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Engine Compartment Overview
Power steering fluid reservoir
Power steering fluid reservoir
Windshield washer fluid reservoir
Windshield washer fluid reservoir
Engine coolant reservoir Fuse block
Engine coolant reservoir
Engine oil-filler cap
Engine oil-filler capEngine oil dipstick
Brake/Clutch fluid reservoir
Brake/Clutch fluid reservoir
Battery
Battery
Fuse block
Automatic transaxle fluid-level dipstick
(Only for automatic transaxle)
2.0-liter and 2.5-liter engine
2.3-liter turbocharged engine
Engine oil dipstick
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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The quality designation SM, or ILSAC
must be on the label.
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5W-30
qInspecting Engine Oil Level
1. Be sure the vehicle is on a level
surface.
2. Warm up the engine to normal
operating temperature.
3. Turn it off and wait at least 5 minutes
for the oil to return to the oil pan.
4. Pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean, and
reinsert it fully.
Full
OK
Low
2.0-liter and 2.5-liter
engine
2.3-liter turbocharged
engine
Max
Min OK
5. Pull it out again and examine the level.
It's OK between Low or MIN and Full
or MAX.
But if it's near or below Low or MIN,
add enough oil to bring the level to
Full or MAX.
CAUTION
Don't add engine oil over Full or
MAX. This may cause engine
damage.
6. Make sure the O-ring on the dipstick is
positioned properly before reinserting
the dipstick.
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qCapacities
(Approximate Quantities)
Item Capacity
Engine oil2.0-liter engineWith oil filter
replacement4.3 L (4.5 US qt, 3.8 Imp qt)
Without oil filter
replacement3.9 L (4.1 US qt, 3.4 Imp qt)
2.3-liter turbocharged
engineWith oil filter
replacement5.7 L (6.0 US qt, 5.0 Imp qt)
Without oil filter
replacement5.3 L (5.6 US qt, 4.7 Imp qt)
2.5-liter engineWith oil filter
replacement5.0 L (5.3 US qt, 4.4 Imp qt)
Without oil filter
replacement4.6 L (4.9 US qt, 4.0 Imp qt)
Coolant 7.5 L (7.9 US qt, 6.6 Imp qt)
Manual transaxle oil2.0-liter engine 2.77 L (2.93 US qt, 2.44 Imp qt)
2.3-liter turbocharged engine 2.5 L (2.6 US qt, 2.2 Imp qt)
2.5-liter engine 2.85 L (3.01 US qt, 2.51 Imp qt)
Automatic transaxle fluid 8.14 L (8.60 US qt, 7.16 Imp qt)
Fuel tank2.0-liter engine 55.0 L (14.5 US gal, 12.1 Imp gal)
Except 2.0-liter engine 60.0 L (15.9 US gal, 13.2 Imp gal)
Check oil and fluid levels with dipsticks or reservoir gauges.
qDimensions
4 Door
Item Vehicle specification
Overall lengthSTANDARD TYPE 4,590 mm (180.7 in)
SPORTY TYPE 4,595 mm (180.9 in)
Overall width 1,755 mm (69.1 in)
Overall height 1,470 mm (57.9 in)
Front tread16 inch 1,535 mm (60.4 in)
17 inch 1,530 mm (60.2 in)
Rear tread16 inch 1,520 mm (59.8 in)
17 inch 1,515 mm (59.6 in)
Wheelbase 2,640 mm (103.9 in)
Specifications
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