Ford 1998 Escort User Manual

Before drivingIntroduction 2Instrumentation 3Controls and features 17Seating and safety restraints 47Starting and drivingStarting 80Driving 87Roadside

Brake system warningMomentarily illuminates when theignition is turned ON and theengine is off. Also illuminates whenthe parking brake is engaged.Illu

a higher weight limit than theoriginals do not increase theGVWR and GAWR limitations.TRAILER TOWINGYour vehicle is capable of towing atrailer up to 45

HitchesDo not use hitches that clamp ontothe vehicle bumper. Use a loadcarrying hitch. You must distributethe load in your trailer so that 10 –15% of

dealer or trailer rental agency forproper instructions and equipmentfor hooking up trailer lamps.Driving while you towDo not drive faster than 88 km/h

• The trailer tongue weight shouldbe 10–15% of the loaded trailerweight.• After you have traveled 80 km(50 miles), thoroughly checkyour hitch, electri

HAZARD FLASHERUse only in an emergency to warntraffic of vehicle breakdown,approaching danger, etc. Thehazard flashers can be operatedwhen the ignitio

If your vehicle is a coupe, the fuelpump shut-off switch is located onthe right side of the trunk behindthe trunk liner.If your vehicle is a sedan or

FUSES AND RELAYSFusesIf electrical components in thevehicle are not working, a fusemay have blown. Blown fuses areidentified by a broken wire withinth

CoupeThe fuses are coded as follows:Fuse/RelayLocationFuse AmpRatingDescriptionDRL 10A Daytime Running LampsHAZARD 15A Hazard FlasherROOM 10A Engine C

Fuse/RelayLocationFuse AmpRatingDescriptionMETER 10A Backup Lamps, Engine CoolantLevel Switch, Instrument Cluster,Rear Window Defrost, Shift Lock,Warn

Fuse/RelayLocationFuse AmpRatingDescriptionR.WIPER 10A Daytime Running Lamps, LiftgateWiper/WasherHAZARD 15A Hazard LampsROOM 10A Engine Controls, Rem

Charging systemMomentarily illuminates when theignition is turned ON and theengine is off. The light alsoilluminates when the battery is notcharging p

Fuse/RelayLocationFuse AmpRatingDescriptionMETER 10A Backup Lamps, Engine Controls,Instrument Cluster, Rear WindowDefrost, Shift Lock, WarningChime, T

Fuse/Fuse LinkCartridgeLocationFuse AmpRatingDescriptionFUEL INJ. 30A* Air Bags, Constant Control RelayModule (PCM Relay), GeneratorDEFOG 30A* Rear Wi

Sedan/WagonThe high-current fuses are codedas follows.Fuse/Fuse LinkCartridgeLocationFuse AmpRatingDescriptionFUEL INJ. 30A* Air Bags, Engine Controls

Fuse/Fuse LinkCartridgeLocationFuse AmpRatingDescriptionMAIN 100A* Charging System, BTN, CoolingFan, Fuel Pump, OBD-II, ABSFuses, Ignition Switch, Hea

Temporary spare tireinformationThe temporary spare tire for yourvehicle is labeled as such. It issmaller than a regular tire and isdesigned for emerge

• use the wheel for any other typeof vehicleTire change procedure1. Park on a level surface, activatehazard flashers and set the parkingbrake.When one

block the diagonally oppositewheel.• Automatic• Manual3. Remove the jack, jack handleand spare tire.PRNDDL124R35Roadside emergencies116

4. Loosen each wheel lug nutone-half turn counterclockwise butdo not remove them until thewheel is raised off the ground.5. Put the jack in the jack n

9. Remove the jack and fullytighten the lug nuts in the ordershown.10. Put flat tire, jack and lugwrench away. Make sure the jack isfastened so it doe

2. Do not disconnect the battery ofthe disabled vehicle as this coulddamage the vehicle’s electricalsystem.3. Park the booster vehicle close tothe hoo

For information on the safety beltwarning chime, refer to theSeating and safety restraintschapter.Supplemental restraint system(SRS) warning chimeFor

