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❒If you do not find a leak, carefully add
coolant to the reservoir and then the
radiator, if necessary. (Refer to “Engine
Coolant” in the “INSPECTION AND
MAINTENANCE” section.) If the temperature indication does not
come down to within the normal, accept-
able range:
❒Turn off the engine and check that the
water pump belt and pulleys are not
damaged or slipping. If any abnormali-
ty is found, correct it.
❒Check the coolant level in the reser-
voir. If it is found to be lower than the
“LOW” line, look for leaks at the ra-
diator, water pump, and radiator and
heater hoses. If you locate any leaks
that may have caused the overheating,
do not run the engine until these prob-
lems have been corrected.
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– It is hazardous to remove
the radiator cap when the
water temperature is high, because
scalding fluid and steam may be
blown out under pressure. The cap
should only be taken off when the
coolant temperature has lowered.
– To help prevent personal injury,
keep hands, tools and clothing away
from the engine cooling fan and air-
conditioner fan (if equipped). These
electric fans can automatically turn
on without warning.
WARNING
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Fabric upholstery
Remove loose dirt with a vacuum clean-
er. 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
fabric cleaner for tougher stains. If you use
a fabric cleaner, carefully follow the man-
ufacturer’s instructions and precautions.
Seat belts
Clean seat belts with a mild soap and wa-
ter. 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 the 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 ar-
eas again with a cloth dampened with wa-
ter. Repeat this until the stain is removed,
or use a commercial carpet cleaner for
tougher stains. If you use a carpet clean-
er, carefully follow the manufacturer’s in-
structions and precautions.
CLEANING THE EXTERIOR
IMPORTANT It is important that your ve-
hicle be kept clean and free from dirt. Fail-
ure to keep your vehicle clean may result
in fading of the paint or corrosion to var-
ious parts of the vehicle body.
VEHICLE CLEANING
When cleaning the interior
or exterior of the vehicle,
NEVER USE flammable solvents such
as lacquer thinners, gasoline, benzene
or cleaning materials such as bleach-
es or strong household detergents.
The materials could cause personal
injury or damage to the vehicle.
WARNING
CLEANING THE INTERIOR
Vinyl 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, re-
peat this procedure.
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Battery .......................................210-245
Before driving.................................. 9
Bodywork care................................ 233
Brake fluid ............................................ 202
Brake system ....................................... 159
Brakes
– Brake fluid ..................................... 202
– Brake pedal .............................131-203
– Brake system ................................ 246
– Parking brake lever ...............130-204
– Vacuum brake ............................... 160
Bulbs
– Replacement ................................. 217
– Type ................................................ 245
Can holder .......................................... 142
Capacities ......................................10-248
Catalytic converter ............................ 165
Child-proof locks ................................ 22
Children
– Child-proof locks ......................... 22
– Child restraint systems ............... 37
– Installation with Isofix
type anchorages ........................... 42
– Installation with lap-shoulder
seat belts ........................................ 42
Cigar lighter ......................................... 90Clock ..................................................... 98
Clutch .............................................131-205
CO
2emissions .................................... 241
Cup holder ........................................... 142
Daily inspection checklist ................ 150
Dimensions .......................................... 247
Dipped beam headlights .................... 63
– Bulb replacement ......................... 219
Doors
– Central door locking
system ........................................13-19
– Child-proof locks ......................... 22
– Dead lock ...................................... 14
– Keyless Start ................................. 15
– Opening/closing ............................ 12
Drive belt (servicing) ......................... 189
Driving tips....................................... 167
– Driving on hills ............................. 168
– Driving on slippery roads ........... 169
– Highway driving ............................ 168
Emergency service....................... 225
Engine
– Air cleaner ..................................... 198
– Engine coolant .............................. 195
– Engine oil and filter ...................... 189
– If the engine is flooded ............... 230
ABS ...................................................... 160
Air bags ................................................. 47
– Front ............................................... 48
– How the system works .............. 52
– Servicing ......................................... 54
– Side ................................................. 50
Air cleaner ........................................... 198
Air conditioning ...........................99-224
Ashtray ................................................. 90
Assist grips ........................................... 140
Audio systems
– Antenna ...................................112-147
– Anti-theft system ......................... 121
– Cautions on handling .................. 110
– CD Changer ................................. 118
– CD player ...................................... 116
– Error display messages ............... 125
– General .......................................... 112
– Radio .............................................. 113
– RDS (Radio Data System) .......... 115
– Steering wheel controls ............. 126
– System ............................................ 109
– Troubleshooting .......................... 123
Automatic heating and air
conditioning system ......................... 104
– Maintenance ...........................109-224
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– Switch ............................................. 66
Rear window wiper
– Blades.............................................. 223
– Control .......................................... 66
Recirculated air.............................102-105
Refuelling/Capacities.....................10-248
Roof rails or roof rack anchors ....... 147
Running-in ............................................ 165
Seat back pocket................................ 145
Seat belts
– Height adjuster ............................. 36
– Pretensioners ............................... 45
– Seat belt hangers .......................... 36
– Seat belt inspection ..................... 37
– Seat belt reminder (S.B.R.) ........ 35
– Use .................................................. 33
– Warnings ....................................... 31
Seats
– Folding rear seats ......................... 145
– Front (adjustment) ...................... 29
– Front seat heater ......................... 139
– Seat back pocket .......................... 145
Service station guide .......................... 3
Snow chains ......................................... 169
Spare tire .......................................144-208
Spark plugs ....................................199-245
Speedometer........................................ 81
Spot light................................................ 138Starting the engine............................... 152
Steering...........................................204-246
Steering column controls.......... 57
Steering wheel
– Adjustment .............................67-204
– Audio controls........................68-126
Sun visors ............................................. 137
Supplement...................................... 249
Suspensions .......................................... 246
Symbols ................................................. 4
Tachometer ........................................ 83
Tailgate .................................................. 23
Technical specifications.............. 243
Theft deterrent light .......................... 93
Thermometer ...................................... 92
Tools ..................................................... 144
Towing the vehicle
– Frame hooks ................................. 135
– Instructions ............................177-229
Trailer towing ...................................... 172
Trailer hitch ......................................... 172
Transaxle
– Gear oil .......................................... 194
– Gear oil change .....................194-248
– Gearshift lever .............................. 132
– Using the transaxle ...................... 156
Transmission ........................................ 246
Trip meter ........................................... 81 Luggage restraint loops ..................... 145
Main beam headlights........................ 63
– Bulb replacement ......................... 220
Manual heating and air
conditioning system.......................... 100
– Maintenance............................104-224
Mirrors
– Defroster ....................................... 88
– Electric mirrors ............................ 28
– Inside rearview mirror ............... 27
– Outside rearview mirror ........... 27
MP3/WMA Player................................ 120
Odometer ........................................... 81
– Illumination cancel switch .......... 89
Operating your vehicle............... 149
Original spare parts ........................... 2
Other controls
and equipment............................. 129
Parking brake lever ........................... 130
Parking lights ........................................ 63
Pedals .................................................... 131
Performance ........................................ 248
Pretensioners for seat belts ............. 45
Radio antenna...............................112-147
Rear door.............................................. 23
Rear fog light......................................... 64
Rear window washer
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