(seat belts, SRS, and child protection)(f luid capacities and tire pressures)
(main controls)
(indicators, gauges, dashboard, and steering column)
(heating and cooling, audio, steering wheel, security, cruise control, and HomeLink)
(fuel, vehicle break-in, and cargo loading)
(engine and transmission operation) (minder, f luid checking, minor services, and vehicle storage) (f lat tire, dead battery, overheating, f uses)
(vehicle specif ications, tires, f uels, and emissions controls) (warranty and contact inf ormation)
(how to order)
Contents
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Driver and Passenger Saf ety .5
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Index .I
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Service Inf ormation Summary . last page
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Your Vehicle at a Glance .3
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Instruments and Controls .53
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Features .105
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Bef ore Driving .183
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Driving .197
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Maintenance .219
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T aking Care of the Unexpected .263
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T echnical Inf ormation .287
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Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada only) . 301
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A uthorized Manuals (U.S. only) .305
INDEX
1
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To switch the information display
between the odometer/trip meter,
outside temperature/trip meter (if
equipped), and engine oil lif e and
maintenance item code(s), press the
When you turn the ignition switch to
the ON (II) position, your last
selection appears in the display.
The odometer shows the total
distance your vehicle has been
driven. It measures miles in U.S.
models and kilometers in Canadian
models. It is illegal under U.S.
federal law and Canadian provincial
regulations to disconnect, reset, or
alter the odometer with the intent to
change the number of miles or
kilometers indicated.
Gauges
Odometer
Inst rument s and Cont rols
63
TACHOMETERSPEEDOMETER
FUEL GAUGE
TEMPERATURE
GAUGE
INFORMATION DISPLAY
U.S. A/T model is shown. ODOMETER/TRIP METER/OUTSIDE
TEMPERATURE INDICATOR/CHECK FUEL CAP
INDICATOR/MAINTENANCE MINDER
SELECT/RESET KNOB
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select/reset knob repeatedly.
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In certain weather conditions,
temperature readings near f reezing
(32°F, 0°C) could mean that ice is
f orming on the road surf ace.
When the temperature reaches the
outside temperature displayed.
NOTE: The temperature must be
stabilized bef ore doing this
procedure.
If the outside temperature is
incorrectly displayed, you can adjust
it 5°F in U.S. models ( 3°C in
Canadian models) warmer or cooler.
This indicator displays the outside
temperature in Fahrenheit (U.S.
models) or Centigrade (Canadian
models). To see the outside
temperature, press and release the
temperature is displayed.
The temperature sensor is in the
f ront bumper. Theref ore, the
temperature reading can be af f ected
by heat ref lection f rom the road
surf ace, engine heat, and the
exhaust f rom surrounding traf f ic.
This can cause an incorrect
temperature reading when your
speed is under 19 mph (30 km/h). Select the outside temperature
indicator, then press the Select/
Reset knob f or 10 seconds. The
f ollowing sequence will appear f or 1
secondeach:0,1,2,3,4,5, 5, 4,
3, 2, 1, 0 (U.S.) or 0, 1, 2, 3,
3, 2, 1, 0 (Canada).
The sensor delays the display update
until it reaches the correct outside
temperature. This may take several
minutes. If your f uel f ill cap is loose or
missing, a ‘‘CHECK FUEL CAP’’
message appears on the information
display af ter you start the engine.
Turn the engine of f , and conf irm the
f uel f ill cap is installed. If it is, loosen
it, then retighten it until it clicks at
least once. When you restart the
engine, the message appears again.
The message goes of f af ter several
days of normal driving once you
tighten or replace the fuel fill cap. To
scroll to another display, press the
CONT INUED
On 4-cylinder EX-L, SE, and
Outside Temperature Indicator
Check Fuel Cap Indicator
Gauges
Inst rument s and Cont rols
65
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V6 EX models
select/reset knob until the
desired value, release the select/
reset knob. You should see the new select/reset knob.
CONT INUED
Open the f uel f ill door by pushing
onthehandletotheleftof the
driver’s seat.
Park with the driver’s side closest
to the service station pump.
If you notice any undesirable
operating symptoms, try another
service station or switch to another
brand of gasoline.
For f urther important f uel-related
inf ormation, please ref er to your
.
1. 2.
Ref ueling
Quick Start Guide
Fuel Recommendation, Service Station Procedures
Bef ore Driving
185
FUEL FILL CAP TETHER
Push
ATTACHMENT
Gasoline is highly flammable
and explosive. You can be
burned or seriously injured
when handling fuel.Stop the engine, and keep
heat, sparks, and flame away.
Handle fuel only outdoors.
Wipe up spills immediately.
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Park the vehicle, and set the
parking brake. Pull the hood
release handle located under the
lower lef t corner of the dashboard.
The hood will pop up slightly.
Stop f illing the tank af ter the f uel
nozzle automatically clicks of f . Do
not try to ‘‘top off’’ the tank. Leave
some room f or the f uel to expand
with temperature changes.
even though the tank is not f ull,
there may be a problem with your
vehicle’s fuel vapor recovery
system. The system helps keep
f uel vapor f rom going into the
atmosphere. Try f illing at another
pump. If this does not f ix the
problem, consult your dealer.
Remove the f uel f ill cap slowly.
You may hear a hissing sound as
pressure inside the tank escapes.
