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Vehicle Information, Consumer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
EXTERIOR OVERVIEW (I)
Front viewFront view
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1. Hood ...................................................... 5-55
2. Headlamp .............................................. 9-57
3. Tires and wheels ................................... 9-32
4. Side view mirror .................................... 5-45
5. Sunroof ................................................... 5-51
6. Front windshield wiper blades ............9-27
7. Windows ............................................... 5-47
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Smooth Cornering
Avoid braking or gear changing in
corners, especially when roads are wet.
Ideally, corners should always be taken
under gentle acceleration.
Driving at Night
Night driving presents more hazards than
driving in the daylight. Here are some
important tips to remember:
• Slow down and keep more distance between you and other vehicles, as it
may be more difficult to see at night,
especially in areas where there may
not be any street lights.
• Adjust your mirrors to reduce the glare from other driver's headlamps.
• Keep your headlamps clean and properly aimed. Dirty or improperly
aimed headlamps will make it much
more difficult to see at night.
• Avoid staring directly at the headlamps of oncoming vehicles. You
could be temporarily blinded, and it
will take several seconds for your eyes
to readjust to the darkness.
Driving in the Rain
Rain and wet roads can make driving
dangerous. Here are a few things to
consider when driving in the rain or on
slick pavement:
• Slow down and allow extra following distance. A heavy rainfall makes
it harder to see and increases the
distance needed to stop your vehicle.
• Turn OFF your Cruise Control.
• Replace your windshield wiper blades when they show signs of streaking or
missing areas on the windshield.
• Tires should be properly maintained with at least 2/32nds of an inch of
tread depth. If your tires do not have
enough tread, making a quick stop on
wet pavement can cause a skid and
possibly lead to an accident. See "Tire
replacement" in chapter 9.
• Turn on your headlamps to make it easier for others to see you.
• Driving too fast through large puddles can affect your brakes. If you must go
through puddles, try to drive through
them slowly.
• If you believe your brakes may be wet, apply them lightly while driving until
normal braking operation returns.
Hydroplaning
If the road is wet enough and you are
going fast enough, your vehicle may
have little or no contact with the road
surface and actually ride on the water.
The best advice is SLOW DOWN when
the road is wet.
The risk of hydroplaning increases as
the depth of tire tread decreases, refer
to "Tire Tread" in chapter 8.
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Engine Compartment ........................................................................\
............ 9-3
Maintenance Services ........................................................................\
...........9-4
Owner’s Responsibility ........................................................................\
.................... 9-4
Owner Maintenance Precautions ........................................................................\
.... 9-4
Owner Maintenance ........................................................................\
.............. 9-5Owner Maintenance Schedule ........................................................................\
........ 9-5
Scheduled Maintenance Services ................................................................ 9-7Normal Maintenance Schedule ........................................................................\
....... 9-9
Maintenance Under Severe Usage Conditions ..................................................... 9-12
Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Items .......................................... 9-14Dual clutch transmission fluid ........................................................................\
....... 9-15
Drive Axle Shafts and Boots ........................................................................\
........... 9-15
Engine Oil ........................................................................\
............................. 9-16Checking the Engine Oil Level ........................................................................\
........9-16
Checking the Engine Oil and Filter ........................................................................\
9-17
Engine Coolant ........................................................................\
..................... 9-19Checking the Engine Coolant Level .......................................................................9\
-19
Changing Engine Coolant ........................................................................\
.............. 9-22
Brake/Clutch Fluid ........................................................................\
............... 9-23Checking the Brake/Clutch Fluid Level ................................................................ 9-23
Washer Fluid ........................................................................\
......................... 9-24
Checking the Washer Fluid Level ........................................................................\
.. 9-24
Parking Brake ........................................................................\
....................... 9-24Checking the Parking Brake ........................................................................\
.......... 9-24
Air Cleaner ........................................................................\
............................ 9-25Filter Replacement ........................................................................\
......................... 9-25
Cabin Air Filter ........................................................................\
...................... 9-27
Filter Inspection........................................................................\
.............................. 9-27
Filter Replacement ........................................................................\
......................... 9-27
Wiper Blades ........................................................................\
........................ 9-28Blade Inspection ........................................................................\
............................ 9-28
Blade Replacement ........................................................................\
........................ 9-28
Battery ....................................................................\
......................................9-30For Best Battery Service ........................................................................\
................. 9-31
Battery Capacity Label ........................................................................\
.................... 9-31
Battery Recharging ........................................................................\
........................ 9-32
Reset Items ........................................................................\
..................................... 9-32
9. Maintenance
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Maintenance9-6
While operating your vehicle:
• Note any changes in the sound of the exhaust or any smell of exhaust fumes
in the vehicle.
