Your vehicle at a glance
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT
1. Engine coolant reservoir ...................7-32
2. Engine oil filler cap ...........................7-30
3. Brake/clutch fluid reservoir ...............7-34
4. Air cleaner.........................................7-39
5. Fuse box ...........................................7-62
6. Positive battery terminal ...................7-46
7. Negative battery terminal..................7-46
8. Windshield washer fluid reservoir .....7-37
9. Radiator cap .....................................7-33
10. Engine oil dipstick ...........................7-30
11. Automatic transaxle dipstick* ..........7-35
* : if equipped
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■Gasoline Engine
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❈The actual engine room in the vehicle may differ from the illustration.
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Your vehicle at a glance
1. Engine coolant reservoir ...................7-32
2. Engine oil filler cap ...........................7-30
3. Brake/clutch fluid reservoir ...............7-34
4. Air cleaner.........................................7-39
5. Fuse box ...........................................7-61
6. Positive battery terminal ...................7-46
7. Negative battery terminal..................7-46
8. Windshield washer fluid reservoir .....7-37
9. Radiator cap .....................................7-33
10. Engine oil dipstick ...........................7-30
11. Fuel filter .........................................7-38
■Diesel Engine
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❈The actual engine room in the vehicle may differ from the illustration.
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Features of your vehicle
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Engine temperature gauge
This gauge shows the temperature of the
engine coolant when the ignition switch
is ON.
Do not continue driving with an overheat-
ed engine. If your vehicle overheats,
refer to “If the engine overheats” in sec-
tion 6.
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Fuel gauge
The fuel gauge indicates the approxi-
mate amount of fuel remaining in the fuel
tank. The fuel tank capacity is given in
section 8. The fuel gauge is supplement-
ed by a low fuel warning light, which will
illuminate when the fuel tank is nearly
empty.
On inclines or curves, the fuel gauge
pointer may fluctuate or the low fuel
warning light may come on earlier than
usual due to the movement of fuel in the
tank.
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CAUTION
If the gauge pointer moves beyond
the normal range area toward the
“130” it indicates overheating that
may damage the engine.
WARNING
Never remove the radiator cap
when the engine is hot. The engine
coolant is under pressure and
could cause severe burns. Wait
until the engine is cool before
adding coolant to the reservoir.
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Driving your vehicle
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Before entering vehicle
• Be sure that all windows, outside mir-
ror(s), and outside lights are clean.
• Check the condition of the tires.
• Check under the vehicle for any sign of
leaks.
• Be sure there are no obstacles behind
you if you intend to back up.
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Necessary inspections
Fluid levels, such as engine oil, engine
coolant, brake fluid, and washer fluid
should be checked on a regular basis,
with the exact interval depending on the
fluid. Further details are provided in
Section 7, “Maintenance”.
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Before starting
• Close and lock all doors.
• Position the seat so that all controls
are easily reached.
• Adjust the inside and outside rearview
mirrors.• Be sure that all lights work.
• Check all gauges.
• Check the operation of warning lights
when the ignition switch is turned to
the ON position.
• Release the parking brake and make
sure the brake warning light goes out.
For safe operation, be sure you are famil-
iar with your vehicle and its equipment.
BEFORE DRIVING
WARNING
All passengers must be properly
belted whenever the vehicle is
moving. Refer to “Seat belts” in
section 3 for more information on
their proper use.
WARNING
Always check the surrounding
areas near your vehicle for people,
especially children, before putting
a vehicle into D (Drive) or R
(Reverse).
WARNING
When you intend to park or stop the
vehicle with the engine on, be care-
ful not to depress the accelerator
pedal for a long period of time. It
may overheat the engine or
exhaust system and cause fire.
WARNING- Driving under
the influence of alcohol or
drugs
Drinking and driving is dangerous.
Drunk driving is the number one
contributor to the highway death
toll each year. Even a small amount
of alcohol will affect your reflexes,
perceptions and judgement.
Driving while under the influence of
drugs is as dangerous or more dan-
gerous than driving drunk.
You are much more likely to have a
serious accident if you drink or
take drugs and drive.
If you are drinking or taking drugs,
don’t drive. Do not ride with a driv-
er who has been drinking or taking
drugs. Choose a designated driver
or call a cab.
