This shows how much f uel you have.
It may show slightly more or less
than the actual amount. The needle
returns to the bottom after you turn
of f the ignition.This indicator reminds you that it is
time to take your vehicle in for the
vehicle’s scheduled maintenance
under normal driving conditions. The
indicator does not ref lect severe
maintenance intervals.
Ref er to the Maintenance Schedule
f or Normal and Severe Driving
Conditions on page (4-cylinder
models) or page (6-cylinder
models).
If your f uel cap is loose or missing, a
‘‘CHECK FUEL CAP’’ message
appears as text in the odometer/
outside temperature display af ter
you start the engine. Turn the
engine of f and conf irm the f uel cap is
installed. If it is, loosen the cap, then
retighten it at least 3 clicks. When
you restart the engine, the message appears again. To clear, press and
hold the Trip/Reset button until the
message is replaced by the
odometer/outside temperature
display.
If the system still detects a loose or
missing f uel cap, the Malf unction
Indicator Lamp (MIL) comes on.
Turn the engine of f and check or
retighten the f uel cap at least 3 clicks.
The MIL goes out af ter 3 days of
normal driving once the cap is
tightened or replaced. If it does not
go out, have your dealer inspect the
vehicle. For more inf ormation, see
page .
202
204
259
Fuel Gauge
Maintenance Required Indicator
Check Fuel Cap Indicator
(odometer/outside temperature
message)
Gauges
66
MAINTENANCE REQUIRED
INDICATOR
Avoid driving with an extremely low
f uel level. Running out of f uel could
cause the engine to misf ire, damaging
the catalytic converter.
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Remove the f uel f ill cap slowly.
You may hear a hissing sound as
pressure inside the tank escapes.
The fuel fill cap is attached to the
f uel f iller with a tether. Put the
attachment on the fuel fill cap into
the slit on the f uel f ill door.
Stop f illing the tank af ter the f uel
nozzle automatically clicks of f . Do
not try to ‘‘top of f ’’ the tank. Leave
some room f or the f uel to expand
with temperature changes.
Park with the driver’s side closest
to the gas pump.
To open the f uel f ill door, push
down on the lever located to the
lef t of the driver’s seat. even though the tank is not f ull,
there may be a problem with your
vehicle’s fuel vapor recovery
system. The system helps keep
f uel vapors f rom going into the
atmosphere. Try f illing at another
pump. If this does not f ix the
problem, consult your dealer.
3. 4.
1. 2.
If the f uel nozzle keeps clicking of f
Ref ueling
Service Station Procedure
162
FUEL FILL CAP
Push
TETHER
Gasoline is highly flammable
and explosive. You can be
burned or seriously injured
when handling fuel.Stop the engine and keep
heat, sparks, and flamesaway.
Handle fuel only outdoors.
Wipe up spills immediately.
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To Open the Hood:Park the vehicle, and set the
parking brake. Pull the hood
release handle located under the
lower lef t corner of the dashboard.
The hood will pop up slightly.
Screw the fuel fill cap back on
until it clicks at least three times.
If you do not properly tighten the
cap, the Malf unction Indicator
Lampmaycomeon(seepage
).
Push the f uel f ill door closed until
it latches.
Put your f ingers under the f ront
edge of the hood near the center.
Slide your hand to the lef t until
you f eel the hood latch handle.
Push this handle up to release it.
Lif t up the hood.
If the hood latch handle moves stif f ly,
or if you can open the hood without
lifting the handle, the mechanism
should be cleaned and lubricated.
1.
2.
5. 6.
259 Opening and Closing the Hood
Service Station Procedure
Bef ore Driving
163
HOOD RELEASE HANDLE
LATCH
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Specif ications
274
Dimensions
Air Conditioning
Weights
Capacities Capacities
1.35 US gal (5.1
)
1.32 US gal (5.0)
1.90 US gal (7.2
)
4.4 US qt (4.2
)
4.2 US qt (4.0
)
5.6 US qt (5.3
)
2.0 US qt (1.9
)
2.2 US qt (2.1)
2.6 US qt (2.5
)
0.16 US gal (0.6
)
1.77 US gal (6.7
)
1.88 US gal (7.1
)
2.22 US gal (8.4)
4.5 US qt (4.3
)
5.3 US qt (5.0
)
3.0 US qt (2.8
)
3.1 US qt (2.9)
6.9 US qt (6.5)
7.6 US qt (7.2)
4.8 US qt (4.5
)
189.5 in (4,813 mm)
71.7 in (1,820 mm)
57.2 in (1,453 mm)
HFC-134a (R-134a)
25 27 oz (700 750 g)
16 18 oz (450 500 g) ND-OIL8
17.09 US gal (64.7
)
107.9 in (2,740 mm)
61.1 in (1,553 mm)
61.2 in (1,554 mm)
Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine.
Reserve tank capacity:
Excluding the oil remaining in the engine.
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Track
Refrigerant type
Charge quantity
Lubricant type
Gross vehicle weight rating
Fuel tank See the certification label attached
to the driver’s doorjamb.
