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11 SpecificationsElectrical system
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General information12-volt system with voltage controlled gener-
ator. Single wire system in which the chassis
and engine block are used as conductors,
grounded on the chassis.BatteryVoltage: 12 VVoltage
12 V
Cold start capacity
(CCA)
600 A
Reserve capacity
(RC)
120 min
Capacity (Ah)
70
If the battery must be replaced, replace it with
one with the same cold start capacity and
reserve capacity as the original (see the decal
on the battery).
WARNING
The distributor ignition system operates at
very high voltages. Special safety precau-
tions must be followed to prevent injury.
Always turn the ignition off when:
Replacing distributor ignition components
e.g. plugs, coil, etc.
Do not touch any part of the distributor igni-
tion system while the engine is running. This
may result in unintended movements and
body injury.
WARNING
PROPOSITION 65 WARNING!
Battery posts, terminals, and related acces-
sories contain lead and lead compounds,
chemicals known to the state of California
to cause cancer and reproductive harm.
Wash hands after handling.GeneratorMax. current: 140 AStarter motorPower: 1.4 kWSpark plugsP/N272313-8 or equivalent
Gap: 0.028 – 0.032 in. (0.7 – 0.8 mm)Tightening torque: 22 ft. lbs. (30 Nm)
Firing order: 1-2-4-5-3.
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DDefroster.................................................... 89
Detachable trailer hitch............................ 145
Dimensions.............................................. 236
Disabling the passenger's side front air-
bag............................................................. 25
Driving economically................................ 127
Driving through water..............................128
Dynamic Stability and Traction Control
(DSTC)...................................................... 138EEconomical driving..................................127
Electrical system...................................... 244
Emission inspection................................. 186
Engine
specifications...................................... 242
starting................................................ 124
Engine compartment............................... 189
Engine oil................................................. 190
FFederal Clean Air Act............................... 184
Front airbags.................................. 21, 22, 25
Front park assist...................................... 150
Front seats
folding backrests.................................. 94
manually operated................................ 94
power operated.................................... 94
Front suspension..................................... 246
Fuel.......................................................... 120
Fuel filler cap............................................ 122
Fuel filler door
opening manually...............................122
Fuel system.............................................. 242
Fuses.......................................................206GGasoline................................................... 120
Geartronic................................................ 132
manual shifting...................................132
Generator................................................. 244
Glove compartment................................. 101Grocery bag holder.................................. 103
Gross vehicle weight (GVW).................... 163
HHandling................................................... 128
Head restraints, rear seat........................103
Hoisting the car........................................ 187
Hood - opening........................................ 189IIgnition switch.......................................... 125
Immobilizer (start inhibitor)...................... 108
Inflatable Curtain........................................ 29
Inflation pressure, checking..................... 157
Inflation pressure table
Canadian models................................ 159
US models.......................................... 158
Inspection, preparing for......................... 186
Interior lighting........................................... 97
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JJack
location of........................................... 105
using...................................................169
Jacket hanger.......................................... 101KKeys......................................................... 108
Kickdown.................................................131LLabel information..................................... 234
Leather care............................................. 177
Load carriers............................................ 146
Locking steering wheel............................ 125
Locking the car................................112, 113
Long distance trips.................................. 149
Long loads - carrying............................... 103
MMaintenance, periodic............................. 185
Maintenance services.............................. 184
Multifilter with air quality sensor................ 91OOccupant safety........................................ 16
Oil quality................................................. 190
Opening/locking the trunk.......................112
Opening the trunk from the inside........... 113
Owner maintenance................................. 185PPaint - color code....................................180
Park assist.......................................150, 151
Passenger’s side front airbag, disabling. . . 25
Permissible axle weight........................... 163
PI seek..................................................... 223
Polishing.................................................. 177
Power seat................................................. 94Power steering, speed sensitive.............. 128
Power steering fluid................................. 193
P Park...................................................... 130
PROPOSITION 65 WARNING.................. 244
RRadiator................................................... 189
Radio........................................................ 219
Radio Broadcast Data System (RBDS).... 223
Rear park assist....................................... 150
Rear seat, folding backrests.................... 102
Rear suspension...................................... 246
Recalls, child restraints.............................. 44
Recirculation.............................................. 90
Refrigerant (A/C system)............................ 86
Refueling.................................................. 122
Registering child restraints........................ 44
Remote control........................................ 109
Reporting safety defects
Canada................................................. 17
USA....................................................... 16
Roadholding............................................ 128