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Engine Compartment Overview
Automatic transaxle fluid-level dipstick
Cooling system cap
Engine coolant reservoir
Power steering
fluid reservoir
Windshield washer
fluid reservoir
Engine oil dipstick Engine oil-filler cap
Engine oil filterBatteryFuse blockAir filter Brake fluid reservoir
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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CAUTION
lUse the cold scale only as a
reference.
lIf outside temperature is lower than
about 20°C (70°F), start the engine
and inspect the fluid level after the
engine reaches operating
temperature.
lIf the vehicle has been driven for an
extended period at high speeds or in
city traffic in hot weather, inspect the
level only after stopping the engine
and allowing the fluid to cool for 30
minutes.
Fully insert the dipstick. When adding
fluid, inspect with the dipstick to make
sure it doesn't pass full.
NOTE
Inspect the fluid on both sides of the
dipstick in a well lit area for an accurate
reading.
Washer Fluid
qInspecting Washer Fluid Level
WARNING
Substitute Washer Fluid:
Using radiator antifreeze as washer
fluid is dangerous. If sprayed on the
windshield, it will dirty the windshield,
affect your visibility, and could result
in an accident. Use only windshield
washer fluid or plain water in the
reservoir.
Using Washer Fluid Without Anti-
freeze Protection in Cold Weather:
Operating your vehicle in
temperatures below 4 degrees C (40
degrees F) using washer fluid without
anti-freeze protection is dangerous as
it could cause impaired windshield
vision and result in an accident. In
cold weather, always use washer fluid
with anti-freeze protection.
NOTE
State or local regulations may restrict
the use of volatile organic compounds
(VOCs), which are commonly used as
anti-freeze agents in washer fluid. A
washer fluid with limited VOC content
should be used only if it provides
adequate freeze resistance for all
regions and climates in which the
vehicle will be operated.
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Inspect fluid level in the washer fluid
reservoir; add fluid if necessary.
The top of the float should be between
FULL and LOW.
Use plain water if washer fluid is
unavailable.
But use only washer fluid in cold weather
to prevent it from freezing.
NOTE
Front and rear washer fluid is supplied
from the same reservoir.
Body Lubrication
All moving points of the body, such as
door and hood hinges and locks, should
be lubricated each time the engine oil is
changed. Use a nonfreezing lubricant on
locks during cold weather.
Make sure the hood's secondary latch
keeps the hood from opening when the
primary latch is released.
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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Specifications
qEngine
Item Classification
Type DOHC-24V 60°V, 6-cylinder
Bore × Stroke 89.0 × 79.5 mm (3.50 × 3.13 in)
Displacement 2,967 ml (2,967 cc, 181.0 cu in)
Compression ratio 10.0
qElectrical System
Item Classification
Battery12V-48AH/5HR MF
12V-55AH/5HR MF
Alternator 12V-110A
Starter 12V-1.4kW
Spark-plug number AJ09 18 110
*
Spark-plug gap 1.3―1.4 mm (0.051―0.057 in)
* ex factory
qLubricant Quality
Lubricant Classification
Engine oil Refer to the recommended SAE viscosity numbers on page 8-10.
Automatic transaxle fluid ATF M-III or equivalent (e.g. Dexron® III)
Power steering fluid ATF M-III or equivalent (e.g. Dexron® III)
Brake fluid SAE J1703, or FMVSS116 DOT-3
qCapacities
(Approximate Quantities)
ItemUnit
L US qt Imp qt
Engine oilWith oil filter replacement 5.7 6.0 5.0
Without oil filter replacement 5.2 5.5 4.6
CoolantWith rear heater 11.6 12.3 10.2
Without rear heater 9.8 10.4 8.6
Automatic transaxle fluid 9.7 10.3 8.5
Washer fluidWith 4-Seasons package 5.5 5.8 4.8
Without 4-Seasons package 2.2 2.3 1.9
Fuel tank 75 19.8 (US gal) 16.5 (Imp gal)
Check oil and fluid levels with dipsticks or reservoir gauges.
