Black plate (304,1)
The quality designation SM, or ILSAC
must be on the label.
5W-20
120
100
80
60
40
20
0
–20
5040
30
20
10
0
–10
–20
–30
q
Inspecting Engine Oil Level
1. Be sure the vehicle is on a level
surface.
2. Warm up the engine to normal operating temperature.
3. Turn it off and wait at least 5 minutes for the oil to return to the oil pan.
4. Pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean, and reinsert it fully.
Full
OK
Low
5. Pull it out again and examine the level.It's OK between Low and Full.
But if it's near or below Low, add
enough oil to bring the level to Full.
CAUTION
Don't add engine oil over Full. This
may cause engine damage.
6. Make sure the O-ring on the dipstick is positioned properly before reinserting
the dipstick.
The distance between Low and Full on the
dipstick represents the following:
Oil capacity
L (US qt, Imp qt) 0.75 (0.79, 0.66)
8-22
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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qCapacities
(Approximate Quantities)
Item Capacity
Engine oil With oil filter
replacement6-speed manual
transmission
4.55 L (4.81 US qt, 4.00 Imp qt)
Except 6-speed manual
transmission 4.45 L (4.70 US qt, 3.92 Imp qt)
Without oil filter replacement 4.05 L (4.28 US qt, 3.56 Imp qt)
Coolant 7.5 L (7.9 US qt, 6.6 Imp qt)
Manual transmission oil 5-speed transmission
2.0 L (2.1 US qt, 1.8 Imp qt)
6-speed transmission 2.1 L (2.2 US qt, 1.8 Imp qt)
Automatic transmission fluid 7.4 L (7.8 US qt, 6.5 Imp qt)
Rear differential oil 0.7 L (0.7 US qt, 0.6 Imp qt)
Fuel tank 48 L (12.7 US gal, 10.6 Imp gal)
Check oil and fluid levels with dipsticks or reservoir gauges.
q Dimensions
Item Vehicle specification
Overall length With license plate holder
3,995 mm (157.3 in)
Without license plate holder 3,990 mm (157.1 in)
Overall width 1,720 mm (67.7 in)
Overall height Soft top
1,245 mm (49.0 in)
Hardtop 1,255 mm (49.4 in)
Track, front 1,490 mm (58.7 in)
Track, rear 1,495 mm (58.9 in)
Wheelbase 2,330 mm (91.7 in)
qWeights
Item Weight
Without power retractable hardtop With power retractable
hardtop
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) 1,396 kg (3,078 lbs) 1,416 kg (3,122 lbs)
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) Front 714 kg (1,574 lbs) 714 kg (1,574 lbs)
Rear 682 kg (1,504 lbs) 702 kg (1,548 lbs)
Specifications
10-5
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Convertible TopPower Retractable Hardtop ........ 3-52
Soft Top ...................................... 3-39
Cruise Control ................................... 5-19
Cup Holder ........................................ 6-42
Customer Assistance ........................... 9-2
D
Dashboard Illumination .................... 5-38
Daytime Running Lights ................... 5-55
Defroster Rear window .............................. 5-58
Detachable Hardtop .......................... 3-44
Dimensions ....................................... 10-5
Door Locks ....................................... 3-26
Driving In Flooded Area ................... 4-10
Driving Tips ........................................ 4-6 Automatic transmission .............. 5-18
Break-in period ............................ 4-6
Driving in flooded area .............. 4-10
Hazardous driving ........................ 4-7
Money-saving suggestions ........... 4-6
Rocking the vehicle ...................... 4-8
Winter driving .............................. 4-8
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) ..... 5-24 DSC OFF indicator light ............ 5-25
DSC OFF switch ........................ 5-25
TCS/DSC Indicator light ............ 5-24
E
Emergency Starting ........................... 7-20Flooded engine ........................... 7-20
Jump-starting .............................. 7-21
Push-starting .............................. 7-24
Emergency Towing ........................... 7-25
Emission Control System .................... 4-3
E
Engine Coolant ....................................... 8-23
Exhaust gas .................................. 4-4
Hood release .............................. 3-37
Oil .............................................. 8-21
Overheating ................................ 7-18
Starting ......................................... 5-4
Engine Compartment Overview ........ 8-20
Engine Coolant Overheating ................................ 7-18
Engine Coolant Temperature
Gauge ................................................ 5-36
Exhaust Gas ........................................ 4-4
Exterior Care ..................................... 8-52
F
Flasher Hazard warning .......................... 5-59
Headlights .................................. 5-54
Flat Tire ............................................... 7-3 Changing .................................... 7-13
Instant Mobility System
(IMS) Emergency Flat Tire Repair
Kit ................................................ 7-7
Tool storage .................................. 7-5
Fluids Classification .............................. 10-4
Owner maintenance ................... 8-18
Fog Lights ......................................... 5-56
Foot Brake .......................................... 5-5
Fuel Filler lid and cap ........................ 3-36
Gauge ......................................... 5-37
Requirements ............................... 4-2
Tank capacity ............................. 10-5
Index
11-3
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