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Vehicle Cleaning
76G044S
Cleaning InteriorVinyl upholstery
Prepare a solution of soap or mild deter-
gent mixed with warm water. Apply the
solution to the vinyl with a sponge or soft
cloth and let it soak for a few minutes to
loosen dirt. Rub the surface with a clean,
damp cloth to remove dirt and the soap
solution. If some dirt still remains on the
surface, repeat this procedure.
Fabric upholstery
Remove loose dirt with a vacuum cleaner.
Using a mild soap solution, rub stained
areas with a clean damp cloth. To remove
soap, rub the areas again with a cloth
dampened with water. Repeat this until the
stain is removed, or use a commercial fab-
ric cleaner for tougher stains. If you use a
fabric cleaner, carefully follow the manu-
facturer’s instructions and precautions.
Leather upholstery
Remove loose dirt with a vacuum cleaner.
Using a mild soap or saddle soap solution,
wipe dirt off with a clean damp soft cloth.
To remove soap, wipe the areas again with
a soft cloth dampened with water. Wipe the
areas dry with a soft dry cloth. Repeat this
until the dirt or stain is removed, or use a
commercial leather cleaner for tougher dirt
or stains. If you use a leather cleaner, care-
fully follow the manufacture’s instructions
and precautions. Do not use solvent type
cleaners or abrasive cleaners.Seat belts
Clean seat belts with a mild soap and
water. Do not use bleach or dye on the
belts. They may weaken the fabric in the
belts.
Vinyl floor mats
Ordinary dirt can be removed from vinyl
with water or mild soap. Use a brush to
help loosen dirt. After dirt is loosened,
rinse the mat thoroughly with water and
dry it in the shade.
Carpets
Remove dirt and soil as much as possible
with a vacuum cleaner. Using a mild soap
solution, rub stained areas with a clean
damp cloth. To remove soap, rub the areas
again with a cloth dampened with water.
Repeat this until the stain is removed, or
use a commercial carpet cleaner for
tougher stains. If you use a carpet cleaner,
carefully follow the manufacturer’s instruc-
tions and precautions.
Cleaning the Exterior
WARNING
When cleaning the interior or exterior
of the vehicle, NEVER USE flammable
solvents such lacquer thinners, gas-
oline, benzene or cleaning materials
such as bleaches and strong house-
hold detergents. The materials could
cause personal injury or damage to
the vehicle.
CAUTION
It is important that your vehicle be
kept clean and free from dirt. Failure
to keep your vehicle clean may result
in fading of the paint or corrosion to
various parts of the vehicle body.
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WashingWhen washing the vehicle, follow the
instructions below:
1) Flush the underside of body and wheel
housings with pressurized water to
remove mud and debris. Use plenty of
water.2) Rinse the body to loosen the dirt.
Remove dirt and mud from the body
exterior with running water. You may
use a soft sponge or brush. Do not use
hard materials which can scratch the
paint or plastic. Remember that the
headlight covers or lenses are made of
plastic in many cases.
3) Wash the entire exterior with a mild
detergent or car wash soap using a
sponge or soft cloth. The sponge or
cloth should be frequently soaked in the
soap solution.
4) Once the dirt has been completely
removed, rinse off the detergent with
running water.
5) After rinsing, wipe off the vehicle body
with a wet chamois or cloth and allow it
to dry in the shade.6) Check carefully for damage to painted
surfaces. If there is any damage,
“touch-up” the damage following the
procedure below:
1. Clean all damaged spots and allow
them to dry.
2. Stir the paint and “touch-up” the
damaged spots lightly using a small
brush.
3. Allow the paint to dry completely.
WARNING
Never attempt to wash and wax
your vehicle with the engine run-
ning.
When cleaning the underside of the
body and fender, where there may
be sharp-edged parts, you should
wear gloves and a long-sleeved
shirt to protect your hands and
arms from being cut.
After washing your vehicle, care-
fully test the brakes before driving
to make sure they have maintained
their normal effectiveness.
CAUTION
When washing the vehicle, avoid
directing steam or hot water of
more than 80°C (176°F) on plastic
parts.
To avoid damaging engine compo-
nents, do not use pressurized
water in the engine compartment.
CAUTION
To avoid damage to the paint or plas-
tic surface, do not wipe the dirt off
without ample water. Be sure to fol-
low above procedure.
