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vehicle identification number of your vehicle (perforation) as well as
t he Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and the Gross Axle Weight
Rating (GAWR).
Th e high voltage warning label
is located on the lock carrier .
The s pa rk ign iti on syst em compl ies with th e Canadi an
s tandard ICES-002 . •
Weights
G ross V ehicl e W eight R atin g
The Gross Vehic le Weight Rating (GVWR), and the Gross Axle Weigh t
Rating (GAWR) for front and rear are listed on a sticker on the left
door ja mb.
The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating includes the weight of the basic
vehicle pl us fu ll f uel tank, oil and coolant, plus maximum load,
wh ic h inc ludes passenger weight (150 lbs/68 kg per designated
seating position) and luggage weight.
Gross Axle We ight Rating
The Gross Axle Weight Rating is the maximum load that can be
app lied at each axle of the vehicle~ &.
Vehicle capacity weight
The vehicle capacity weigh t (max. load) is listed ei ther on the
driver's side B -p illar or inside the fuel filler flap .
& WARNING
• The actual Gro ss Axle Weight Rating at the front and rear axles
s h ould not e xceed the permi ssible weight s, and their comb in ation
mu st not exceed the Gro ss Vehicle Wei ght Rating.
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ARNING (conti nued )
• Exceeding pe rmi ssible weight ratings can result in vehicle
d am age , ac ciden ts a nd per sonal inj ury .
0 Note
• The vehicle capacity weight figures apply when the load is
distributed even ly in the vehicle (passengers and luggage) . When
transporting a heavy load in the luggage compartment, carry the
load as near to the rear axle as possib le so that the vehicle 's
handl ing is not impai red.
• Do not exceed the maximum permiss ib le axle loads or the
maximum gross vehicle weight . Always remember tha t the veh ic le's
handling wil l be affected by the extra load. Therefore, adjust your
speed according ly .
• Always observe local regulations. •
Dimensions
The specifications refer to the basic model. Differences may occur
depending on the mode l type and op tions o rdered, for example, tire
sizes.
0 Note
When driving up steep ramps, on rough roads, over curbs , etc . it is
important to remember that some parts of your vehic le, such as
spoilers or exhaust system components, may be close to the
g round. Be ca reful not to damage them. •
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Data -----------------
Applies t o vehicl es: wi th 3.2 liter 6-c yl. engine
255 hp , 3.2 liter 6-cyl. engine
Engine data
Maximum output SAE net
Maximum torque SAE net
N o. of cy linders
Displacement
Stroke
Bore
Compression ratio
F uel
Dimensions (appro x.)
L e ngth (with licence plate bracke t)
Width (across m irrors)
Height (unloaded)
Turning circle diameter (curb to curb )
Capacities (appr ox .>
Fuel tank
- To tal capacity
- Reserve (of total capacity)
Windshield and he adlight wa sher fluid container
Engine oil
with filter change hp@rpm
lb
-ft@ rpm
C ID (cm
3
)
in (mm)
in (mm)
255@ 6500
243@3250
6
190 (3123)
3 .65 (92 .8)
3 .33 (8 4.5)
10.1 : 1
Premium unleaded 191 AKI)
Re commended for maximum engine performance . Fur
ther details =>
page 244, "Gasoline"
in ( mm)
in (mm)
in (mm)
ft. (ml
1 80 ( 4573)
76 .2 (1937)
54 .8 (139 1)
36.4 (11 .1)
gal/l itres
gal/litres
quarts /litres
qua rts/l itres 16.6 / 63.0
2 .1 / 8.0
5 .1 / 4.8
6.9 / 6 .5
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Front seats
Adjusting .... ........... .... .... 149
Adjusting the manual seats ........ . 94
Child restraints in the front seat .... 170
Heated seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Frontal collisions and the laws of physics 160
Fuel Additives ............. .... .... ... 244
Blended gasoline ................. 244
Capacity ................. ....... 314
Consumption ..................... 37
Filler neck .. ...... .... ...... ... .. 245
Fuel gauge ...... .... .... ... .... .. 16
Gaso li n e ... .. .... .... ... .... .... 244
Gaso line additives ..... ... .... .... 245
Low fuel level ... .. .... .... .... . 16, 33
Octane rating ............. ....... 244
Recommendation ................ 244
Refuelling ..... ... ....... ..... ... 246
Reserve . .......... ............... 16
Unlocking the fuel filler flap by hand 248
Fuel filler cap . ...... .... .... ... .... .. 27
Fuse arrangement ... .... .... ... .... . 30 1
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Garage door opener .. ...... .... .... . 139
Garage door opener {Homelink®) ..... 139
Gas discharge lamps .. ...... ... .... . 302
Gauges Eng ine coolant temperature ... ... .. 13
Fuel gauge ....................... 16
Speedome ter . ....... ..... ... .... . 15
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achometer .... ... .. ... ... .. .... . 13
Trip odometer ...... .. .... ....... . 15
Genera l illus tration
Instruments and controls .... ... .. .. 11
Generator Warning/ind icator lights ...... .... .. 22
G lossary of tire and loading terminology .. .
268
G love compar tment . .... .... .... .... 107
A ir vent ilat ion . ........ .... ....... 108
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating {GVWR) ... 313
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Head restraints .. .... ...... ... ...... 151
Adjusting .......... .......... 95, 151
Rear seats ... , .. , ...... , ........ , 101
Headlight range c ontr ol
Defective ... .. ... .... .... .... .... . 34
Headlights ...... ... .... .... .... .... . 76
adaptive ligh t .... ... .... .... ..... . 79
De fective ... .. ... .... .... .... .... . 35
Fr ont fog light s ...... .... .... .... . 79
Swi tching off .... .... .... .... .... . 76
Switching on .... .... .... .... .... . 76
Washer system .... ........ ........ 86
Headrest
See Head restrain ts . ...... .... .... . 95
Heated rear seats ....... ....... ... .... .. 117
Heated outside mirrors .... .... ....... . 89
Heated seats rear ... .. .... ...... ... .. .... .... 1 17 Heated washer jets
Wiper and washer system ... .... ... . 85
Heavy cl othing and safety belts .. ...... 162
High beam ....................... 76, 83
Warning/ind icator lights ............ 22
High vo ltage warning label ........... 312
Home link® ...... .... ... .... .... ... 1 39
Homelink® universal remote control .. . 139
Hood Release lever ... ........ ... ..... .. 249
Horn . ...... .... .... .... ... .... .... . 11
How many airbags does my vehicle have? ..
175
How often should I check my tire pressures?
275
How safety be lt p retensioners wo rk .... 166
Hydroplaning ....................... 279
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Ignition key ............ ........ .... . 119
Ign it io n l ock
Positions ...... .... ... .... .... ... 11 9
Immob ilizer ...... ....... .... ....... . 15
Important things to do before driving .. 146
Imp roperly w orn safety be lts .. ....... . 166
Indicator light
Airbag system ............... 179, 180
PASSENGER A IR BAG OFF .......... 180
Indicator lights ... .... .... ..... .. .... . 18
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