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Technical Data
Vehicle Identification
Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342
Service Parts Identification
Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342
Vehicle Data
Capacities and
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343
Engine Drive Belt Routing . . . . 345
Vehicle Identification
Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN)
This legal identifier is in the front
corner of the instrument panel, on
the driver side of the vehicle. It can
be seen through the windshield from
outside. The Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN) also appears on the
Vehicle Certification and Service
Parts labels and certificates of title
and registration.
Engine Identification
The eighth character in the VIN is
the engine code. This code
identifies the vehicle's engine,
specifications, and replacementparts. See“Engine Specifications”
underCapacities and Specifications
0343for the vehicle's engine code.
Service Parts
Identification Label
There may be a label on the inside
of the trunk that contains the
following information:
.
Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN)
.
Model designation
.
Paint information
.
Production options and special
equipment
If there is no label, there is a
barcode on the certification label on
the center (B) pillar to scan for this
same information.
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Vehicle Data
Capacities and Specifications
ApplicationCapacities
Metric English
Air Conditioning Refrigerant For the air conditioning system refrigerant type and
charge amount, see the refrigerant label under the
hood. See your dealer for more information.
Engine Cooling System
1.5L L4 Engine (LFV) 6.5 L 6.9 qt
1.8L L4 Engine (LKN) 7.2 L 7.6 qt
High Voltage Battery Cooling (LKN only) 2.2 L 2.3 qt
2.0L L4 Engine (LTG) 6.8 L 7.2 qt
Engine Oil with Filter
1.5L L4 Engine 4.0 L 4.2 qt
1.8L L4 Engine 5.0 L 5.3 qt
2.0L L4 Engine 4.7 L 5.0 qt
Fuel Tank
1.8L L4 Engine 49.2 L 13.0 gal
1.5L L4 Engine, 2.0L L4 Engine 59.8 L 15.8 gal
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ApplicationCapacities
Metric English
Wheel Nut Torque 140Y100 lb ft
All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level, as recommended in this
manual. Recheck fluid level after filling.
Engine Specifications
Engine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap
1.5L L4 Engine T Automatic 0.60–0.70 mm (0.024–
0.028 in)
1.8L L4 Engine U Automatic 0.65–0.75 mm (0.026–
0.030 in)
2.0L L4 Engine X Automatic 0.75–0.90 mm (0.030–
0.035 in)