Safety

Side-impact airbags are standard for 2003. Antilock brakes are standard on the LX model.

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    Main components of occupant classification system
    • An Electronic Capacity measurement system in the front passenger seat which detects major characteristics of a person or object on the seat. • Electronic system to determine whether the passenger ...

    Manual transaxle operation
    The manual transaxle has 6 forward gears. This shift pattern is imprinted on the shift knob. The transaxle is fully synchronized in all forward gears so shifting to either a higher or a lower gear ...

    How does the air bag system operate
    • Air bags are activated (able to inflate if necessary) only when the ignition switch is turned to the ON or START position. • Air bags inflate instantly in the event of serious frontal or side col ...