5. Make sure that the jump leadsare clear of moving parts of theengine.Do not connect the end ofthe second cable to thenegative (-) terminal of thebat

WRECKER TOWINGIf you need to have your vehicletowed, contact a professionaltowing service or, if you are amember, your roadside assistancecenter. It i

TOWING BEHIND ANOTHERVEHICLEDo not tow your vehicle behindanother vehicle, such as an RV,unless front wheel dollies are used.Your vehicle cannot be fl

SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONSTo help you service your vehicle:• We highlight do-it-yourself itemsin the engine compartment foreasy location.• We provide a “

• Do not work on a vehicle withthe engine running in anenclosed space, unless you aresure you have enoughventilation.• Keep all lit cigarettes, openfl

ensure the gearshift is securelylatched in P (Park).2. Turn off the engine and removethe key.3. Block the wheels to prevent thevehicle from moving une

depress the clutch and place thegearshift in 1 (First).2. Turn off the engine and removethe key.3. Block the wheels to prevent thevehicle from moving

ensure the gearshift is securelylatched in P (Park).2. Block the wheels to prevent thevehicle from moving unexpectedly.Do not start your enginewith th

depress the clutch and place thegearshift in N (Neutral).2. Block the wheels to prevent thevehicle from moving unexpectedly.Do not start your enginewi

3. Lift the hood and secure it withthe prop rod.Maintenance and care129

GAUGESBase instrument cluster gaugesSport instrument cluster gaugesZX2 coupe instrument clustergauges!THEFTCHECKCOOLANTSERVICEENGINESOONPBRAKEABS+–MPH

IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS INTHE ENGINE COMPARTMENT2.0L SOHC engine1. Engine oil dipstick2. Brake fluid reservoir3. Transmission fluid dipstick(automatic

2.0L DOHC Zetec engine1. Transmission fluid dipstick(automatic transaxle only)2. Battery3. Air filter assembly4. Engine oil fill cap5. Engine oil dips

ENGINE OILChecking the engine oilCheck the engine oil each time youfuel your vehicle.1. Make sure the vehicle is on levelground.2. Turn the engine off

• 2.0L DOHC Zetec engine6. Wipe the indicator clean. Insertthe indicator fully, then remove itagain.• If the oil level is between theADD and FULL mark

Adding engine oil1. Check the engine oil. Forinstructions, refer to Checking theengine oil in this chapter.2. If the fluid level is not withinthe norm

Changing the engine oil andfilterChange your engine oil and filteraccording to the following mileageand time requirements, whicheveroccurs first:• Nor

BRAKE FLUIDChecking and adding brakefluidBrake fluid should be checked andrefilled as needed at least onceeach year:• Clean the reservoir cap beforere

CLUTCH FLUID (IF EQUIPPED)The clutch master cylinder andbrake master cylinder are part ofthe same system; both arerefillable through the brake masterc

ENGINE COOLANT• Coupe• Sedan/WagonCheck the level of the coolant inthe reservoir at least once amonth. Be sure to read andunderstand Precautions whens

to Adding engine coolant in thischapter.Automotive fluids are notinterchangeable; do not use enginecoolant, antifreeze or windshieldwasher fluid outsi

Fuel gaugeDisplays approximately how muchfuel is in the fuel tank (when thekey is in the ON position). Thefuel gauge may vary slightly whenthe vehicle

If you must remove the coolantrecovery cap, follow these steps toavoid personal injury:1. Before you remove the cap, turnthe engine off and let it coo

Recycled engine coolantFord Motor Company recommendsthat Ford and Lincoln-Mercurydealers use recycled enginecoolant produced byFord-approved processes

such that the coolant will notfreeze at the temperature level inwhich you drive during wintermonths. Never increase the enginecoolant concentration ab

center of the NORMAL band).2. While the engine idles, turn thesteering wheel left and rightseveral times.3. Turn the engine off.4. Check the fluid lev

fluid at least twice a year. Thefluid level should be checked if thetransmission is not workingproperly, i.e., if the transaxle slipsor shifts slowly

