Owner’s Manual Chevrolet Table of Contents Spark Lite How to Use this Manual ........ 3 Important Safety Precautions ....... 5 Section 1 Instrumentation and Controls ....21 Section 2 Seats and Restraints ........101 Section 3 Starting and Operating Instructions ..127 Section 4 Service and Maintenance ......
Important Notes About this Manual We thank you for choosing a GM The refrigerant in the air condi- All information, illustrations and Daewoo Auto & Technology prod- tioning system (if equipped) is specifications in this manual are uct, and we want to assure you of CFC-free.
How to Use this Manual When it comes to service, keep in The manual is intended to be used This manual is divided into five mind that your dealer knows your as a reference guide to help you to sections: vehicle best and is committed to quickly identify and use the various •...
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How to Use this Manual • Section 2: Seats and • Section 3: Starting and • Section 4: Service and Restraints Operating Instructions Maintenance Next, focus on the center of Once you have been familiar- The Service and Maintenance your vehicle: the seats and ized with your vehicle’s instru- section: safety belts.
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How to Use this Manual - contains information about • Section 5: Problems on the CAUTION AND NOTICE BOXES tyre inflation, inspection, rota- Road CAUTIONS and NOTICES alert you tion and replacement This section tells you how to to conditions that may result in - locates and describes your handle certain problems you injury, or that may damage your...
Important Safety Precautions SAFETY BELTS CAUTION Always wear your safety belt. Be sure it is adjusted properly at all times. Do not let anyone ride where they cannot wear a safety belt properly. If you are in a crash and you are not wearing a safe- SEATING POSITION CAUTION (Continued)
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Important Safety Precautions CAUTION (Continued) Wear your belt fitted closely against the body. Do not wear your shoulder belt under your arm. Make sure the belt is not twisted across your body. You could be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place.
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Important Safety Precautions AIR BAGS CAUTION (Continued) CAUTION Air bags are designed to be used with the safety belts. Even Both the safety belt restraint with an air bag, if you are in a system and the air bag restraint crash and not wearing a safety system are designed to best belt, your injuries could be...
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Important Safety Precautions CHILDREN AND SAFETY CAUTION CAUTION (Continued) (Continued) RESTRAINTS When an air bag inflates, it A rear-facing child restraint in CAUTION leaves dust in the air. This dust the front seat could be pushed could cause breathing prob- into the seatback by the front Never hold a baby in your arms lems for people with a history of...
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Important Safety Precautions CAUTION (Continued) It is very dangerous to leave children inside the vehicle for any extended period of time - especially in hot weather. When you leave the vehicle, take your children with you. LEAVING YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION (Continued) CAUTION Infants who must use rear-...
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Important Safety Precautions EXHAUST WARNINGS CAUTION (Continued) CAUTION • Be sure the shift lever is in P (Park) and the parking • Things that can burn can brake is firmly applied when touch hot exhaust parts you leave your vehicle. under your vehicle and ignite.
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Important Safety Precautions CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION (Continued) (Continued) Do not leave children in a • It can also be very dangerous • Engine exhaust may also be parked or stopped vehicle with to drive with the trunk, rear entering your vehicle if: the engine running for an windows, hatch or rear doors –...
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Important Safety Precautions WATER AND YOUR VEHICLE DRIVING ON HILLS CAUTION (Continued) CAUTION CAUTION Flowing or rushing water (Continued) creates strong forces. If you try After a car wash or driving If you need to stop on a hill, do to drive through flowing water, through a puddle, the brakes not hold the vehicle there with...
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Important Safety Precautions FUEL AND OTHER FLAMMABLE CAUTION (Continued) MATERIALS Things you put inside your vehi- CAUTION cle can strike and injure people in a sudden stop or turn, or in a Turn off the engine before crash. Put things in the cargo refueling.
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Important Safety Precautions SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE CAUTION CAUTION (Continued) PRECAUTIONS To allow room for fuel expan- Vehicle fluids can be hazardous. CAUTION sion in the fuel tank (caused by Keep out of reach from children heat from the engine), fill the and animals.
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Important Safety Precautions Batteries CAUTION (Continued) CAUTION Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you badly. Keep Vehicle batteries can hurt you. your hands, hair and loose They contain acid and electrici- clothing away from moving ty that can burn and gas that parts.
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Important Safety Precautions Towing Your Vehicle Cooling System CAUTION (Continued) CAUTION CAUTION Do not use a match or flame near a vehicle’s battery. If you To help avoid injury to you or Do not run the engine if the need more light, use a flash- others: coolant is leaking.
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Important Safety Precautions Changing a Flat Tyre CAUTION (Continued) CAUTION Under some conditions the ethylene glycol in engine cool- Changing a tyre can cause inju- ant is combustible. To avoid ry. The vehicle can slip off the being burned, do not spill cool- jack and injure you or other ant on the exhaust system or on people.
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Important Safety Precautions CAUTION CAUTION (Continued) Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on If any warning light on the the parts to which it is fastened, instrument panel illuminates can make the wheel nuts while you are driving, immedi- become loose after a time.
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Important Safety Precautions – Additional Safety Cautions NOTICE CAUTION (Continued) CAUTION Additional electronic equip- Medical research shows that ment, such as a CB radio, cellu- alcohol in a person’s system can Drinking and driving is very lar phone, navigation package make crash injuries worse.
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Section 1 - Instrumentation and Controls – Dash- and Console-Mounted Instruments Sound System..........51 and Controls...........25 Sound System with Cassette Tape Player Instrument Cluster ..........28 (AKL-3105, 3106) .......... 52 Indicator and Warning Lights ......29 Power Control..........52 Digital Clock ..........40 Sound Menu...........
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Section 1 - Instrumentation and Controls Controls Mounted on Steering Windows............85 Wheel/Column ..........78 Manual Windows ..........85 Exterior Lights Control Lever ......78 Power Windows ..........86 Horn ...............78 Doors ............... 87 Ignition Switch..........78 Manual Door Locks ......... 88 Windshield Wiper/Washer Lever......79 Central Locking System ........
Instrumentation and Controls Instrument Cluster Each trip odometer can tell 3. Speedometer you how far your vehicle has The speedometer displays the The instrument cluster shown is been driven since you last set vehicle's speed. typical. Your actual cluster may the trip odometer to zero.
Section 1 Indicator and Warning 5. Tachometer (If equipped) NOTICE Lights The tachometer displays en- Continuing to drive your vehi- gine speed in thousands of Your vehicle has a number of cle with an overheated engine revolutions per minute (RPM). warning lights.
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Instrumentation and Controls If you have a problem with the oil, NOTICE this light may stay on after you start the engine, or come on while Do not keep driving with low oil you are driving. This indicates that pressure. Severe engine oil is not going through the engine damage can result from driving quickly enough to keep it lubricat-...
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Section 1 3. If the drive belt is in proper NOTICE working order but the charg- Driving while this light is on ing system warning lamp stays could damage the vehicle. on, there may be a problem somewhere in the charging system.
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Instrumentation and Controls Allow the engine to idle for a few minutes. If the light stays on, turn the engine off. Have the vehicle serviced as soon as possible. See Sections 4 and 5 for more information on your vehicle’s cool- ing system.
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Section 1 CAUTION NOTICE CAUTION Driving with the brake warning Driving with the parking brake Do not drive the vehicle if the light on can lead to an accident. on can cause the brake system brake warning light does not Have the brakes checked imme- to overheat and may result in come on when the parking...
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Instrumentation and Controls If the regular brake warning light CAUTION isn't on, you still have brakes, but you don't have antilock brakes. If the regular brake system warning light is also on, the CAUTION vehicle does not have antilock brakes and there is a problem Driving with any brake warning with the regular brakes.
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Section 1 If a severe misfire level is detected, NOTICE the light will blink continuously. If you keep driving your vehicle Severe misfire can damage the with this light on, after a while, catalytic converter (if equipped). your emission controls may not The vehicle's electronic system will work as well, your fuel economy switch to an emergency running...
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Instrumentation and Controls Automatic Transmission Light Overdrive Defeat Light Safety Belt Reminder Light (If equipped) (If equipped) If the driver’s belt is still not buck- This light should come on as you This light should come on when led when the ignition is turned on, turn on the ignition and it may the Overdrive Defeat feature is a light will come on to remind you...
