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Light Bulbs
Luggage compartment
light (Hatchback)
High-mount brake light
(Sedan)
Headlights
(High beam)Headlights
(Low beam) Overhead light/
Map lights
Luggage compartment light Sport Wagon
Taillights
Side-marker lights
License plate lightsCourtesy lights
Front turn signal lightsParking lights
Reverse lights
Rear turn signal lights
Brake lights/Taillights
High-mount brake light Fog lights Sedan/5-Door
Taillights Side-marker lights
License plate lightsCourtesy lights
Front turn signal lightsParking lights
Reverse lights Rear turn signal lights Brake lights/TaillightsTrunk light
Fog lights
High-mount brake light (Hatchback)Headlights
(High beam)(Low beam) HeadlightsMap lights Overhead light/
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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qWeights
Specification Item Weight
2.3-liter engineGVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) 1,940 kg (4,279 lbs)
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)Front 1,005 kg (2,216 lbs)
Rear 936 kg (2,064 lbs)
3.0-liter engineGVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) 2,052 kg (4,526 lbs)
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)Front 1,084 kg (2,390 lbs)
Rear 968 kg (2,136 lbs)
qAir Conditioner
Gas complies with SAE J639 Maximum operating charge
HFC134a (R-134a) 0.5 kg (17.6 oz)
qLight Bulbs
Exterior light
Light bulbCategory
Wattage ECER SAE
HeadlightsHigh beam 55 H1―
Low beamHalogen 55 H1―
Xenon
fusion35 D2S―
Front turn signal lights 27―#2357A
Parking lights 5 W5W―
Fog lights
í55 H11 H11
Side-marker lights 5 W5W―
High-mount brake lightSedan 18.4 W16W #921
5-Door/Sport Wagon 21 W21W #7440
Rear turn signal lightsSedan/5-Door 21 WY21W―
Sport Wagon 21 W21W #7440
Brake lights/Taillights 21/5 W21/5W #7443
Taillights 5
*1W21/5W #7443
Reverse lights 18.4 W16W #921
License plate lights 5 W5W―
*1 Use a 21/5W type bulb.
10-6íSome models.
Specifications
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Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and
Accessories ....................................... 9-16
Air Bag Systems ............................... 2-45
Air Filter ............................................ 8-30
Ambient Temperature Display .......... 6-51
Antenna ............................................. 6-16
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ......... 5-6
Warning light ............................... 5-7
Appearance Care ............................... 8-58
Audio System ................................... 6-16
Audio control switch .................. 6-43
Audio set .................................... 6-27
Operating tips for audio
system ........................................ 6-16
Safety certification ..................... 6-46
Automatic Transaxle
Driving tips ................................ 5-17
Fluid ........................................... 8-26
Manual shift mode ..................... 5-13
Shift-lock system ....................... 5-12
Transaxle ranges ......................... 5-11
B
Battery
Emergency starting .................... 7-17
Maintenance ............................... 8-37
Specifications ............................. 10-4
Beep sounds
Ignition key reminder ................. 5-40
Lights-on reminder ..................... 5-40
Seat belt warning beep ............... 5-40
Before Starting the Engine .................. 4-6
After getting in ............................. 4-6
Before getting in .......................... 4-6
Body Lubrication .............................. 8-30
Bottle Holder ..................................... 6-53
B
Brake/Clutch
Fluid ........................................... 8-24
Brakes
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ..... 5-6
Foot brake .................................... 5-4
Pad wear indicator ........................ 5-8
Parking brake ............................... 5-5
Warning light ............................... 5-6
Break-In Period ................................... 4-7
Bulb Replacement ............................. 8-43
C
Capacities .......................................... 10-5
Carbon Monoxide ............................... 4-5
Cargo Securing Loops ...................... 6-56
Cargo Sub-Compartment .................. 6-57
Catalytic Converter ............................. 4-3
Cell Phones ....................................... 9-17
Center Box ........................................ 6-54
Center Console .................................. 6-55
Child Restraint
Installing child-restraint
systems ....................................... 2-33
LATCH child-restraint
systems ....................................... 2-40
Child Safety Locks for Rear Doors ... 3-11
Climate Control System ...................... 6-2
Gas specifications ...................... 10-6
Clock ................................................. 6-51
Courtesy Lights ................................. 6-49
Cruise Control ................................... 5-18
Cup Holder ........................................ 6-52
Customer Assistance ........................... 9-2
D
Dashboard Illumination .................... 5-28
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Odometer and Trip Meter .................. 5-26
Outside Mirrors ................................. 3-41
Overhead Console ............................. 6-54
Overhead Lights ................................ 6-48
Overheating ....................................... 7-15
Overloading ...................................... 4-11
P
Paint Damage .................................... 8-58
Parking Brake ..................................... 5-5
Parking in an Emergency .................... 7-2
Power Door Locks ............................ 3-10
Power Steering .................................. 5-18
Fluid ........................................... 8-25
Power Windows ................................ 3-23
Push-Starting ..................................... 7-20
R
Rear Door Child Safety Locks .......... 3-11
Rear Seat ............................................. 2-9
Rear Window Defroster .................... 5-45
Rear Window Washer ....................... 5-45
Rear Window Wiper .......................... 5-45
Rearview Mirror ................................ 3-42
Recreational Towing ......................... 7-22
Registering Your Vehicle in A Foreign
Country ............................................. 9-15
Rocking the Vehicle ............................ 4-9
S
Safety Defects, Reporting ................. 9-41
S
Seat Belt System
3-point type
(Except center-rear position) ...... 2-19
Automatic locking ...................... 2-18
Belt minder ................................. 2-27
Center-rear position .................... 2-23
Emergency locking .................... 2-18
Extender ..................................... 2-26
Pregnant women ........................ 2-17
Pretensioner and load limiting .... 2-21
Seat belt precautions .................. 2-16
warning light/beep ..................... 2-27
Seats
Front seat
(Electrically operated seats) ......... 2-5
Front seat
(Manually operated seats) ............ 2-2
Rear seat ....................................... 2-9
Security System
Immobilizer system .................... 3-36
Theft-deterrent system ............... 3-39
Service Publications .......................... 9-43
Spare Tire and Tool Storage ................ 7-3
Specifications .................................... 10-4
Speedometer ...................................... 5-26
SRS Air Bags
How the Air Bags Work ............. 2-53
Supplemental restraint systems
precautions ................................. 2-45
Starting the Engine .............................. 5-3
Steering Wheel .................................. 3-41
Horn ........................................... 5-46
Storage Box ...................................... 6-55
Index
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