
QR25DE engine
1. Power steering fluid reservoir (P. 8-14)
2. Spark plug caps (P. 8-19)
3. Brake fluid reservoir (P. 8-15)
4. Clutch fluid reservoir (M/T model)
(P. 8-15)
5. Air cleaner (P. 8-20)
6. Battery (P. 8-17)
7. Fuse/fusible link box (P. 8-26)
8. Transmission dipstick (A/T models)
(P. 8-13)
9. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-9)
10. Radiator cap (P. 8-8)
11. Fuse block (P. 8-26)
12. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
(P. 8-16)
13. Coolant reservoir (P. 8-8)
14. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-9)
NOTE:
Engine cover removed for clarity.
See the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.
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VQ35DE engine
1. Power steering fluid reservoir (P. 8-14)
2. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-9)
3. Brake fluid reservoir (P. 8-15)
4. Clutch fluid reservoir (M/T model)
(P. 8-15)
5. Air cleaner (P. 8-20)
6. Battery (P. 8-17)
7. Fuse/fusible link box (P. 8-26)
8. Transmission dipstick (A/T models)
(P. 8-13)
9. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-9)
10. Radiator cap (P. 8-8)
11. Fuse block (P. 8-26)
12. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
(P. 8-16)
13. Coolant reservoir (P. 8-8)
NOTE:
Engine cover removed for clarity.
See the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.
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The power outlets are for powering electrical
accessories such as cellular telephones. They
are rated at 12 volt, 120W (10A) maximum.
CAUTION
cThe outlet and plug may be hot during
or immediately after use.
cThis power outlet is not designed for
use with a cigarette lighter unit.
cDo not use with accessories that ex-
ceed a 12 volt, 120W (10A) power draw.
Do not use double adapters or more
than one electrical accessory.cUse this power outlet with the engine
running. (If the engine is stopped, this
could result in a discharged battery.)
cAvoid using when the air conditioner,
headlights or rear window defroster is
on.
cBefore inserting or disconnecting a
plug, be sure the electrical accessory
being used is turned OFF.cPush the plug in as far as it will go. If
good contact is not made, the plug may
overheat or the internal temperature
fuse may blow.
cWhen not in use, be sure to close the
cap. Do not allow water to contact the
outlet.
Instrument panel
WIC0276
Console
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POWER OUTLET
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blinks in the display. Pushing the SCAN button
again during this 5 second period stops SCAN
tuning and the radio remains tuned to that station.
Station memory operation — Travel Preset
is OFF
Each preset mode (A, B or C) has 6 presets,
capable of storing any combination of AM, FM
and FM RDS stations.
Press the PRESET ABC button to change be-
tween the presets:
A!B!C
The radio displays icon A, B or C to indicate
which set of presets is active.
To store a radio station in a preset:
1. Select the desired preset by pressing PRE-
SET ABC.
2. Tune to the desired station.
3. Press the desired station select button (>2
seconds) .
4. A beep will sound indicating memorization is
complete.
5. Other station select buttons can be set in
the same manner.If the battery cable is disconnected, or if the radio
fuse opens, the radio memory is canceled. In that
case, reset the desired stations.
Turning ON Travel Preset
1. Press the TRAVEL preset button (<1.5 sec-
onds) . The TRAVEL icon shows in the dis-
play.
2. The radio selects the strongest stations in
the area and stores them in Travel Presets A,
B and C. 12 FM stations and 6 AM stations
are the default settings. To change the de-
fault settings, see “Editing Travel Preset”
later in this section.
3. When finished storing radio stations, the
radio tunes to the first stored preset of Travel
Preset A.
4. If the radio cannot find any stations, the radio
displays“NO STATION”and mutes the au-
dio.
5. If the radio cannot fill all the presets, the
remaining presets are stored with 87.9 for
FM and 600 for AM.
The TUNE, SCAN, SEEK and preset memory
functions are available while Travel Preset mode
is on.Canceling Travel Preset
Press the TRAVEL preset button (<1.5 seconds)
to clear the Travel Preset memory. This turns off
the Travel icon. The radio returns to the last used
preset of A, B or C in the permanent preset
memory.
Storing Travel Preset stations in permanent
memory
1. While in Travel Preset mode, press and hold
the TRAVEL preset button until it beeps (>3
seconds) .
2. The presets are transferred from Travel Pre-
set memory to the permanent preset
memory for A, B, and C.“LOAD”is dis-
played.
3. The TRAVEL preset indicator turns off.
Preset Scan
Pressing the Preset Scan button (<1.5 seconds)
scans the permanent preset memory that is se-
lected (A, B or C) from1-6for5seconds. If the
Travel Preset is ON, the travel preset that is
selected (A, B or C) from1-6isscanned for 5
seconds.
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Use theandbuttons for manual
tuning. To move quickly through the channels,
hold the tuning buttons down.
