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Specifications
qEngine
Item Specification
2.3-liter engine 3.0-liter engine
Type DOHC-16V in-line, 4-cylinder DOHC-24V 60°V, 6-cylinder
Bore×Stroke 87.5 × 94.0 mm (3.44 × 3.70 in) 89.0 × 79.5 mm (3.50 × 3.13 in)
Displacement 2,261 ml (2,261 cc, 137.9 cu in) 2,967 ml (2,967 cc, 181.0 cu in)
Compression ratio 9.7 10.0
q Electrical System
Item Classification
Battery 12V-50AH/5HR
Alternator 2.3-liter engine 12 V - 90 A
3.0-liter engine 12 V - 110 A
Starter 12 V - 1.4 kW
Spark-plug number 2.3-liter engine L303 18 110
*
3.0-liter engine AJ57 18 110*
Spark-plug gap
2.3-liter engine 1.25
―1.35 mm (0.049 ―0.053 in)
3.0-liter engine 1.29 ―1.45 mm (0.051 ―0.057 in)
* ex factory
q Lubricant Quality
Lubricant Classification
Engine oil Refer to the recommended SAE viscosity numbers
on page 8-10.
Manual transmission
oil 2.3-liter engine
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
3.0-liter engine API Service GL-4 or GL-5
SAE 75W-90
Automatic transaxle fluid 2.3-liter engine ATF M-V
3.0-liter engine ATF T-IV
Power steering fluid ATF M-III, M-V, or equivalent (e.g. Dexron® III)
Brake fluid SAE J1703, or FMVSS116 DOT-3
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qCapacities
(Approximate Quantities)
Item Unit
L US qt Imp qt
Engine oil 2.3-liter
engine
With oil filter replacement 4.3 4.5 3.8
Without oil filter
replacement
3.9 4.1 3.4
3.0-liter
engine With oil filter replacement 5.7 6.0 5.0
Without oil filter
replacement
5.2 5.5 4.6
Coolant 2.3-liter engine 7.0 7.4 6.2
3.0-liter engine 8.5 9.0 7.5
Manual transaxle oil 2.3-liter engine 2.87 3.0 2.5
3.0-liter engine 2.3 2.4 2.0
Automatic transaxle fluid 2.3-liter engine 7.2 7.6 6.3
3.0-liter engine 7.0 7.4 6.1
Fuel tank 68 18.0 (US gal) 15.0
(Imp gal)
Check oil and fluid levels with dipsticks or reservoir gauges.
q Dimensions
Item Specification
Overall length Sedan 4,745 mm (186.8 in)
5-Door 4,745 mm
*3(186.8 in), 4,765 mm*4(187.6 in)
Sport Wagon 4,770 mm*3(187.8 in), 4,785 mm*4(188.4 in)
Overall width 1,780 mm (70.1 in)
Overall height Sedan/5-Door 1,440 mm (56.7 in)
Sport Wagon 1,455 mm (57.3 in)
Front tread 1,540mm
*1(60.6in), 1,530mm*2(60.2in)
Rear tread 1,540mm*1(60.6in), 1,530mm*2(60.2in)
Wheelbase 2,675 mm (105.3 in)
*1 16 inch wheel vehicle
*2 17 inch wheel vehicle
*3 Without license plate holder
*4 With license plate holder
Specifications
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D
Dashboard Illumination .................... 5-26
Daytime Running Lights ................... 5-39
DefrosterRear window .............................. 5-42
Dimensions ....................................... 10-5
Door Locks ......................................... 3-7
Driving In Flooded Area ................... 4-10
Driving Tips ........................................ 4-7 Automatic transaxle ................... 5-15
Break-in period ............................ 4-7
Driving in flooded area .............. 4-10
Hazardous driving ........................ 4-8
Money-saving suggestions ........... 4-7
Rocking the vehicle ...................... 4-8
Winter driving .............................. 4-9
E
Emergency Starting ........................... 7-16Flooded engine ........................... 7-16
Jump-starting .............................. 7-17
Push-starting .............................. 7-19
Emergency Towing ........................... 7-20
Emission Control System .................... 4-3
Engine Coolant ....................................... 8-13
Exhaust gas .................................. 4-5
Hood release .............................. 3-26
Oil .............................................. 8-10
Overheating ................................ 7-14
Starting ......................................... 5-3
Engine Compartment Overview .......... 8-9
Engine Coolant Overheating ................................ 7-14
Engine Coolant Temperature
Gauge ................................................ 5-25
Exhaust Gas ........................................ 4-5
Exterior Care ..................................... 8-49
F
Flasher Hazard warning .......................... 5-44
Headlights .................................. 5-38
Flat Tire ............................................... 7-3
Changing ...................................... 7-8