6. Remove the dipstick and inspectthe fluid level. The fluid levelshould be between the notches onthe dipstick.7. If necessary, add fluid in .25L(1/2

tap water to the battery, as long asyou do not use hard water (waterwith a high alkali content). Ifpossible, however, try to only fillthe battery cell

neutral position (manualtransaxles), turn off all accessoriesand start the vehicle.2. Let the engine idle for at leastone minute.3. The relearning pro

AIR FILTERTo replace your air filter, releasethe clamp locking clip on the frontportion of the air filter housing,then swing the left side open andrem

make replacing the wipers easy,turn the ignition to ACC, then turnthe wipers on. When the wipersreach the vertical position, turnthe ignition to LOCK.

SpeedometerIndicates the current vehiclespeed.OdometerRegisters the total kilometers(miles) of the vehicle.Trip odometerRegisters the kilometers (mile

in Title 49 Code of FederalRegulations Part 575.104(c)(2).U.S. Department ofTransportation-Tire qualitygrades: The U.S. Department ofTransportation re

The traction gradeassigned to this tire isbased on braking (straightahead) traction tests and doesnot include cornering (turning)traction.Temperature

SERVICING YOUR TIRESChecking the tire pressure• Use an accurate tire pressuregauge.• Check the tire pressure whentires are cold, after the vehiclehas

• Four tire rotationReplacing the tiresReplace the tires when the wearband is visible through the tiretreads.Failure to follow theseprecautions may ad

SNOW TIRES AND CHAINSSnow tires must be thesame size and grade as thetires you currently have on yourvehicle.The tires on your vehicle have allweather

• Remove the tire chains whenthey are no longer needed. Donot use tire chains on dry roads.• The suspension insulation andbumpers will help preventveh

Observe the following guidelineswhen handling automotive fuel:• Extinguish all smoking materialsand any open flames beforefueling your vehicle.• Alway

Your vehicle was not designed touse fuel or fuel additives withmetallic compounds, includingmanganese-based compoundscontaining MMT.Vehicles certified

technician to prevent any enginedamage.Fuel qualityIf you are experiencing starting,rough idle or hesitation problemstry a different brand of fuel. If

affect on modern powertraincomponents.You may need to crank the engineseveral times before the systemstarts to pump fuel from the tankto the engine. I

Tachometer (if equipped)Indicates the engine speed inrevolutions per minute.Driving with your tachometerpointer in the red zone maydamage the engine.T

EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMYour vehicle is equipped withvarious emission controlcomponents and a catalyticconverter which will enable yourvehicle to compl

Do not park, idle, or driveyour vehicle in dry grassor other dry ground cover. Theemission system heats up theengine compartment and exhaustsystem, wh

Please consult your “WarrantyGuide” for complete emissionwarranty information.Readiness forinspection/maintenance (I/M)testingIn some localities, it m

Once started, do not turn off theengine until the above drivingcycle is complete.EXTERIOR BULBSIt is a good idea to check theoperation of the followin

SedanWagonCoupe• Hazard flashers• Interior overhead lampsDo not remove lamp bulbs unlessthey will be replaced immediately.If a bulb is removed for ane

Handle a halogen bulbcarefully and keep out ofchildren’s reach. Grasp the bulbonly by its plastic base and donot touch the glass; the oil fromyour han

3. Remove the protective dustshield from the housing by turningthe dust shield counterclockwise(when viewed from the rear).4. Disconnect the electrica

10. Replace the protective dustshield and lock the shield byrotating it clockwise until it locksinto position.11. Reconnect the headlamp wiringsocket

CoupeSedanWagon1. Remove the push pins and coverfrom the package tray.2. Detach the socket from thehousing and remove the bulb.3. Replace the bulb and

4. Replace the housing cover andsecure with the push pins.Tail lamps/Backup lampsThe tail lamp assemblies and thebackup bulb assemblies are locatedin

PANEL DIMMER CONTROLUse to adjust the brightness of theinstrument panel.• Rotate left to brighten.• Rotate right to dim.POWER SIDE VIEW MIRRORSTo adju