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Parking in an Emergency .................... 7-2
Power Door Locks ............................ 3-10
Power Sliding Doors ......................... 3-12
Power Steering .................................. 5-13
Fluid ........................................... 8-16
Power Windows ................................ 3-18
Push-Starting ..................................... 7-22
R
Rear Console ..................................... 6-55
Rear Door Child Safety Locks .......... 3-11
Rear Quarter Windows ..................... 3-21
Rear Window Defroster .................... 5-37
Rear Window Washer ....................... 5-37
Rear Window Wiper .......................... 5-37
Rearview Mirror ................................ 3-32
Recreational Towing ......................... 7-24
Registering Your Vehicle in A Foreign
Country ............................................. 9-12
Rocking the Vehicle ............................ 4-8
S
Safety Defects, Reporting ................. 9-17
Seat Belt System
2-point type ................................ 2-37
3-point type ................................ 2-33
Automatic locking ...................... 2-32
Emergency locking .................... 2-32
Extender ..................................... 2-38
Pregnant women ........................ 2-32
Pretensioner and load limiting .... 2-35
Seat belt precautions .................. 2-30
Warning beep ............................. 2-40
Warning light ............................. 2-39
S
Seats
Flat folding ................................. 2-28
Front seat
(Electrically operated seats) ......... 2-8
Front seat
(Manually operated seats) ............ 2-3
Second-row seats ....................... 2-12
Third-Row Seat .......................... 2-20
Second-row seats .............................. 2-12
Security System
Immobilizer system .................... 3-27
Theft-deterrent system ............... 3-29
Service Publications .......................... 9-18
Shopping Bag Hooks ........................ 6-56
Side Extention Sunvisors .................. 6-45
Spare Tire and Tool Storage ................ 7-3
Specifications .................................... 10-4
Speedometer ...................................... 5-21
SRS Air Bags
How the Air Bags Work ............. 2-63
Supplemental restraint systems
precautions ................................. 2-56
Starting the Engine .............................. 5-3
Steering Wheel .................................. 3-31
Horn ........................................... 5-38
Storage Box ...................................... 6-55
Storage Compartments ...................... 6-53
Cargo securing loops .................. 6-56
Eyeglass holder .......................... 6-54
Front console .............................. 6-54
Glove box ................................... 6-54
Overhead console ....................... 6-53
Rear console ............................... 6-55
Shopping bag hooks ................... 6-56
Storage box ................................ 6-55
Under seat tray ........................... 6-55
Sunshade ........................................... 3-26
Sunvisors .......................................... 6-45
Index
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Tachometer ........................................ 5-22
Temporary Spare Tire ....................... 8-28
Theft-Deterrent System ..................... 3-29
Third-row seat ................................... 2-20
Tiedown
Hook .......................................... 7-24
Tires
Flat tire ......................................... 7-3
Inflation pressure ........................ 8-27
Replacement ............................... 8-28
Rotation ...................................... 8-27
Snow tires .................................... 4-9
Spare tire and tool storage ............ 7-3
Specifications ............................. 10-6
Tire chains .................................... 4-9
Uniform tire quality grading system
(UTQGS) ................................... 9-15
Tool ..................................................... 7-3
Towing
Description ................................. 7-23
Emergency towing ..................... 7-23
Recreational towing ................... 7-24
Trailer towing ............................. 4-12
Traction Control System (TCS) ........ 5-17
TCS indicator light ..................... 5-18
TCS OFF indicator light ............ 5-18
TCS OFF switch ........................ 5-18
Trailer Towing .................................. 4-12
Trip Meter ......................................... 5-21
Turn and Lane-Change Signals ......... 5-34
U
Under Seat Tray ................................ 6-55
V
Vanity Mirrors ................................... 6-45
V
Vehicle Information Labels ............... 10-2
W
Warning Lights ................................. 5-24
ABS ............................................ 5-28
Air bag system ........................... 5-29
Brake system .............................. 5-26
Charging system ......................... 5-27
Check engine .............................. 5-27
Door-ajar .................................... 5-29
Engine oil pressure ..................... 5-27
Front seat belt pretensioner
system ........................................ 5-29
Immobilizer system .................... 5-30
Low fuel ..................................... 5-29
Seat belt ...................................... 5-29
Warranty .............................................. 9-9
Washer Fluid ..................................... 8-18
Weights ............................................. 10-5
Wheel Replacement .......................... 8-29
Windows
Power windows .......................... 3-18
Rear quarter windows ................ 3-21
Windshield Washer ........................... 5-36
Windshield Wipers ............................ 5-36
Blades replacement .................... 8-21
Winter Driving .................................... 4-9
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