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67HATCHBACK DOOR
SB450A2-E Remote Hatchback door Release The hatchback door may be opened by pulling the lever to release the lock. The hatchback door should be closedby depressing the lid firmly until the latch engages. Ensure that hatchback door is securely latched before settingthe vehicle in motion. HGK2012-E
!WARNING:
The hatchback door should always be kept completely closed whilst the vehicle is in motion. If it is leftopen or ajar, poisonous exhaust gases may enter the car resulting in serious illness or death to the occu-pants. See additional warnings con- cerning exhaust gases on page 2-2.
SB450C2-E To Unlock Using the Key To open the hatchback door using the ignition key, insert the key into the lock barrel and turn clockwise to releasethe latch. The hatchback door com- partment lamp will illuminate when- ever the hatchback door is opened. B540C02GK
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OWNER MAINTENANCE
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HGK5005
SG030D2-E
ENGINE OIL REPLENISHMENT
If the indicated oil level is at or below the lower mark of the dipstick, oilshould be added until the level is at or below the upper mark. To add oil to the engine, remove the filler cap by rotating in an counter- clockwise direction and pour engine oil into the engine. Before checkingthe level again, allow several minutes for the oil to drain into the sump. Replace the oil filler cap rotating it ina clockwise direction until tight.The quantity of oil required to raisethe level from the minimum to maxi- mum level is approximately 1 litre. 1.6L/2.0L
G350A01A-EAT ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION Function of engine oil Engine oil has the primary function of lubricating and cooling the inside of the engine. Engine oil consumption It is normal that an engine should consume some engine oil in the course of normal driving. The cause of oil consumption in a normal engine are asfollows;
o Engine oil is used to lubricate pis-
tons, piston rings and cylinders. A thin film of oil is left on the cylinder wall when a piston moves downwards in the cylinder. High negative pressure generated dur-ing engine operation sucks some of the oil into the combustion cham- ber.This oil with some oil of the cylin-der wall is burned by the high tem-perature combustion gases during the combustion process.
2.7L
!WARNING:
Be very careful not to touch the
radiator hose when checking the engine oil as it may be hot enough to burn you.
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A Air bag ....................................................................... 1-30
Air conditioning switch .............................................. 1-82
Air conditioning system mai ntenance .........................6-20
Antenna ...................................................................... 1-96
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) .................................... 2-13
Audio remote control switch .......................................1-73
Automatic transaxle lubricant .....................................6-16
Automatic transaxle ..................................................... 2-8
B
Battery maintenance ................................................... 6-26
Before folding the rear seats ...................................... 1-17
Before starting the engine ........................................... 2-3
Bonnet release ............................................................ 1-65
Brake pedal freeplay ................................................... 6-23
Brake system checking .............................................. 6-18
C Care of cassette tape ............................................... 1-95
Care of disc .............................................................. 1-94
Care of seat belts ..................................................... 1-20
Catalytic convertor ...................................................... 7-3
Central door lock ......................................................... 1-7
Changing a flat type ................................................... 3-6
Changing the air cleaner filter ..................................... 6-12
Checking the clutch fluid ............................................ 6-19Child restra
int system ................................................. 1-22
Cigar lighter ................................................................ 1-56
Clutch pedal freeplay .................................................. 6-23
Cruise control ............................................................. 1-70
D Daily operating checks ................................................ 6-5
Day/nignt rear view mirror ... .....................................1-63
Defrosting/defogging ................................................. 1-80
Digital clock ................................................................ 1-56
Door locks ................................................................... 1-6
Drink holder ................................................................ 1-57
Drive belts .................................................................. 6-24
Driving for economy ................................................... 2-15
EEffective braking ......................................................... 2-12
Electric cooling f ans ................................................... 6-27
Emission control system s ........................................... 7-2
Engine compartment .................................................... 6-2
Engine coolant checking and replacing ...................... 6-10
Engine coolant temperature guage .............................1-44
Engine oil and filter replacement ................................. 6-8
Engine oil consump tion ............................................... 6-7
Engine oil replenishment .............................................. 6-7
Engine oil ..................................................................... 6-5
Exterior rear view mirror ............................................. 1-62
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