• Check for vibrations in the steering wheel. Notice if there is any increased
steering effort or looseness in the
steering wheel, or change in its
straight-ahead position.
• Notice if your vehicle constantly turns slightly or “pulls” to one side when
traveling on smooth, level road.
• When stopping, listen and check for unusual sounds, pulling to one side,
increased brake pedal travel or “hard-
to-push” brake pedal.
• If any slipping or changes in the operation of your transmission occurs,
check the transmission fluid level.
• Check the dual clutch transmission P (Park) function.
• Check the parking brake.
• Check for fluid leaks under your vehicle (water dripping from the air
conditioning system during or after
use is normal).
• Check the manual transmission operation, including clutch operation.
At least monthly:
• Check coolant level in the engine coolant reservoir.
• Check the operation of all exterior lights, including the brake lights, turn
signals and hazard warning flashers.
• Check the inflation pressures of all tires including the spare for tires that
are worn, show uneven wear, or are
damaged.
• Check for loose wheel lug nuts.
At least twice a year:
(for example, every Spring and
Autumn)
• Check radiator, heater and air conditioning hoses for leaks or
damage.
• Check windshield washer spray and wiper operation. Clean wiper blades
with a clean cloth dampened with
washer a fluid.
• Check headlamp alignment.
• Check muffler, exhaust pipes, shields and clamps.
• Check the seat belts for wear and function.
At least once a year:
• Clean body and door drain holes.
• Lubricate door hinges and hood hinges.
• Lubricate door and hood locks and latches.
• Lubricate door rubber weather strips.
• Lubricate door checker.
• Check the air conditioning system.
• Inspect and lubricate dual clutch transmission linkage and controls.
• Clean the battery and terminals.
• Check the brake fluid level.
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Maintenance9-28
Blade Inspection
Contamination of either the windshield
or the wiper blades with foreign matter
can reduce the effectiveness of the
windshield wipers.
Common sources of contamination are
insects, tree sap, and hot wax treatments
used by some commercial car washes. If
the blades are not wiping properly, clean
both the window and the blades with a
good cleaner or mild detergent, and rinse
thoroughly with clean water.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the wiper blades,
arms or other components, do not:
• Use gasoline, kerosene, paint
thinner, or other solvents on or near
them.
• Attempt to move the wipers
manually.
• Use non-specified wiper blades.
Information
Commercial hot waxes applied by
automatic car washes have been known to
make the windshield difficult to clean.
Information
Wiper blades are consumable items.
Normal wear of the wipers may not be
covered by your vehicle warranty.
Blade Replacement
When the wipers no longer clean
adequately, the blades may be worn or
cracked, and require replacement.
NOTICE
• In order to prevent damage to the
hood and the wiper arms, the wiper
arms should only be lifted when in
the top wiping position.
• Always return the wiper arms to the
windshield before driving.
NOTICE
The use of a non-specified wiper blade
could result in wiper malfunction and
failure.
WIPER BLADES
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Washer Fluid ........................................................................\
................................ 9-24
Checking the Washer Fluid Level .................................................................... 9-24
Windows .................................................................\
............................................. 5-48
Power Windows ........................................................................\
........................ 5-49
Windshield defrosting and defogging ................................................................ 5-101
Auto Defogging System (only for automatic climate control system) ........... 5-104
Automatic Climate Control System ............................................................... 5-102
Defogging Logic ........................................................................\
................... 5-103
Defroster ........................................................................\
................................. 5-105
Manual Climate Control System .................................................................... 5-101
Winter Driving ........................................................................\
............................. 6-65
Snow or Icy Conditions ........................................................................\
............ 6-65
Winter Precautions ........................................................................\
................... 6-67
Wiper Blades ........................................................................\
................................ 9-28
Blade Inspection ........................................................................\
....................... 9-28
Blade Replacement ........................................................................\
................... 9-28
Wipers and Washers ........................................................................\
..................... 5-76
Windshield Washers ........................................................................\
................. 5-77
Windshield wipers ........................................................................\
.................... 5-76
High Mounted Stop Lamp Replacement .......................................................... 9-62
Interior Light Bulb Replacement ...................................................................... 9-63
License Plate Light Bulb Replacement ............................................................ 9-63
Rear Combination Lamp Bulb Replacement ................................................... 9-60
Side Repeater Lamp Replacement ................................................................... 9-60
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