85Z14-03E
SERVICE STATION GUIDE1. Fuel (see section 5)
2. Engine hood (see section 5)
3. Tire changing tools (see section 5)
4. Engine oil dipstick
(see section 5)
5. Engine coolant (see section 5)
6. Windshield washer fluid
(see section 5)
7. Battery (see section 5)
8. Tire pressure (see tire information
label on driver’s door lock pillar)
9. Spare tire (see section 5)
10. Engine air cleaner / filter
(see section 5)
85Z021
LHD: Left Hand Drive
RHD: Right Hand Drive
NOTE: The illustration is RENO.
(LHD) (RHD)1
2
22
39
4
5
6
7
(LHD) 8(RHD) 8
10
5-53SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE
85Z14-03E
Capacities and SpecificationsThe following approximate capacities are
given in English and metric conversions. CapacitiesSpecifications
EngineChassis
ApplicationCapacities
English Metric
Air Conditioning
Refrigerant R-134a1.41 lbs 0.64 kg
Brake/Clutch Fluid 0.53
quarts0.5 L
Engine Coolant 7.9
quarts7.4 L
Engine Oil with Filter 4.2
quarts4.0 L
Fuel Tank 14.5
gallons55.0 L
Power Steering Fluid 1.2
quarts1.1 L
Automatic Transmis-
sion Fluid
(Complete Overhaul)7.3 ± 0.2
quarts6.9 ±
0.2 L
Manual Transmission
Fluid (Complete Drain
and Refill)1.9
quarts1.8 L
Wheel Nut Torque 81 lb-ft 110 N.m
All capacities are approximate. When
adding, be sure to fill to the approximately
level, as recommended in this manual. Engine 2.0 L DOHC (L6)
VIN Code Z
Type 4-Cylinder / In-Line
Valve Train DOHC 16 Valve
Displacement 121.9 in
3 (1,998 cc)
Bore x stroke 3.39 in x 3.39 in
(86 mm x 86 mm)
Compression Ratio 9.6 : 1
Octane Rating 87 (Ron 91) or
higher
Spark
plugType FLR8LDCU
Gap 0.039 in (1.0 mm)
Battery Rating 12V – 55AH
Cold
Cranking
Ampere610 CCA
Front Suspension Type McPherson
Strut Type
Rear Suspension Type Dual Link
Ty p e
Alignment
(Curb
Weight)Front Camber –0°33’ ± 45’
Rear Camber –1°00’ ± 45’
Caster 4°00’ ± 45’
Front Toe-in 0°00’ ± 10’
Rear Toe-in 0°12’ ± 10’
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
85Z14-03E
MaintenanceScheduled Maintenance ServicesMaintenance services and record retention are the owner’s responsibility. You should retain evidence that proper maintenance has been
performed on your vehicle in accordance with the scheduled maintenance services chart.Maintenance Recommended under Normal Driving ConditionsEngine Control SystemMaintenance
IntervalKilometers (miles) or time in months, whichever comes first
Months 6 1218243036424854606672788490
Maintenance
Itemx 1,000 miles 7.5 15 22.5 30 37.5 45 52.5 60 67.5 75 82.5 90 97.5 105 112.5
x 1,000 km 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108 120 132 144 156 168 180
Drive Belt (Alternator, Power steering
Pump & A/C Compressor)IIIIIIIIIIIIIII
Engine Oil & Oil Filter RRRRRRRRRRRRRRR
Cooling System Hose & Connections I I I I I I I
Engine Coolant Dex-cool Inspect every 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or 6 months, and
replace every 150,000 miles (240,000 km) or 60 months.
Fuel Filter (integrated in Fuel Pump) I* I* R*
Fuel Line & Connections I* I* I* I* I* I* I*
Air Cleaner Element I* I* I* R* I* I* I* R* I* I* I* R* I* I* I*
Spark Plugs I*R*I*R*I*R*I*
Spark Plug Wires Replace every 60,000 miles (96,000 km)
EVAP Canister and Vapor Lines I* I* I*
EVAP Canister Vent Valve Filter I* R* I*
PCV System I* I* I* I* I*
Timing BeltR
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85Z14-03E
Engine Control System (continued)Maintenance
IntervalKilometers (miles) or time in months, whichever comes first
Months 96 102 108 114 120 126 132 138 144 150 156 162 168 174 180
Maintenance
Itemx 1,000 miles 120 127.5 135 142.5 150 157.5 165 172.5 180 187.5 195 202.5 210 217.5 225
x 1,000 km 192 204 216 228 240 252 264 276 288 300 312 324 336 348 360
Drive Belt (Alternator, Power steering
Pump & A/C Compressor)IIIIIIIIIIIIIII
Engine Oil & Oil Filter RRRRRRRRRRRRRRR
Cooling System Hose & Connections I I I I I I I I
Engine Coolant Dex-cool Inspect every 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or 6 months, and
replace every 150,000 miles (240,000 km) or 60 months.