CAUTION
When using a commercial car wash
product, observe the cautions speci-
fied by the manufacturer. Never use
strong household detergents or
soaps.
CAUTION
If you use an automatic car wash,
make sure that your vehicle’s body
parts, such as spoilers, can not be
damaged. If you are in doubt, consult
the car wash operator for advice.
Vehicle Cleaning:

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54G222
COLOR/SIZE (AMPS)
FUSE NAME PROTECTED CIRCUIT
Under the
dashboard FUSE
BOX(23) BLUE (15) IGGenerator, Ignition Coil, O
2 Sensor Heater, Fuel
Injection Controller, A/T Controller
(24) RED (10) TURN·BACK Turn Signal Light, Back Up Light
(25) BLUE (15) WIPER WASHER Wiper & Washer
(26) RED (10) ABS Anti-lock Brake System
(27) RED (10) METER Meter
(28) BLUE (15) CIGAR Cigar Lighter, Mirror Heater, Radio, Power Mirror
(29) BLANK – –
CAS-
SETTE
FUSE(33) ORANGE (30) P/W Power Window
Under the
dashboard
(34) BLANK – –
(12) (13) (14) (15) (16) (17) (18) (19)
(22) (23) (24) (25) (26) (27)(28) (29)(20) (21)
(33)
(34)
Fuses and Protected Circuits: 7

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ITEM: Wheel
Tire size, front and rear P185/65R14 or P195/55R15
Tire pressure For the specified tire pressure, see the Tire Information Label located
on the driver’s door lock pillar.
ITEM: Steering
Toe IN 1.0 ± 2 mm (0.04 ± 0.08 in.)
Camber angle –0° 10’ ± 1°
Caster angle 2° 11’
ITEM: Capacities
Coolant (including reserve tank) 7.0 L (14.8 US pt)
Fuel tank 50 L (13.2 US gal)
Engine oil (replaced with filter) 4.7 L (5.0 quarts)
Transaxle oil Manual transaxle: 2.3 L (4.9 US pt)
4-speed automatic transaxle: 7.7 L (16.3 US pt)
Rear differential oil 0.7 L (1.5 US pt)
Transfer gear box oil 0.75 L (1.6 US pt)
Specifications: 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11

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INDEXSymbols“AIR BAG” Light
..................................................................4-5
“CRUISE” Indicator Light
...................................................4-6
“O/D OFF” Indicator Light ..................................................4-6
“PANIC” button function
....................................................2-3
“PASS AIRBAG OFF” Indicator
..........................................4-14
“SET” Indicator Light
..........................................................4-6
Numerics4-Speed Automatic Transaxle
............................................6-4
AA/T Selector Position Indicator
..........................................4-7
Accelerator Pedal
................................................................5-2
Accessory Socket ................................................................5-10
Adding Engine Coolant
.......................................................9-18
Adjusting Seat Position ......................................................2-11
Adjusting Seatbacks
...........................................................2-12
Air Cleaner
...........................................................................9-20
Air Conditioning System
.....................................................9-43
All Seat Belts Except Rear Center
.....................................2-16
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
..........................................6-7
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light
.................4-3
Armrest
.................................................................................5-6
Assist Grips
.........................................................................5-7
Audio Systems .....................................................................4-26
Automatic Heating and Air Conditioning System
(Climate Control) .................................................................4-22
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)
..................................2-15
Automatic Transaxle Fluid
..................................................9-16
BBasic Operations
................................................................ 4-29
Battery
.................................................................................. 9-35
Brake Fluid
.......................................................................... 9-22
Brake Pedal ..................................................................5-2
, 9-23
Brake System Warning Light
............................................. 4-3
Brakes
.................................................................................. 9-22
Braking ................................................................................. 6-7
Break-In ................................................................................ 6-9
Brightness Control
............................................................. 4-8
Bulb Replacement ............................................................... 9-38
CCatalytic Converter
............................................................. 6-9
Changing Engine Oil and Filter
......................................... 9-12
Changing Wheels
................................................................ 9-31
Charging Light
.................................................................... 4-4
Child Lock System (rear side doors)
................................ 2-6
Child Restraint Systems
..................................................... 2-22
Cigarette Lighter and Ashtray
........................................... 4-11
Clock
.................................................................................... 4-13
Clutch Pedal
.................................................................5-2
, 9-25
Coat Hooks
.......................................................................... 5-8
Compact Spare Tire
............................................................ 9-30
Corrosion Prevention ......................................................... 11-1
Cruise Control
..................................................................... 3-6
Cup Holder and Storage Area
............................................ 5-9
DDaily Inspection Checklist
................................................. 6-1

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Daytime Running Light (D.R.L.) Indicator Light
...............4-7
Daytime Running Light (D.R.L.) System
............................3-3
Door Locks
...........................................................................2-1
Driver’s Seat Belt Reminder Light
.....................................4-4
Driving on Hills
....................................................................7-1
Driving on Slippery Roads
..................................................7-2
EEmergency Locking Retractor (ELR)
.................................2-15
Emission Compliance Label (for U.S.A.)
