Purpose/Function
The hood is constructed with a large space between the front end of the hood and the engine to absorb an impact.
Construction
The hood stiffener positioned at the front end of the hood is shaped so that it collapses easily during an impact. In addition, there is an impact absorbing space which facilitates impact absorption.
The large space between the hood and the engine facilitates impact absorption.

Front Outer Handle Removal/Installation
Hood AdjustmentTransmission/Transaxle Features
Clutch and Manual Transaxle [C66M-R]
A newly developed, C6-type manual transaxle (SKYACTIV-MT) with 6 forward
gears and 1 reverse gear has been adopted.
Automatic Transaxle [FW6A-EL, FW6AX-EL]
A newly developed, FW6A(X)-EL-type electronically controlled automatic transaxle
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Rear Window Defroster/Outer Mirror Heater
Outline
Fogging is cleared from the rear window and outer mirror glass by heating
of the filament.
Structural view
System wiring diagram
Vehicles with full-auto air conditioner system
Vehicles with manual air conditioner system
Construction
Rear window defroster
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Purge Control
Outline
An appropriate amount of evaporative gas is fed into the intake manifold
by the purge solenoid valve operation according to the engine operation conditions.
This ensures driveability and prevents release of evaporative gas into the atmosphere.
The PCM drives the purge so ...