The fuel fill cap is attached to the
f uel f iller with a tether. Insert the
attachment on the f uel f ill cap into
the slit on the f uel f ill door.
Push the f uel f ill door closed until
it latches.
Screw the f uel f ill cap back on
until it clicks at least once. If you
do not properly tighten the cap,
the malf unction indicator lamp
maycomeon(seepage ).You
will also see a ‘‘CHECK FUEL
CAP’’ message on the inf ormation
display.
5. 6.
1.
3. 4.
277If the f uel nozzle keeps clicking of f
Service Station Procedures
Opening and Closing the Hood
186
HOOD RELEASE HANDLE
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If the indicator comes on
while driving, it means one
of the engine’s emissions control
systems may have a problem. Even
though you may f eel no dif f erence in
your vehicle’s perf ormance, it can
reduce your f uel economy and cause
increased emissions. Continued
operation may cause serious damage.
If your vehicle has an automatic
transmission, the malf unction
indicator lamp may also come on
with the ‘‘D’’ indicator.
If the indicator comes on repeatedly,
even though it may turn of f as you
continue driving, have your vehicle
checked by your dealer as soon as
possible.
If you have recently ref ueled your
vehicle, the indicator coming on
could be due to a loose or missing
f uel f ill cap. You will also see a
‘‘CHECK FUEL CAP’’ message on
the inf ormation display. Tighten the
cap until it clicks at least once (see
page ). Tightening the cap will
not turn the indicator of f
immediately; it takes at least three
days of normal driving. Your vehicle has certain ‘‘readiness
codes’’ that are part of the on-board
diagnostics f or the emissions
systems. In some states, part of the
emissions testing is to make surethese codes are set. If they are not
set, the test cannot be completed.
To check if they are set, turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position without starting the engine.
The malf unction indicator lamp will
come on f or 20 seconds. If it then
goes of f , the readiness codes are set.
If it blinks 5 times, the readiness
codes are not set. If possible, do not
take your vehicle for a state
emissions test until the readiness
codes are set. Ref er to
for more
inf ormation (see page ).
If the battery in your vehicle has
been disconnected or gone dead,
these codes are erased. It can take
several days of driving under various
conditions to set the codes again.
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Malf unct ion Indicat or L amp
Readiness CodesState
Emissions T esting
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
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If you keep driving with the
malf unction indicator lamp on, you can
damage your vehicle’s emissions
controls and the engine. Those repairs
may not be covered by your vehicle’s
warranties.
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Specif ications (4-cylinder Models)
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Dimensions
Weights
Air Conditioning Capacities
187.8 in (4,770 mm)
71.3 in (1,810 mm)
55.7 in (1,415 mm)
105.1 in (2,670 mm)
61.1 in (1,553 mm)
61.2 in (1,554 mm)
1.88 US gal (7.1
)
1.90 US gal (7.2)
1.32 US gal (5.0
)
1.35 US gal (5.1)
5.6 US qt (5.3
)
HFC-134a (R-134a)
17.6 19.4 oz (500 550 g) 4.4 US qt (4.2
)
4.2 US qt (4.0
)
ND-OIL8 2.0 US qt (1.9
)
2.2 US qt (2.1)
3.0 US qt (2.8)
6.9 US qt (6.5)
2.6 US qt (2.5
)
0.16 US gal (0.6
) 4.8 US qt (4.5
)
17.09 US gal (64.7
)
Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine
Reserve tank capacity:
Excluding the oil remaining in the engine
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Track
Gross vehicle weight rating See the certification label attached
to the driver’s doorjamb.
Refrigerant type
Charge quantity
Lubricant type Fuel tank
Engine
coolant
Engine oil
Manual trans-
mission fluidAutomatic
transmission
fluid
Windshield
washer
reservoir
FrontRear
Approx.
1: 2: Change
Manual Automatic
Total
ManualAutomatic
Change Including
filter
Without
filter
Total
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ChangeTotal
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292
Dimensions
Weights
Air Conditioning Capacities
61.1 in (1,553 mm)
61.2 in (1,554 mm)
17.6 19.4 oz (500 550 g) HFC-134a (R-134a)
ND-OIL8
2.6 US qt (2.5
)
4.8 US qt (4.5)
7.6 US qt (7.2
)
3.1 US qt (2.9)
5.3 US qt (5.0
)
4.2 US qt (4.0
)
4.5 US qt (4.3
)
0.16 US gal (0.6
) 1.77 US gal (6.7
)
2.22 US gal (8.4
)
105.1 in (2,670 mm)
1.74 US gal (6.6
)
187.8 in (4,770 mm)
71.3 in (1,810 mm)
55.8 in (1,418 mm)
2.17 US gal (8.2
)
2.3 US qt (2.2
)
2.6 US qt (2.5)
17.09 US gal (64.7
)
Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine
Reserve tank capacity:
Excluding the oil remaining in the engine
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Track
Gross vehicle weight rating
Refrigerant type
Charge quantity
Lubricant type
See the certification label attached
to the driver’s doorjamb. Fuel tank
Engine
coolant
Engine oil Manual
transmission
fluidAutomatic
transmission
fluid
Windshield
washer
reservoir
FrontRear
Approx.
1: 2: Change
Manual Automatic
Total
ManualAutomatic
Change Including
filter
Without
filter
Total
ChangeTotal
Change Total
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Specif ications ( V6 Models)