Fuel Filter (integrated in Fuel Pump) I* I* R* I*
Fuel Line & Connections I* I* I* I* I* I* I* I*
Air Cleaner Element R* I* I* I* R* I* I* I* R* I* I* I* R* I* I*
Spark Plugs R* I* R* I* RI* I* R* I*
Spark Plug Wires Replace every 60,000 miles (96,000 km)
EVAP Canister and Vapor Lines I* I* I* I*
EVAP Canister Vent Valve Filter R* I* R* I*
PCV System I* I* I* I* I*
Timing Belt R R
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
85Z14-03E
Maintenance Recommended under Severe Driving ConditionsFollow this schedule if your car is mainly operated under one or more of the following conditions:
Engine Control System Repeated short-distance driving less than 5 miles (8 km).
Extensive idling and/or slow-speed driving in stop-and-go traffic.
Driving on dusty roads.
Driving on hilly or mountainous terrain. Driving in heavy city traffic where the outside temperatures reg-
ularly reach 90°F (32°C) or higher.
Driving as a taxi, police or delivery vehicle.
Frequent driving when outside temperature remains below
freezing.
Maintenance
IntervalKilometers (miles) or time in months, whichever comes first
Months 3 6 9 121518212427303336394245
Maintenance
Itemx 1,000 miles 3.75 7.5 11.25 15 18.75 22.526.25 30 33.75 37.5 41.25 45 48.75 52.5 56.25
x 1,000 km 6 1218243036424854606672788490
Drive Belt (Alternator, Power steering
Pump & A/C Compressor)IIIIIII
Engine Oil & Oil Filter RRRRRRRRRRRRRRR
Cooling System Hose & Connections I I I
Engine Coolant Dex-cool Inspect every 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or 6 months, and
replace every 150,000 miles (240,000 km) or 60 months.
Fuel Filter (integrated in Fuel Pump) I*
Fuel Line & Connections I* I* I*
Air Cleaner Element I* I* I* I* I* I* I* R* I* I* I* I* I* I* I*
Spark Plugs I* R* I*
Spark Plug Wires Replace every 60,000 miles (96,000 km)
EVAP Canister and Vapor Lines I*
EVAP Canister Vent Valve Filter I*
PCV System I* I*
Timing Belt
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85Z14-03E
Engine Control System (continued)Maintenance
IntervalKilometers (miles) or time in months, whichever comes first
Months 48 51 54 57 60 63 66 69 72 75 78 81 84 87 90
Maintenance
Itemx 1,000 miles 60 63.75 67.5 71.25 75 78.75 82.5 86.25 90 93.75 97.5
101.25
105
108.75
112.5
x 1,000 km 96 102 108 114 120 126 132 138 144 150 156 162 168 174 180
Drive Belt (Alternator, Power steering
Pump & A/C Compressor)IIIIIIII
Engine Oil & Oil Filter RRRRRRRRRRRRRRR
Cooling System Hose & Connections I I I I
Engine Coolant Dex-cool Inspect every 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or 6 months, and
replace every 150,000 miles (240,000 km) or 60 months.
Fuel Filter (integrated in Fuel Pump) I* R*
Fuel Line & Connections I* I* I* I*
Air Cleaner Element R* I* I* I* I* I* I* I* R* I* I* I* I* I* I*
Spark Plugs R* I* R* I*
Spark Plug Wires Replace every 60,000 miles (96,000 km)
EVAP Canister and Vapor Lines I* I*
EVAP Canister Vent Valve Filter R* I*
PCV System I* I* I*
Timing Belt R
8-2INDEX
85Z14-03E
Doing Your Own Service Work
...........................................5-1
Door Ajar Light
....................................................................3-26
Door Ajar Reminder
.............................................................2-5
Door Locks
...........................................................................2-4
Doors and Locks
.................................................................2-4
Driver Position
.....................................................................1-7
Driver Seat Height Adjuster
................................................1-2
Driving at Night
....................................................................4-8
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
.....................................4-9
Drunken Driving
...................................................................4-1
EElectrical System
.................................................................5-48
Emission Compliance Label (for U.S.A.)
