OVERHEAD CONSOLE
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
Break-in period
First 1,000 miles: Avoid heavy
repeated brake use; avoid full
throttle, rapid acceleration or
kick-down of transaxle; drive at
varying road and engine speeds
Do not tow a trailer for first
500 miles
Do not use special break-in oils
Tip: Follow the same procedures
with newly overhauled engine
or when brakes are replaced
Anti-lock Braking System
(ABS)
ABS automatically reduces
hydraulic pressure to any wheel
on the verge of locking up
You may feel a slight pulsing of
the brake pedal and hear a
clicking noise; this tells you theABS is functioning properly;
increase pressure on pedal for
maximum braking
Tips: Maintain constant
pressure on the brake pedal
Do not pump the brakes
Tire economy and tips
Check pressure monthly when
tires are cold
See Owner’s Manual for rotation
schedule and chart
Tire pressure Decal on driver’s door latch
pillar provides tire size and
pressure information
Overhead
Console
Driving
Tips
Tire chains*†Tire chains can damage
aluminum wheels; use on
steel wheels only
Tips: Use only SAE class “S”
chains, install only on front
axles if vehicle is 2WD
(with P235/70R16 tires) and
on both axles if 4WD
Install as tightly as possible
and retighten periodically
Never exceed 30 mph with
tire chains
Spare tire†Stored underneath the vehicle
Jack and tools†Stored under carpeted hardboard
in cargo area, see Owner’s Manual Overhead console*
1. Map/reading light switches
To turn on/off: Press switch
Tip: Map light switches
located on dome lamp on
vehicles without moon roof
2. Map/reading light
Illuminates whenever any door
is opened
3. Moon roof switch*
To open: Press and hold
rear of switch
To close: Press and hold
front of switch
To tilt (panel closed):
Press and hold front/rear
of switch to open/close4. Storage
compartment*
To open: Press button, then
pull to full open position
*Denotes optional equipment†See Owner’s Manual
12
321
4
4
4
With moonroof
Without moonroof
UNDER HOOD
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
Under Hood
1 . Windshield washer reservoir
Fill with windshield washer
fluid, not water
2. Power steering fluid
reservoir
Check with engine off and at
normal temperature; fluid level
should be within MIN and
MAX lines
3. Engine coolant reservoir
Level should be at cold fill level
or within the cold fill range
when cold
WARNING: Never remove
coolant reserve tank cap
while engine is running or
hot; you could get burned
4. Brake/clutch fluid reservoir
Fill to MAX mark with DOT 3
fluid, check with cap on
5. Air filter
6. Power distribution box 7. Battery
8. Engine oil filler cap
9. Hood latch
10. Engine oil dipstick
Check with engine off and
at normal temperature; oil
level should be within
crosshatched area of dipstick
11. Automatic transaxle
fluid dipstick**
Check with engine on at
operating temperature; fluid
level should be within
crosshatched area
2.3L Engine
3.0L Engine
Tip: For additional service
details, see Owner’s Manual
Normal maintenance notes
Change engine oil/replace filter
every 5,000*/7,500 miles; rotate
tires every 7,500 miles or sooner
if needed; replace cabin air filter
every 25,000 miles or 24 months
A.Change: Engine oil/replace filter
Inspect: Engine coolant level, brake
fluid level, tire inflation pressure
and tire wear, power steering
fluid level, washer fluid level
Lube: Locks and hinges
B.Inspect: Disc brakes
C.Inspect: Drive belts (3.0 liter),
fuel lines and hoses, brake lines,
hoses and connections, drum
brakes, steering operation and
linkages, front and rear suspension
ball joints, driveshaft dust
boots, exhaust system heat
shields, chassis/bodybolts and
nuts, cooling system and hoses
Replace: Fuel filterD.Inspect: Drive belts (2.3 liter)
Replace: Air filter
E.Inspect: Hoses and tubes
for emission system
F. Replace: Spark plugs
Inspect: Engine valve clearance
(2.3 liter), adjust if noisy
G.Replace: PCV valve (3.0 liter),
engine coolant (yellow)
H.Replace: Manual transaxle fluid
Fuel pump
shutoff
Disables fuel
pump after
a substantial
jolt; located in front passenger’s
footwell, by kick panel access cover
To reset: Press down top of
exposed red reset button (1)
WARNING: Do not reset
shutoff switch if you see
or smell fuel
7,500 miles
15,000 miles
22,500 miles
30,000 miles
37,500 miles
45,000 miles
52,500 miles
60,000 miles
67,500 miles
75,000 miles
82,500 miles
90,000 miles
A A C
H A A D F A
A B C E A A
A D
A B C
A A
A B
5,000 miles*A
97,500 miles
G 100,000 miles
* Special operating conditions
** Denotes optional equipment
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