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Contents
A convenient reference to the
sections in this manual.
Your Vehicle at a Glance
A quick reference to the main
controls in your vehicle.
Driver and Passenger Safety
Important information about the
proper use and care of your vehicle's
seat belts, an overview of the
supplemental restraint system, and
valuable information on how to
protect children with child restraints.
Instruments and Controls
Explains the purpose of each
instrument panel indicator and
gauge, and how to use the controls
on the dashboard and steeringcolumn. Features
How to operate the heating and air
conditioning system, the audio
system, and other conveniencefeatures.Before Driving
What gasoline to use, how to break-
in your new vehicle, and how to load
luggage and other cargo. Driving
The proper way to start the engine,
shift the transmission, and park. Maintenance
The Maintenance Minder
™shows
you when you need to take your
vehicle to the dealer for maintenance
service. There is also a list of things
to check and instructions on how to
check them.
Taking Care of the Unexpected
This section covers several problems
motorists sometimes experience, and
details how to handle them.
Technical Information
ID numbers, dimensions, capacities,
and technical information. Warranty and Customer Relations
(U.S. and Canada only)
A summary of the warranties
covering your new vehicle, and how
to contact us for any reason. Refer to
your warranty manual for detailedinformation. Index
Service Information Summary
A summary of the information you
need when you pull up to the fuelpump.
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The diagrams in this section give you
the dimensions and capacities of
your vehicle and the locations of the
identification numbers. It also
includes information you should
know about your vehicle's tires and
emissions control systems.Identification Numbers
...............318
Specifications .............................. 320
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) ............................. 323
Uniform Tire Quality Grading ............................... 323
Treadwear ............................... 323
Traction .................................. 323
Temperature ........................... 324
Tire Labeling .............................. 325
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Required Federal
Explanation ......................... 326
Emissions Controls .....................328
The Clean Air Act ....................328
Crankcase Emissions Control System ................................ 328
Evaporative Emissions Control
System ................................ 328
Onboard Refueling Vapor
Recovery ............................. 328
Exhaust Emissions Controls .............................. 329
Replacement Parts ..................
329Three Way Catalytic
Converter ................................
330
Emissions Testing .......................331
Technical Information
317
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DimensionsLength 161.6 in (4,105 mm) Width 66.7 in (1,695 mm)
Height 60.0 in (1,525 mm)
Wheelbase 98.4 in (2,500 mm)
Track Front 58.7 in (1,492 mm)
1
58.1 in (1,476 mm)2
Rear 58.1 in (1,475 mm)1
57.4 in (1,459 mm)2
1: All models except Sport
2: Sport model
Weights Gross vehicle weight rating See the certification label attached to the driver's
doorjamb.
Seating Capacities Total 5
Front 2
Rear 3Engine
Type Water cooled 4-stroke SOHC i-VTEC 4-cylinder gasoline engine
Bore x Stroke 2.87 x 3.52 in (73.0 x 89.4 mm)
Displacement 91.3 cu-in (1,497 cm
3)
Compression ratio 10.4 : 1
Spark plugs IZFR6K13 (NGK) SKJ20DR-M13 (DENSO)
Specifications
320
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DANGER, Explanation of.............iii
Dashboard ............................... 3, 58
Daytime Running Lights ..............75
Daytime Running Lights Indicator ................................... 65
Dead Battery .............................. 301
Defects, Reporting Safety ...........336
Defogger, Rear Window ...............76
Defrosting the Windows ............113
Detachable Anchor ......................99
Dimensions ................................ 320
Dimming the Headlights ..............74
Dipstick Automatic Transmission .........261
Engine Oil ............................... 204
Directional Signals .................63, 74
Disc Brake Wear Indicators .......232
Disc Care ................................... 187
Disc Player .......................... 122, 149
Disc Player Error
Messages ........................ 128, 157
Disposal of Used Oil ...................257Doors
Auto Door Locking/ Unlocking .............................
83
Childproof Door Locks .............83
Locking and Unlocking ............81
Power Door Locks ...................82
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) ................................ 323
Downshifting, Manual
Transmission .......................... 219
Driver and Passenger Safety ..........5
Driving ....................................... 215
Economy ................................. 205
Driving Guidelines .....................216
Driving with the Paddle Shifters
(Sport only) ............................ 226
Dust and Pollen Filter ................270
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Economy, Fuel ........................... 205
Electric Power Steering (EPS) Indicator ................................... 62
Emergencies on the Road ..........285
Battery, Jump Starting .............301 Brake System Indicator
.....
60, 307
Changing a Flat Tire ...............287
Charging System Indicator ........................ 60, 305
Checking the Fuses ................309
Driving with a Flat Tire ...........287
Hazard Warning Flashers ........76
Jump Starting .......................... 301
Low Oil Pressure
Indicator ........................ 60, 305
Malfunction Indicator
Lamp ............................. 60, 306
Overheated Engine .................303
Towing .................................... 313
Emergency Brake ......................103
Emergency Flashers ....................76
Emergency Towing ....................313
Emissions Controls ....................328
Emissions Testing ......................331
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Upper Glove Box........................105
USB Flash Memory Device Error
Messages ........................ 142, 184
Used Oil, How to Dispose of ......257
V
Vehicle Capacity Load ................211
Vehicle Dimensions ...................320
Vehicle Identification Number ...318
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA