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9 Technical and consumer informationCapacities and recommended fuel/lubricants ........... 9-2
Fuel recommendation........................................... 9-3
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation .............. 9-5
Recommended SAE viscosity number ................. 9-6
Air conditioning system refrigerant and lubricant
recommendations ................................................. 9-6
Specifications ............................................................ 9-7
Engine .................................................................. 9-7
Wheels and tires .................................................. 9-9
Dimensions and weights ...................................... 9-9
When traveling or registering your vehicle in
another country ....................................................... 9-10
Vehicle identification ............................................... 9-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate ........... 9-10
Vehicle identification number
(Chassis number) ............................................... 9-10
Engine serial number ......................................... 9-11
F.M.V.S.S. certification label .............................. 9-11
Emission control information label ..................... 9-11Tire placard ........................................................ 9-12
Air conditioner specification label ....................... 9-12
Installing front license plate..................................... 9-13
Vehicle loading information ..................................... 9-14
Terms ................................................................. 9-14
Determining vehicle load capacity...................... 9-14
Loading tips ........................................................ 9-15
Towing a trailer ....................................................... 9-15
Maximum load limits ........................................... 9-16
Towing safety ..................................................... 9-17
Uniform tire quality grading ..................................... 9-19
Emission control system warranty .......................... 9-20
Reporting safety defects (US only) ......................... 9-20
Readiness for inspection/maintenance (I/M) test
(US only) ................................................................. 9-21
Owner's Manual/Service Manual order
information............................................................... 9-22
In the event of a collision ........................................ 9-22
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WHEELS AND TIRESRoad wheelType Size Offset in (mm)
Aluminum16 x 6-1/2JJ
17 x 7JJ
17 x 7JJ (option)1.57 (40)
1.57 (40)*2
1.75 (45)*3
TireConventionalP215/55R16 91H
P215/55R17 93H
P225/50R17 93V
SpareConventional*1
T125/70D16
T125/90D16
T135/70D16
T135/90D16
*1: For option
*2: For P215/55R17 91H
*3: For P225/50R17 93V
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS
Sedan
Overall length in (mm) 191.5 (4,863)
Overall width in (mm) 70.3 (1,785)
Overall height in (mm)56.3 (1,430)*3
56.7 (1,440)*4
57.1 (1,450)*5
Front tread in (mm)60.2 (1,530)*1
59.8 (1,520)*2
Rear tread in (mm)59.4 (1,510)*1
59.1 (1,500)*2
Wheelbase in (mm) 108.3 (2,750)
Gross vehicle weight rating lb (kg)
See the F.M.V.S.S. certifica-
tion label on the driver's side
lock pillar. Gross axle weight rating
Front lb (kg)
Rear lb (kg)
*1: For models with road wheel size - 16 x 6.5JJ, 17 x 7JJ (offset 1.57 in (40 mm))
*2: For models with aluminum wheel size - 17 x 7JJ (offset 1.75 in (45 mm))
*3: For models with the tire size P215/55R16 91H
*4: For models with the tire size P225/50R17 93V
*5: For models with the tire size P215/55R17 93H
Technical and consumer information
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Cleaning exterior and interior .................... 7-2, 7-4
Clock ............................................................... 2-30
Clutch
Clutch pedal .............................................. 8-22
Fluid ........................................................... 8-14
Cold weather driving ....................................... 5-20
Compact spare tire ......................................... 8-37
Console box .................................................... 2-26
Controls
Heater and air conditioner controls ............. 4-3
Heater and semiautomatic air
conditioner ................................................... 4-3
Coolant
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants ..................................................... 9-2
Changing engine coolant ............................ 8-9
Checking engine coolant level .................... 8-8
Corrosion protection ......................................... 7-5
Cruise control.................................................. 5-13
Cup holder ...................................................... 2-24
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Daytime running light system ......................... 2-18
Defogger switch, Rear window and outside mirror
defogger switch............................................... 2-15
Dimensions and weights ................................... 9-9
Door open warning light ................................... 2-8
Drive belts ....................................................... 8-17
Drive positioner, Automatic ............................. 3-16
Driving
Cold weather driving ................................. 5-20
Driving with automatic transmission .... 5-4, 5-8
Driving with manual transmission ...... 5-5, 5-11Precautions when starting and driving ........ 5-2
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Economy, Fuel ................................................ 5-15