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Section 1 If the air bag light does not flash CAUTION when the ignition is turned on, or if it stays on, comes on while you If the air bag light stays on or are driving, or flashes while you comes on while you are driving, are driving, there may be a prob- there may be a problem with...
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Instrumentation and Controls Low Fuel Light Turn Signal Indicators/Hazard High Beam Indicator Warning Flasher Indicators This light will come on when there The indicator light turns on when are approximately 4.5 liters of fuel An arrow will flash in the direction the headlights are set to high remaining in the tank.
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Section 1 Fog Lights Indicator (If Rear Fog Lights Indicator Door Ajar Light equipped) (If equipped) This light turns on if a door is ajar. This light will come on when the This light will come on when the fog lights are turned on. See "Fog rear fog lights are turned on.
Instrumentation and Controls Light Controls See "Lights" later in this section for more information. Heating and Air Conditioning System (If equipped) Your vehicle may be equipped with a heating and air condition- Digital Clock (If equipped) Security System Light ing system. See "Heating and Air Conditioning"...
Section 1 Hazard Warning Flasher Rear Hatch Release ■ LIGHTS Control (If equipped) CAUTION The hazard warning flasher control With this option you can open the Make sure all exterior light is located at the center of the hatch from inside your vehicle. bulbs, lamps, signaling systems, instrument panel.
Instrumentation and Controls Daytime Running Lights (If Equipped) This feature makes your daytime running lights automatically turn on during the day so that it is easier for others to see the front of your vehicle. The parking lights and headlights must be off for this feature to Rotate the band to OFF to turn off Instrument Light Dimmer...
Section 1 If the arrows don't flash, check for burned out indicator bulbs and check the fuse. CAUTION These indicators are required for safe driving. Immediately replace any burned out indicator bulbs. Turn Signal High-Low Beam Control Failure to keep the indicators in proper working condition can To signal a turn, move the lever all The low beam headlights must be...
Instrumentation and Controls Pull the lever back to the center position to return to low beams. CAUTION Always switch the high beam headlights to low beam when you approach on-coming vehi- cles or when other vehicles are ahead of you. High beam headlights can Fog Lights (If equipped) You may be able to flash your high...
Section 1 Rear Fog Lights Hazard Warning Flashers Dome Light (If equipped) The hazard warning flasher control The dome light switch has three is located at the center of the positions. Move the switch to ON The rear fog light control is on the instrument panel.
Instrumentation and Controls CAUTION Avoid using the dome light and reading lights while driving in the dark. A lighted passenger compartment reduces visibility in the dark and could cause a collision. ■ HEATING AND AIR Turn the temperature knob to the red area for warmer air or CONDITIONING SYSTEM to the blue area for cooler air.
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Section 1 2. Fan Speed Selector Heating A/C Compressor Button (If equipped) Turn the knob to the right to to direct most of the airflow increase fan speed, or to the through the floor outlets, with Press to turn the air condition- some air going to the windshield left to decrease fan speed.
Instrumentation and Controls NOTICE Using your air conditioning system while driving up long hills or in heavy traffic can cause the engine to overheat. Check the engine coolant temperature gauge or warning light. If the engine is overheating, Air Outlets Press again to turn the compres- turn the air conditioning...
Section 1 Operating Tips • To defog the windows on rainy • To quickly defog or defrost the days or in high humidity, turn front windshield, use the • Before using the air condition- on the air conditioning com- defrosting mode, set the tem- ing system, open the windows pressor.
Instrumentation and Controls Rear Window Defogger Heated Mirrors (If equipped) The outside mirrors may be heated CAUTION every time the rear defogger is activated. Less than clear vision for the driver can lead to an accident NOTICE resulting in personal injury and damage to your vehicle or other Do not use the rear window property.
Section 1 ■ SOUND SYSTEM NOTICE NOTICE CAUTION Don't use a razor blade or Audio systems can be damaged anything else that is sharp on when the vehicle is started with Road safety has absolute priori- the inside of the rear window. external jumper leads or a ty.
Instrumentation and Controls SOUND SYSTEM WITH CASSETTE TAPE PLAYER (AKL-3105, 3106) The following pages describe the sound system in your vehicle, and how to get the best performance from it. Your audio system is equipped with the following audio sources: •...
Section 1 Sound Menu Volume Control Bass Control The bass control, BAS, increases or Press the up or down arrow on the Use the SND (sound) button decreases the bass tone. volume switch to increase or access the sound menu and adjust decrease the volume.
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Instrumentation and Controls Treble Control Balance Control 2. Press the up or down arrow on the VOL control repeatedly Choosing BAL allows you to adjust The treble control, TRE, increases to adjust the speakers as or decreases the treble tone. the sound between the right and desired.
Section 1 Radio Controls Fader Control 2. Press the up or down arrow on the VOL control repeatedly Choosing FAD allows you to adjust Source Selection to adjust the speakers as the sound between the front and If a cassette is already loaded when desired.
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Instrumentation and Controls Manual Tuning Press the up or down arrow on the TUNE control for less than a half second to manually tune the radio step by step to either a higher or lower frequency. The frequency of the AM band changes 9kHz (or 5kHz or 10 kHz) each time and the frequency of the FM band changes 50kHz (or...
Section 1 Cassette Tape Player Preset Station Buttons Rewinding The station preset buttons � allow Press �� � to move quickly back Insert the cassette with the tape you to store and quickly recall six to another part of the tape. visible to the right.
Instrumentation and Controls Anti-Theft Feature Auto Reverse You must unlock the radio with the security code before you can oper- (If equipped) When one side of the tape is done ate it. playing, the auto reverse feature An identification card stamped automatically plays the other side The security light will flash when with the AF (area frequency) code...
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Section 1 To enter the security code: 4. CODE will flash on the display. If you fail to enter the security code correctly, ERR will be displayed for 1. Turn the ignition to the on or 5. Enter your security code into a few seconds.
Instrumentation and Controls SOUND SYSTEM WITH CASSETTE TAPE PLAYER AND CD/MP3 PLAYER (AGK-6390) The following pages describe the sound system in your vehicle, and how to get the best performance from it. Your audio system is equipped with the following audio sources: •...
Section 1 Sound Menu Bass Control Treble Control The treble control, TRE, increases The bass control, BAS, increases or Use the SOUND (sound) button or decreases the treble tone. decreases the bass tone. to access the sound menu. To adjust the bass, do the follow- To adjust the treble, do the Each time you press the button a ing:...
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Instrumentation and Controls Balance Control Fader Control 2. Rotate the power/volume knob to the right or left to Choosing FAD allows you to adjust Choosing BAL allows you to adjust adjust the speakers as desired. the sound between the right and the sound between the front and rear speakers.
Section 1 Radio Controls Equalization Settings 2. Rotate the power/volume knob to scroll through the Choosing EQ OFF allows you to Source Selection available equalization settings. select one of several preset equal- Press AM/FM to stop playing This feature has settings for the ization settings that suit different the cassette or disc and switch to kinds of music or radio stations.
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Instrumentation and Controls Manual Tuning Press the up or down arrow on the TUNE switch to manually tune the radio step by step to either a higher or lower frequency. The frequency of the AM band changes 9 kHz each time and the frequency of the FM band changes 200 kHz each time.
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Section 1 PRESETTING STATIONS Presetting Stations Manually Presetting Stations Automatically The station preset buttons allow To store a radio station as a preset, This feature allows you to store the you to store and quickly recall six do the following: radio stations with the strongest stations on each band.
Instrumentation and Controls Cassette Tape Player To use this feature, do the follow- 4. Once the stations are stored, ing: the radio will switch to FM1 Insert the cassette with the tape and the first preset station will 1. Press AM/FM repeatedly to visible to the right.
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Section 1 ® Fast Forwarding Seeking Dolby -B Noise Reduction Press the up arrow on the SEEK/ Press the up arrow on the TUNE To reduce background noise on AST switch switch to move quickly ahead to to move quickly to Dolby encoded tapes, press the beginning of the next selec- (push-button 1).
Instrumentation and Controls CD/MP3 Player Normal size discs can be loaded into the compact disc player. However small, 8 cm discs can only be played with specially designed adaptors. If playing a CD-R, the sound quali- ty may be reduced due to CD-R quality, the method of recording, the quality of the music that has been recorded, or the way the CD-...
