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Specifications
qEngine
ItemModel
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
qElectrical System
Item Classification
Battery 12V-40AH/5HR, 12V-52AH/5HR, 12V-55AH/5HR
Alternator 12 V - 90 A
Starter2.0-liter engine 12 V - 1.0 kW
2.3-liter engine 12 V - 1.4 kW
Spark-plug number L303 18 110
*
Spark-plug gap 1.25―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.
qLubricant Quality
Lubricant Classification
Engine oilRefer to the recommended SAE viscosity numbers on page
8-13.
Manual transaxle oilAny temperatureAPI 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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Ignition
Keys ............................................. 3-2
Switch .......................................... 5-2
Illuminated Entry System ................. 6-35
Immobilizer System .......................... 3-23
Indicator Lights ................................. 5-30
Cruise main ................................ 5-39
Cruise set .................................... 5-39
Headlight high-beam .................. 5-38
Power steering malfunction ........ 5-40
Security ...................................... 5-38
Shift position .............................. 5-39
Turn-signal/hazard warning ....... 5-40
Information Display .......................... 6-38
Audio display ............................. 6-39
Clock .......................................... 6-39
Information display functions .... 6-38
Inside Trunk Release Slide Lever ..... 3-15
Instrument Cluster ............................. 5-25
Instrument Cluster Dimmer Select
Button ............................................... 5-29
Interior Care ...................................... 8-57
Interior Lights ................................... 6-35
J
Jump-Starting .................................... 7-15
K
Keyless Entry System ......................... 3-3
Keys .................................................... 3-2
L
Label Information ............................. 10-2
Lane-Change Signals ........................ 5-45
L
Liftgate ................................................ 3-9
Luggage compartment ................ 3-11
Light Bulbs
Replacement ............................... 8-35
Specifications ............................. 10-6
Lighter ............................................... 6-40
Lighting Control ............................... 5-42
Lubricant Quality .............................. 10-4
Luggage Compartment Light ............ 6-37
M
Maintenance
Introduction .................................. 8-2
Owner maintenance
precautions ................................. 8-11
Owner maintenance schedule ..... 8-10
Scheduled ..................................... 8-3
Manual Transaxle Operation ............... 5-8
Recommendations for shifting ..... 5-9
Map Lights ........................................ 6-36
Mirrors
Outside mirrors .......................... 3-28
Rearview mirror ......................... 3-29
Money-Saving Suggestions ................ 4-7
Moonroof .......................................... 3-21
O
Odometer and Trip Meter .................. 5-26
Outside Mirrors ................................. 3-28
Overhead Lights ................................ 6-36
Overheating ....................................... 7-12
Overloading ...................................... 4-11
P
Paint Damage .................................... 8-52
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Parking Brake ..................................... 5-5
Parking in an Emergency .................... 7-2
Power Door Locks .............................. 3-8
Power Steering .................................. 5-16
Fluid ........................................... 8-19
Power steering malfunction indicator
light ............................................ 5-16
Power Windows ................................ 3-16
Push-Starting ..................................... 7-18
R
Rear Door Child Safety Locks ............ 3-9
Rear Seat ............................................. 2-5
Rear Window Defroster .................... 5-50
Rear Window Washer ....................... 5-49
Rear Window Wiper .......................... 5-49
Rearview Mirror ................................ 3-29
Recreational Towing ......................... 7-22
Registering Your Vehicle in A Foreign
Country ............................................. 9-12
Rocking the Vehicle ............................ 4-8
S
Safety Defects, Reporting ................. 9-18
Seat Belt System
3-point type ................................ 2-12
Automatic locking ...................... 2-11
Belt minder ................................. 2-20
Emergency locking .................... 2-11
Extender ..................................... 2-18
Pregnant women ......................... 2-11
Pretensioner and load limiting .... 2-14
Rear-center lap/shoulder ............. 2-16
Seat belt precautions .................... 2-9
Warning light/beep ..................... 2-19
S
Seats
Front seat ...................................... 2-2
Rear seat ....................................... 2-5
Security System
Immobilizer system .................... 3-23
Theft-deterrent system ............... 3-26
Service Publications .......................... 9-20
Spare Tire and Tool Storage ................ 7-3
Specifications .................................... 10-4
Speedometer ...................................... 5-26
SRS Air Bags
How the Air Bags Work ............. 2-43
Supplemental restraint systems
precautions ................................. 2-36
Starting the Engine .............................. 5-3
Steering Wheel .................................. 3-28
Horn ........................................... 5-51
Storage Compartments ...................... 6-42
Cargo securing loops .................. 6-43
Cargo sub-compartment ............. 6-43
Center console ............................ 6-43
Flexible Floor Board .................. 6-44
Glove box ................................... 6-42
Sunshade ........................................... 3-22
Sunvisors .......................................... 6-35
T
Tachometer ........................................ 5-28
Temporary Spare Tire ....................... 8-33
Theft-Deterrent System ..................... 3-26
Tiedown
Hook .......................................... 7-20
Tire Pressure Monitoring System ...... 5-21
System error activation .............. 5-23
Tire pressure monitoring system
warning light .............................. 5-22
Tires and wheels ......................... 5-23
Index
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