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 four-speed automatic with automanual-shift capability (2WD only). Optional on the LX and standard on the EX is a 2.7-liter V6 that produces 173 hp and 178 lb-ft of torque. The V6 is available with the four-speed automatic only. Buyers can get front-wheel drive (2WD) or all-wheel drive (4WD) with either engine.
See also:
Driving your vehicle
Ignition switch
Starting the engine
Manual transaxle
Automatic transaxle
Four wheel drive (4WD)
Brake system
Steering wheel
Cruise control system
Electronic stability control
Instrument clust ...
Automatic climate control system
1. Temperature control knob
2. AUTO (automatic control) button
3. Fan speed control knob
4. Mode selection button
5. OFF button
6. Front windshield defrost button
7. Rear windshield defrost bu ...
Winter driving
Severe weather conditions in the winter
result in greater wear and other problems.
To minimize the problems of winter
driving, you should follow these suggestions:
Snowy or icy conditions
To dr ...