Wagon1. Open trunk to expose the taillamp assembly. Remove the twoscrews from the front of the lamp.2. The tail lamp has hiddenfasteners which can be

License plate lampsTo change the license plate bulbs:1. Carefully remove screws andpull the license plate lampassembly from the rear bumper.2. Careful

Using the right bulbsFunction Trade NumberFront park/turn lamps 3457 NAKFoglamps (if equipped) 881Headlamps-aero high and low beam 9007Rear license pl

included in the vertical indication.Therefore, vertical and horizontalheadlamp adjustment should beperformed only when the beamdirection appears to be

headlamp refer to the directionalchange (left or right) of thehorizontal aim.3.Usea4mmwrench or socket toturn the horizontal adjusting screwuntil the

Repeat the above process to theother headlamp, if necessary.CLEANING AND CARING FORYOUR VEHICLERefer to the “Customer AssistanceGuide” for a list of F

Use only carnauba orsynthetic-based waxes. Removeany bugs and tar before waxingvehicle. Use cleaning fluid oralcohol with a clean cloth toremove. Use

high pressure fluid couldpenetrate the sealed parts andcause damage.• Do not spray with cold water toavoid cracking the engine blockor other engine co

Cleaning the exterior lampsWash with the same detergent asthe exterior of your vehicle. Useglass cleaner or tar remover ifnecessary.To avoid scratchin

Cleaning and maintaining thesafety beltsClean the safety belts with a mildsoap solution recommended forcleaning upholstery or carpets. Donot bleach or

AUDIO SYSTEMRefer to the “Audio Guide” forinstructions on how to operate theaudio system.CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEMHeater only system(if equipped)OFFHILOC

MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERSComponent 2.0L SOHC engine 2.0L DOHC ZetecengineAir filter FA-1643 FA-1643Fuel filter FG-862 FG-862Battery BX-58C BXT-58Oil fil

FluidFord PartNameApplication CapacityEngine oil(includes filterchange)Motorcraft 5W30Super PremiumMotor OilZX2 4.25L(4.5 quarts)Sedan/wagon 3.8L(4.0

FluidFord PartName orEquivalentFord PartNumberFordSpecificationLock cylinder PenetratinglubricantE8AZ-19A501-B N/AAutomatictransmissionMotorcraftMERCO

Engine 2.0L-2V engine 2.0L-4V Zetec engineCompression ratio 9.2:1 9.6:1VEHICLE DIMENSIONSVehicledimensionsCoupe mm (in) Sedan mm (in) Wagon mm(in)(1)

• Coupe model• Sedan model43114Capacities and specifications184

• Wagon model• Wagon model5214Capacities and specifications185

IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLESafety compliance labelThe National Highway TrafficSafety Administration Regulationsrequire that a Safety ComplianceCertificat

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS(U.S. ONLY)If you believe that your vehicle hasa defect that could cause a crash,or could cause injury or death, youshould imm

Air bag supplemental restraintsystem ...58and child safety seats ...60description ...

High beamsindicator light ...10Hoodrelease lever ...128Ignitionpositions of the ignition ...2

Fan speed controlControls the volume of aircirculated in the vehicle.Temperature control knobControls the temperature of theairflow inside the vehicle

Sliding moon roof (seeMoonroof) ...35Speed control ...28canceling a set speed ...

Recommended fuel Unleaded fuel only - 87 octaneFuel tank capacity 48.5L (12.8 gallons)Engine oil Use Motorcraft 5W30 SuperPremium Motor Oil, FordSpeci

ICONSIndicates a warning. Read thefollowing section on Warnings fora full explanation.Indicates vehicle informationrelated to recycling and otherenvir

ducts. It can be used to clear iceor fog from the windshield.Operating tips• In humid weather, selectbefore driving. This willhelp to prevent your win

Manual heating and airconditioning system(if equipped)Fan speed controlControls the volume of aircirculated in the vehicle.Temperature control knobCon

even after you have stopped thevehicle.Under normal conditions, yourvehicle’s climate control systemshould be left in any position otherthan MAX A/C o

through the instrument panelregisters and the floor ducts.Heating and air conditioningcapabilities are provided in thismode. For added customercomfort