Emission control information label .................. 9-11
Emission control system warranty .................. 9-20
Engine
Before starting the engine ........................... 5-7
Block heater .............................................. 5-21
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants ..................................................... 9-2
Changing engine coolant ............................ 8-9
Changing engine oil .................................. 8-11
Changing engine oil filter .......................... 8-12
Checking engine coolant level .................... 8-8
Checking engine oil level .......................... 8-10
Coolant temperature gauge ........................ 2-5
Engine compartment check locations ......... 8-7
Engine cooling system ................................ 8-8
Engine oil................................................... 8-10
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation..... 9-5
Engine oil viscosity ...................................... 9-5
Engine serial number ................................ 9-11
Engine specifications................................... 9-7
If your vehicle overheats ............................. 6-9
Starting the engine ...................................... 5-7
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide) ...................... 5-2
F
F.M.V.S.S. certification label........................... 9-11
Filter, Air cleaner housing filter ....................... 8-18Flashers (See hazard warning flasher
switch) ............................................................. 2-19
Flat tire .............................................................. 6-2
Floor mat cleaning ............................................ 7-4
Fluid
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) ........... 8-12
Brake and clutch fluid................................ 8-14
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants ..................................................... 9-2
Engine coolant............................................. 8-8
Engine oil................................................... 8-10
Power steering fluid................................... 8-14
Window washer fluid ................................. 8-15
Fog light switch ............................................... 2-19
Folding rear seat............................................... 1-5
Front air bag system (See supplemental restraint
system) ........................................................... 1-13
Front power seat adjustment ............................ 1-3
Fuel
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants ..................................................... 9-2
filler cap ..................................................... 3-12
filler lid ....................................................... 3-12
Fuel economy ............................................ 5-15
Fuel octane rating ....................................... 9-3
Fuel recommendation.................................. 9-3
Gauge .......................................................... 2-5
Fuses .............................................................. 8-22
Fusible links .................................................... 8-23
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Gas cap .......................................................... 3-12
Gauge ............................................................... 2-3
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Vanity mirror light ............................................ 2-34
Vehicle
Dimensions and weights ............................. 9-9
Identification number (VIN) ....................... 9-10
Loading information ................................... 9-14
Security system ......................................... 2-12
Vehicle recovery, (freeing a stuck vehicle)..... 6-11
Ventilators ......................................................... 4-2
W
Warning labels, Air bag warning labels .......... 1-18
Warning light
Air bag warning light .......................... 1-18, 2-9
Anti-lock brake............................................. 2-7
Brake warning light...................................... 2-8
Door open.................................................... 2-8
Low fuel warning light ................................. 2-9
Seat belt warning light and chime............... 2-9
Warning lights ................................................... 2-7
Warning, Hazard warning flasher switch ........ 2-19
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders .......................................................... 2-7
Warranty, Emission control system
warranty .......................................................... 9-20
Washer switch, Windshield wiper and washer
switch .............................................................. 2-14
Washing ............................................................ 7-2
Waxing .............................................................. 7-2
Weights (See dimensions and weights) ........... 9-9
Wheel/tire size .................................................. 9-9Wheels and tires ............................................. 8-33
Cleaning aluminum alloy wheels
Window washer fluid ....................................... 8-15
Window(s)
Cleaning ...................................................... 7-3
Power windows ......................................... 2-27
Windshield wiper and washer switch.............. 2-14
Wiper
Windshield wiper and washer switch ........ 2-14
Wiper blades ............................................. 8-19
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Xenon headlights ............................................ 2-16
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