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Driving your vehicle
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1. Make sure the parking brake isapplied.
2. Manual Transaxle - Depress the
clutch pedal fully and shift the
transaxle into Neutral. Keep the clutch
pedal and brake pedal depressed
while turning the ignition switch to the
start position.
Automatic Transaxle - Place the
transaxle shift lever in P (Park).
Depress the brake pedal fully.
You can also start the engine when
the shift lever is in the N (Neutral) position.
3. Turn the ignition switch to START and hold it there until the engine starts (a
maximum of 10 seconds), then
release the key. 4. In extremely cold weather (below
-18°C / 0°F) or after the vehicle has
not been operated for several days, let
the engine warm up without depress-
ing the accelerator.
Whether the engine is cold or warm, it
should be started without depressing
the accelerator.
(Continued)
Never reach for the ignition switch, or any other controls through the
steering wheel while the vehicle is
in motion. The presence of yourhand or arm in this area could
cause a loss of vehicle control, an
accident and serious bodily injuryor death.
Do not place any movable objects around the driver’s seat as they
may move while driving, interferewith the driver and lead to an acci-dent.
STARTING THE ENGINE
WARNING
Always wear appropriate shoes
when operating your vehicle.
Unsuitable shoes (high heels, ski
boots,etc.) may interfere with yourability to use the brake and acceler-ator pedal.
CAUTION
If the engine stalls while you are in motion, do not attempt to move theshift lever to the P (Park) position. If traffic and road conditions permit,
you may put the shift lever in the N (Neutral) position while the vehicleis still moving and turn the ignition switch to the START position in an
attempt to restart the engine.
CAUTION
Do not engage the starter for morethan 10 seconds. If the engine stalls or fails to start, wait 5 to 10 seconds
before re-engaging the starter. Improper use of the starter maydamage it.
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What to do in an emergency
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F070200APA
Removing and storing the spare tire
Using the wheel spanner as shown
in the figure remove the installation
bolt from the center of the Jack cas-ing.
Lift the Tire from the boot and use
the Jack and the tools for replacing
the flat Tire with the spare Tire.
After you replace the flat tire, do not
forgot to install the flat tire back inplace of the spare tire using theinstallation bolt. F070300APA Changing tires
1. Park on a level surface and apply
the parking brake firmly.
2. Shift the shift lever into R (Reverse) with manual transaxle or
P (Park) with automatic transaxle.
3. Activate the hazard warning flash- er.
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(Continued)
Be sure to use the correctfront and rear jacking posi-
tions on the vehicle; never
use the bumpers or any other
part of the vehicle for jack
support.
The vehicle can easily roll off the jack causing serious
injury or death. No person
should place any portion of
their body under a vehicle that
is supported only by a jack;
use vehicle support stands.
Do not start or run the engine while the vehicle is on the
jack.
Do not allow anyone to remain in the vehicle while it is on the
jack.
Make sure any children pres- ent are in a secure place away
from the road and from the
vehicle to be raised with the
jack.
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713
Maintenance
I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
R : Replace or change.NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE - GASOLINE ENGINE (CONT.) (FOR EUROPE)
Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first
Months1224364860728496
Miles×1,0001022.53547.56072.58597.5
Km×1,0001535557595115135155
Steering gear rack, linkage and bootsIIIIIIII
Driveshaft and bootsIIIIIIII
Tire (pressure & tread wear) IIIIIIII
Front suspension ball jointsIIIIIIII
Bolt and nuts on chassis and bodyIIIIIIII
Air conditioner refrigerant (if equipped)IIIIIIII
Air conditioner compressor (if equipped)IIIIIIIII
Climate control air filter (if equipped)RRRRRRRR
Manual transaxle fluid (if equipped)IIIIIIII
Automatic transaxle fluid (if equipped) IIIIIIII
MAINTENANCE
INTERVALS
MAINTENANCE ITEM
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Maintenance
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G040600APA
MAINTENANCE UNDER SEVERE USAGE CONDITIONS - GASOLINE ENGINE (FOR EUROPE)
The following items must be serviced more frequently on cars mainly used under severe driving conditions.
Refer to the chart below for the appropriate maintenance intervals.
