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Tools:
Funnel (only for adding coolant)
CHECKING BRAKE FLUID
Parts (if level is low):
SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3
brake fluid
Tools:
Rag or paper towel
Funnel (only for adding fluid)
CHECKING POWER STEERING FLUID
Parts (if level is low):
Automatic transmission fluid
DEXRON®II or III
Tools:
Rag or paper towel
Funnel (only for adding fluid)
CHECKING BATTERY CONDITION
Tools:
Warm water
Baking soda
Grease
Conventional wrench (for terminal
clamp bolts)
CHECKING AND REPLACING FUSES
Parts (if replacement is necessary):
Genuine fuse or equivalent with same
amperage rating as original ADDING WASHER FLUID
Parts:
Water
Washer fluid containing antifreeze (for
winter use)
Tools:
Funnel (only for adding washer fluid)
REPLACING LIGHT BULBS
Parts:
Bulb with same number and wattage
rating as original (See the table in
“Replacing light bulbs” on page 251.)
Positioning a floor jack
Front
71T006
Rear

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A
Adding washer fluid251
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Adjustment
Front seats 28
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Seat belt 37
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Air conditioning filter 134
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Air conditioning system 128
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Airbags 45, 53
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Aluminum wheel precautions 245 . . . . . . . .
Anti–glare inside rear view mirror 86 . . . . .
Anti–lock brake system warning light 103
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Anti–theft steering column lock 112 . . . . . .
Appearance care Cleaning the interior 215
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Protecting your Scion from corrosion 212
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Washing and waxing 213
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Automatic transmission Driving with an automatic transmission 113
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Shift lock override button 209
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Shift pattern 113
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Shifting speed 113
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AUX adapter 139
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Auxiliary box 142
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Auxiliary catch, Engine hood 21
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B
Back door 19
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Battery
Checking battery condition 248 . . . . . . . .
Gas caution 248
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Handling safety 248
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Recharging precautions 249
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Winter driving tips 183
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Before starting the engine 180
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Brake pad wear limit indicators 157 . . . . . .
Brake system 154
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Brake system warning light 103
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Brakes Fluid level 235
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Pad wear limit indicators 157
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Parking 123
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Break–in tips 148
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Brightness control 92
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C
Carbon monoxide caution 152
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Cargo and luggage
Capacity 175
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Distribution 176
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Stowage precautions 175
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Certification label 158
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Charging system warning light 103 . . . . . . .
Checking and replacing fuses 250 . . . . . . . .
Checking and replacing tires 239 . . . . . . . .
Checking brake fluid 235
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Checking the engine oil level 232 . . . . . . . . Checking the radiator
and condenser 235
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Child restraint Child restraint system 67
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Installation 68
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Installation with child restraint lower anchorages 81
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Precautions 65
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Types of child restraint system 67 . . . . . .
Using a top strap 79
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Cigarette lighter 140
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Cleaning the interior 215
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Clock 138
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Cold weather, Operation 183
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Condenser Checking the condenser 235
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Console box Rear 142
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Controls, Instrument panel 2
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Cooling system Coolant level 234
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Engine overheating 193
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Radiator and reservoir 234
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Radiator cap 234
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Winter driving tips 183
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Corrosion prevention 212
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Cruise control 123
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Cup holders 143
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D
Defogger, Rear window97
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Dimmer switch, Headlight 90
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Dinghy towing 184
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Directional signals 90
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Do–it–yourself maintenance
Parts and tools 227
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Service precautions 225
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Does your vehicle need repairing? 221 . . .
Driving Automatic transmission 113
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Driving tips 180
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Manual transmission 116
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Driving in the rain 182
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Driving tips
Driving in the rain 182
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Driving tips in various conditions 181 . . .
Driving with a
manual transmission 116
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Driving with an automatic transmission 113
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Economical driving 186
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Good driving practice 113, 116
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Winter driving tips 183
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During Break–in 148
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E
Economical driving
Saving money on both fuel
and repairs 186 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electrical system Battery 248 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuse locations 225 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuses 250 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Emergency flasher switch 91 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Emergency, In case of Blown fuse 250 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Emergency flasher switch 91 . . . . . . . . . .
Flat tire 194 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If you cannot operate back door opener 210 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If you cannot shift automatic transmission shift lever 209 . . . . . . . . .
If you lose your keys 210 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If your engine stalls while driving 193 . . .
If your vehicle needs to be towed 205 . . .