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Section 1 Loading a Disc Play/Pause NOTICE Discs can be loaded with the radio Press CD/AUX to pause Do not apply labels to discs. or the ignition on or off. playback. The labels may get caught in Insert a disc part-way into the slot, PAUSE will flash on the display.
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Instrumentation and Controls Source Selection Seeking Repeat Function Press the RPT button � to listen to Press AM/FM � to stop playing a To move ahead to the beginning a selection again. cassette or a disc and switch to the of the next track, or to replay the previous track, press the up or radio.
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Section 1 PLAYING MP3 OR WMA • Create a folder structure that The player will be able to read and FORMAT CDS makes it easy to find songs play a maximum of 50 folders, while driving. 5 sessions, and 999 files. If you burn your own MP3 or WMA Organize songs by album, Long file names or folder names...
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Instrumentation and Controls Root Directory No Folder File System and Naming The root directory will be treated When the CD only contains The displayed song title is taken from the file's ID3 tag. If a song as a folder. If the root directory compressed audio files without any folders or playlists, all files will title is not present in the ID3 tag,...
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Section 1 Playing an MP3/WMA Audio File Scroll Mode Selecting a Folder Press and hold the SOUND button With the ignition on, insert a disc Press the up or down arrow on the SEEK/AST switch � to move to part-way into the slot, label side �...
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Instrumentation and Controls Seeking Repeat Function MP3/WMA Information Press INFO/DISP To move ahead to the beginning of Pressing DIR repeatedly will to view addi- tional text information related to the next track, or to replay the previ- cycle the system through the following play modes: the current MP3/WMA song.
Section 1 AF (area frequency) Code ERROR MESSAGES If a disc is not playing correctly for any other reason, try a known If CHECK CD appears and/or the If battery power is interrupted, you good disc. disc comes out, it means there is will need to enter a code into the Contact your dealer if any error an error.
Instrumentation and Controls Auxiliary Device Input Jack To enter the AF code: This jack is not an audio output. 1. Turn the audio system on. Do not plug headphones into the Your vehicle is equipped with an auxiliary input jack. audio input jack located in the AF will appear on the display.
Section 1 To connect an auxiliary device, do Adjust the volume to the desired the following: level by rotating the knob 1. Connect a 3.5 mm (1/8 inch) You may need to make additional volume adjustments to the porta- cable from the auxiliary device ble audio device to achieve the to the auxiliary input jack.
Instrumentation and Controls ■ CONTROLS MOUNTED ON STEERING WHEEL/COLUMN You will find the following controls mounted on the steering wheel or steering column. Exterior Lights Control Lever Use this lever to control the following features: • Headlights and Other Exterior Lights •...
Section 1 Windshield Wiper/Washer The lever will return automatically. Lever For delayed wiper cycles, push the stalk to INT. CAUTION For steady wiping, set to LO (for Less than clear vision for the low speed), or to HI (for high driver can lead to an accident speed).
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Instrumentation and Controls NOTICE NOTICE Wiper operation on dry Wiper blades will eventually windows can scratch the glass wear out and not wipe proper- or wear out wiper blades ly, reducing forward vision. prematurely. Do not operate Replace worn wiper blades. wipers when the windows are dry.
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Section 1 Rear Fog Lights Control NOTICE The rear fog light control is on the Do not operate the windshield windshield wiper/washer lever. washer continuously for more See "Lights" earlier in this section than 10 seconds, or when the for more information. washer fluid tank is empty.
Instrumentation and Controls CAUTION CAUTION A convex mirror makes objects Do not scrape ice from the face appear to be farther away than of the mirror. If ice or other they really are. Check your material restricts movement of inside mirror or glance over the mirror, do not force the your shoulder before changing adjustment.
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Section 1 Your vehicle is equipped with fold- Manual Mirrors Power Mirrors (If equipped) ing outside mirrors. Simply move the mirror or use the Use the control to adjust the To fold the mirrors inward, push control on the door (if equipped) outside mirrors.
Instrumentation and Controls Vanity Mirrors CAUTION (If equipped) Your view through the mirror There may be vanity mirrors locat- may lose some clarity when it is ed on the sun visors. adjusted for night vision. Take special care when using your inside rearview mirror when it is adjusted for night vision.
Section 1 ■ WINDOWS CAUTION CAUTION Keep all parts of the body inside the vehicle. Body parts outside Leaving children in a vehicle the vehicle can be struck by with the windows closed is passing objects. dangerous. A child could be Items can get trapped in overcome by extreme heat and windows.
Instrumentation and Controls To lower the window, press the CAUTION switch. Children can operate and To raise the window, pull up on become entrapped in power the front of the switch. windows. Serious injury or Release the switch when the death can occur.
Section 1 ■ DOORS CAUTION (Continued) CAUTION • If the doors are unlocked, your chances of being thrown Unlocked doors can be danger- out of the vehicle in a crash ous. are increased. Wear your seat • Passengers - especially chil- belts properly and lock the dren - can easily open the doors whenever you drive.
Instrumentation and Controls CAUTION Do not leave children in the vehicle with the ignition key. They could operate the power windows or other controls and could even make the vehicle move. A child or others could be injured or even killed. Do not leave children or pets in Manual Door Locks From the inside, use the manual...
Section 1 Central Locking System The locks are located on the edge of each rear door. (If equipped) The door must be open to access If your vehicle is equipped with the the lock lever. central locking system, you may lock or unlock all the doors at Move the lever on each rear door once.
Instrumentation and Controls ■ REAR CARGO AREA Rear Hatch CAUTION CAUTION It can be very dangerous to Before opening or closing the drive with the hatch open. hatch, make sure that its path is Carbon monoxide (CO) gas can clear of people or any other come into your vehicle.
Section 1 Attach the upper loops (located at the upper corners of the net) to the anchors on the back panel of the rear cargo area. NOTICE The convenience net is designed to hold smaller items. Do not carry heavy objects in the convenience net.
Instrumentation and Controls Spare Tyre, Jack and Vehicle ■ OVERHEAD AREA AND NOTICE Tools ROOF Do not place heavy objects on The jack and spare tyre are located or around the sunroof. Sunroof (If equipped) in the rear area of your vehicle. See Keep debris off the outside of Section 5 for more information on CAUTION...
Section 1 Sun Visors Assist Handles The sunroof can be tilted up manually. To block out glare, pull the sun Your vehicle has assist handles Before tilting the sunroof, make visor down or to the side. above the front seat passenger sure the roof antenna is not in its door and the rear doors.
Instrumentation and Controls Sunglasses Holder (If Luggage Carrier Use the luggage carrier to load things on top of your vehicle. equipped) (If equipped) There are side rails attached to the See "Storage" later in this section CAUTION roof. for information. If you try to carry something on The luggage carrier may also be top of your vehicle that is long-...
Section 1 A loaded luggage carrier changes CAUTION the center of gravity of the vehicle. Do not drive at high speeds. Also, In the case of a collision or a be careful when driving in cross- sudden stop, an open glove winds.
Instrumentation and Controls Instrument Panel Storage Cupholders Card Holder Trays There are two cupholders at the The card holder is located on the front of the center console. instrument panel, near the steer- Your vehicle has two storage trays. ing column. There is also a cupholder for the One storage tray is located below rear seat passengers located on the...
Section 1 Sunglasses Holder (If Underseat Storage (If Shopping Hooks equipped) equipped) Your vehicle is equipped with seat- back shopping hooks on each There may be a storage area above Your vehicle may be equipped front seatback. Plastic grocery the driver’s door for sunglasses. with a storage compartment locat- bags or other suitable objects can Pull down and hold the upper part...
Instrumentation and Controls Convenience Net (If equipped) See "Rear Cargo Area" earlier in this section. ■ ASHTRAY AND To remove the ashtray, rotate the upper part of the ashtray counter- LIGHTER (IF EQUIPPED) clockwise, and then pull the The ashtray is removable and fits in ashtray out.
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Section 1 CAUTION CAUTION The barrel of an operating ciga- Using a malfunctioning ciga- rette lighter can become very rette lighter can be dangerous. hot. It can cause personal inju- It can cause injuries and ries and damage to your vehicle damage to your vehicle.
Seats and Restraints CAUTION Do not adjust the driver's seat when the vehicle is moving. The seat could jerk and cause a loss of control. A collision could result, causing injury or damage to your vehi- cle or someone else’s property. ■...
