Air Cleaner
If the air cleaner is clogged with dust, there will be greater intake resistance, resulting in decreased power output and increased fuel consumption.
Check and clean periodically according to the following procedure: 1) Take off the air cleaner case cover.
Remove the element from the air cleaner case cover.
2) This air cleaner element is of dry type.
Remember that it needs cleaning according to the following method.
3) Blow off dust on cleaner element by compressed air from inside the element, or replace the element as necessary.
CAUTION:
The air cleaner element should be
replaced every 50000 km (30000
miles). More frequent replacement is
necessary when you drive under
dusty conditions.
Engine Hood
Engine Hood
To open the engine hood:
1) Pull the hood release handle located on
the outboard side of the driver’s side of
the instrument panel. This will disengage
the engine hood lock halfwa ...
Towing a Disabled Vehicle
Emergency Towing
If your vehicle is disabled, it may be towed
by a tow truck using one of the following
methods:
1) Tow the vehicle with two wheels lifted
by the tow truck and the other two
whee ...
Safety, Reliability & Pricing
In crash tests by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, the SX4 earned
the top rating, Good, for front and side impacts. Rear crash protection —
arguably less significant than front or sid ...