Driving tips
Fuel requirements
Emission control system
Before driving
Suggestions for economical operation
Special driving conditions
Trailer towing
Overloading
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Powertrains and Performance
The standard engine on the LX is a 2.0-liter, inline four-cylinder engine. It
generates 140 horsepower and 136 pound-feet of torque and is mated to either a
five-speed manual transmission or a fou ...
Windshield defrosting and defogging
Manual climate control system
To defog inside windshield
1. Select any fan speed except “0”.
2. Select desired temperature.
3. Select the or position.
4. The outside (fresh) air position is ...
Handling: Capable but Not Quite There
As noted in our prior drives of the SX sedan, the Forte’s chassis isn’t tuned
for serenity. The hatchback’s MacPherson-strut front and torsion-beam rear
suspension, combined with 17-inch whe ...


