Air Cleaner
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.
See also:
Electronic Stability Program (ESP®) (if equipped)
ESP® is a registered trademark of
DaimlerChrysler AG.
The Electronic Stability Program (ESP®)
helps to control the vehicle during cornering
if the vehicle is understeering or oversteering.
It a ...
Using the 2WD/i-AWD (intelligent All Wheel Drive) Switch (if equipped)
Using the 2WD/i-AWD (intelligent All Wheel Drive) Switch (if equipped)
This i-AWD system enables you to select
the driving mode according to the driving
conditions by operating the 2WD/i-AWD
swi ...
Improving Fuel Economy
The following instructions will help you
improve fuel economy.
Avoid excessive idling
If you are to wait for more than a minute
while you are parked, stop the engine and
start it again later. Whe ...