WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY 3-5
4. Reinstall the wheel cap by fitting the boss of
the wheel cap in the groove of the wheel, hitting the center of the wheel cap with yourhand. D060D02A-AAT 3. Loosen Wheel Nuts The wheel nuts should be loosened slightly be- fore raising the car. To loosen the nuts, turn thewrench handle counterclockwise. When doingthis, be sure that the socket is seated completelyover the nut so it cannot slip off. For maximumleverage, position the wrench so the handle is tothe left as shown in the drawing. Then, whileholding the wrench near the end of the handle,push down on it with steady pressure. Do notremove the nuts at this time. Just loosen themabout one-half turn.
HGK193
D060C01A-AAT 2. Block the Wheel Block the wheel that is diagonally opposite from the flat to keep the vehicle from rolling when thecar is raised on the jack.
Flat tire
HGK192
Remove the spare tire and remove the jack and tool bag from the trunk.
D060B02GK-AAT 1. Obtain Spare Tire and Tool
HGK189
HGK191
The jack is located behind the right side of luggage trim. Remove the jack cover by un-screwing the bolts. Turn the jack end counter-clockwise to lower the jack height by using ascrew driver or wrench bar and remove it fromthe bracket.
VEHICLE MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
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o Manual Transaxle Oil Inspect the manual transaxle oil according to
the maintenance schedule. NOTE: If the oil level is low, check for possible
leaks before adding oil. Do not overfill.
F070E02A-AAT
o Automatic Transaxle Fluid
The fluid level should be in the "HOT" range of
the dipstick, after the engine and transaxle are at normal operating temperature. Check theautomatic transaxle fluid level with the enginerunning and the transaxle in neutral, with theparking brake properly applied. Use DIAMONDATF SP- III or SK ATF SP- III when adding or
changing fluid.
F070F01A-AAT
o Brake Hoses and Lines
Visually check for proper installation, chafing,
cracks, deterioration and any leakage. Replaceany deteriorated or damaged parts immediate-ly. F070G02A-AAT
o Brake Fluid
Check brake fluid level in the brake fluid reser-
voir. The level should be between "MIN" and"MAX" marks on the side of the reservoir. Useonly hydraulic brake fluid conforming to DOT 3or DOT 4.
F070H01A-AAT
o Rear Brake Drums/Linings,
Parking Brake
Check the rear brake drums and linings for
scoring, burning, leaking fluid, broken parts,and excessive wear. Inspect the parking brakesystem including the parking brake lever andcables. For detailed service procedures, refer to the Shop Manual.
F070J01A-AAT
o Brake Pads, Calipers and Rotors Check the pads for excessive wear, discs for run out and wear, and calipers for fluid leakage. F070K01A-AAT
o Exhaust Pipe and Muffler Visually inspect the exhaust pipes, muffler and hangers for cracks, deterioration, or damage.Start the engine and listen carefully for anyexhaust gas leakage. Tighten connections orreplace parts as necessary. F070L01A-AAT o Suspension Mounting Bolts Check the suspension connections for loose- ness or damage. Retighten to the specifiedtorque. F070M01A-AAT
o Steering Gear Box, Linkage & Boots/
Lower arm Ball Joint
With the vehicle stopped and engine off, check for excessive free-play in the steering wheel.Check the linkage for bends or damage. Checkthe dust boots and ball joints for deterioration,cracks, or damage. Replace any damaged parts. F070N01A-AAT
o Power Steering Pump, Belt and
Hoses
Check the power steering pump and hoses for leakage and damage. Replace any damaged orleaking parts immediately. Inspect the powersteering belt for evidence of cuts, cracks, ex-cessive wear, oiliness and proper tension. Re-place or adjust it if necessary. F070P01A-AAT
o Driveshafts and Boots Check the drive shafts, boots and clamps for cracks, deterioration, or damage. Replace anydamaged parts and, if necessary, repack thegrease.
F070C01A-AAT
o Coolant
The coolant should be changed at the
intervals specified in the maintenance sched-ule.
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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
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D060B01GK-EAT 1. Obtain Spare Tyre and Tool Remove the spare tyre, jack and tool bag from the boot. HGK4008
HGK4009
The jack is located behind the right side of luggage trim. Remove the jackcover with screwing the bolts. Turn the jack end counterclockwise to lower the jack height by using a screw driver orwrench bar and remove it from the bracket.
Flat tyre
SD070D1-E 2. Block the Wheel Block the wheel that is diagonally op- posite from the flat tyre to prevent thevehicle from rolling when the car is raised on the jack. HGK4011
