Segment:
        
        
            Subcompact/Light Car
        
     
    
    
        
            Key Competitors:
        
        
            Toyota Echo, Nissan Micra, Ford Fiesta, Mitsubishi Mirage
        
     
    
    
        
            Value Proposition:
        
        
            Affordable, fuel-efficient, practical transportation
        
     
 
    
    
    
        
            Powertrain:
        
        
            Engine, Fuel System, Power Unit (likely includes engine mechanicals, ignition, cooling, lubrication), Lower Unit (likely refers to exhaust system or transmission components depending on interpretation)
        
     
    
        
            Chassis:
        
        
            Bracket Unit (potentially suspension or chassis components), Electrical System, Rigging Information (may cover towing or lifting procedures)
        
     
    
        
            Body:
        
        
            Body panels, doors, glass, interior trim, bumpers
        
     
    
        
            Steering:
        
        
            Power steering system (if equipped), steering column, wheel alignment
        
     
    
        
            Brakes:
        
        
            Hydraulic system, master cylinder, brake lines, calipers/wheel cylinders, parking brake
        
     
    
    
        
            Maintenance:
        
        
            Scheduled maintenance, fluid changes, filter replacements, tune-ups
        
     
    
        
            Repair:
        
        
            Engine repair, transmission repair, brake system repair, steering and suspension repair, electrical component replacement
        
     
    
        
            Diagnostics:
        
        
            Troubleshooting guides, diagnostic flowcharts, common problem identification
        
     
    
        
            Troubleshooting:
        
        
            Systematic diagnostic procedures for common faults
        
     
    
    
        
            Depth:
        
        
            Detailed step-by-step instructions for self-repair, covering technical features and descriptions
        
     
    
        
            Engine Rebuild:
        
        
            Detailed instructions for engine disassembly, inspection, repair, and reassembly, including torque specifications and clearances
        
     
    
        
            Electrical Diagnostics:
        
        
            Wiring diagrams, component locations, testing procedures for electrical circuits
        
     
    
    
        
            Navigability:
        
        
            Comprehensive index for quick access to specific topics
        
     
    
    
        
            Supplementary Information:
        
        
            May include specifications, torque charts, troubleshooting trees, or special tool requirements
        
     
 
    
    
    
        
            Engine Code Examples:
        
        
            C14SE, X14SZ, X16XE (specific to the generation)
        
     
    
    
        
            Displacement Range:
        
        
            1.4L to 1.6L (Inline-4 Cylinder)
        
     
    
        
            Horsepower Range:
        
        
            Approx. 60-100 hp (depending on engine variant)
        
     
    
        
            Torque Range:
        
        
            Approx. 100-130 Nm (depending on engine variant)
        
     
    
    
        
            Type:
        
        
            Multi-Point Fuel Injection (MPI) or Bosch Motronic EFI
        
     
    
        
            Fuel Type:
        
        
            Unleaded Petrol (Octane rating specification found in manual)
        
     
 
    
    
    
    
    
        
            Type:
        
        
            4-Speed Automatic (likely)
        
     
    
    
        
            Clutch Type:
        
        
            Hydraulically Actuated Single Dry Plate
        
     
    
    
        
            Manual Transmission Fluid:
        
        
            GL-4 Gear Oil (e.g., SAE 75W-90, specific viscosity and capacity in manual)
        
     
    
        
            Automatic Transmission Fluid:
        
        
            Dexron III (specific type and capacity in manual)
        
     
 
    
    
    
        
            Ancap Rating:
        
        
            Not consistently rated across all years/models in this period; early models likely received lower ratings
        
     
    
    
        
            Braking System:
        
        
            Front Discs, Rear Drums (ABS optional on some models)
        
     
    
    
        
            Airbags:
        
        
            Driver airbag standard, passenger airbag optional on some models
        
     
    
        
            Seatbelts:
        
        
            Pre-tensioning front seatbelts
        
     
 
    
    
    
        
            Oil Change Interval:
        
        
            Typically 10,000-15,000 km or 6-12 months (refer to manual for exact interval and oil type)
        
     
    
        
            Timing Belt Replacement:
        
        
            Crucial forOHC engines, typically 60,000-100,000 km (verify with manual)
        
     
    
    
        
            Engine Oil:
        
        
            API SG/SH/SJ, SAE 10W-40 or 15W-40 (check manual for specific viscosity and capacity)
        
     
    
        
            Coolant:
        
        
            Ethylene Glycol based, with rust inhibitors (e.g., OAT or HOAT, specific type and mixture ratio in manual)
        
     
    
        
            Brake Fluid:
        
        
            DOT 3 or DOT 4 (refer to manual for specific requirement and flush interval)
        
     
    
    
        
            Engine:
        
        
            Potential for oil leaks, ignition coil failure, starter motor issues
        
     
    
        
            Suspension:
        
        
            Wear in bushings, ball joints, and tie rod ends common with age and mileage
        
     
    
        
            Electrical:
        
        
            Issues with central locking, power windows (if equipped), and dashboard warning lights
        
     
    
        
            Exhaust:
        
        
            Rust and leaks in the exhaust system