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SAMPLE
WARNING
Exceeding Axle Weight Rating Limits:
Exceeding the Safety Certification Label axle weight rating limits is dangerous and
could result in death or serious injury as a result of substandard vehicle handling,
performance, engine, transmission and/or structural damage, serious damage to the
vehicle, or loss of control.
Always keep the vehicle within the axle weight rating limits.
Do not taw a trailer with this vehicle:
Towing a trailer with this vehicle is dangerous because it has not been designed to tow
a trailer and doing so will affect the drive system which could result in vehicle
damage.
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Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Tire Information (U.S.A.)
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qTire Pressure Label
qEngine Number
Forward
Identification Numbers
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Specifications
qEngine
Item Specification
Type DOHC-16V in-line, 4-cylinder
Bore×Stroke 87.5 × 94.0 mm (3.44 × 3.70 in)
Displacement 2,261 ml (2,261 cc, 137.9 cu in)
Compression ratio 9.5
qElectrical System
Item Classification
Battery12V-48AH/5HR
12V-55AH/5HR
Spark-plug numberL3K9 18 110A
*1
L3Y3 18 110
Spark-plug gap 0.70―0.80 mm (0.028―0.031 in)
*1 ex factory
CAUTION
When cleaning the iridium plugs, do not use a wire brush. The fine particulate coating on
the iridium alloy and platinum tips could be damaged.
qLubricant Quality
Lubricant Classification
Engine oilRefer to the recommended SAE viscosity numbers on
page 8-13.
Manual transaxle oil API Service GL-4 (SAE 75W-90)
Transfer case oil API Service GL-5 (SAE 80W-90)
Rear differential oil API Service GL-5 (SAE 80W-90)
Power steering fluid ATF M-III, M-V, or equivalent (e.g. Dexron® II)
Brake/Clutch fluid SAE J1703, or FMVSS116 DOT-3
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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) 1,641 kg (3,618 lb)
qAir Conditioner
Gas complies with SAE J639 Maximum operating charge
HFC134a (R-134a) 0.47 kg (1.0 lb)
Specifications
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A
Accessory Socket .............................. 6-51
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 ............................... 2-40
All-Wheel Drive
(AWD) Operation .............................. 5-11
AWD Warning light ................... 5-11
Ambient Temperature Display .......... 6-44
Antenna ............................................. 6-10
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ......... 5-7
Warning light ............................... 5-7
Appearance Care ............................... 8-39
Ashtray .............................................. 6-46
Audio System ................................... 6-10
Audio control switch .................. 6-37
Audio set .................................... 6-21
Operating tips for audio
system ........................................ 6-10
Safety certification ..................... 6-39
B
Battery
Emergency starting .................... 7-13
Maintenance ............................... 8-22
Specifications ............................. 10-4
Beep sounds
Ignition key reminder ................. 5-35
Lights-on reminder ..................... 5-35
Seat belt warning beep ............... 5-35
B
Before Starting the Engine .................. 4-5
After getting in ............................. 4-5
Before getting in .......................... 4-5
Body Lubrication .............................. 8-19
Bottle Holder ..................................... 6-48
Brake/Clutch
Fluid ........................................... 8-17
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 ................................... 4-6
Bulb Replacement ............................. 8-28
C
Capacities .......................................... 10-5
Carbon Monoxide ............................... 4-4
Catalytic Converter ............................. 4-3
Cell Phones ....................................... 9-14
Center Box ........................................ 6-49
Center Console .................................. 6-50
Child Restraint
Installing child-restraint
systems ....................................... 2-28
LATCH child-restraint
systems ....................................... 2-35
Child Safety Locks for Rear Doors ... 3-28
Cigarette Lighter ............................... 6-45
Climate Control System ...................... 6-2
Gas specifications ...................... 10-5
Clock ................................................. 6-44
Courtesy Lights ................................. 6-42
Cruise Control ................................... 5-13
Cup Holder ........................................ 6-47
Customer Assistance ........................... 9-2
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Dashboard Illumination .................... 5-23
Daytime Running Lights ................... 5-37
Defroster
Rear window .............................. 5-40
Dimensions ....................................... 10-5
Door Locks ....................................... 3-26
Driving In Flooded Area ..................... 4-9
Driving Tips ........................................ 4-6
Break-in period ............................ 4-6
Driving in flooded area ................ 4-9
Hazardous driving ........................ 4-7
Money-saving suggestions ........... 4-6
Rocking the vehicle ...................... 4-8
Turbocharged vehicles ............... 4-11
Winter driving .............................. 4-8
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) ..... 5-18
DSC OFF indicator light ............ 5-19
DSC OFF switch ........................ 5-19
TCS/DSC Indicator light ............ 5-18
E
Emergency Starting ........................... 7-13
Jump-starting .............................. 7-14
Push-starting .............................. 7-17
Emergency Towing ........................... 7-18
Emission Control System .................... 4-3
Engine
Coolant ....................................... 8-15
Exhaust gas .................................. 4-4
Hood release .............................. 3-42
Oil .............................................. 8-13
Overheating ................................ 7-11
Starting ......................................... 5-4
Engine Compartment Overview ........ 8-12
Engine Coolant
Overheating ................................ 7-11
E
Engine Coolant Temperature
Gauge ................................................ 5-22
Exhaust Gas ........................................ 4-4
Exterior Care ..................................... 8-41
F
Flasher
Hazard warning .......................... 5-42
Headlights .................................. 5-36
