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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Hood
Release the lock from the inside of the vehicle to open the hood.
Pull the hood release lever.
The hood will pop up slightly.
Lift the auxiliary catch lever
and lift the hood.
Hold the hood open by insert-
ing the supporting rod into the
slot.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3

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CAUTION
■Pre-driving check
Check that the hood is fully closed and locked.
If the hood is not locked properly, it may open while the vehicle is in motion
and cause an accident, which may result in death or serious injury.
■After installing the support rod into the slot
Make sure the rod supports the hood securely from falling down on to your
head or body.
NOTICE
■When closing the hood
Be sure to return the support rod to its clip before closing the hood. Closing
the hood with the support rod up could cause the hood to bend.

434 Alphabetical index
Odometer .................................. 119
Oil
Engine oil .............................. 290
Opener
Fuel filler door .........................56
Hood...................................... 283
Outside rear view mirrors
Adjusting and folding ...............49
Outside temperature
display .................................... 119
Overheating, Engine ................385
Parking brake ........................... 118
Parking lights
Replacing light bulb ............... 332
Switch.................................... 125
Wattage ................................. 404
Personal lights
Switch............................ 234, 235
Wattage ................................. 404
Power outlet ............................. 249
Power windows ..........................51Radiator .................................... 296
Radio ......................................... 172
Rear side marker lights
Replacing light bulb............... 332
Switch ................................... 125
Wattage................................. 404
Rear seats
Folding down........................... 38
Rear turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 332
Switch ................................... 117
Wattage................................. 404
Rear view mirror
Compass ............................... 262
Rear window defogger ............ 168
Rear window wiper .................. 131
Replacing
Fuses .................................... 323
Key battery ............................ 320
Light bulbs............................. 332
Tires ...................................... 362
Reporting safety defects for
U.S.A. owners ........................ 424O
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GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch lever
P. 283Fuel filler door
P. 5 6
Hood lock release lever
P. 2 8 3
Fuel filler door opener
P. 5 6Tire inflation pressure
P. 400
Fuel tank capacity 13.2 gal. (50 L, 10.9 Imp.gal.)
Fuel type Unleaded gasoline only P. 57, 394
Cold tire inflation pressure P. 400
Engine oil
capacity
(Drain and refill)
1.8 L 4-cyl-
inder (2ZR-
FE) engineqt. (L, Imp.qt)
With filter 4.4 (4.2, 3.7)
Without filter 4.1 (3.9, 3.4)
2.4 L 4-cyl-
inder (2AZ-
FE) engineWith filter 4.0 (3.8, 3.3)
Without filter 3.8 (3.6, 3.2)
Engine oil type P. 395