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Consumer information and Reporting safety defects
(2) Tire Size
(3) Tire Type Code (4) Date of Manufacture
The first two figures identify the week, starting
with “01” to represent the first full week of the cal-
endar year; the second two figures represent the
year. For example, 0101 means the 1st week of
2001. T
Other markings
The following makings are also placed on the
sidewall. V Maximum permissible inflation pressure
The maximum cold inflation pressure to which
this tire may be inflated. For example, “300 kpa
(44 PSI) MAX. PRESS” V Maximum load rating
The load rating at the maximum permissible
weight load for this tire. For example, “MAX.
LOAD 730 kg (1609 LBS) @ 300 kpa (44 PSI) MAX. PRESS.”
Maximum load rating applies only to the
tire, not to the vehicle. Putting a load rated
tire on any car does not mean the car can
be loaded up to the tire’s rated load.
V Construction type
Applicable construction of this tire.
For example, “TUBELESS STEEL BELTED RA-
DIAL” V Construction
The generic name of each cord material used in
the plies (both sidewall and tread area) of this
tire.
For example, “PLIES: TREAD 2 STEEL + 2
POLYESTER + 1 NYLON SIDEWALL 2 POLY-
ESTER” V Uniform Tire Quality Grading (UTQG)
For details, refer to “Uniform tire quality grading
standards” in this chapter.
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Index
Center
Console ..................................................................... 6-6
Ventilators ................................................................. 4-2
Changing
Flat tire ....................................................................... 9-5
Oil and oil filter ........................................................ 11-12
Charge warning light .................................................. 3-12
CHECK ENGINE warning light/ Malfunction indicator lamp ..................................3-11
Checking
Brake pedal free play ........................................... 11-39
Brake pedal reserve distance ...........................11-40
Clutch function ........................................................ 11-40
Clutch pedal free play .......................................... 11-41
Engine oil level ....................................................... 11-11
Fluid level ....................... 11-28, 11-35, 11-36, 11-38
Gear oil level ................................ 11-27, 11-30, 11-32
Child restraint systems ............................................... 1-37
Installation with seatbelt .....................................1-41
Lower and tether anchorages ..........................1-48
Child safety .................................................................... 5
Locks .......................................................................... 2-22
Chime
Key .............................................................................. 3-5
Seatbelt ........................................................... 1-20, 3-10
Cigarette lighter socket ............................................. 6-10Cleaning
Aluminum wheels .................................................. 10-4
I n te rior .. ... .. ... .. ... ... .. ... ... .. ... .. ... ... .. ... ... .. ... .. ... ... .. ... ... .. .. 10 -7
Ventilator grille ........................................................ 4-19
Climate control system Manual ....................................................................... 4-5
Automatic ................................................................. 4-11
Clock ................................................................................. 3-18
Clutch fluid ...................................................................... 11-38
Clutch pedal ................................................................... 11-40
Coat hook ....................................................................... 6-20
Coin compartment ....................................................... 6-7
Convenience hook ...................................................... 6-20
Convenient tie-down hooks .....................................6-24
Cooling system ............................................................. 11-17
Corrosion protection ......................................... 8-13, 10-5
Cruise control ................................................................ 7-42
Set indicator light ................................................... 3-18
Cup holder ...................................................................... 6-8
D
Daytime running light system .................................3-21
Differential gear oil Front ............................................................................ 11-30
Rear ............................................................................ 11-32
Dimensions .................................................................... 12-2
Disarming the system ................................................ 2-17
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Index
Disc brake pad wear warning indicators
............7-31
Dome light ............................................................ 6-2, 11-76
Door locks ....................................................................... 2-3
Door open warning lights .........................................3-15
Drive belts ....................................................................... 11-26
Driving Drinking ..................................................................... 7
Drugs .......................................................................... 7
Foreign countries .................................................. 8-6
Car/Mobile phone .................................................. 8
Pets ............................................................................. 9
Tips ............................................. 7-14, 7-19, 7-28, 8-6
Tired or sleepy ........................................................ 8
Snowy and icy roads ............................................ 8-12
E
Electrical system .......................................................... 12-3
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) ..................1-19
Engine
Compartment overview .......................................11-8
Coolant ...................................................................... 11-18
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide) ....................6, 8-3
Hood ........................................................................... 11-5
Oil ................................................................................. 11-11
Overheating ............................................................. 9-19
Starting ...................................................................... 7-10
Stopping .................................................................... 7-12Exterior care
................................................................... 10-2
F
Flat tires ............................................................................ 9-5
Floor mat .......................................................................... 6-21
Fluid level
Automatic transmission .......................................11-28
Brake ... .. ... .. ... ... .. ... .. ... ... .. ... ... .. ... .. ... ... .. ... ... .. ... .. ... ... .. .. 1 1 -3 6
Clutch .......................................................................... 11-38
Power steering ........................................................ 11-35
Fog light switch ............................................................. 3-24
Folding down the rear seat .......................................1-14
Front Differential gear oil ................................................. 11-30
Fog light ..................................................................... 11-69