SEEK tuning
Push SEEK/TRACK (
or) . SEEK
tuning begins from low to high frequencies or
high to low frequencies, depending on which
button is pressed, and stops at the next broad-
casting station. If using the up button, once the
highest broadcasting station is reached, the ra-
dio continues in the SEEK mode at the lowest
broadcasting station. If using the down button,
once the lowest broadcasting station is reached,
the radio continues in the SEEK mode at the
highest broadcasting station.
SCAN tuning
Push the SCAN button. SCAN illuminates in the
display window. SCAN tuning begins from low to
high frequencies. SCAN tuning stops for 5 sec-
onds at each broadcasting station that has suffi-
cient signal strength. When scanning, SCAN
blinks in the display. Pushing the SCAN button
again during this 5 second period stops SCAN
tuning and the radio remains tuned to that station.Station memory operation — Travel Preset
is OFF
Each preset mode (A, B or C) has 6 presets,
capable of storing any combination of AM, FM
and FM RDS stations.
Press the PRESET ABC button to change be-
tween the presets:
A!B!C
The radio displays icon A, B or C to indicate
which set of presets is active.
To store a radio station in a preset:
1. Select the desired preset by pressing PRE-
SET ABC.
2. Tune to the desired station.
3. Press the desired station select button (>2
seconds) .
4. A beep will sound indicating memorization is
complete.
5. Other station select buttons can be set in
the same manner.
If the battery cable is disconnected, or if the radio
fuse opens, the radio memory is canceled. In that
case, reset the desired stations.Turning ON Travel Preset
1. Press the TRAVEL preset button (<1.5 sec-
onds) . The TRAVEL icon shows in the dis-
play.
2. The radio selects the strongest stations in
the area and stores them in Travel Presets A,
B and C. 12 FM stations and 6 AM stations
are the default settings. To change the de-
fault settings, see “Editing Travel Preset”
later in this section.
3. When finished storing radio stations, the
radio tunes to the first stored preset of Travel
Preset A.
4. If the radio cannot find any stations, the radio
displays“NO STATION”and mutes the au-
dio.
5. If the radio cannot fill all the presets, the
remaining presets are stored with 87.9 for
FM and 600 for AM.
The TUNE, SCAN, SEEK and preset memory
functions are available while Travel Preset mode
is on.
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8 Maintenance and do-it-yourself
Maintenance requirements..........................8-2
General maintenance..............................8-2
Explanation of general maintenance items.........8-2
Maintenance precautions...........................8-5
Engine compartment check locations................8-6
Engine cooling system.............................8-8
Checking engine coolant level...................8-8
Changing engine coolant........................8-9
Engine oil.........................................8-9
Checking engine oil level........................8-9
Changing engine oil...........................8-10
Changing engine oil filter.......................8-12
Automatic transmission fluid.......................8-13
Temperature conditions for checking.............8-13
Power steering fluid...............................8-14
Brake and clutch fluid.............................8-15
Brake fluid....................................8-15
Clutch fluid...................................8-15
Window washer fluid.............................8-16
Window washer fluid reservoir..................8-16
Battery..........................................8-17
Jump starting.................................8-18
Drive belts.......................................8-18
Spark plugs......................................8-19Replacing spark plugs.........................8-19
Air cleaner.......................................8-20
In-cabin microfilter (if so equipped)..............8-21
Windshield wiper blades..........................8-24
Cleaning.....................................8-24
Replacing....................................8-24
Parking brake and brake pedal.....................8-25
Checking parking brake........................8-25
Checking brake pedal..........................8-25
Brake booster.................................8-26
Fuses...........................................8-26
Engine compartment...........................8-26
Passenger compartment.......................8-28
Keyfob battery replacement........................8-29
Lights...........................................8-30
Headlights....................................8-30
Front park/turn/sidemarker light.................8-30
Fog lights (if so equipped)......................8-30
Exterior and interior lights.......................8-31
Wheels and tires.................................8-38
Tire pressure..................................8-38
Types of tires..................................8-39
Tire chains....................................8-40
Changing wheels and tires.....................8-40
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QR25DE engine
1. Power steering fluid reservoir
2. Spark plug caps
3. Brake fluid reservoir
4. Clutch fluid reservoir (M/T model)
5. Air cleaner
6. Battery
7. Fuel/Fusible link box
8. Transmission dipstick (A/T models)
9. Engine oil dipstick
10. Radiator cap
11. Fuse block
12. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
13. Coolant reservoir
14. Engine oil filler cap
NOTE:
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LOCATIONS
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VQ35DE engine
1. Power steering fluid reservoir
2. Engine oil filler cap
3. Brake fluid reservoir
4. Clutch fluid reservoir (M/T model)
5. Air cleaner
6. Battery
7. Fuse/Fusible link box
8. Transmission dipstick (A/T models)
9. Engine oil dipstick
10. Radiator cap
11. Fuse block
12. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
13. Coolant reservoir
NOTE:
Engine cover removed for clarity.
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