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Air Filter
CAUTION
Don't drive without an air filter. This
could result in excessive engine wear.
This air filter may be cleaned with
compressed air and reused, or replaced,
depending on its condition. Unless it is
very dirty, simply shake it to remove
foreign particles. Each time you inspect it,
wipe inside the air cleaner housing with a
damp cloth.
qReplacing the Air Filter
NOTE
If the vehicle is operated in very dusty
or sandy areas, replace the filter more
often than recommended intervals.
1. Unfasten the clamps.
2. Tilt or lift the air filter cover and
remove the filter.
Air filter cover
Air filter
3. Wipe inside the air cleaner housing
with a damp cloth.
4. Clean or replace the filter.
5. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Replace the filter according to Scheduled
Maintenance (page 8-3).
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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qCapacities
(Approximate Quantities)
Item Capacity
Engine oilWith oil filter replacement 5.7 L (6.0 US qt, 5.0 Imp qt)
Without oil filter
replacement5.3 L (5.6 US qt, 4.7 Imp qt)
Coolant 8.0 L (8.5 US qt, 7.0 Imp qt)
Manual transaxle oil 2.5 L (2.6 US qt, 2.2 Imp qt)
Transfer case oil 1.2 L (1.3 US qt, 1.1 Imp qt)
Rear differential oil 1.0 L (1.1 US qt, 0.9 Imp qt)
Fuel tank 60 L (15.9 US gal, 13.2 Imp gal)
Check oil and fluid levels with dipsticks or reservoir gauges.
qDimensions
Item Model
Overall lengthWithout license plate holder 4,745 mm (186.8 in)
With license plate holder 4,765 mm (187.6 in)
Overall width 1,780 mm (70.1 in)
Overall height 1,430 mm (56.3 in)
Front tread 1,540 mm (60.6 in)
Rear tread 1,540 mm (60.6 in)
Wheelbase 2,675 mm (105.3 in)
qWeights
Item Weight
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) 2,065 kg (4,552 lb)
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)Front 1,111 kg (2,449 lb)
Rear 954 kg (2,103 lb)
CW (Curb Weight) 1,628 kg (3,589 lb)
qAir Conditioner
Gas complies with SAE J639 Maximum operating charge
HFC134a (R-134a) 0.47 kg (1.0 lb)
10-4
Specifications
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A
Accessory Socket .............................. 6-49
Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and
Accessories ....................................... 9-13
Advanced Key
Advanced key maintenance ......... 3-5
Auxiliary key .............................. 3-15
Keyless entry system .................. 3-13
Locking, unlocking with request
switch ........................................... 3-8
Operational range ......................... 3-7
Service ......................................... 3-6
Air Bag Systems ............................... 2-38
Air Filter ............................................ 8-21
All-Wheel Drive
(AWD) Operation .............................. 5-11
AWD Warning light ................... 5-11
Ambient Temperature Display .......... 6-42
Antenna ............................................. 6-10
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ......... 5-7
Warning light ............................... 5-7
Appearance Care ............................... 8-41
Ashtray .............................................. 6-44
Audio System ................................... 6-10
Audio control switch .................. 6-35
Audio set .................................... 6-21
Operating tips for audio
system ........................................ 6-10
Safety certification ..................... 6-37
B
Battery
Emergency starting .................... 7-13
Maintenance ............................... 8-24
Specifications ............................. 10-3
B
Beep sounds
Ignition key reminder ................. 5-35
Lights-on reminder ..................... 5-35
Seat belt warning beep ............... 5-35
Before Starting the Engine .................. 4-6
After getting in ............................. 4-6
Before getting in .......................... 4-6
Body Lubrication .............................. 8-20
Bottle Holder ..................................... 6-46
Brake/Clutch
Fluid ........................................... 8-18
Brakes
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ..... 5-7
Foot brake .................................... 5-5
Pad wear indicator ........................ 5-8
Parking brake ............................... 5-5
Warning light ............................... 5-6
Break-In Period ................................... 4-7
Bulb Replacement ............................. 8-30
C
Capacities .......................................... 10-4
Carbon Monoxide ............................... 4-5
Catalytic Converter ............................. 4-3
Cell Phones ....................................... 9-14
Center Box ........................................ 6-47
Center Console .................................. 6-48
Child Restraint
Installing child-restraint
systems ....................................... 2-27
LATCH child-restraint
systems ....................................... 2-34
Child Safety Locks for Rear Doors ... 3-29
Cigarette Lighter ............................... 6-43
Climate Control System ...................... 6-2
Gas specifications ...................... 10-4
Clock ................................................. 6-42
11-2
Index
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