Spare tire and tool storage ............ 7-3
Fluids
Classification .............................. 10-4
Owner maintenance ..................... 8-7
Fog Lights ......................................... 5-40
Foot Brake .......................................... 5-4
Front Seats
(Electrically Operated Seats) ............... 2-5
Front Seats
(Manually Operated Seats) ................. 2-2
Fuel
Filler lid and cap ........................ 3-24
Gauge ......................................... 5-26
Requirements ............................... 4-2
Tank capacity ............................. 10-5
Fuses ................................................. 8-42 Panel description ........................ 8-44
Replacement ............................... 8-42
G
Glove Box ......................................... 6-52
H
Hatch ................................................. 3-10Luggage compartment cover ...... 3-11
Luggage strap ............................. 3-11
Hazard Warning Flasher .................... 5-44
Hazardous Driving .............................. 4-8
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Storage Compartments ...................... 6-51Cargo securing loops .................. 6-53
Cargo sub-compartment ............. 6-54
Center box .................................. 6-52
Center console ............................ 6-52
Glove box ................................... 6-52
Overhead console ....................... 6-51
Storage box ................................ 6-53
Storage pocket ............................ 6-52
Storage Pocket .................................. 6-52
Sunshade ........................................... 3-28
Sunvisors .......................................... 6-43
T
Tachometer ........................................ 5-25
Temporary Spare Tire ....................... 8-31
Theft-Deterrent System ..................... 3-32
Tires
Flat tire ......................................... 7-3
Inflation pressure ........................ 8-30
Replacement ............................... 8-31
Rotation ...................................... 8-30
Snow tires .................................... 4-9
Spare tire and tool storage ............ 7-3
Specifications ............................. 10-7
Tire chains .................................... 4-9
Uniform tire quality grading system
(UTQGS) ................................... 9-16
Tool ..................................................... 7-3
Towing Description ................................. 7-20
Emergency towing ..................... 7-20
Recreational towing ................... 7-21
Trailer towing ............................. 4-11
T
Traction Control System (TCS) ........ 5-20
TCS indicator light ..................... 5-21
TCS OFF indicator light ............ 5-21
TCS OFF switch ........................ 5-21
Trailer Towing ................................... 4-11
Trip Meter ......................................... 5-24
Trunk Lid .......................................... 3-18
Trunk Light ....................................... 3-20
Turn and Lane-Change Signals ......... 5-39
V
Vanity Mirrors ................................... 6-43
Vehicle Information Labels ............... 10-2
W
Warning Lights ................................. 5-27 seat belt ...................................... 5-32
ABS ............................................ 5-31
Air bag system ........................... 5-31
Automatic transaxle ................... 5-33
Brake system .............................. 5-29
Charging system ......................... 5-30
Check engine .............................. 5-30
Door-ajar .................................... 5-33
Engine oil pressure ..................... 5-30
Front seat belt pretensioner
system ........................................ 5-31
Low fuel ..................................... 5-32
Low washer fluid level ............... 5-33
Warranty .............................................. 9-9
Washer Fluid ..................................... 8-20
Weights ............................................. 10-6
Wheel Replacement .......................... 8-32
Windows
Power windows .......................... 3-22
Windshield Washer ........................... 5-41
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