Engine
coolant
Engine oil
Manual trans-
mission oilAutomatic
transmission
fluid
Windshield
washer
reservoir
Approx.
FrontRear
1 : 6-cylinder models 2: 3:Change
Manual Automatic
Total ManualAutomatic
Change Including
filter
Without
filter
Total
Change Total
Change Total
U.S. Vehicles
Canada Vehicles
1 1
111 1
1 2 3
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CONT INUED
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 282
...............................
Exhaust Fumes . 52
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat
........................................
Belts by . 18
.............
Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 226
..............
Hazard Warning Flashers . 72
........................................
Headlights . 70
........................................
Aiming . 226
..............
Automatic Lighting Off . 71
............
Daytime Running Lights . 72
............
Low Beams, Turning on . 70
.........................
Reminder Chime . 70
........
Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 226
...................................
Turning on . 70
..............................
Head Restraints . 90
.....................
Heating and Cooling . 106
.................................
Heated Mirror . 95
HomeLink Universal
................................
Transceiver . 154
..
Hood, Opening and Closing the . 163
...........................
Hydraulic Clutch . 224
...............
Gas Mileage, Improving . 167
..........................................
Gasohol . 280
.........................................
Gasoline . 160
...........................................
Gauge . 66
................
Octane Requirement . 160
........................
Tank, Filling the . 162
................
Gas Station Procedures . 162
Gauges
...
Engine Coolant Temperature . 65
...............................................
Fuel . 66
...............................
Speedometer . 64
.................................
Tachometer . 64 Gearshif t Lever Positions
..........
Automatic Transmission . 178
...................
Manual Transmission . 176
......................................
Glove Box . 104
...................................
Fan, Interior . 108
.........................................
Features . 105
....................
Filling the Fuel Tank . 162
Filter
.........................
Dust and Pollen . 233
...............................................
Oil . 214
Manual Transmission ...............
Checking Fluid Level . 222
Manual Transmission ................................
Shif ting the . 176
.............
Flashers, Hazard Warning . 72
...................
Flat Tire, Changing a . 247
Fluids
.
Automatic Transmission . 219, 220
..........................................
Brake . 223
.........................................
Clutch . 224
..............
Manual Transmission . 222
..........................
Power Steering . 224
..................
Windshield Washer . 216 ...........................
Folding Rear Seat . 91
.....
Foreign Countries, Driving in . 281
..........................
Four-way Flashers . 72
.................................................
Fuel . 160
...............................
Cap Message . 66
......................
Fill Door and Cap . 162
...........................................
Gauge . 66
................
Octane Requirement . 160
...............................
Oxygenated . 280
........................
Tank, Filling the . 162
.....................
Fuses, Checking the . 265
Index
F
G H
INDEX
III
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CONT INUED
.....................................
Tachometer . 64
......
Taillights, Changing Bulbs in . 230
.
Taking Care of the Unexpected . 245
Technical Descriptions
......
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 277
.....
Emissions Control Systems . 282
.....................
Oxygenated Fuels . 280
Three Way Catalytic
...............................
Converter . 284
.......................
Temperature Gauge . 65
..............
Tether Anchorage Points . 47
..
Three Way Catalytic Converter . 284
..........................
Time, Setting the . 149
....................................
Timing Belt . 225
....................................
Tire Chains . 241
.........
Tire, How to Change a Flat . 247
.................................
Tire Labeling . 279 ...............................................
Tires . 236
..............................
Air Pressure . 237
.........................
Checking Wear . 238
..........................
Compact Spare . 246
......
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 277
......................................
Inf lation . 236
..................................
Inspection . 238
...................................
Replacing . 239
......................................
Rotating . 239
...........................................
Snow . 240
............................
Specif ications . 276
...................
Tools, Tire Changing . 247
Towing
.....................................
A Trailer . 190
................
Emergency Wrecker . 263
..............
Traction Control System . 187
...
TCS Activation Indicator . 60, 187
......................
TCS Indicator . 60, 187
...............
TCS ON/OFF Switch . 188
Transmission Checking Fluid Level, ......................
Automatic . 219, 220
Checking Fluid Level, ...................................
Manual . 222
..........
Fluid Selection . 219, 221, 222
..............
Identif ication Number . 272 .............
Shif ting the Automatic . 178
..................
Shif ting the Manual . 176
.....................................
Treadwear . 277
.......................................
Trip Meter . 65
................................................
Trunk . 85
....................
Emergency Opener . 86
.................................
Opening the . 85
...................
Open Monitor Light . 60
....................................
Turn Signals . 70
Supplemental Restraint
................................
System . 11, 23
......................................
Servicing . 32
.........................
SRS Indicator . 30, 58
...................
System Components . 23
..................................
Synthetic Oil . 213
Unexpected, Taking Care..........................................
of the . 245
....
Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 277
........................
Unleaded Gasoline . 160
.....................
Upholstery Cleaning . 233
.......
Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 215
................................
Vanity Mirror . 100
.................
Vehicle Capacity Load . 171
......................
Vehicle Dimensions . 274
Index
T
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INDEX
VII
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