...........................12-2
Engine Block Heater
............................................................6-3
Engine Coolant
....................................................................9-17
Engine Coolant Level Check
..............................................9-18
Engine Coolant Replacement .............................................9-18
Engine Hood
........................................................................5-8
Engine Oil and Filter
............................................................9-11
Engine Serial Number .........................................................12-1
Exhaust Gas Warning .........................................................6-1
Eyeglasses Holder
...............................................................5-8
FFluid Level Check
................................................................9-16
Fog Light Switch ..................................................................4-11
Folding Rear Seats ..............................................................5-4
Frame Hooks
........................................................................5-11
Front Passenger’s Seat Belt Reminder Light
...................4-13
Front Seat Back Pocket
......................................................5-13
Fuel Filler Cap
......................................................................5-3
Fuel Gauge
...........................................................................4-9
Fuel Pump Labeling
............................................................1-1
Fuel Recommendation ........................................................1-1
Fuses
....................................................................................9-35
FUSES AND PROTECTED CIRCUITS
.................................13-1Fuses in the Engine Compartment
.................................... 9-36
Fuses under the Dash Board
............................................. 9-36
GGasoline Containing MTBE
................................................ 1-1
Gasoline/Ethanol blends
.................................................... 1-1
Gasoline/Methanol blends ................................................. 1-1
Gear Oil
................................................................................ 9-14
Gear Oil Level Check
.......................................................... 9-15
Gear Oil Replacement ......................................................... 9-15
Gearshift Lever
.................................................................... 5-2
GLOSSARY OF TIRE TERMINOLOGY
............................... 9-32
Glove Box
............................................................................ 4-14
HHazard Warning Switch
...................................................... 4-10
Head Restraints
................................................................... 2-12
Headlight Aiming ................................................................ 9-37
Heating and Air Conditioning System
.............................. 4-15
Heating System
................................................................... 4-16
High Beam Indicator Light
................................................. 4-6
Highway Driving
.................................................................. 7-1
Horn
...................................................................................... 3-8
How the ABS Works
........................................................... 6-9
IIdentification Numbers
....................................................... 12-1
If the Engine is Flooded ..................................................... 10-6
If the Engine Overheats ...................................................... 10-6
If the Starter Does Not Operate
......................................... 10-6
If You Can Not Shift Automatic Transaxle Gearshift
Lever Out of “P” (PARK)
.................................................... 10-8
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck ................................................. 7-2
Ignition Key Reminder
........................................................ 2-1

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Ignition Switch
.....................................................................3-1
Improving Fuel Economy
....................................................6-10
Information Display
.............................................................4-12
Inside Rearview Mirror ........................................................2-10
Installation with Lap-Shoulder Seat Belts
(child restraint with no top strap)
......................................2-24
Installation with the LATCH System ..................................2-26
Installation-Child Restraint with Top Strap
.......................2-29
Instrument Cluster
...............................................................4-2
Instrument Panel
.................................................................4-1
Interior Light Switch ............................................................5-6
Internal Trunk Release ........................................................2-7
JJacking Instructions
............................................................10-1
Jump Starting Instructions
.................................................10-4
KKeyless Entry System
.........................................................2-3
Keys
......................................................................................2-1
LLane change signal
.............................................................3-4
Lap-Shoulder Belt
................................................................2-15
Lighting Operation ..............................................................3-3
Lighting/Turn Signal Control Lever
...................................3-3
Lights “On” reminder
..........................................................3-3
Listening to a CD
.................................................................4-33
Listening to the Radio
.........................................................4-31
Low Fuel Warning Light ......................................................4-5
MMaintenance Recommended under Severe Driving
Conditions
............................................................................9-7
Maintenance Schedule
........................................................9-2Malfunction Indicator Light
................................................ 4-5
Manual Heating and Air Conditioning System
................. 4-19
Manual Transaxle
................................................................ 6-6
Mirrors
.................................................................................. 2-10
NNational Highway Traffic Safety Administration
(NHTSA)