I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace R : Replace or change
Engine oil and engine
R A, B, C, D, E,
oil filter F, G, H, I, J
Air cleaner filter R C, E
Spark plugs R B, H
Engine timing belt (1.1L) R Every 90,000 km (60,000 miles) or 72 months B, C, D, E, F, G, I
Manual transaxle fluid R Every 100,000 km (62,000 miles) C, D, E, G, H, I, J
(if equipped)
Automatic transaxle fluid R Every 90,000 km (60,000 miles) A, C, D, E, F,
(if equipped) G, H, I, J
Steering gear rack, I C, D, E, F, G
linkage and boots
Maintenance item Maintenance
operation Maintenance intervals
Driving condition
Replace more frequently depending on the condition
At first, replace every 7,500 km (4,600 miles) or 6 months :
after that, replace every 10,000 km (6,000 miles) or 6 months
Inspect more frequently depending on the condition
Replace more frequently depending on the condition
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Maintenance
Severe driving conditions
A : Repeated short distance driving
B : Extensive idling
C : Driving in dusty, rough roads
D : Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive materials or in very cold weather
E : Driving in sandy areas F : More than 50 % driving in heavy city traffic during hot
weather above 32°C (90°F)
G : Driving in mountainous areas.
H : Towing a trailer
I : Driving for patrol car, taxi, commercial car or vehicle tow- ing
J : Driving over 170 km/h (106 mile/h)
Front suspension ball joints I C, D, E, F, G
Disc brakes and pads, calipers and rotors I C, D, E, G, H
Drum brakes and linlings (if equipped) I C, D, E, G, H
Parking brake I C, D, G, H
Driveshaft and boots I
C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J
Climate control air filter (if equipped) R C, E
Maintenance itemMaintenance
operation Maintenance intervals
Driving condition
Inspect more frequently
depending on the condition
Inspect more frequently
depending on the condition
Inspect more frequently
depending on the condition
Inspect more frequently
depending on the condition
Inspect more frequently
depending on the condition
Replace more frequently
depending on the condition
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Maintenance
NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE - GASOLINE ENGINE (CONT.) (EXCEPT EUROPE)
I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
R : Replace or change.
Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first
Months 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96
Miles×1,000 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80
Km×1,000 15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120
Steering gear rack, linkage and boots I I I I I I I I
Driveshaft and boots I I I I
Tire (pressure & tread wear) I I I I I I I I
Front suspension ball joints I I I I I I I I
Bolt and nuts on chassis and body I I I I I I I I
Air conditioner refrigerant (if equipped) I I I I I I I I
Air conditioner compressor (if equipped) I I I I I I I I
Climate control air filter (if equipped) I I I I I I I I
Manual transaxle fluid (if equipped) I I I I I I I I
Automatic transaxle fluid (if equipped)
III II I I I
MAINTENANCE INTERVALS
MAINTENANCE ITEM
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Maintenance
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G040200APA
MAINTENANCE UNDER SEVERE USAGE CONDITIONS - GASOLINE ENGINE (EXCEPT EUROPE)
The following items must be serviced more frequently on cars mainly used under severe driving conditions.
Refer to the chart below for the appropriate maintenance intervals.
I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace R : Replace or change
Engine oil and For Middle East, China R Every 5,000 km (3,000 miles) or 6 months A, B, C, D, E,
engine oil filter Except Middle East, China R Ever y 7,500 km (4,600 miles) or 6 months F, G, H, I, J
Air cleaner filter R C, E
Spark plugs R B, H
Engine timing belt (1.1L) R Every 90,000 km (60,000 miles) or 72 months B, C, D, E, F, G, I
Manual transaxle fluid (if equipped) R Every 100,000 km (62,000 miles) C, D, E, G, H, I, J
Automatic transaxle fluid (if equipped) R Every 100,000 km (62,000 miles) A, C, D, E, F,
G, H, I, J
Steering gear rack, linkage and boots I C, D, E, F, G
Maintenance itemMaintenance
operation Maintenance intervals
Driving condition
Replace more frequently
depending on the condition
Inspect more frequently
depending on the condition Replace more frequently
depending on the condition
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Maintenance
Severe driving conditions
A : Repeated short distance driving
B : Extensive idling
C : Driving in dusty, rough roads
D : Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive materials or in very cold weather
E : Driving in sandy areas F : More than 50 % driving in heavy city traffic during hot
weather above 32°C (90°F)
G : Driving in mountainous areas
H : Towing a trailer
I : Driving for patrol car, taxi, commercial car or vehicle tow- ing
J : Driving over 170 km/h (106 mile/h)
Front suspension ball joints I C, D, E, F, G
Disc brakes and pads, calipers and rotors I C, D, E, G, H
Drum brakes and linings (if equipped) I C, D, E, G, H
Parking brake I C, D, G, H
Driveshaft and boots I C, D, E, F, G, H, I
Climate control air filter (if equipped) I C, E
Maintenance itemMaintenance
operation Maintenance intervals
Driving condition
Inspect more frequently
depending on the condition
Inspect more frequently
depending on the condition
Inspect more frequently
depending on the condition
Inspect more frequently
depending on the condition
Inspect more frequently
depending on the condition
Inspect more frequently
depending on the condition