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CAUTION
Rotate unidirectional tires and radial tires that have an asymmetrical tread pattern or
studs only from front to rear, not from side to side. Tire performance will be weakened if
rotated from side to side.
(With limited-slip differential)
Don't use the following:
lTires not of the designated size
lTires of different sizes or types at the same time
lTires not sufficiently inflated
If these instructions aren't followed, the rotation of the left and right wheels will be
different and will thus apply a constant load on the limited-slip differential.
This will cause a malfunction.
qReplacing a Tire
WARNING
Worn Tires:
Driving with worn tires is dangerous. Reduced braking, steering, and traction could
result in an accident. Always use tires that are in good condition.
If a tire wears evenly, a wear indicator will appear as a solid band across the tread. Replace
the tire when this happens.
New treadTread wear indicator
Worn tread
You should replace it before the band is across the entire tread.
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GCW
GCW (Gross Combination Weight)is the weight of the loaded vehicle (GVW) plus the
weight of the fully loaded trailer.
GCWR (Gross Combination Weight Rating)is the maximum allowable weight of the
vehicle and the loaded trailer - including all cargo and passengers - that the vehicle can
handle without risking damage. (Important: The towing vehicle's braking system is rated
for operation at GVWR, not at GCWR. Separate functional brakes should be used for safe
control of towed vehicles and for trailers weighing more than 1,500 lbs).The GCW must
never exceed the GCWR.
Maximum Loaded Trailer Weightis the highest possible weight of a fully loaded trailer
the vehicle can tow. It assumes a vehicle with only mandatory options, no cargo (internal or
external), a tongue load of 10_
15% (conventional trailer) or king pin weight of 15_
25%
(fifth-wheel trailer), and driver only (150 lbs).Consult your dealership (or the RV and
Trailer Towing Guide provided by your dealership) for more detailed information.
Tongue Load or Fifth-Wheel King Pin Weightrefers to the amount of the weight that a
trailer pushes down on a trailer hitch.
Examples:For a 5000 lb conventional trailer, multiply 5000 by 0.10 and 0.15 to obtain a
proper tongue load range of 500 to 750 lbs. For an 11,500 lb fifth-wheel trailer, multiply by
0.15 and 0.25 to obtain a proper king pin load range of 1,725 to 2,875 lbs.
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qDimensions
ItemModel
4 Door 5 Door
Overall lengthWithout
turbochargerSTANDARD TYPE 4,505 mm (177.4 in)―
SPORTY TYPE 4,510 mm (177.6 in) 4,490 mm (176.8 in)
With turbocharger―4,490 mm (176.8 in)
Overall widthWithout
turbochargerWithout side molding 1,745 mm (68.7 in) 1,745 mm (68.7 in)
With side molding 1,755 mm (69.1 in) 1,755 mm (69.1 in)
With turbocharger―1,765 mm (69.5 in)
Overall height 1,465 mm (57.7 in) 1,465 mm (57.7 in)
Front treadWithout turbocharger 1,530 mm (60.2 in) 1,530 mm (60.2 in)
With turbocharger―1,535 mm (60.4 in)
Rear treadWithout turbocharger 1,515 mm (59.6 in) 1,515 mm (59.6 in)
With turbocharger―1,525 mm (60.0 in)
Wheelbase 2,640 mm (103.9 in) 2,640 mm (103.9 in)
qWeights
4 Door
2.0-liter engine
ItemWeight
Manual transaxle Automatic transaxle
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) 1,719 kg (3,790 lbs) 1,733 kg (3,821 lbs)
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)Front 919 kg (2,026 lbs) 983 kg (2,068 lbs)
Rear 800 kg (1,764 lbs) 795 kg (1,753 lbs)
2.3-liter engine
ItemWeight
Manual transaxle Automatic transaxle
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) 1,764 kg (3,889 lbs) 1,792 kg (3,951 lbs)
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)Front 955 kg (2,105 lbs) 981 kg (2,163 lbs)
Rear 812 kg (1,790 lbs) 811 kg (1,788 lbs)
5 Door
Without turbocharger
ItemWeight
Manual transaxle Automatic transaxle
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) 1,783 kg (3,931 lbs) 1,811 kg (3,993 lbs)
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)Front 957 kg (2,110 lbs) 983 kg (2,167 lbs)
Rear 829 kg (1,828 lbs) 828 kg (1,825 lbs)
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Manual Transaxle Operation ............... 5-9
Recommendations for shifting.... 5-10
Map Lights ........................................ 6-53
Mirrors
Outside mirrors .......................... 3-31
Rearview mirror ......................... 3-32
Money-Saving Suggestions ................ 4-7
Moonroof .......................................... 3-24
O
Odometer and Trip Meter .................. 5-33
Outside Mirrors ................................. 3-31
Overhead Lights ................................ 6-53
Overheating ....................................... 7-13
Overloading ...................................... 4-12
P
Paint Damage .................................... 8-60
Parking Brake ..................................... 5-5
Parking in an Emergency .................... 7-2
Power Door Locks ............................ 3-10
Power Steering .................................. 5-18
Fluid ........................................... 8-24
Power steering malfunction indicator
light ............................................ 5-18
Power Windows ................................ 3-19