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Section 2 Underseat Storage (If equipped) CAUTION See "Storage" in Section 1 for Sitting in a reclined position information. when your vehicle is in motion Shopping Hooks can be dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your safety belts See "Storage" in Section 1 for can't do their job when the information.
Seats and Restraints Head Restraints Some rear seat head restraints (if equipped) are also adjustable. CAUTION Head restraints may be removed for maintenance. Replace the head If a head restraint is not restraint before driving. installed on the seatback, adjusted properly or stored in To remove a head restraint, pull it the vehicle properly, it could up as far as it will go, press and...
Section 2 CAUTION Do not allow passengers to sit on the folded seatbacks while the vehicle is in motion. Unrestrained luggage or passengers on a folded seat- back can be thrown within or ejected from the vehicle in a sudden stop or accident. Folding Rear Seatback 2.
Seats and Restraints Check to be sure that the safety CAUTION belts are properly routed and are not twisted. Do not pull the release knobs on the top of the seatback while CAUTION the vehicle is moving. This can cause damage or injuries to the Make sure that the seatback occupants.
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Section 2 Be sure that if children are too CAUTION CAUTION small to be well restrained by the safety belt system, that they are Always wear your safety belt. Be Wearing a safety belt improper- secured in an appropriate child sure it is adjusted properly at all ly could cause serious injury.
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Seats and Restraints CAUTION NOTICE CAUTION (Continued) The lap part of the belt should If a hard or breakable object is Before you close the door, make be worn low and snug on the between a safety belt and an sure the safety belt is out of the hips, just touching the thighs, occupant, such as a ballpoint...
Section 2 3. Pull the belt across you. Do CAUTION not let it get twisted. A crash can damage the The belt may lock as it is pulled restraint systems in your vehi- out. If it does, let it go all the cle.
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Seats and Restraints To unlatch the belt: The lap/shoulder belt should be The shoulder belt should go over worn as shown above. the shoulder and across the chest. 1. Push the button on the These parts of the body are best buckle.
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Section 2 To adjust the shoulder belt, pull on CAUTION the belt and press the release You could be seriously injured if button to move the adjuster up or your belt is buckled in the down to the proper height. wrong place.
Seats and Restraints Replacing Safety Belts If you have been in a collision where the belts may have been stretched, or if the safety belt is cut or damaged, the belt needs to be replaced. Repairs may be neces- sary even if the safety belt was not used at the time of the collision.
Section 2 Your vehicle is equipped with safe- The best way to protect the fetus is ty belt pretensioners. Pretension- to protect the mother. When a ers work only once. If the safety belt is worn properly, it is pretensioners were activated in a more likely that the fetus will not collision, they will need to be be hurt in a crash.
Seats and Restraints ■ SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINTS CAUTION A crash can damage the restraint systems in your vehi- cle. A damaged restraint system may not properly protect the person using it, resulting in seri- Safety Belt Reminder Light Safety Belt Pretensioners ous injury or even death in a crash.
Section 2 If the air bag light does not flash when the ignition is turned on, or if it stays on, comes on while you are driving, or flashes while you are driving, there may be a prob- lem with the air bag system or the safety belt pretensioner system.
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Seats and Restraints CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION Both the safety belt restraint A child in a rear-facing child Air bags are designed to be system and the air bag restraint restraint in the front passenger used with the safety belts. Even system are designed to best seating position could be seri- with an air bag, if you are in a...
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Section 2 CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION If you are too close to an inflat- Frontal air bags are not Do not attach anything to the ing air bag, it could seriously designed to inflate at all in roll- area from where the air bag injure you.
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Seats and Restraints CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION Do not install a child restraint in When an air bag inflates, it The air bag only inflates once. It the front passenger seating leaves residual dust in the air must be replaced after a colli- position if the vehicle is which may cause breathing sion.
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Section 2 CAUTION CAUTION (Continued) Do not drive your vehicle after If the air bag light stays on or one or more air bags have comes on while you are driving, deployed. there may be a problem with this system. The air bags may Do not try to repair, alter, not inflate in a crash, or they replace, or dispose of the air...
Seats and Restraints Be sure that if children are under CAUTION six years of age or are too small to An unsecured child restraint be well restrained by the safety may be tossed about the vehi- belt system, that they are secured cle in a collision or sudden stop.
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Section 2 CAUTION Never hold a baby in your arms while riding in a vehicle. During a crash a baby will become so heavy you can’t hold it. For example, in a crash at only 40 km/h, a 5.5 kg baby will suddenly become a 110 kg force on your arms.
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Seats and Restraints These restraints use the safety belt CAUTION CAUTION system in your vehicle, but the Newborn infants need The body structure of a young child also has to be secured within complete support, including child is different from an adult the restraint to help reduce the support for the head and neck.
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Section 2 CAUTION CAUTION (Continued) Never use an infant carrier or If, however, you secure a child restraint that hooks over a forward-facing child restraint in seatback. the front passenger seat, be sure to move the front passen- ger seat as far back as it will go. Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear seat.
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Seats and Restraints Once you have installed a child Read and follow all instructions restraint, push and pull the that come with the restraint. restraint in different directions to If your child restraint requires that make sure it is secure. the top strap be anchored, do not Children who have outgrown their use the restraint unless it is...
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Section 2 When installing an anchor assem- bly, make sure to use the correct anchor bolt (5/16" bolt). CAUTION The anchor bolt must be engaged at least 5 full threads into the anchorage. Tighten the anchor bolt firmly. There are three top strap anchor When installing a child restraint locations along the back wall of with a top strap, attach the top...
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– Seats and Restraints Be sure to use an anchor point CAUTION CAUTION located on the same side of the vehicle as the seating position The top strap anchor brackets An unsecured child restraint where the child restraint will be are only designed to anchor may be tossed about the vehi- placed.
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––– Section 3 - Starting and Operating Instructions Star New Vehicle Break-In Period......128 Starting Instructions........142 ting Driving Precautions ........128 Engine Starting ..........142 Before Entering the Vehicle ......129 Engine Starting Problems ......144 Before Driving..........129 Transmission..........144 While Driving ..........130 Automatic Transmission .......
Starting and Operating Instructions ■ NEW VEHICLE ■ DRIVING NOTICE (Continued) BREAK-IN PERIOD PRECAUTIONS • Avoid making hard stops For important safety information, except in emergencies. NOTICE see the section titled "Important • Avoid quick starts, sudden Your vehicle will perform better Safety Precautions".
Section 3 Before Entering the Vehicle Before Driving • Check under the vehicle for leaks. CAUTION CAUTION • Check your vehicle’s engine oil level and other fluid levels. See Make sure all exterior light Loose objects on the instru- Section 4. bulbs, lamps, signaling systems, ment panel or rear window and warning indicators are...
Starting and Operating Instructions While Driving • Adjust the driver's seat to a • As you turn on the ignition, comfortable driving position. check the operation of your The driver's full attention is always vehicle’s indicators and warn- • Make sure the head restraint is required while driving.
Section 3 Exhaust Warnings • Avoid searching for change CAUTION when approaching toll booths. For important safety information, Be sure to seal any unused top • Avoid answering or making see the section titled "Important strap anchor location with the phone calls on your cellular Safety Precautions".
Starting and Operating Instructions ■ KEYS NOTICE CAUTION Lock all doors and take the key with you when you leave the Do not leave children in the vehicle unattended. vehicle with the ignition key. They could operate the power windows or other controls and could even make the vehicle move.
Section 3 ■ THEFT DETERRENT The replacement key must have a transponder embedded in it. SYSTEM This deters unauthorized persons Immobilizer (If equipped) from obtaining a duplicate key. See "Theft Deterrent System" later Your vehicle may be equipped in this section for more informa- with an immobilizer system.
Starting and Operating Instructions Content Theft Deterrent If the system determines that an Arming the System invalid key is being used in the System (If equipped) To arm the system: ignition, the Security System Light You must use the remote keyless 1.
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Section 3 5. Close all doors (including the 6. Lock the vehicle with the CAUTION rear hatch and the hood). remote keyless entry system. Leaving children, helpless Note: All doors will lock, the hazard adults, or pets in a vehicle with lights will flash once, you will - The system can be activated the windows closed is danger-...
