1. Park with the driver’s side closest
to the service station pump.
2. Open the fuel fill door by pulling
on the handle located under the
lower left corner of the dashboard.
3. Remove th
Your vehicle’s onboard diagnostic
system will detect a loose or missing
fuel fill cap as an evaporative system
leak. The first time a leak is detected
a ‘‘CHECK FUEL CAP’’ message
1. Park the vehicle, and set the
parking brake. Pull the hood
release handle located under the
lower left corner of the dashboard.
The hood will pop up slightly.
2. Reach in between the ho
Upper Front Grille Replacement
NOTE: Take care not to scratch the bumper and grille.
1. Remove the front bumper.
2. Remove the clips from the back of the front grille
and release the hooks (A), then release the hooks
(B) and remove the upper front grille (C) from the
lower front grille (D).
3. Re
The automatic transmission is a combination of a 3-element torque converter
and triple-shaft electronically controlled
unit which provides 5 speeds forward and 1 reverse. The entire unit is
positioned in line with the engine.
Torque Converter, Gears, and Clutches
The torque converter consists of a