Push-Starting ..................................... 7-19
R
Rear Door Child Safety Locks .......... 3-11
Rear Seat ............................................. 2-5
Rear Window Defroster .................... 5-60
Rear Window Washer ....................... 5-59
Rear Window Wiper .......................... 5-59
Rearview Mirror ................................ 3-32
R
Recreational Towing ......................... 7-22
Registering Your Vehicle in A Foreign
Country ............................................. 9-15
Rocking the Vehicle ............................ 4-9
S
Safety Defects, Reporting ................. 9-42
Seat Belt System
Automatic locking ...................... 2-12
Belt minder ................................. 2-22
Center-rear position .................... 2-18
Emergency locking .................... 2-12
Except center-rear position ......... 2-13
Extender ..................................... 2-21
Pregnant women ........................ 2-12
Pretensioner and load limiting .... 2-15
Seat belt precautions .................. 2-10
Warning light/beep ..................... 2-22
Seats
Front seat ...................................... 2-2
Rear seat ....................................... 2-5
Security System
Immobilizer system .................... 3-26
Theft-deterrent system ............... 3-29
Service Publications .......................... 9-44
Spare Tire and Tool Storage ................ 7-3
Specifications .................................... 10-4
Speedometer ...................................... 5-33
SRS Air Bags
How the Air Bags Work ............. 2-49
Supplemental restraint systems
precautions ................................. 2-41
Starting the Engine .............................. 5-3
Steering Wheel .................................. 3-31
Horn ........................................... 5-61
Index
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Storage Compartments ...................... 6-63
Cargo securing loops .................. 6-63
Cargo sub-compartment ............. 6-64
Center console ............................ 6-63
Flexible Floor Board .................. 6-64
Glove box ................................... 6-63
Sunshade ........................................... 3-25
Sunvisors .......................................... 6-52
T
Tachometer ........................................ 5-35
Temporary Spare Tire ....................... 8-38
Theft-Deterrent System ..................... 3-29
Tiedown
Hook .......................................... 7-21
Tire Information ................................ 9-22
Tire Pressure Monitoring System ...... 5-25
System error activation .............. 5-29
Tire pressure monitoring system
warning light .............................. 5-27
Tires and wheels ......................... 5-29
Tires
Inflation pressure ........................ 8-36
Replacement ............................... 8-37
Rotation ...................................... 8-37
Snow tires .................................. 4-10
Spare tire and tool storage ............ 7-3
Specifications ............................. 10-8
Flat Tire ........................................ 7-3
Tire chains .................................. 4-10
Uniform tire quality grading system
(UTQGS) ................................... 9-20
Tool ..................................................... 7-3
T
Towing
Description ................................. 7-20
Emergency towing ..................... 7-20
Recreational towing ................... 7-22
Trailer towing ............................. 4-14
Traction Control System (TCS) ........ 5-22
TCS/DSC indicator light ............ 5-23
Trailer Towing .................................. 4-14
Trip Meter ......................................... 5-33
Trunk Lid .......................................... 3-15
Trunk Light ....................................... 3-16
Turn and Lane-Change Signals ......... 5-54
V
Vanity Mirrors ................................... 6-52
Vehicle Information Labels ............... 10-2
W
Warning Lights ................................. 5-37
ABS ............................................ 5-39
Air bag system ........................... 5-42
Automatic transaxle ................... 5-44
Brake system .............................. 5-39
Charging system ......................... 5-40
Check engine .............................. 5-41
Door-ajar .................................... 5-44
Engine oil pressure ..................... 5-41
Front seat belt pretensioner
system ........................................ 5-42
Low fuel ..................................... 5-42
Low washer fluid level ............... 5-44
Seat belt ...................................... 5-42
Tire pressure monitoring
system ........................................ 5-44
Warranty ............................................ 9-12
Washer Fluid ..................................... 8-28
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Weights ............................................. 10-6
Wheel Replacement .......................... 8-39
Windows
Power windows .......................... 3-19
Windshield Washer ........................... 5-58
Windshield Wipers ............................ 5-56
Blades replacement .................... 8-29
Winter Driving .................................... 4-9
Index
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