NOTE: Take care not to scratch the dashboard or its related parts.
Open the lid.
Remove the screws, then remove the passenger's upper tray lid (A).
Install the lid in the reverse order of removal.
Connecting Rod and Crankshaft End Play Inspection
Remove the oil pump.
Measure the connecting rod end play with a feeler gauge (A) between the
connecting rod (B) and the crankshaft (C).
Connecting Rod End Play
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Automatic Transmission
■Creeping
The engine may run at a higher idle speed and creeping increases:
• Immediately after the engine starts.
• When the heating and cooling system is in use.
Keep the brake pedal f ...
Starting the Engine
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. In cold weather, turn off all
electrical accessories to reduce the drain on the battery.
3. Manual transmission:
Press the clutch pedal down all the way. The START ( ...