• -Distributes outside airthrough the windshield defrosterducts. It can be used to clear iceor fog from the windshield. Ifthe temperature is about 10°

Then operate your airconditioner as you wouldnormally.• When placing objects on top ofyour instrument panel, becareful to not place them overthe defro

POSITIONS OF THE IGNITION1. LOCK, locks the steering wheel,gearshift lever (automatictransaxle only) and allows keyremoval. On vehicles with amanual t

The Daytime RunningLight (DRL) system willnot illuminate the tail lamps andparking lamps. Turn on yourheadlamps at dusk. Failure to doso may result in

FOGLAMPS (IF EQUIPPED)Rotate forward to activate.SPEED CONTROL(IF EQUIPPED)To turn speed control on• Press ON.Vehicle speed cannot be controlleduntil

To turn speed control off• Press OFF or• Turn off the vehicle ignition.Once speed control is switched off,the previously programmed setspeed will be e

Instrumentation3

If your vehicle slows down morethan 16 km/h (10 mph) below yourset speed on an uphill, your speedcontrol will disengage. This isnormal. PressingRES/RS

To set a lower set speed• Press and hold CST/COAST.Release the control when thedesired speed is reached or• Press and release CST/COAST.Each press wil

To disengage speed control• Depress the brake pedal or• Depress the clutch pedal (ifequipped)Disengaging the speed control willnot erase the previousl

To return to a previously setspeed• Press RES/RSM/RESUME. ForRES/RSM/RESUME to operate,the vehicle speed must be fasterthan 48 km/h (30 mph).TILT STEE

WINDSHIELD WIPER ANDWASHER• For intermittent wiping, movethe control down one positionand rotate the wiper switch tothe desired position.• For low spe

Rear window wiper/washercontrols (if equipped)For rear wiper operation, rotatethe rear wiper and washer controlto the desired position.• To turn rear

INTERIOR LAMPSDome lamp (if equipped)The dome lamp is locatedoverhead between the driver andpassenger seats.The dome lamp will stay on if thecontrol i

POWER WINDOWS(IF EQUIPPED)Press and hold the rocker switchesto open and close windows.• Press the top portion of therocker switch to close.Controls an

• Press the bottom portion of therocker switch to open.Express downTo make the driver window openfully without holding the windowcontrol, press the dr

FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCHRefer to the Roadsideemergencies chapter forinstructions on how to operate thefuel pump shut-off switch.CARGO COVER (IF EQUIP

THEFTLOWFUEL5060 70FUELFILLEFCH12/RPMx1000123456783040809010060801001201401600 00113MIRRORL Power side viewmirrors(pg. 17)Instrument cluste

The all-door remote entry systemallows you to:• lock or unlock all vehicle doorswithout a key.• arm and disarm the anti-theftsystem. (For more informa

Locking the doorsPress this control to lock all doors(and liftgate on wagons). Onvehicles equipped with the driver’sdoor only remote entry system,only

Sounding a panic alarmPress this control to activate thealarm.To deactivate the alarm, press thecontrol again or turn the ignitionto ACC or ON.This de

1. Twist a thin coin between thetwo halves of the transmitter. DONOT TAKE THE FRONT PART OFTHE TRANSMITTER APART.2. Place the positive (+) side ofnew

All transmitters must beprogrammed at the same time.Illuminated entryInterior lamps will illuminate whenUNLOCK is pressed. The lampswill illuminate fo

If the system is arming with thedoors open, the THEFT light willstay illuminated until all the doorsare closed and then illuminate for30 seconds and b

Disarming a triggered anti-theftsystemPress either the unlock or paniccontrol to disarm the system.A triggered system may also bedisarmed by inserting

SEATINGAdjustable head restraints(if equipped)The head restraints can be movedup and down.Push control to lower headrestraint.Front seatsNever adjust

Always drive and ride withyour seatback upright andthe lap belt snug and low acrossthe hips.Lift handle to move seat forwardor backward.Pull lever up