Starting and Operating Instructions ■ REMOTE KEYLESS Alarm Warning Disarming the System ENTRY (IF EQUIPPED) If this theft deterrent system is Press the unlock button on the armed, the alarm will go off any remote keyless entry transmitter. This option allows you to lock or time a door, the rear hatch or the All doors will unlock, the hazard unlock your doors from up to 6 m...
Section 3 Unlock CAUTION Press � to unlock all doors. Do not lock the vehicle using The indicator light � will flash on the remote keyless entry trans- the transmitter to show that it is mitter if anyone is to be left operational.
Starting and Operating Instructions Transmitter Range NOTICE The range of your transmitter When replacing the battery, use should be about 6 meters. At times care not to touch any of the you may notice a decrease in the circuitry. Static from your body range.
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Section 3 3. Remove the battery and NOTICE replace it with the new one, making sure the positive (+) In order to keep the transmitter side of the battery is facing working properly, avoid drop- ping the transmitter. Do not place heavy objects on the 4.
Starting and Operating Instructions Matching Transmitters ■ IGNITION SWITCH Matching transmitters to your CAUTION vehicle may be necessary if you lose or replace a transmitter. Even Do not leave children in the if only one transmitter is being vehicle with the ignition key. replaced, you must rematch all of They could operate the power your transmitters at the same time.
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Section 3 2. ACC (Accessory): In this posi- 3. ON: The switch returns to this CAUTION tion, you can operate some of position after you start the your electrical accessories engine and release the switch. Do not turn the key to LOCK while the engine is off.
Starting and Operating Instructions ■ STARTING Engine Starting NOTICE INSTRUCTIONS NOTICE Do not idle the engine at high speed for more than five NOTICE Holding your key in the Start minutes to avoid damaging the position for longer than 15 Your engine is designed to work exhaust system.
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Section 3 3. Turn your ignition key to START. Do not push the accel- erator pedal. Let go of the key when the engine starts. 4. Let the engine idle for at least 30 seconds before driving. NOTICE When starting the engine in very cold weather (below 1.
Starting and Operating Instructions Engine Starting Problems ■ TRANSMISSION CAUTION Failure to Start Automatic Transmission Do not shift out of P (Park) or If the engine doesn’t start right N (Neutral) with the engine (If equipped) away, wait about 10 seconds, then racing.
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Section 3 • CAUTION This arrow indicates that you Do not shift to P (Park) or must press the button at the R (Reverse) while the vehicle is end of the lever in order to moving. shift. Do not use the P (Park) position •...
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Starting and Operating Instructions P (Park) See "Shift Lock Control System" N (Neutral) later in this section for more infor- This locks your front wheels. Use In this position, the engine doesn’t mation. this position to park the vehicle connect with the wheels. and when starting the engine.
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Section 3 D (Automatic Overdrive) Note: 2 (Second Gear) For faster acceleration, press the This position allows the transmis- NOTICE sion to shift from 1 (First Gear) to accelerator pedal all the way Use D (Automatic Overdrive) as 2 (Second Gear). down and hold it.
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Starting and Operating Instructions OVERDRIVE DEFEAT SHIFT LOCK CONTROL SYSTEM This feature allows the transmis- Your vehicle has an automatic sion to shift into the first three transmission shift lock control system. With the ignition on, you gears, but not overdrive. have to fully apply the regular Enable this feature to avoid exces- brakes before you can shift out of...
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Section 3 See "Automatic Transmission Note: Light" under "Indicator and Warn- If the automatic transmission ing Lights" in Section 1 for more fluid temperature drops below information. 20°C, the system will enter a In this situation, the transmission transmission protection mode. may not shift automatically, or You may notice a change in the shifting may be much harsher than...
Starting and Operating Instructions Clutch Pedal Free Play CAUTION There is no clutch pedal free play. Do not skip gears when you See your dealer if there is any downshift or you could lose clutch pedal free play. control of the vehicle. You or others could be injured.
Section 3 ■ VEHICLE PARKING Automatic Transmissions Manual Transmissions Shift the transmission into Set the parking brake firmly. NOTICE P (Park). When parking on a level surface Things that can burn can touch Set the parking brake firmly. shift the transmission into N hot exhaust parts under your (Neutral).
Starting and Operating Instructions ■ TRACTION Winter Parking Tip 2. Park the vehicle, following the previous instructions. Under cold weather conditions, There are three systems that the parking brake can freeze in the 3. Place wheel blocks behind the control the vehicle: steering, rear wheels.
Section 3 ■ BRAKES CAUTION CAUTION Your vehicle has front disc brakes If one brake circuit should fail, After a car wash or driving and rear drum brakes and a dual the vehicle can still be stopped through a puddle, the brakes circuit braking system.
Starting and Operating Instructions Brake Pedal Travel BRAKING IN EMERGENCIES If your vehicle is not equipped with antilock brakes and you find your- At some time, nearly every driver See your dealer if the brake pedal self in a situation that requires hard gets into a situation that requires does not return to normal height, braking, press the brake pedal...
Section 3 The antilock brake system can help you maintain steering control during a hard brake application. NOTICE The antilock brake system does not change the time you need to apply the brakes, and it does not always decrease stopping distances.
Starting and Operating Instructions If the Antilock Brake System Warn- To release the parking brake, hold ing Light turns on, there is a prob- the regular brake pedal down with lem with the brake system. your right foot. Pull up the parking brake lever until you can push the See "Antilock Brake System button on top of the lever.
Section 3 Parking Brake Lever Travel ■ SUSPENSION NOTICE The parking brake lever travel The suspension system in your Do not drive with the parking must be 5-7 notches, with a force vehicle is designed to keep the brake set. of approximately 20 kgf.
Starting and Operating Instructions – ■ VEHICLE LOADING CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION If you try to carry something on The components of your vehi- top of your vehicle that is long- cle are designed to provide Things you put inside your vehi- er or wider than the luggage satisfactory service if the vehicle cle can strike and injure people...
Service and Maintenance ■ MAINTENANCE CAUTION GUIDELINES Make sure you dispose of mate- The required maintenance rials in accordance with envi- intervals vary considerably ronmental protection between climates, geographical regulations to help protect the locations, terrain and driving environment and your health. conditions.
Section 4 Unleaded Fuel The use of gasoline with an NOTICE octane rating lower than that (Vehicles Designed to Run on recommended may cause engine Use clean fuel only. Contami- Unleaded Fuel) knock. Continued use can cause nated fuel may reduce the life engine damage and void the of the fuel delivery system and CAUTION...
Service and Maintenance The engine in your vehicle is Use of the recommended fuel is designed to accept unleaded an important part of the proper gasoline only. The use of leaded maintenance of your vehicle. gasoline could affect your vehicle’s You should use a high quality fuel performance as well as your which meets the minimum octane...
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Section 4 If any of the following conditions NOTICE NOTICE exist, you should see your dealer If you are having trouble start- for service as soon as possible: Failure to follow these instruc- ing the engine, and you contin- tions may result in damage to •...
Service and Maintenance • When you put the cap back on, continue to turn it clockwise until you hear a clicking noise. • Close the fuel door. When closing the fuel door, make sure that it latches. CAUTION Static electricity can ignite Fuel Door Release Filling the Tank gasoline vapor.
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Section 4 CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION Fuel vapor is highly flammable. If you open the cap rapidly • Never fill a portable fuel con- Keep sparks, flames and smok- while pressure inside the tank is tainer while it is in your vehi- ing materials away from fuel.
Service and Maintenance CAUTION NOTICE To allow room for fuel expan- Don't spill fuel on the vehicle's sion in the fuel tank (caused by exterior surfaces. It can damage heat from the engine), fill the your paint. If you do, wash it off tank only until the pump’s as soon as possible.
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Section 4 • Then pull up the secondary • Rotate the rod up and insert To close the hood: latch lever at the front of the the free end securely into the • While holding the hood to vehicle and raise the hood. socket on the underside of the keep it from falling, remove the hood.
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Service and Maintenance • Lower the hood, allowing it to Before closing the hood, make CAUTION drop from a height of about sure that all filler caps are on 30cm. The electric engine cooling fan properly. can start even if the engine is •...
