230 4-2. Maintenance
Vehicle interior
ItemsCheck points
Accelerator pedal • Moves smoothly (without uneven
pedal effort or catching)?
Automatic transmission “Park”
mechanism • Can the vehicle be hold securely
on an incline with the shift lever in
P?
Brake pedal • Moves smoothly?
• Does it have appropriate clear-
ance and correct amount of free
play?
Brakes • Not pull to one side when
applied?
• Loss of brake effectiveness?
• Spongy feeling brake pedal?
• Pedal almost touches floor?
Clutch pedal • Moves smoothly?
• Does it have correct amount of
free play?
Head restraints • Move smoothly and lock
securely?
Indicators/buzzers • Function properly?
Lights • Do all the lights come on?
• Headlights aimed correctly?
Parking brake • Moves smoothly?
• Can hold the vehicle securely on
an incline?
Seat belts • Does the seat belt system oper-
ate smoothly?
• Are the belts undamaged?
Seats • Do the seat controls operate
properly?
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6-1. Specifications
6
Vehicle specifications
Warning: The temperature grades for this tire are established for a tire
that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, underinflation, or
excessive loading, either sepa-
rately or in combination, can caus e heat buildup and possible tire fail-
ure.
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation pres-
sure
Tire pressure when the vehicle has been
parked for three hours or more, or has not
been driven more than 1 mile or 1.5 km under
that condition
Maximum inflation
pressureThe maximum cold inflated pressure to which a
tire may be inflated, s hown on the sidewall of
the tire
Recommended infla-
tion pressureCold tire inflation pressure recommended by a
manufacturer
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those stan-
dard items which may be replaced) of trans-
mission, power steering, power brakes, power
windows, power seats, radio and heater, to the
extent that these items are available as factory-
installed equipment (whether installed or not)
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with standard
equipment, including the maximum capacity of
fuel, oil and coolant, and if so equipped, air
conditioning and additional weight optional
engine
Maximum loaded vehi-
cle weight
The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant
weight150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants
specified in the second column of Table 1
* that
follows
376 Alphabetical index
Child restraint systemBooster seats, definition ..........94
Booster seats, installation .......98
Convertible seats, definition ....94
Convertible seats,
installation .............................98
Front passenger occupant classification system .............89
Infant seat, definition ...............94
Infant seats, installation...........98
Installing CRS with lower anchorages ......................... 102
Installing CRS with seat belts ......................................99
Installing CRS with top straps .................................. 104
Child safety
Airbag precautions ..................84
Battery precautions ....... 249, 330
Child restraint syst em..............94
Child-protectors .......................34
How your child should wear the seat belt ..........................54
Installing child restraints ..........98
Power window lock switch.......64
Power window precautions .....65
Removed key battery precautions ......................... 268
Seat belt extender
precautions ...........................57
Seat belt precautions ..............55
Child-protectors .........................34
Cleaning
Exterior .................................. 222
Interior ................................... 224
Seat belts .............................. 225
Clock ......................... 129, 131, 215
Clutch Fluid ...................................... 344
Pedal ..............................110,125
Comfort guide ............................51
Condenser ................................ 246
CRS .............................................94 Cup holders .............................. 208
Curtain shield airbags ............... 77
Customizable features ............ 363
Daytime running light
system .................................... 140
Defogger
Rear window ......................... 175
Dimension ................................ 338
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 233
Doors Back door ................................ 35
Door glasses ........................... 63
Door lock ................................. 31
Side doors ............................... 31
Side mirrors............................. 60
Warning light ......................... 303
Driver's seat belt reminder light ......................................... 303
Driving Break-in tips .......................... 112
Correct posture ....................... 75
Procedures............................ 110
Winter driving tips ................. 151
Electric power steering Electric power steering.......... 145
Warning light ......................... 301
Emergency, in case of If the engine will not start ...... 323
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ..................... 325
If the vehicle battery is
discharged .......................... 327
If the warning buzzer sounds ................................ 300
If the warning light turns on ... 300
If you have a flat tire ............. 310
If you lose your keys ............. 326
If you think something is wrong .................................. 296
D
E
377
Alphabetical index
If the vehicle becomes
stuck................................... 335
If your vehicle needs to be towed ................................. 290
If your vehicle overheats ...... 332
Engine Compartment........................ 239
Engine switch ....................... 119
Hood ..................................... 236
How to start the engine ........ 119
Identification number ............ 339
If the engine will not start...... 323
Ignition switch ....................... 119
Immobilizer system................. 70
Overheating .......................... 332
Specifications ....................... 340
Warning light ........................ 301
Engine coolant Capacity ............................... 342
Checking .............................. 244
Indicator................................ 135
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 151
Type ..................................... 342
Warning light ........................ 301
Engine immobilizer system ...... 70
Engine oil
Capacity ............................... 341
Checking .............................. 240
Grade ................................... 341
Initializing the maintenance data .................................... 243
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 151
Warning light ................ 301, 303
Engine switch .......................... 119
Engine oil maintenance data ........................................ 242
EPS EPS ...................................... 145
Warning light ........................ 301
Event data recorder ................ 298 Floor mat...................................218
Fluid
Automatic transmission .........343
Brake .....................................246
Clutch ....................................344
Warning light .................300, 303
Washer ..................................250
Fog lights
Indicator ................................141
Replacing light bulbs .............280
Switch....................................141
Wattage .................................346
Front fog lights Indicator ................................141