Driver seat memory recliner(if equipped)• Pull control to adjust seatback.• To retain selected seatbackposition, release seatback bymoving memory recl

OFFR.DEFA/CMAXA/CHILOTUNEDISCSSEEKTRACKSCANAMFM 1SIDE 1-223456 COMP SHUF EJREWFFPREMIUM SOUNDTAPECDHM+BALFADEBASSTREBDOLBY B NRVOLPUSH ONMISTOFFFINE

Folding rear seats (if equipped)Folding down the rear seatsIf your vehicle is equipped with abuilt-in child seat, the seatbackcannot be folded down un

SAFETY RESTRAINTSSafety restraints precautionsAlways drive and ride withyour seatback upright andthe lap belt snug and low acrossthe hips.To prevent t

Each seating position inyour vehicle has a specificsafety belt assembly which ismade up of one buckle and onetongue that are designed to beused as a p

2. To unfasten, push the redrelease button and remove thetongue from the buckle.The front and rear outboard safetyrestraints in the vehicle arecombina

How to use the automaticlocking mode• Buckle the combination lap andshoulder belt.• Grasp the shoulder portion andpull downward until the entirebelt i

Front safety belt heightadjustmentYour vehicle has safety belt heightadjustments for the driver andfront passenger. Adjust the heightof the shoulder b

Insert the tongue into the correctbuckle. To lengthen the belt, turnthe tongue at a right angle to thebelt and pull across your lap untilit reaches th

belt extension only if the safetybelt is too short for you when fullyextended. Do not use extensionsto change the fit of the shoulderbelt across the t

equipped), shoulder belt heightadjusters (if equipped), childsafety seat tether bracketassemblies (if equipped), andattaching hardware, should beinspe

Important supplementalrestraint system (SRS)precautionsThe supplemental restraint systemis designed to:• work with the safety belt toprotect the drive

WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMESBase instrument clusterSport instrument cluster!THEFTCHECKCOOLANTSERVICEENGINESOONPBRAKEABS+–MPH20506070FUEL FILLEFCH12/30408

Do not place objects ormount equipment on ornear the air bag cover on thesteering wheel or in front seatareas that may come into contactwith a deployi

How does the air bagsupplemental restraint systemwork?The SRS is designed to activatewhen the vehicle sustainssufficient longitudinal deceleration.The

If the air bag is inflated,the air bag will notfunction again and must bereplaced immediately.Iftheair bag is not replaced, theunrepaired area will in

A difficulty with the system isindicated by one or more of thefollowing:• The readiness light will eitherflash or stay lit.• The readiness light will

them in safety seats madeespecially for children. Check yourlocal and state or provincial lawsfor specific requirements regardingthe safety of childre

the child closer to the center ofthe vehicle may help provide agood shoulder belt fit.If the shoulder belt cannot beproperly positioned:• move the chi

of your child with yourpediatrician.SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDRENChild and infant or child safetyseatsUse a safety seat that isrecommended for the size an

Attaching safety seats with tetherstraps.Carefully follow all of themanufacturer’s instructionsincluded with the safety seat youput in your vehicle. I

2. Pull down on the shoulder beltand then grasp the shoulder beltand lap belt together.3. While holding the shoulder andlap belt portions together, ro

5. To put the retractor in theautomatic locking mode, grasp theshoulder portion of the belt andpull downward until all of the beltis extracted and a c

ZX2 coupe instrument clusterLow fuelIlluminates when the fuel tank hasapproximately eight liters (twogallons) remaining. The lamp willalso illuminate

able to pull more belt out). If theretractor is not locked, unbucklethe belt and repeat steps twothrough nine.Check to make sure the child seatis prop

Tighten the anchoraccording to specifications.Otherwise, the safety seat maynot be properly secured and thechild may be injured in a suddenstop or col

Tighten the anchoraccording to specifications.Otherwise, the safety seat maynot be properly secured and thechild may be injured in a suddenstop or col

BUILT-IN CHILD SEATSBuilt-in child safety seat(if equipped)The rear seat may include abuilt-in child seat. This child seatconforms to all Federal and

