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Specifications
qEngine
Item Model
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
q Electrical System
Item Classification
Battery 12V-40AH/5HR, 12V-52AH/5HR, 12V-55AH/5HR
Alternator 12 V - 90 A
Starter 2.0-liter engine
12 V - 1.0 kW
2.3-liter engine 12 V - 1.4 kW
Spark-plug number L303 18 110
*
Spark-plug gap1.25―1.35 mm (0.049 ―0.053 in)
* ex factory
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.
q Lubricant Quality
Lubricant Classification
Engine oil Refer to the recommended SAE viscosity numbers on page
8-14.
Manual transaxle oil Any temperature
API 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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qCapacities
(Approximate Quantities)
Item Unit
L US qt Imp qt
Engine oil With oil filter replacement 4.3 4.5 3.8
Without oil filter replacement 3.9 4.1 3.4
Coolant With heater 7.5 7.9 6.6
Without heater 6.9 7.3 6.1
Manual transaxle oil 2.87 3.03 2.53
Automatic transaxle fluid 7.2 7.6 6.3
Fuel tank 5514.5
(US gal) 12.1
(Imp gal)
Check oil and fluid levels with dipsticks or reservoir gauges.
q Dimensions
Item Model
4 Door 5 Door
Overall length (STD) 4,530 mm (178.3 in)
―
(SAP) 4,540 mm (178.7 in) 4,485 mm (176.6 in)
Overall width
*1,755 mm (69.1 in) 1,755 mm (69.1 in)
Overall height 1,465 mm (57.7 in)1,465 mm (57.7 in)
Front tread 1,530 mm (60.2 in)1,530 mm (60.2 in)
Rear tread 1,515 mm (59.6 in)1,515 mm (59.6 in)
Wheelbase 2,640 mm (103.9 in)2,640 mm (103.9 in)
* With side protector
q Weights
4 Door
2.0-liter engine
Item Weight
Manual transaxle Automatic transaxle
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) 1,702 kg (3,752 lb),
1,708 kg (3,765 lb)
*11,721 kg (3,794 lb),
1,727 kg (3,807 lb)*1
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) Front 904 kg (1,993 lb) 924 kg (2,037 lb)
Rear
798 kg (1,759 lb),
804 kg (1,772 lb)*1797 kg (1,757 lb),
803 kg (1,770 lb)*1
*1 P-ZEV
Specifications
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Dashboard Illumination .................... 5-31
Daytime Running Lights ................... 5-47
DefrosterRear window .............................. 5-53
Dimensions ....................................... 10-5
Door Locks ......................................... 3-7
Driving In Flooded Area ................... 4-11
Driving Tips ........................................ 4-7 Automatic transaxle ................... 5-16
Break-in period ............................ 4-7
Driving in flooded area .............. 4-11
Hazardous driving ........................ 4-8
Money-saving suggestions ........... 4-7
Rocking the vehicle ...................... 4-8
Winter driving .............................. 4-9
E
Emergency Starting ........................... 7-14Flooded engine ........................... 7-14
Jump-starting .............................. 7-15
Push-starting .............................. 7-18
Emergency Towing ........................... 7-19
Emission Control System .................... 4-3
Engine Coolant ....................................... 8-17
Exhaust gas .................................. 4-5
Hood release .............................. 3-20
Oil .............................................. 8-14
Overheating ................................ 7-12
Starting ......................................... 5-3
Engine Compartment Overview ........ 8-13
Engine Coolant Overheating ................................ 7-12
Engine Coolant Temperature
Gauge ................................................ 5-30
Exhaust Gas ........................................ 4-5
Exterior Care ..................................... 8-56
F
Flasher Hazard warning .......................... 5-55
Headlights .................................. 5-45
Flat Tire ............................................... 7-3 Changing ...................................... 7-6
Spare tire and tool storage ............ 7-3
Flexible Floor Board ......................... 6-47
Fluids Classification .............................. 10-4
Owner maintenance .................... 8-11
Fog Lights ......................................... 5-49
Foot Brake .......................................... 5-4
Front Seats .......................................... 2-2
Fuel
Filler lid and cap ........................ 3-19
Gauge ......................................... 5-30
Requirements ............................... 4-2
Tank capacity ............................. 10-5
Fuses ................................................. 8-47
Panel description ........................ 8-50
Replacement ............................... 8-47
G
Glove Box ......................................... 6-45
H
Hazard Warning Flasher .................... 5-55
Hazardous Driving .............................. 4-8
HeadlightsControl ....................................... 5-45
Flashing ...................................... 5-47
High-low beam .......................... 5-47
Leveling ..................................... 5-47
On reminder ............................... 5-47
Hood Release .................................... 3-20
Horn .................................................. 5-54
Index
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TiresInflation pressure ........................ 8-32
Replacement ............................... 8-33
Rotation ...................................... 8-33
Snow tires .................................... 4-9
Spare tire and tool storage ............ 7-3
Specifications ............................. 10-7
Flat Tire ........................................ 7-3
Tire chains .................................. 4-10
Uniform tire quality grading system
(UTQGS) ................................... 9-16
Tool ..................................................... 7-3
Towing Description ................................. 7-19
Emergency towing ..................... 7-19
Recreational towing ................... 7-22
Towing caravan and trailers
(Europe) ..................................... 4-12
Trailer towing ............................. 4-12
Trailer Towing .................................. 4-12
Trip Meter ......................................... 5-28
Trunk Lid .......................................... 3-13
Trunk Light ....................................... 3-14
Turn and Lane-Change Signals ......... 5-48
V
Vanity Mirrors ................................... 6-38
Vehicle Information Labels ............... 10-2
W
Warning Lights ................................. 5-32 ABS ............................................ 5-34
Air bag system ........................... 5-37
Automatic transaxle ................... 5-39
Brake system .............................. 5-34
Charging system ......................... 5-35
Check engine .............................. 5-36
Door-ajar .................................... 5-38
Engine oil pressure ..................... 5-36
Front seat belt pretensioner
system ........................................ 5-37
Low fuel ..................................... 5-37
Low washer fluid level ............... 5-39
Seat belt ...................................... 5-37
Tire pressure monitoring
system ........................................ 5-39
Warranty .............................................. 9-9
Washer Fluid ..................................... 8-23
Weights ............................................. 10-5
Wheel Replacement .......................... 8-35
Windows Power windows .......................... 3-17
Windshield Washer ........................... 5-52
Windshield Wipers ............................ 5-50 Blades replacement .................... 8-26
Winter Driving .................................... 4-9
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