Replacing light bulbs .............280
Switch....................................141
Wattage .................................346
Front passenger's seat belt reminder light.........................303
Front seats
Adjustment ..............................37
Front side marker lights Replacing light bulbs .............280
Switch....................................139
Wattage .................................346
Front turn signal lights
Indicator ................................126
Lever .....................................126
Replacing light bulbs .............280
Switch....................................126
Wattage .................................346
Fuel
Capacity ................................340
Fuel pump shut off system ....297
Gas station information .........388
Gauge ...................................129
Information ............................347
Refueling .................................66
Type ......................................340
Warning light .........................303
Fuel door.....................................66
Fuel filler door ............................66
Fuel gauge ................................129F
379
Alphabetical index
Vehicle exterior..................... 222
Vehicle interior...................... 224
Manual transmission Manual transmission ............ 125
Oil ......................................... 343
Meter Instrument panel light control ................................ 133
Meters .................................. 129
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror ............ 59
Side mirrors ............................ 60
Vanity mirrors ....................... 214
MP3 disc................................... 192
Odometer ................................. 132
Oil
Engine oil.............................. 240
Manual transmission ............ 343
Warning light ................ 301, 303
Opener Fuel door ................................ 66
Fuel filler door......................... 66
Hood ..................................... 236
Outside rear view mirrors
Adjusting................................. 60
Folding.................................... 61
Overheating, Engine ............... 332
Parking brake .......................... 127
Parking lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 280
Switch ................................... 139
Wattage ................................ 346
Personal lights Switch ................................... 205
Wattage ................................ 346
Power outlet............................. 217
Power windows ......................... 63
Radiator.................................... 246
Radio ........................................ 179 Rear seat
Folding down ...........................41
Rear side marker lights Replacing light bulbs .............280
Switch....................................139
Wattage .................................346
Rear turn signal lights Indicator ................................126
Lever .....................................126
Replacing light bulbs .............280
Switch....................................126
Wattage .................................346
Rear window defogger ............175
Rear window wiper ..................144
Replacing Key battery ............................267
Fuses ....................................269
Light bulbs .............................280
Tires ..............................252, 310
Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners ......................368
Seat belts Adjustment ..............................49
ALR .........................................53
Automatic Locking Retractor ...53
Child restraint system installation .......................94, 98
Cleaning and maintaining......225
Comfort guide..........................51
ELR .........................................53
Emergency Locking Retractor .............................. 53
How to wear your seat belt......48
How your child should wear
the seat belt ..........................54
Pregnant women, proper seat
belt use .................................54
Reminder light .......................303
Seat belt extenders .................55
Seat belt pretensioners ...........53
Seats Adjustment ..............................37
O
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R
S
380 Alphabetical index
Adjustment precautions........... 39
Child seats/child restraint system installation ..........94, 98
Cleaning ................................ 224
Folding down the rear seat......41
Folding down the rear seat precautions ...........................44
Front seat adjustment .............37
Front seat adjustment
precautions ...........................39
Head restraint..........................45
Properly sitting in the seat .......75
Service reminder indicators .............................. 135
Shift lever Automatic transmission ......... 123
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P...................... 325
Manual transmission ............. 125
Shift lock system ..................... 325
Side airbags................................77
Side marker lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 280
Switch.................................... 139
Wattage ................................. 346
Side mirror
Adjusting .................................60
Folding ....................................61
Spare tire
Identification number ............. 350
Inflation pressure........... 258, 345
Information ............................ 350
Replacing .............................. 310
Size ....................................... 345
Spare tire............................... 310
Spark plug ................................ 342
Specifications........................... 338
Speedometer ............................ 129
Steering wheel Adjustment ..............................58
Column lock release.............. 121
Electric power steering .......... 145
EPS ....................................... 145 Specification.......................... 344
Warning light ......................... 301
Stop lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 280
Wattage................................. 346
Storage features Auxiliary boxes .............. 206, 211
Bottle holders ................ 206, 209
Cup holders................... 206, 208
Glove boxes .......................... 206
Storage precautions ................ 149
Stuck
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 335
Sun visors ................................ 213
Switch Engine switch ........................ 119
Fog lights switch ................... 141
Ignition switch ....................... 119
Headlights switch .................. 139
Light switch ........................... 139
Power door lock switch ........... 32
Power window switch .............. 63
Turn signal lights ................... 126
Window lock switch ................. 64
Wiper and washer ......... 142, 144
Tachometer .............................. 129
Tail lights Indicator ................................ 139
Replacing light bulbs ............. 280
Switch ................................... 139
Wattage................................. 346
Theft deterrent system
Alarm....................................... 72
Engine immobilizer system ..... 70
Theft prevention labels............ 74
Theft prevention labels ............. 74
Tire inflation pressure ............. 258
Tire information Glossary ................................ 357
Size ....................................... 354
Tire identification number...... 353
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