Service and Maintenance Engine Oil Engine oil must be kept at correct CAUTION levels to help ensure proper lubri- CAUTION Used oil, oil filters and empty oil cation of the vehicle’s engine. containers should not be It is normal for an engine to use Engine oil is an irritant.
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Section 4 The best time to check the engine 5. Remove the dipstick again and oil level is when the oil is warm: check the oil level. 1. The vehicle should be on level Also check to make sure the oil is not contaminated.
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Service and Maintenance GASOLINE ENGINES The level should be between the To determine the engine oil fill Choosing the Right Oil Quality MIN and MAX marks. location, see "Oil Fill Cap" in the Be sure the oil you use has the API engine compartment diagram, The oil level must be above the SM (ILSAC GF-IV) rating or better.
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Section 4 Do not switch to a different viscos- ity in the event of brief tempera- ture change. 15W-40 NOTICE Using engine oils of a viscosity other than those recommended 10W-30 could result in engine damage. 5W-30 °F °C Choosing the Right Oil Viscosity When choosing an oil, consider the range of temperature your SAE 10W-30 is the recommended...
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Service and Maintenance Engine Oil Additives Engine Oil Change Intervals CAUTION Your engine should not need any CAUTION Make sure you dispose of mate- extra additives if you use the rials in accordance with envi- recommended oil quality and Changing the engine oil and ronmental protection change the oil at recommended filter requires special skills, tools...
Section 4 Engine Coolant Severe conditions include, but are The cooling system in your vehicle not limited to: is designed to use a phosphate CAUTION based coolant. • frequent cold starting Mixed correctly, this coolant If your engine overheats, see •...
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Service and Maintenance CAUTION NOTICE Adding only plain water or a Do not substitute any liquids for liquid other than the recom- the proper coolant mixture. mended coolant can be Otherwise, premature corro- dangerous. The engine could sion may result and the engine overheat but you would not get coolant will require change the overheat warning.
Section 4 Automatic Transmission It is not necessary to add coolant CAUTION more frequently than recom- Fluid (If equipped) Never open the cap when the mended. If you add coolant more It is not necessary to regularly engine and cooling system are often, this may be a sign that your change the transmission fluid in hot.
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Service and Maintenance If the fluid is contaminated or Check the fluid only when the discoloured, change the automatic engine is running, the vehicle is transmission fluid. parked on a level surface and the shift lever is in P (Park). NOTICE The fluid should be at the normal Take care to prevent contami-...
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Section 4 6. If the fluid is below the MIN 7. Reinsert the dipstick and mark, you should add fluid. check the fluid level again to verify the reading. Add only enough fluid to bring the fluid level up to the MAX 8.
Service and Maintenance Manual Transmission Fluid Check the fluid at the intervals CAUTION recommended in your Mainte- (If equipped) nance Schedule. Heat from the engine, transmis- sion or fluid can cause severe CAUTION Check the fluid only when the burns. Make sure the transmis- engine is off, the vehicle is Performing this vehicle mainte- sion is cool to the touch before...
Section 4 Power Steering Fluid 3. Reinstall the filler plug. (If equipped) 4. Check the transmission case for leaks or damage. NOTICE Driving your vehicle without the proper amount of fluid can result in system damage requir- ing costly repair. Check the fluid at the intervals 1.
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Service and Maintenance Add only enough fluid to bring the CAUTION fluid up to the proper level. When adding fluid, be careful 1. Turn off the ignition. not to overfill. 2. Wipe the cap and the top of If there is too much fluid, it can the reservoir clean.
Section 4 Brake Fluid Change the fluid according to the There are two reasons why the maintenance schedule to prevent fluid level might go down: CAUTION hydraulic system corrosion. • The brake fluid level decreases by an acceptable amount dur- Use only the recommended fluid.
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Service and Maintenance Adding Brake Fluid CAUTION To add brake fluid: If there is too much brake fluid, 1. Wipe the cap and the top of it can spill on the engine. The the reservoir clean. fluid will burn if the engine is hot enough.
Section 4 Use only commercially available CAUTION ready-to-use washer fluid. If there is too much fluid, it can When it’s very cold outside, only spill on the engine. The fluid fill the tank 3/4 full with fluid to will burn if the engine is hot allow for expansion.
Service and Maintenance Battery To extend the life of your vehicle’s CAUTION battery, do the following: CAUTION Do not use a match or flame • Keep the battery mounted near a vehicle's battery. If you securely. Batteries have acid that can need more light, use a flash- burn you and gas that can •...
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Section 4 4. Check the battery terminals CAUTION for white or bluish powder which are signs of corrosion. When reconnecting the cable to the battery, be careful to 5. Remove any corrosion with a ensure the clamps are fully seat- solution of baking soda and ed, then tighten the retaining water.
Service and Maintenance Drive Belt CAUTION In order for the generator, Do not leave the key in the igni- power steering pump and air tion while checking the drive conditioning compressor to belt. function properly, the drive belt Otherwise, the engine could be should be in good condition and started unexpectedly.
Section 4 Air Cleaner/Filter CAUTION The air filter must be placed properly unless you are doing repairs or maintenance work. Do not operate the vehicle without the air filter installed. If the engine is started with the Inspect and change the filter at the 5.
Service and Maintenance ■ WIPER BLADES If you experience reduced perfor- mance or fuel economy, see your Check the condition of the wiper dealer for service. blades regularly. The spark plugs may need to be If the wiper blades are not wiping cleaned.
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Section 4 Wiper blades will eventually wear NOTICE out and not wipe properly, reduc- Do not use a silicone-based ing forward vision. polish on the window glass. Sili- Replacement is necessary if: cone will permanently streak • The wiper blade is hard, brittle the glass.
Service and Maintenance ■ PASSENGER COMPARTMENT AIR FILTER (IF EQUIPPED) Your vehicle may be equipped with a passenger compartment air filter which filters outside air enter- ing the vehicle. The filter removes contaminants such as pollen and dust from the To change the filter: 3.
Section 4 ■ WHEELS AND TYRES CAUTION CAUTION (Continued) Your new vehicle comes with high- Poorly maintained and improp- • Do not underinflate your tyres. quality tyres made by a leading tyre erly used tyres are dangerous. Underinflating the tyres could manufacturer.
Service and Maintenance Inflation To check and adjust tyre pressure: NOTICE For tyre pressure inspection, the See "Wheels and Tyres" under Improper tyre pressure use of a quality pocket tyre pres- "Specifications and Capacities" promotes adverse effects in tyre sure gauge is recommended. later in this section for your vehi- life and vehicle performance.
Section 4 CAUTION Incorrect wheel nuts or improp- erly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to become loose and even come off. This could lead to an accident. Be sure to use the correct wheel nuts. Inspection and Rotation Tyre Replacement After rotation, adjust the front and rear tyre pressures.
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Service and Maintenance Here are other things that mean CAUTION CAUTION you need to get a new tyre: When replacing tyres, you Make sure that you dispose of • Foreign objects or punctures. should use the same size, load old tyres in accordance with •...
Section 4 Tyre Chains CAUTION NOTICE Before using any tyre chains, Use of snow chains could Use tyre chains only when you remove the wheel covers (if adversely affect vehicle have to. Use only SAE Class "S" equipped). handling. Do not exceed type chains that are the correct Follow the chain manufacturer's 50 km/h or the speed limit...
Service and Maintenance Winter Tyres Spare Tyre When using winter tyres on your vehicle, be sure to use them on all Your all season tyres may not offer See "Changing a Flat Tyre" in four wheels. the traction or level of perfor- Section 5.
Section 4 ■ FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from short circuits by a combination of fuses, circuit 0.8L 1.0L breakers and fusible thermal links. This greatly reduces the chance of fires caused by electrical problems. ■...
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Service and Maintenance Spare fuses are located in each fuse block and a fuse extractor is locat- ed in the engine compartment fuse block. Note: Your vehicle may not have all the fuses listed. The fuse block is on the lower Additional fuses are located in the driver’s side of the instrument engine compartment.
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Section 4 Use a fuse extractor to remove the CAUTION blown fuse. Using a fuse substitute or a fuse CAUTION of the wrong type or rating can damage the electrical system or Do not use a tool that can even start a fire. Be sure you conduct electricity when replace a bad fuse with a new removing a blown fuse.