Placing your child in the built-inchild seatFailure to follow all of theinstructions on the use ofthis child restraint system canresult in your child

3. Read all information andwarnings on the child seat cushionand shoulder safety belt. Makesure the child is not too large forthe child seat.4. If con

6. Insert either the left or the rightsafety belt tongue into the singleopening of the crotch safety beltbuckle (it doesn’t matter whichtongue is inse

7. Fasten both halves of the chestclip below the child’s shouldersand adjust it to comfortably holdthe shoulder belts in place on thechild’s chest. Th

Removing your child from thebuilt-in child seat1. Squeeze the tabs on the top andthe bottom of the chest clip andpull the halves apart to open theches

3. Slide the shoulder belts off thechild’s shoulders and remove thechild.To stow the built-in child seatReturn the child seat cushion tothe upright po

position to check the bulb. If itcomes on after the engine isstarted, one of the engine’semission control systems may bemalfunctioning. The light mayi

PREPARING TO START YOURVEHICLEEngine starting is controlled by thespark ignition system. This systemmeets all CanadianInterference-Causing Equipmentst

Do not start your vehiclein a closed garage or inother enclosed areas. Exhaustfumes can be toxic. Always openthe garage door before you startthe engin

• Make sure the parking brake isset.• Make sure the gearshift is in P(Park).If starting a vehicle with a manualtransaxle:• Make sure the parking brake

• Push the clutch pedal to thefloor.3. Turn the key to 3 (ON) withoutturning the key to 4 (START).Make sure the corresponding lightsilluminate briefly

• If the driver’s safety belt isfastened, the light () will notilluminate.STARTING THE ENGINE1. Turn the key to 4 (START)without pressing the accelera

For best results, plug the heater inat least three hours before startingthe vehicle. Using the heater forlonger than three hours will notharm the engi

Important ventilatinginformationIf the engine is idling while thevehicle is stopped in an open areafor long periods of time, open thewindows at least

BRAKESYour brakes are self-adjusting.Refer to the “Service Guide” forscheduled maintenance.Occasional brake noise is normaland often does not indicate

vehicle has continuous vibration orshudder while braking, felt mainlyin the steering wheel, the vehiclemost likely needs service.The ABS operates by d

enable you to avoid obstaclesand bring the vehicle to acontrolled stop.• We recommend that youfamiliarize yourself with thisbraking technique. However

additional vehicle service isrequired.If the Service Engine Soon lightremains on, have your vehicleserviced at the first availableopportunity.Light is

Always set the parkingbrake fully and make surethat the gearshift is securelylatched in P (Park) (automatictransaxle) or in 1 (First)(manual transaxle

2. Hold down the brake pedal.3. Depress the clutch pedal.4. Turn the ignition key to 4(START), then let the engine idlefor a few seconds.5. Release th

Sedan/WagonUpshifts when cruising (recommended for best fuel economy)1-2 18 km/h (11 mph)2-3 32 km/h (20 mph)3-4 46 km/h (29 mph)4-5 61 km/h (38 mph)P

4. Turn engine off and remove thekey.Do not park your vehiclein Neutral, it may moveunexpectedly and injuresomeone. Use 1 (First) gear andset the park

into R (Reverse) when youdownshift from 5 (Fifth).Automatic transaxle(if equipped)Hold the brake pedal downwhile you move thegearshift lever from posi

R (Reverse)With the gearshift in R (Reverse),the vehicle will move backward.You should always come to acomplete stop before shifting inand out of R (R

(Overdrive)The overdrive position is thenormal driving position for anautomatic overdrive transaxle. Itworks the same way as D (Drive)but shifts to a

L (Low)Use L (Low) when added enginebraking is desired or whendescending steep hills.The automatic transaxle will shiftinto the proper gear to ascend

• Base Curb Weight: Weight ofthe vehicle including anystandard equipment, fluids,lubricants, etc. It does notinclude passengers oraftermarket equipmen

• Maximum Trailer WeightRating: Maximum weight of atrailer the vehicle is permittedto tow. The maximum trailerweight rating equals the vehiclecurb wei