............................................................................... 12-4
OOdometer
............................................................................. 4-7
Oil Level Check
................................................................... 9-11
Oil Pressure Light ............................................................... 4-4
On-Board Vehicle Computers and Event Data
Recorders
............................................................................ 12-3
Open Door Warning Light
.................................................. 4-6
Outside Rearview Mirrors .................................................. 2-10
Outside Rearview Mirrors Defroster Switch
..................... 4-11
PParking Brake Lever
....................................................5-1
, 9-24
Pedals
.................................................................................. 5-1
Periodic Maintenance Schedule
........................................ 9-3
Power Assisted Brakes
...................................................... 6-7
Power Door Locking System
............................................. 2-2
Power Mirror Control
.......................................................... 2-11
Power Steering
.................................................................... 9-24
Power Steering Fluid
.......................................................... 9-24
Power Window Controls ..................................................... 2-8
Programming/Removing the transmitter code
yourself
................................................................................ 2-5
RRadio Antenna
..................................................................... 4-33
Rear Center Seat Belt
......................................................... 2-17

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Rear Window Defroster Switch
..........................................4-10
Rear Window Wiper/Washer Switch
..................................3-5
Refill with Oil and Check for Leaks ....................................9-13
Refilling
................................................................................9-12
Remote Audio Controls
.............................................. 3-8
, 4-43
Replace the Oil Filter
...........................................................9-13
Replacement of the transmitter battery
.............................2-4
Reporting Safety Defects
....................................................12-4
SSafety Certification Label
...................................................12-2
Seat Adjustment
..................................................................2-11
Seat Belt Extender ...............................................................2-30
Seat Belt Hanger
..................................................................2-21
Seat Belt Inspection
............................................................2-22
Seat Belt Pretensioner System
..........................................2-31
Seat Belt Reminder
..............................................................2-19
Seat Belts and Child Restraint Systems
...........................2-13
Selection of Coolant
............................................................9-17
Shoulder Anchor Height Adjuster
......................................2-21
Side Door Locks
..................................................................2-1
Snow Tires
...........................................................................9-31
Spark Plugs ..........................................................................9-21
SPECIFICATIONS
................................................................14-1
Specified Fluid
.....................................................................9-16
Specified Gear Oil ................................................................9-14
Specified Oil
.........................................................................9-11
Speedometer ........................................................................4-7
Spot Light
.............................................................................5-7
Starting the Engine
..............................................................6-2
Steering Wheel
.....................................................................9-24
Stowing Rear Center Lap-Shoulder Belt
...........................2-19Sun Visor
............................................................................. 5-6
Supplemental Restraint System (air bags)
....................... 2-32
TTachometer
.......................................................................... 4-9
Temperature Gauge
............................................................ 4-10
Thermometer
....................................................................... 4-13
Tilt Steering Lock Lever
..................................................... 3-6
Tire Chains
.......................................................................... 7-3
Tire Changing Tools
........................................................... 5-12
Tire Inflation Pressure ........................................................ 9-26
Tire Inspection
.................................................................... 9-27
Tire Rotation
........................................................................ 9-29
Tire Sidewall Labeling
........................................................ 9-25
Tire Size
............................................................................... 9-26
Tires
..................................................................................... 9-25
Towing a Disabled Vehicle
................................................. 10-5
Towing Your Vehicle (recreational towing)
...................... 8-2
Trailer Towing
..................................................................... 8-2
Trip meter
............................................................................ 4-7
Troubleshooting
.................................................................. 4-47
Trunk Lid
.............................................................................. 2-7
Trunk Light .......................................................................... 5-13
Turn Signal Indicators
........................................................ 4-6
Turn Signal Operation ........................................................ 3-4
UUniform Tire Quality Grading
............................................. 9-29
Unlatching and Latching Detachable Connector
............. 2-18
Using the Transaxle
............................................................ 6-4
VVehicle Cleaning
................................................................. 11-3
Vehicle Identification Number
........................................... 12-1