Seatbelt pretensioners ........................................1-34
Seats ........................................................................... 1-2
Turn signal light, parking light and
marker light ............................................................ 11-69
Front-wheel drive warning light ..............................3-15
Fuel .................................................................................... 7-2
Economy hints ......................................................... 8-2
Filler lid and cap ..................................................... 7-4
Gauge ......................................................................... 3-8
Requirements .......................................................... 7-2
Fuses ................................................................................. 11-59
Fuses and circuits ........................................................ 12-6
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Index
G
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
.....................8-19
Glove box ........................................................................ 6-6
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ) .............8-19
H
Hazard warning flasher ............................................. 3-6
Headlights ......................................................... 3-19, 11-65
Headrest adjustment (Wagon) ..............................1-13
Head restraint adjustment (Front) .......................1-7
Heater operation .......................................................... 4-7
High beam indicator light ..........................................3-18
High mount stop light ................................................. 11-79
Horn ................................................................................... 3-36
Hose and connections ............................................... 11-18
IIgnition switch ..... ... .. ... .. ... ... .. ... .. ... ... .. ... ... .. ... .. ... ... .. ... ... . 3-3
Illuminated entry ........................................................... 2-9
Illumination brightness control ...............................3-22
Indicator light
High beam ................................................................ 3-18
Selector lever position ......................................... 3-17
Turn signal ................................................................ 3-17
Inside mirror ................................................................... 3-31
Internal trunk lid release handle ............................2-28J
Jack and jack handle
................................................. 9-32
Jump starting ................................................................. 9-15
KKey Interlock release .................................................... 3-5
Number ...................................................................... 2-2
Reminder chime ..................................................... 3-5
Keys .................................................................................. 2-2
LLe ath er s e at materi als ... ... .. ... ... .. ... ... .. ... .. ... ... .. ... ... .. .. 10 -7
Light control switch ..................................................... 3-19
Limited slip differential (LSD) .................................7-29
Loading your vehicle .................................................. 8-17
LSD (Limited slip differential) .................................7-29
Luggage cover .............................................................. 6-22
M
Main fuse ........................................................................ 11-61
Maintenance Precautions .............................................................. 11-3
Schedule ................................................................... 11-3
Seatbelt ..................................................................... 1-31
Tools ........................................................................... 9-31
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Index
Recommended
Automatic transmission fluid .............................11-30
Brake fluid ................................................................. 11-37
Clutch fluid ................................................................ 11-38
OIL grade and viscosity .........11-15, 11-16, 11-27
11-31, 11-34
Power steering fluid .............................................. 11-35
Spark plugs .............................................................. 11-25
Remote keyless entry system ................................2-7
Replacement
Brake pad and lining ............................................ 11-41
Wiper blades ........................................................... 11-52
Replacing
Air cleaner element ............................................... 11-22
Battery (remote keyless entry system) .........2-10
Lost transmitters (keyless entry system) .....2-11
Replacing bulbs ............................................................ 11-63
Dome light ................................................................ 11-76
Front fog light .......................................................... 11-69
Front turn signal light ........................................... 11-69
Headlight ................................................................... 11-65
High mount stop light ........................................... 11-79
License plate light ................................................. 11-76
Luggage compartment light ..............................11-76
Map light .................................................................... 11-76
Parking light ............................................................. 11-69
Rear combination light ........................................11-71Trunk light
................................................................. 11-79
Rocking the vehicle .................................................... 8-16
Roof rail and crossbar ............................................... 8-20
S Seat Fabric
... ... .. ... .. ... ... .. ... ... .. ... .. ... ... .. ... ... .. ... .. ... ... .. ... ... .. .. 10 -7
Heater ........................................................................ 1-9
Seatbelt ............................................................................ 4
Maintenance ............................................................ 1-31
Pretensioners .......................................................... 1-34
Safety tips ................................................................. 1-18
Warning light and chime ...........................1-20, 3-10
Seatbelts ......................................................................... 1-18
Security system ............................................................ 2-15
Selector lever ...................................................... 7-16, 7-22
Position indicator ......................................................... 3-17
Shift lock release ............................................... 7-20, 7-28
Snow tires ....................................................................... 8-14
Sounding a panic alarm ............................................ 2-9
Spark plugs .................................................................... 11-25
Specifications ................................................................ 12-2
Speedometer ................................................................. 3-7
SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint
Syst em a irbag) ... .. ... ... .. ... .. ... ... .. ... ... .. ... .. ... ... .. ... ... . 4, 1-5 7
SRS airbag system warning light ..........................3-10
S R S fr on tal a ir ba g ... ... ... .. ... .. ... ... .. ... ... .. ... .. ... ... .. ... ... .. .. 1-62