Power steering
CAUTION
Do not hold the steering wheel at the fully locked position left or right for more than 5 seconds. This may damage the power steering pump.
The power steering system operates only when the engine is running.
If you lose power steering assist because the engine stops or the system fails to function, you can steer but it will take much more effort.
NOTE
Right after the engine has been started and before it has warmed up, you may hear a noise coming from areas adjacent to the power steering pump which is located at the right-front area of the engine compartment. This noise is normal. It does not indicate power steering system trouble.
See also:
Brake booster
The brake booster uses engine manifold vacuum to assist braking force. Do not
turn off the engine while driving because that will turn off the brake booster,
resulting in poor braking power.
The ...
Odometer/Trip meter
Turbo models
Non-turbo models
1) Trip knob
This meter displays the odometer and two trip meters when the ignition switch is in the “LOCK”, “Acc” or “ON” position.
If you press the trip knob when t ...
Lubricants
Engine oil
For the checking, adding and replacing procedure or other details, refer to “Engine
oil” F11-12.
NOTE
The procedure for changing the engine oil and oil filter should be performed
by ...