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!WARNING:
Motor vehicle batteries contain sulphuric acid which is corrosive and poisonous. Hydrogen gas isemitted from the battery which is explosive when combined with oxygen. The following precautionsmust be strictly observed to avoid personal injury or damage to the vehicle.
BATTERY MAINTENANCE
DG210A2-E
HHP5020-E
G200C01HP-GAT
Power connector NOTE:
o If the power connector is pulled up from the fuse panel, the warn- ing chime, audio, clock and inte- rior lamps, etc., will not operate. The following items must be re-set after replacement.- Digital Clock - Trip computer
- Automatic heating and cooling
control system
- Audio
o Even though the power connec- tor is pulled up, the battery can still be discharged by operation of the headlights or other electri-cal devices.
Your vehicle is equipped with a powerconnector to prevent battery dischargeif your vehicle is parked without being operated for prolonged periods. Use the following procedures before park-ing the vehicle for prolonged periods.
1. Turn off the engine.
2. Turn off the headlights and tail lights.
3. Open the fuse box cover and pull up the power connector.
G200C01HP-1
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If electrolyte gets on your skin, thoroughly wash the contacted area. If you feel a pain or a burn- ing sensation, get medical attention immediately. Wear eye protection when charging or working near a battery. Always provide ventilation when working in an en- closed space.
o When lifting a plastic-cased bat- tery, excessive pressure on the case may cause battery acid toleak, resulting in personal injury. Lift with a battery carrier or with your hands on opposite corners.
o Never attempt to charge the bat- tery when the battery cables areconnected.
o The electrical ignition system works with high voltage.Never touch these componentswith the engine running or theignition switched on.o If battery electrolyte is spilled onto skin or into eyes, the effected area must be flushed with copious amounts of water and medical as- sistance sought.
o If battery electrolyte is ingested, copious amounts of water or milkfollowed by an antacid (raw egg ormilk of magnesia) must be drunk. Vomiting should not be induced and medical assistance must besought.
o Batteries must only be charged in well ventilated areas from which naked lights or sources of sparks are excluded.
o Ensure that children, pets or other unauthorised persons are kept awayfrom batteries.
o Do not allow anything to bridge the
positive (+) and negative (-) termi-nals of the battery.
o Never invert the battery.
The battery fitted during production isof the "Maintenance Free" type.
!WARNING: Always read the following instructions carefully whenhandling a battery. Keep lighted cigarettes and all other flames or sparks away from the battery. Hydrogen, which is a highly combustible gas, is always present in battery cells and may explode if ignited. Keep batteries out of the reach of children because batteries contain highly cor- rosive SULPHURIC ACID.Do not allow battery acid to contact your skin, eyes, clothing or paint finish.If any electrolyte gets intoyour eyes, flush your eyeswith clean water for at least 15 minutes and get imme- diate medical attention. Ifpossible, continue to apply water with a sponge or cloth until medical atten-tion is received.
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The power steering fluid level should be checked regularly. To check the power steering fluid level, be sure the ignition is "OFF", then check to make certain that the powersteering fluid level is between the "MAX" and "MIN" level markings on the fluid reservoir. NOTE: Do not check whilst the engine is running. Do not start the engine when power steering fluid reservoir is empty. Fluid Recommendation Only automatic transmission fluid meeting the specification of PSF-3 orATF DEXRON 2 should be used in the power steering system.POWER STEERING FLUID LEVEL
G230A03A-EAT
Petrol Engine
G230A01HP-E
HHP5014-E
Diesel Engine
!WARNING:
The cooling fan is controlled by
engine coolant temperature and may sometimes operate even when the engine is not running. Do not touchthe radiator fan until it is completely stopped and the battery has been disconnected. As the coolant temperature de-
creases the fan will automaticallyshut off. This is a normal condi- tion.
Checking Engine Cooling Fan The engine cooling fan should auto- matically come on if the engine cool- ant temperature is high.
Checking Condenser Cooling Fan The condenser cooling fan (in front of the condenser) should come on auto- matically whenever the air conditioner is in operation.
CHECKING ELECTRIC COOLING FANS
YG210A1-E
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PETROL
MF 68 AH
120 A (13.5 V)
J010A02HP-EAT MEASUREMENT
185 in.
73.2 in.
70.7 in. (72.4 in. )
108.3 in.60.2 in. 60.2 in.
Overall lengthOverall width Overall height Wheel baseWheel tread
Front Rear
J060A01HP-EAT FUEL SYSTEM J030A02HP-EATTYRE
Standard Spare
J050A02HP-AAT BRAKE Dual hydraulic with brake booster Ventilated disc Disc typeCable operated on rear wheel
TypeFront brake type Rear brake type Parking brake
ITEM Battery Alternator
J040A02HP-EAT ELECTRICAL
Fuel tank capacity
DIESEL
MF 100 AH
110 A (12 V)
Tyre Size
255/65 R16
Full Size
16.5 lmp.gal (75 litres)
*1:With Roof Bar
*1
Type
Ball and nut, torsion bar type(Integtal type) 0~1.18 in. (0~30mm) Vane type
J020A01HP-EAT POWER STEERING
Wheel free play Oil pump type
Inflation Pressure
200 kPa(29psi)
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10INDEX
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A Air Cleaner Filter ........................................................ 6-12
Air Conditioning
Maintenance ........................................................... 6-20
Operation ................................................................ 1-97
Switch ..................................................................... 1-97
Airbag ........................................................................ 1-40
Antenna ................................................................... 1-108
Apperance Care ........................................................... 4-1
Ashtray ...................................................................... 1-68
Automatic Heating and Cooling Control System ........ 1-99
BBattery ....................................................................... 6-27
Bi-Level Heating ........................................................ 1-95
Bonnet Release ......................................................... 1-83
Brake
Anti-lock system (ABS) .......................................... 2-21
Brake system checking .......................................... 6-18
Effective braking ..................................................... 2-22
Fluid ........................................................................ 6-18
Pedal clearance ...................................................... 6-24
Pedal free-play ........................................................ 6-23
CCatalytic Converter ...................................................... 7-3
Centre Console Compartment ....................................1-74
Child Restraint System .............................................. 1-31
Child-Proof Rear Door Lock ....................................... 1-10Cigar Lighter
.............................................................. 1-67
Climate Control Air Filter ................................ 1-105, 6-22
Clock ......................................................................... 1-66
Clutch Checking fluid ......................................................... 6-19
Pedal free-play ........................................................ 6-23
Cooling Fans ............................................................. 6-28
Cruise Control ............................................................ 1-87
D Daily Operating Checks ............................................... 6-4
Defrosting/Defogging .................................................. 1-96
Door
Central door locks .................................................. 1-11
Locking, unlocking front door with a key .................. 1-9
Drink Holder ............................................................... 1-69
Drive Belts ................................................................. 6-24
Driving Driving for economy ............................................... 2-23
Smooth corneri ng .................................................... 2-24
Winter motoring ...................................................... 2-24
E EGR system ................................................................ 7-5
Emission Control Systems .......................................... 7-2 Engine Before starting the engine ........................................ 2-3Compartment (3.5 V6) .............................................. 6-2
Compartment (2.9 CRDi) ........................................... 6-3
Coolant ..................................................................... 6-9