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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
Form No. 8S18-EA-03I
Inspect fluid level in the washer fluid
reservoir; add fluid if necessary.
To inspect the washer fluid level in the
front reservoir, pull off the cap. Then,
holding your thumb over the hole in the
center of the cap, lift it straight up. The
fluid level can be seen from the fluid
column in the pipe. Add fluid if necessary.
Use plain water if washer fluid is
unavailable. But use only washer fluid in
cold weather to prevent it from freezing.All moving points of the body, such as
door and hood hinges and locks, should
be lubricated each time the engine oil is
changed. Use a nonfreezing lubricant on
locks during cold weather.
Make sure the engine hood’s secondary
latch keeps the hood from opening when
the primary latch is released.
NOTE
Front and rear washer fluid is supplied
from the same reservoir.
Body Lubrication
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Form No. 8S18-EA-03I
Specifications
Engine
Electrical System
Lubricant Quality
* Refer to the recommended SAE viscosity numbers on page 8-13.
Specifications
ItemModel
2.0-liter engine 2.3-liter engine
Type DOHC-16V in-line, 4-cylinder
Bore×
Stroke 87.5 ×
83.1 mm (3.44 ×
3.27 in) 87.5 ×
94.0 mm (3.44 ×
3.70 in)
Displacement 1,999 ml (1,999 cc, 121.9 cu in) 2,261 ml (2,261 cc, 137.9 cu in)
Compression ratio 10.0 9.7
Item Classification
Battery 12V-40AH/5HR, 12V-52AH/5HR, 12V-55AH/5HR
Alternator 12 V - 90 A
Starter2.0-liter engine 12 V - 1.0 kW
2.3-liter engine 12 V - 1.4 kW
Spark-plug number NGK ITR6F 13
Spark-plug gap 1.25—1.35 mm (0.049—0.053 in)
NOTE
When cleaning the iridium plugs, do not use a wire brush. The fine particulate coating
on the iridium alloy and platinum tips could be damaged.
LubricantClassification
API Service ILSAC
Engine oil
*SL GF-III
Lubricant Classification
Manual transaxle oilAny temperatureAPI Service GL-4 or GL-5
SAE 75W-90
Above 10°
C (50°
F)API Service GL-4 or GL-5
SAE 80W-90
Automatic transaxle fluid ATF M-V
Power steering fluid ATF M-III or equivalent (e.g. Dexron® III)
Brake/Clutch fluid SAE J1703 or FMVSS116 DOT-3
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Index
Form No. 8S18-EA-03I
H
Hood Release ................................... 3-20
Horn
................................................. 5-53
I
Ignition
Keys
............................................ 3-2
Switch
......................................... 5-2
Illuminated Entry System
................ 6-35
Immobilizer System
......................... 3-24
Indicator Lights
................................ 5-31
Cruise main
............................... 5-41
Cruise set
.................................. 5-41
Headlight high-beam
................ 5-40
power steering malfunction
...... 5-41
Security
..................................... 5-40
Shift position
............................ 5-40
Turn-signal/hazard warning
...... 5-42
Information Display
......................... 6-38
Audio display
............................ 6-39
Clock
......................................... 6-39
Information display functions
... 6-38
Inside Trunk Release
Handle/Slide Lever
.......................... 3-16
Instrument Cluster
........................... 5-26
Instrument Cluster Dimmer Select
Button
.............................................. 5-30
Interior Care
..................................... 8-57
Interior Lights
.................................. 6-35
J
Jump-Starting ................................... 7-16
K
Keyless Entry System ........................ 3-3
Keys
................................................... 3-2
L
Label Information ............................ 10-2
Lane-Change Signals
....................... 5-47
Liftgate
............................................. 3-10
Luggage compartment
.............. 3-11
Light Bulbs
Replacement
.............................. 8-36
Specifications
............................ 10-7
Lighter
.............................................. 6-40
Lighting Control
............................... 5-44
Lubricant Quality
............................. 10-4
Luggage Compartment Light
........... 6-37
M
Maintenance
Introduction
................................. 8-2
Owner maintenance
precautions
................................ 8-11
Owner maintenance schedule
... 8-10
Scheduled
.................................... 8-3
Manual Transaxle Operation
.............. 5-9
Recommendations for
shifting
...................................... 5-10
Map Lights
....................................... 6-37
Meters and Gauges
........................... 5-26
Mirrors
Outside mirrors
......................... 3-29
Rearview mirror
........................ 3-31
Money-Saving Suggestions
................ 4-7
Moonroof
......................................... 3-22
O
Odometer and Trip Meter ................ 5-27
Outside Mirrors
................................ 3-29
Overhead Lights
............................... 6-36
Overheating
...................................... 7-13
Overloading
...................................... 4-12
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