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Service and Maintenance Circuits protected CLUSTER Room Light (10A) Door Lock (15A) T/T BOX AIR BAG Stoplight (10A) ROOM LAMP P/WINDOW Rear Wiper (10A) Front Wiper (15A) DOOR LOCK T/SIGNAL Backup Light (10A) STOP LAMP Blower Motor (20A) Cluster (10A) REAR WIPER Air Bag (10A) HEATING...
Section 4 Circuits protected Antilock Brake System (50A) SPARE SPARE Front Fog Lights (10A) A/C COMP MAIN RELAY RELAY Horn (10A) SPARE SPARE H/L LO RH SPARE Illumination (Right) SPARE SPARE H/L HI A/C COMP COOLING FAN FRT FOG (10A) LOW RELAY FAN LOW FRT FOG...
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Service and Maintenance Engine Compartment Fuse Block (Continued) Circuits protected Circuits protected Circuits protected Main Power (Battery) Relays Front Fog Lights (20A) (30A) Air Conditioning Com- Horn (20A) Ignition 2 (30A) pressor (20A) Low Beam Headlight Engine Management Main Power (Battery) (20A) System (15A) (35A)
Section 4 ■ BULB REPLACEMENT CAUTION (Continued) CAUTION • Only illuminate the bulb when it is installed in a lamp. Halogen bulbs contain pressur- • Replace any headlight that is ized gas and may burst if cracked or damaged. dropped or scratched. You or others may be injured.
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Service and Maintenance CAUTION Clean halogen bulbs with alco- hol or mineral spirits and a lint- free cloth. Be sure not to touch them with your bare hands. Fingerprints on a halogen bulb may drastically shorten the bulb’s effective life. Parking Lights Front Turn Signal Lights 1.
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Section 4 6. Reverse the steps to install a Front Fog Lights (If equipped) new bulb. CAUTION When installing the new bulb into the socket, press it in Performing this vehicle while turning it clockwise. maintenance procedure requires special skills, tools When installing the socket into and equipment.
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Service and Maintenance Side Turn Signal Lights Taillights, Stoplights and Rear Center High-Mounted Stoplight (If equipped) Turn Signals (If equipped) 1. Pull the light assembly rear- 1. Open the rear hatch. 1. Open the rear hatch. ward and remove it. 2.
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Section 4 Rear Fog Light (If equipped) or License Light Dome Light Backup Light 1. Remove the two screws and 1. Use the flat edge of a screw- 1. Reach in behind the rear the light cover. driver to pry the lens away bumper and disconnect the from the headliner.
Service and Maintenance ■ REPLACEMENT BULB SPECIFICATIONS Headlight (high/low) ..................60/55W x2 (Halogen) Parking Lights (front)......................... 5W x2 Front Turn Signal Light......................21W x2 Front Fog Light (Ifequipped)..................27W x2 (Halogen) Side Turn Signal Light (Ifequipped) ................... 5W x2 Rear Turn Signal Light ......................21W x2 Brake Lights/Taillights......................
Section 4 ■ SPECIFICATIONS AND CAPACITIES Engine Specifications 0.8 SOHC Engine Type.......................... 3 Cylinder In-line Valvetrain ........................SOHC 6 Valve Displacement ..........................796 cc Bore x Stroke....................... 68.5 mm x 72.0 mm Compression Ratio ........................9.3 : 1 Maximum Power ....................38.0 kW @ 6,000 rpm Maximum Torque ....................
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Service and Maintenance Engine Specifications (continued) 1.0 SOHC Engine Type.......................... 4 Cylinder In-line Valvetrain ........................SOHC 8 Valve Displacement ..........................995 cc Bore x Stroke....................... 68.5 mm x 67.5 mm Compression Ratio ........................9.3 : 1 Maximum Power ....................48.5 kW @ 5,400 rpm Maximum Torque ....................
Section 4 Drivetrain 0.8 SOHC Engine 1.0 SOHC Engine 5-Speed Manual Transmission Drive System ..........Front Wheel Drive ........Front Wheel Drive Gear Ratios First................3.818 ...........3.416 Second..............2.210 ...........1.950 Third ................1.423 ...........1.280 Fourth ..............1.029 ...........0.971 Fifth .................0.837 ...........0.757 Reverse..............3.583 ...........3.272 Final Drive Ratio ............4.263 ........4.105 or 4.444 213 .
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Service and Maintenance Drivetrain (continued) Clutch Type.............Single Dry Plate ........Single Dry Plate Outside Diameter ............180 mm ..........184 mm Inside Diameter ............125 mm ........... 127.5 mm Thickness..............7.2 mm ..........7.65 mm 4-Speed Automatic Transmission (0.8 SOHC Engine) Drive System ......................Front Wheel Drive Gear Ratios First ............................2.914 Second .............................1.525...
Service and Maintenance Brake System Type........................Dual-diagonal Split Front Wheel...........................Solid Disc Rear Wheel ..........................Drum Booster (Single) (Automatic Transmissions) ................. 203.2 mm Booster (Single) (Manual Transmissions)................177.8 mm Wheels and Tyres Tyre Size ..............145/70 R13....155/65 R13 ..155/70 R13 Wheel Dimension ............4.5J x 13......
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Service and Maintenance ■ RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS USAGE FLUID / LUBRICANT Engine Oil (with oil Engine oil rated API SM (ILSAC GF-IV). To determine the preferred viscosity for your filter) vehicle's engine, see "Engine Oil" earlier in this section. Engine Coolant Mixture of demineralized water and a phosphate-based coolant.
Section 4 ■ MAINTENANCE It is also your responsibility to keep Non-genuine parts and accessories records and receipts as proof of have not been examined or SCHEDULE regular maintenance. approved by us. We can certify This section provides the mainte- neither the suitability nor the safe- Records and receipts together with nance schedule which is necessary...
Service and Maintenance Maintenance Intervals Severe Driving Conditions • driving in heavy city traffic where the outside temperature "Severe" driving conditions You should follow the periodic regularly reaches 32°C (90°F) include: required maintenance schedule. or higher • repeated short-distance driv- See "Scheduled Maintenance •...
Section 4 Scheduled Maintenance Services It is the owner’s responsibility to ensure that maintenance services are performed on the vehicle in accordance with the Scheduled Maintenance Services chart. It is also the owner’s responsibility to retain evidence of the performed maintenance services. Maintenance Interval Kilometers (miles) or time in months, whichever comes first x1,000 km...
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Service and Maintenance Maintenance Interval Kilometers (miles) or time in months, whichever comes first x1,000 km x1,000 miles Months Chassis and Body Interior Air Filter (A/C) (6) Exhaust Pipe and Mountings Brake Fluid (4) (7) Front Brake Pads and Discs (8) Rear Brake Drums and Linings (8) Parking Brake Brake Line and Connections (Including Booster)
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Section 4 Chart Symbols: (4) See "Recommended Fluids and (9) Tyre condition should be Lubricants". inspected before driving, and tyre I: Inspect these items and their pressure should be checked each (5) After the initial replacement (at related parts. If necessary, correct, time you fill your fuel tank, or at 100,000 km or 60,000 miles or 5 clean, replenish, adjust or replace.
Section 5 - Problems on the Road –––– – Jump Starting ..........230 Changing a Flat Tyre........240 Towing Your Vehicle ........234 Jack Specifications......... 248 Engine Overheating ........237 If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck......249 Prob Rocking Your Vehicle ........250 lems Road 229 .
Problems on the Road ■ JUMP STARTING CAUTION CAUTION (Continued) If your battery has run down, you Batteries have acid that can • Make sure the battery provid- may use another vehicle and some burn you and gas that can ing the jump start has the jumper cables to start your vehicle.
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Section 5 To jump start your vehicle, 3. Now open the hoods and CAUTION follow these steps: locate the positive (+) and To ensure that the vehicles do negative (-) battery terminals. NOTICE not roll, set the parking brake CAUTION firmly on both vehicles involved Ignoring these steps could in the jump starting procedure.
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Problems on the Road 6. Now take the negative (-) CAUTION (black) cable. First connect it Check that the jumper cables to the good battery's nega- don’t have any loose or missing tive (-) terminal. Use the insulation. If they do, you could remote negative (-) terminal if get a shock and the vehicles the vehicle has one.
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Section 5 7. Attach the other end of the 9. Then try to start the other 10. Remove the cables in reverse negative cable to a heavy vehicle. order to prevent electrical metal part on the engine of shorting. If the engine does not start af- the vehicle with the dis- ter a few tries, the vehicle may CAUTION...
