to burn you.
NOTE: SAE 5W-20 (5W-30), ILSAC GF-3 engine oil is preferred regardlessof regional option and engine varia- tion. If SAE 5W-20, ILSAC GF-3 engine oil is not available, sec-ondary recommended engine oil for corresponding temperature range can be used.
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HGK5005
SG030D2-E
ENGINE OIL REPLENISHMENT
If the indicated oil level is at or below the lower mark of the dipstick, oilshould be added until the level is at or below the upper mark. To add oil to the engine, remove the filler cap by rotating in an counter- clockwise direction and pour engine oil into the engine. Before checkingthe level again, allow several minutes for the oil to drain into the sump. Replace the oil filler cap rotating it ina clockwise direction until tight.The quantity of oil required to raisethe level from the minimum to maxi- mum level is approximately 1 litre. 1.6L/2.0L
G350A01A-GAT ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION Function of engine oil Engine oil has the primary function of lubricating and cooling the inside of the engine. Engine oil consumption It is normal that an engine should consume some engine oil while nor- mal driving. The cause of oil con- sumption in a normal engine are asfollows;
o Engine oil is used to lubricate pis-
tons, piston rings and cylinders. A thin film of oil is left on the cylinder wall when a piston moves downwards in the cylinder. High negative pressure generated dur-ing engine operation sucks some of the oil into the combustion cham- ber.This oil with some oil of the cylin-der wall is burned by the high tem-perature combustion gases during the combustion process.
2.7L
!WARNING:
Be very careful not to touch the
radiator hose when checking the engine oil as it may be hot enough to burn you.
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10INDEX
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A Air bag ....................................................................... 1-30
Air conditioning switch .............................................. 1-82
Air conditioning system m aintenance ....................... 6-23
Antenna ..................................................................... 1-96
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ................................... 2-12
Audio remote control switch ..................................... 1-73
Automatic transaxle lubricant ....................................6-19
Automatic transaxle .................................................... 2-8
BBattery maintenance ................................................. 6-29
Before folding the rear seats .................................... 1-17
Before starting the engine .......................................... 2-3 Bonnet release .......................................................... 1-65
Brake pedal freeplay ................................................. 6-26
Brake system checking ............................................. 6-21
C Care of cassette tape ............................................... 1-95
Care of disc .............................................................. 1-94
Care of seat belts ..................................................... 1-20
Catalytic convertor ...................................................... 7-3
Central door lock ......................................................... 1-7
Changing a flat type ................................................... 3-6
Changing the air cleaner filter .................................. 6-15
Checking the clutch fluid ................... ....................... 6-22 Child restraint system
............................................... 1-22
Cigar lighter ............................................................... 1-56
Clutch pedal freeplay ................................................ 6-26
Cruise control ............................................................ 1-70
D Daily operating checks ................................................ 6-5
Day/nignt rear view mirror ... .....................................1-63
Defrosting/defogging ................................................. 1-80
Digital clock ............................................................... 1-56
Door locks ................................................................... 1-6
Drink holder ............................................................... 1-57
Drive belts ................................................................. 6-27
Driving for econom y .................................................. 2-14
EEffective braking ....................................................... 2-11
Electric cooling fans .................................................. 6-30
Emission control systems ........................................... 7-2
Engine compartm ent ................................................... 6-2
Engine coolant checking and replacing ....................6-10
Engine coolant temperature guage ...........................1-44
Engine oil and filter replacement ................................ 6-8
Engine oil consumption ............................................... 6-7
Engine oil r eplenishment ............................................. 6-7
Engine oil .................................................................... 6-5
Exterior rear view mirror .... .......................................1-62