If your vehicle will not start 190 . . . . . . . .
Jump starting 191 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Overheating 193 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Towing 205 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Emissions inspection and maintenance (I/M) programs 222 . . . . . . . Engine
Before starting the engine 180 . . . . . . . . .
Checking the coolant level 234 . . . . . . . .
Emission control device 150 . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine compartment 224 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exhaust gas caution 152 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hood release 21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Identification number 158 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oil consumption 153 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oil level 232 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Overheating 193 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting procedure 180 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Three–way catalytic converters 150 . . . .
Engine coolant Temperature gauge 100 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Winter driving tips 183 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine coolant temperature gauge 100 . . .
Engine immobilizer system 10 . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine (ignition) switch 112 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine (ignition) switch light 93 . . . . . . . . . .
Engine oil Winter driving tips 183 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exhaust gas caution 152 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F
Facts about engine oil
consumption 153 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Flasher, Headlight90
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Flat tire After changing wheels 204
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Changing tires 200
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If you have a flat tire 194
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Jack point 199
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Jacking precautions 194
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Jacking up 199
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Loosening wheel nuts 198
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Lowering vehicle 201
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Stowing flat tire 202
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Wheel block 198
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Wheel nuts 201
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Flattening seatbacks 33
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Floor mat 146
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Fluid level
Brake 235
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Power steering 236
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Washer fluid 251
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Folding down rear seats 35
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Foreign countries, Operation in 150 . . . . . .
Front seats 28, 30
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Fuel Filler door opener 22
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Fuel economy 186
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Fuel information 148
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Fuel pump shut off system 150
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Gauge 100
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Operation in foreign countries 150 . . . . .
Tank cap 22
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Fuel information 148
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Fuel pump shut off system 150
. . . . . . . . . . Fuse
Fuse box 250
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Fuse locations 225
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G
Gauge
Engine coolant temperature 100 . . . . . . .
Fuel 100 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Glove box 141 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Good driving practice Automatic transmission 113 . . . . . . . . . . .
Manual transmission 116 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Grocery bag hooks 144 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
H
Hazard switch 91
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Head restraints 36
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Headlight switch 90
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High speed operation
During break–in 148
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Hood release, Engine 21
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How to start the engine 180
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I/M test 222
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Identification
Engine 158
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Tire 160
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Vehicle 158
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Ignition switch 112
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Ignition switch light 93
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5
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Instrument panel Brightness control 92
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Cigarette lighter 140
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Clock 138
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Fuel gauge 100
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Indicator symbols 5
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Odometer 101
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Tachometer 101
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Trip meter 101
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Instrument panel light control 92
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Instrument panel overview 2
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Interior light 92
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iPod jack 140
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J
Jack
Location 197 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Positioning the jack 228 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jump starting 191 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
K
Key reminder buzzer 103
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Keys 8, 210
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Total load capacity174
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To w i n g Capacity 174
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Dinghy towing 184
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Emergency towing 207
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If your vehicle needs to be towed 205 . . .
Trailer 186
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Trailer towing 186
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Trip meter 101
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Turn signals 90
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Types of tires 178
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Uniform tire quality grading 165
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V
Vanity mirrors 87
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Vehicle identification number (VIN) 158 . . .
W
Warning buzzer 103
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Washer fluid, Adding washer fluid 251 . . . .
Washing and waxing 213
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Wheels
Aluminum wheel 245
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Replacing 244
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Windshield wiper and washer
switch 94
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Winter driving tips 183
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Wireless remote control 11
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Publication No. OM21029U
Part No. 01999-21029
Printed in Japan 01−0901 −00
tC(  U)
Quick index
If a service reminder indicator or warning buzzer comes on 103 . . . . . . .
 If your vehicle will not start 190 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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 If your engine stalls while driving 193 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 If your vehicle overheats 193 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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 If you have a flat tire 194 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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 If your vehicle needs to be towed 205 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 Tips for driving during break–in period 148 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 How to start the engine 180 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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 General maintenance 219 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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 Complete index 267 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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Gas station information
Fuel type:
UNLEADED gasoline, Octane Rating 87 (Research Octane Number 91) or
higher
See page 148 for detailed information.
Fuel tank capacity: 55 L (14.5 gal., 12.1 lmp.gal.)
Engine oil: ILSAC multigrade engine oil is recommended.
See page 233 for detailed information.
Tire information: See pages 237 through 244.
Tire inflation pressure: See page 261.
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