Engine compartment

Type A
Type A


1. Engine coolant reservoir 2. Engine oil filler cap 3. Brake fluid reservoir 4. Air cleaner
5. Fuse box
6. Negative battery terminal 7. Positive battery terminal 8. Auto transaxle oil dipstick (if equipped) 9. Radiator cap
10. Engine oil dipstick
11. Power steering fluid reservoir (if equipped) 12. Windshield washer fluid reservoir

Type B
Type B


1. Engine coolant reservoir 2. Engine oil filler cap 3. Brake fluid reservoir 4. Air cleaner
5. Fuse box
6. Negative battery terminal 7. Positive battery terminal 8. Auto transaxle oil dipstick (if equipped) 9. Radiator cap
10. Engine oil dipstick
11. Power steering fluid reservoir (if equipped) 12. Windshield washer fluid reservoir

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