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Maintenance
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APPEARANCE CARE
Exterior care
Exterior general caution
It is very important to follow the label
directions when using any chemical
cleaner or polish. Read all warning and
caution statements that appear on the
label.
Finish maintenance
Washing
To help protect your vehicle’s finish from
rust and deterioration, wash it thoroughly
and frequently at least once a month with
lukewarm or cold water.
If you use your vehicle for off-road driv-
ing, you should wash it after each off-
road trip. Pay special attention to the
removal of any accumulation of salt, dirt,
mud, and other foreign materials. Make
sure the drain holes in the lower edges of
the doors and rocker panels are kept
clear and clean.
Insects, tar, tree sap, bird droppings,
industrial pollution and similar deposits
can damage your vehicle’s finish if not
removed immediately.
Even prompt washing with plain water
may not completely remove all these
deposits. A mild soap, safe for use on
painted surfaces, may be used.
After washing, rinse the vehicle thor-
oughly with lukewarm or cold water. Do
not allow soap to dry on the finish.CAUTION
Do not use strong soap, chemical
detergents or hot water, and do
not wash the vehicle in direct
sunlight or when the body of the
vehicle is warm.
Be careful when washing the side
windows of your vehicle.
Especially, with high-pressure
water, water may leak through the
windows and wet the interior.
To prevent damage to the plastic
parts and lamps, do not clean
with chemical solvents or strong
detergents.
WARNING - Wet brakes
After washing the vehicle, test the
brakes while driving slowly to see if
they have been affected by water. If
braking performance is impaired,
dry the brakes by applying them
lightly while maintaining a slow for-
ward speed.
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Specifications, Consumer information, Reporting safety defects
Recommended SAE viscosity
numberEngine oil viscosity (thickness) has an
effect on fuel economy and cold weather
operating (engine start and engine oil
flowability). Lower viscosity engine oils can
provide better fuel economy and cold
weather performance, however, higher vis-
cosity engine oils are required for satisfac-
tory lubrication in hot weather. Using oils of
any viscosity other than those recom-
mended could result in engine damage.When choosing an oil, consider the
range of temperature your vehicle will be
operated in before the next oil change.
Proceed to select the recommended oil
viscosity from the chart.
CAUTION
Always be sure to clean the area
around any filler plug, drain plug, or
dipstick before checking or drain-
ing any lubricant. This is especially
important in dusty or sandy areas
and when the vehicle is used on
unpaved roads. Cleaning the plug
and dipstick areas will prevent dirt
and grit from entering the engine
and other mechanisms that could
be damaged.
*1. For better fuel economy, it is recommended to use the engine oil of
a viscosity grade SAE 5W-20 (API SM / ILSAC GF-4). However, if
the engine oil is not available in your country, select the proper
engine oil using the engine oil viscosity chart.
*
2. For better fuel economy, it is recommended to use the engine oil of
a viscosity grade 5W-30 (API SM / ILSAC GF-4 / ACEA A5 or
above). However, if the engine oil is not available in your country,
select the proper engine oil using the engine oil viscosity chart.
Temperature Range for SAE Viscosity Numbers
Temperature -30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 50
-10 0 20 40 60 80 100 120
Engine Oil (GDI) *1
Engine Oil
(Turbo GDI) *2
10W-30
5W-20, 5W-30
5W-30, 5W-40
°C
(°F)
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Index
2I
Air bags ........................................................................3-32
Air bag warning label ................................................3-58
Air bag warning light ................................................3-35
Curtain air bag ............................................................3-49
Driver's and passenger's front air bag ........................3-44
Side impact air bag ....................................................3-48
Air cleaner ....................................................................7-38
Alarm system ................................................................4-14
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ......................................5-27
Appearance care ............................................................7-79
Exterior care ..............................................................7-79
Interior care ................................................................7-84
Ashtray ........................................................................4-107
Audio system ..............................................................4-110
Automatic climate control system ................................4-88
Automatic transaxle /
EcoShift dual clutch transmission ............................5-16
Base curb weight ..........................................................5-54
Battery ..........................................................................7-46
Battery saver function ..................................................4-67
Before driving ................................................................5-3
Bottle holders, see cup holders ..................................4-103Brake system ................................................................5-24
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ..................................5-27
Electronic stability program (ESP) ............................5-29
Parking brake..............................................................5-25
Power brakes ..............................................................5-24
Brake clutch fluid ..........................................................7-36
Bulb replacement ..........................................................7-73
Bulb wattage....................................................................8-2
Button start/stop, see engine start/stop button ................5-8
Capacities (Lubricants) ..................................................8-5
Care
Exterior care ..............................................................7-80
Interior care ................................................................7-85
Tire care ......................................................................7-49
Cargo weight ................................................................5-54
Center console storage ................................................4-100
Central door lock switch ..............................................4-20
Chains
Tire chains ..................................................................5-46
Changing tires ..............................................................6-13
Checking tire inflation pressure ....................................7-50
Child restraint system....................................................3-24
Child-protector rear door lock ......................................4-21
Cigarette lighter ..........................................................4-106
Climate control air filter................................................4-87
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