Serpentine auxiliary belts and an auto-tensioner are adopted to eliminate the need for the adjustment of auxiliary belt tension.

Diagnosis functions have been included for the following systems, so that it is possible to use the MUT-II/III to read the diagnosis codes and service data and to carry out actuator tests. In addition, it is also possible to read the diagnosis codes by the flashing of the warning lamp in some systems.

• MPI

• A/T

• 4ABS

• SRS air bag

• Smart Wiring System (SWS)

• Fully-automatic air conditioner

• A part of the under cover is of a sliding structure to provide easy access for oil filter replacement.

• The speaker garnishes can be removed individually, which no longer requires the removal/installation of the door trims.