Problems on the Road TOWING YOUR VEHICLE WITH A WHEEL LIFT 1. Turn on the hazard warning flashers. 2. Turn the ignition key to the accessory position. 3. Shift the transmission into N (Neutral). 4. Release the parking brake. ■ TOWING YOUR CAUTION VEHICLE To help avoid injury to you or...
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Section 5 5. Tow your vehicle with the EMERGENCY TOWING NOTICE front wheels off the ground. If towing service is not available in If the vehicle must be towed an emergency, the vehicle may be NOTICE from the rear, use a towing towed temporarily by securing a dolly under the front wheels.
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Problems on the Road CAUTION CAUTION When towing the vehicle with a When towing with a tow rope, tow rope, the vehicle can be you could lose control of the damaged. towed vehicle. Use towing eyes only if no other Do not tow the vehicle if the towing equipment is available wheels, transmission, axles,...
Section 5 NOTICE When the rear towing hook is used, always pull the cable or chain in a straight direction with respect to the hook. Never pull on the hooks at a sideways angle. To prevent damage, do not take up slack in the cable too ■...
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Problems on the Road If you get the overheat warning CAUTION CAUTION with no sign of steam: Continued operation of an The electric engine cooling fan 1. Pull over and stop the vehicle overheated engine, even for a can start even if the engine is as soon as it is safe to do so.
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Section 5 If the fan is not operating and If the fan is operating with no sign If the fan is operating but the steam is visible: of steam: engine temperature does not fall: 1. Turn off the engine. 1. Open the hood. 1.
Problems on the Road ■ CHANGING A FLAT Check for leaks in the following: CAUTION TYRE • Radiator Steam and scalding liquids from • Radiator Hoses a hot cooling system can blow CAUTION out and burn you badly. Never • Radiator Connections Getting under a vehicle when it turn the cap when the engine •...
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Section 5 CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION (Continued) (Continued) Avoid further tyre and wheel To help prevent the vehicle • Turn off the ignition and damage by driving very slowly from moving while changing remove the key. to a level place to change your the flat tyre: •...
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Problems on the Road 2. Turn the retainer on the com- CAUTION (Continued) pact spare tyre under the foam • Make sure to use the proper tray counterclockwise and jacking locations. remove the retainer. • Place the jack under the jack- 3.
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Section 5 CAUTION Do not remove the wheel nuts until the wheel is raised off the ground. 5. Use the wheel wrench to 6. Attach the jack handle to the loosen the wheel nuts by one jack. turn each. 7. Turn the jack handle clockwise to raise the jack lift head slightly.
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Problems on the Road CAUTION CAUTION Raising your vehicle with the Getting under a vehicle when it jack improperly positioned can is jacked up is dangerous. If the damage the vehicle or may vehicle slips off the jack, you allow the vehicle to fall off the could be badly injured or killed.
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Section 5 CAUTION CAUTION Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on Never use oil or grease on studs the parts to which it is fastened, or nuts. If you do, the nuts can make the wheel nuts might come loose. Your wheel become loose after a time.
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Problems on the Road CAUTION NOTICE Incorrect wheel nuts or improp- Improperly tightened wheel erly tightened wheel nuts can nuts can lead to brake pulsation cause the wheel to become and rotor damage. To avoid loose and even come off. This expensive brake repairs, evenly could lead to an accident.
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Section 5 17. Reinstall the wheel cover (if 18. Store all the equipment in the CAUTION equipped). proper storage area. Storing a jack, a tyre or other Do not put a wheel cover on a To reduce rattling, stow the equipment in the passenger's compact spare tyre.
Problems on the Road Jack Specifications Compact Spare Tyre (If NOTICE equipped) Your vehicle is equipped with a When the compact spare tyre is Although the compact spare was jack capable of lifting 600 kg. It installed, do not take your vehi- fully inflated when your vehicle uses lithium grease with a grade cle through an automatic car...
Section 5 ■ IF YOUR VEHICLE GETS For information about using tyre NOTICE chains on your vehicle, see "Tyre STUCK Spinning the wheels can Chains" under "Wheels and Tyres" If your vehicle gets stuck in sand, destroy parts of the vehicle, in Section 4.
Problems on the Road Rocking Your Vehicle To free your vehicle when it is CAUTION stuck: CAUTION Keep your foot off the accelera- 1. Turn the steering wheel left tor pedal while shifting. Wait and right to clear the area Before rocking the vehicle, until the transmission is around the front wheels.
Index Air - Air Cleaner/Filter ........189 Battery ........169 Air Bag ..............115 Battery - Charging System Light ......31 Air Bag - Warning Light .......37 Battery - Jump Starting ........230 Air Cleaner ............169 Belts - Lap/Shoulder Belt ........109 Air Conditioning - A/C Compressor Button ..47 Belts - Replacing Safety Belts ......
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Index B (Continued) Chassis - Specifications ........215 Brakes - Specifications ........216 Children - Child Restraint Top Strap ....124 Brakes - Warning Light ........32 Children - Child Restraints ........ 120 Break-In - New Vehicle Break-In Period ....128 Cigarette Lighter ..........25 Bulbs - Replacement ..........205 Circuit Breakers ..........
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Index C (Continued) Drive Belt ............188 Coolant .............175 Drivetrain - Specifications ......... 213 Coolant - Coolant Temperature Gauge ....29 Driving - New Vehicle Break-In Period ....128 Coolant - Engine Coolant Reservoir .....17 Driving - Off-Road Driving on Hills ...... 13 Coolant - Engine Coolant Temperature Light ..32 Driving - Precautions ........
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Index E (Continued) Fluid - Windshield Washer Fluid ......185 Engine - Engine Starting Problems .....144 Fluids - Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ..222 Engine - Failure to Start ........144 Fog - Fog Lights ..........44 Engine - Oil Pressure Warning Light ....30 Fog - Fog Lights Indicator ........
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Index Gauge - Coolant Temperature Gauge ....29 Identification - Engine Identification Number ..199 Gauge - Fuel Gauge ..........28 Identification - Identification Numbers ....199 Gas - Filling the Fuel Tank ......... 164 Identification - Vehicle Identification Number ... 199 Glove Box .............
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Index L (Continued) Maintenance - Engine Coolant Reservoir ..17 Lights - Main Switch ..........41 Maintenance - Engine Oil ......170 Lights - Rear Fog Lights .......45 Maintenance - Engine Oil Dipstick ....169 Lights - Rear Fog Lights Indicator ......39 Maintenance - Engine Oil Fill Cap .....
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Index Net - Convenience Net .........91 Rack - Luggage Carrier ........94 Radio ............25 Radio - Antenna ..........76 Odometer ............28 Radio - Anti-Theft Feature ........58 Off-Roading - Driving on Hills ......13 Radio - Cassette Tape Player .....52 Oil - Engine Oil .........170 Radio - Radio Controls ........
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Index R (Continued) Safety - Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy ..113 Restraints - Head Restraints .......104 Safety - Safety Belts ........6 Restraints - Lap/Shoulder Belt ......109 Safety - Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster ....111 Restraints - Replacing Safety Belts ......112 Safety - Supplemental Restraints .......
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Index S (Continued) Specifications - Weight ........218 Shifting - Overdrive Defeat Light ......36 Speed - Vehicle Top Speed ....... 219 Shifting - Shift Lock Control System ....148 Speedometer ............28 Shopping Hooks ..........97 Starting - Engine Flooding ........ 144 Sound System ........
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Index S (Continued) Tyres - Jack and Vehicle Tools ......92 Storage - Rear Cargo Area ........90 Tyres - Spare Tyre .... 5 Storage - Underseat Storage ......97 Tyres - Tyre Chains ........... 197 Stuck - If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck ......249 Tyres - Tyre Inflation .........
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Index T (Continued) Warning Light - Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light ......32 Transmission - Manual Transmission Fluid ..180 Warning Light - Transmission - Shift Lock Control System ..148 Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light ....30 Transmitter - Battery Replacement ....138 Warning Light - Malfunction Indicator Light ..
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Where's the Central locking fuse or relay for chevrolet spark lite?
The central locking fuse or relay for the Chevrolet Spark Lite is located in the engine compartment fuse block, which is next to the battery.
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