Flat Tire ............................................... 7-3
Changing ...................................... 7-5
Spare tire and tool storage ............ 7-3
Fluids
Classification .............................. 10-4
Owner maintenance ..................... 8-9
Fog Lights ......................................... 5-38
Foot Brake .......................................... 5-5
Front Seats
(Electrically Operated Seats) ............... 2-5
Front Seats
(Manually Operated Seats) ................. 2-2
Fuel
Filler lid and cap ........................ 3-41
Gauge ......................................... 5-23
Requirements ............................... 4-2
Tank capacity ............................. 10-5
Fuses ................................................. 8-34
Panel description ........................ 8-36
Replacement ............................... 8-34
G
Glove Box ......................................... 6-50
H
Hazard Warning Flasher .................... 5-42
Index
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Outside Mirrors ................................. 3-54
Overhead Console ............................. 6-49
Overhead Lights ................................ 6-41
Overheating ....................................... 7-11
Overloading ...................................... 4-10
P
Paint Damage .................................... 8-39
Parking Brake ..................................... 5-5
Parking in an Emergency .................... 7-2
Power Door Locks ............................ 3-27
Power Steering .................................. 5-11
Fluid ........................................... 8-18
Power Windows ................................ 3-34
Push-Starting ..................................... 7-17
R
Rear Door Child Safety Locks .......... 3-28
Rear Seat ............................................. 2-9
Rear Window Defroster .................... 5-40
Rearview Mirror ................................ 3-55
Recreational Towing ......................... 7-21
Registering Your Vehicle in A Foreign
Country ............................................. 9-12
Rocking the Vehicle ............................ 4-8
S
Safety Defects, Reporting ................. 9-38
S
Seat Belt System
Automatic locking ...................... 2-13
Belt minder ................................. 2-22
Center-rear lap/shoulder ............. 2-18
Emergency locking .................... 2-13
Except center-rear position ......... 2-14
Extender ..................................... 2-21
Pregnant women ........................ 2-13
Pretensioner and load limiting .... 2-16
Seat belt precautions .................. 2-11
Warning light/beep ..................... 2-22
Seats
Front seat
(Electrically operated seats) ......... 2-5
Front seat
(Manually operated seats) ............ 2-2
Rear seat ....................................... 2-9
Security System
Immobilizer system
(with advanced key) ................... 3-46
Immobilizer system
(without advanced key) .............. 3-49
Theft-deterrent system ............... 3-52
Service Publications .......................... 9-40
Spare Tire and Tool Storage ................ 7-3
Specifications .................................... 10-4
Speedometer ...................................... 5-21
SRS Air Bags
How the Air Bags Work ............. 2-48
Supplemental restraint systems
precautions ................................. 2-40
Starting the Engine .............................. 5-4
Steering Wheel .................................. 3-54
Horn ........................................... 5-41
Index
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Storage Compartments ...................... 6-49
Center box .................................. 6-49
Center console ............................ 6-50
Glove box ................................... 6-50
Overhead console ....................... 6-49
Storage pocket ............................ 6-49
Storage Pocket .................................. 6-49
Sunshade ........................................... 3-44
Sunvisors .......................................... 6-40
T
Tachometer ........................................ 5-22
Temporary Spare Tire ....................... 8-26
Theft-Deterrent System ..................... 3-52
Tiedown
Hook .......................................... 7-19
Tire Information ................................ 9-18
Tires
Flat Tire ........................................ 7-3
Inflation pressure ........................ 8-24
Replacement ............................... 8-25
Rotation ...................................... 8-25
Snow tires .................................... 4-8
Spare tire and tool storage ............ 7-3
Specifications ............................. 10-6
Tire chains .................................... 4-9
Uniform tire quality grading system
(UTQGS) ................................... 9-16
Tool ..................................................... 7-3
Towing
Description ................................. 7-18
Emergency towing ..................... 7-18
Recreational towing ................... 7-21
Trailer towing ............................. 4-12
Traction Control System (TCS) ........ 5-17
TCS/DSC indicator light ............ 5-17
Trailer Towing .................................. 4-12
T
Trip Meter ......................................... 5-21
Trunk Lid .......................................... 3-29
Inside trunk release lever ............ 3-32
Trunk Light ....................................... 3-32
Turn and Lane-Change Signals ......... 5-38
V
Vanity Mirrors ................................... 6-40
Vehicle Information Labels ............... 10-2
W
Warning Light
KEY Warning Light
(Red)/KEY Indicator Light
(Green) ....................................... 5-31
Warning Lights ................................. 5-24
ABS ............................................ 5-26
Air bag system ........................... 5-29
AWD .......................................... 5-31
Brake system .............................. 5-26
Charging system ......................... 5-27
Check engine .............................. 5-28
Door-ajar .................................... 5-31
Engine oil pressure ..................... 5-28
Front seat belt pretensioner
system ........................................ 5-29
Low fuel ..................................... 5-29
Low washer fluid level ............... 5-31
Seat belt ...................................... 5-29
Warranty .............................................. 9-9
Washer Fluid ..................................... 8-18
Weights ............................................. 10-5
Wheel Replacement .......................... 8-27
Windows
Power windows .......................... 3-34
Windshield Washer ........................... 5-40
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