Air conditioner compressor shut-off when engine is heavily loaded
To improve acceleration and gas mileage, the air conditioner compressor is designed to temporarily shut off during air conditioner operation whenever the accelerator is fully depressed such as during rapid acceleration or when driving on a steep upgrade.
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Checking the oil level
AT models
1) Yellow handle
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and stop the engine.
2. Pull out the level gauge, wipe it clean, and insert it again.
1) Upper level
2) Lower level
3. Pull ...
2.0-L DOHC Turbo engine
A newly developed DOHC cylinder head is used in this engine. The intake port
and the combustion chamber have been redesigned to reduce residual gasses, thus
raising combustion efficiency.
By usi ...
Under the cargo area
1) Under-floor storage compartment (if equipped) (Refer to “Under-floor
storage compartment”)
2) Jack handle
3) Tool bucket
4) Spare tire
1) Wheel nut wrench
2) Hex-head wrench (onl ...