...........................7-2
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
.....................................................5-9
Engine Compartment Overview
.........................................5-6
Engine Coolant
....................................................................5-12
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
.................................3-22
Engine Exhaust
....................................................................2-19
Engine Oil
.............................................................................5-7
Engine Overheating
.............................................................5-14
Engine Serial Number .........................................................7-1
Exterior Lamps
....................................................................3-8
FFilling a Portable Fuel Container
.......................................5-4
Filling Your Tank
.................................................................5-2
Finish Damage
.....................................................................5-47
Fog Lamp Light ....................................................................3-25
Folding Rear Seat ................................................................1-4
Freeway Driving
...................................................................4-11
Front Armrest Storage Area
...............................................2-22
Front Fog Lamps
.................................................................5-24Front Seats
.......................................................................... 1-1
Front Storage Area
............................................................. 2-22
Front Turn Signal Lamps
................................................... 5-24
Fuel
....................................................................................... 5-1
Fuel Gauge
.......................................................................... 3-25
Fuels in Foreign Countries
................................................ 5-2
Fuses and Circuit Breakers ............................................... 5-49
GGasoline Octane
.................................................................. 5-1
General Information
............................................................ 6-1
Glossary of Tire Terminology
............................................ 5-30
Glove Box
............................................................................ 2-21
HHalogen Bulbs
..................................................................... 5-23
Hazard Warning Flashers
................................................... 3-2
Head Restraints
................................................................... 1-3
Headlamp Aiming ................................................................ 5-23
Headlamp Wiring ................................................................. 5-48
Headlamps
........................................................................... 5-24
Highbeam On Light
............................................................. 3-25
Highway Hypnosis .............................................................. 4-12
Hill and Mountain Roads
.................................................... 4-12
Hold Mode Light
.................................................................. 3-22
Hood Release
...................................................................... 5-4
Horn
...................................................................................... 3-2
How Does an Air Bag Restrain?
........................................ 1-32
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ................................... 1-7
Hydraulic Clutch
................................................................. 5-12
IIdentification Numbers
....................................................... 7-1
If a Tire Goes Flat
................................................................ 5-38
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INDEX85Z14-03E
Ignition Positions
................................................................2-11
Infants and Young Children
................................................1-16
Instrument Panel Cluster
....................................................3-18
Instrument Panel Overview ................................................3-1
Interior Lamps
......................................................................3-9
JJump Starting
......................................................................5-20
KKeys
......................................................................................2-1
LLap-Shoulder Belt
................................................................1-11
Leaving Your Vehicle
..........................................................2-6
License Plate Lamps ...........................................................5-26
Liftgate
..................................................................................2-6
Loading Your Vehicle
..........................................................4-17
Lockout Protection
..............................................................2-6
Loss of Control
....................................................................4-7
Low Fuel Warning Light
......................................................3-26
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children
(LATCH System)
..................................................................1-22
Luggage Compartment Lamp
.............................................5-25
MMaintenance
.........................................................................6-2
Maintenance Recommended under Normal Driving
Conditions
............................................................................6-2
Maintenance Recommended under Severe Driving
Conditions ............................................................................6-6
Maintenance Record
...........................................................6-10
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
................................................3-23
Manual Lumbar
....................................................................1-2
Manual Rearview Mirror
......................................................2-20Manual Seats (With Sliding Storage Tray)
........................ 1-1
Manual Seats (Without Sliding Storage Tray)
.................. 1-1
Manual Transmission Fluid
................................................ 5-11
Manual Transmission Operation
....................................... 2-15
Manual Windows
................................................................. 2-7
Mirrors
.................................................................................. 2-20
NNational Highway Traffic Safety Administration
(NHTSA)
............................................................................... 7-4
New Vehicle Break-In
.......................................................... 2-10
OOff-Road Recovery
............................................................. 4-6
Oil Pressure Light ............................................................... 3-24
Older Children
..................................................................... 1-15
On-Board Vehicle Computers and Event Data
Recorders
............................................................................ 7-3
Outlet Adjustment
............................................................... 3-17
Outside Convex Mirror
....................................................... 2-21
Outside Heated Mirrors ...................................................... 2-21
Outside Manual Mirror ........................................................ 2-20
Outside Power Mirrors ....................................................... 2-20
PParking Brake
...................................................................... 2-16
Parking Over Things That Can Burn
................................. 2-18
Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission)
.................. 2-18
Passenger Air Bag Off Indicator
........................................ 3-26
Passenger Compartment Air Filter .................................... 3-17
Passenger Sensing System
............................................... 1-30
Power Door Locks
.............................................................. 2-5
Power Steering Fluid .......................................................... 5-17
Power Windows
.................................................................. 2-7