8 Maintenance and do-it-yourself
Maintenance requirement
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8-2
Scheduled maintenance
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8-2
General maintenance
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8-2
Where to go for service
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8-2
General maintenance
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8-2
Explanation of maintenance items
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8-2
Maintenance precautions
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8-5
Engine compartment check locations
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8-6
VQ35HR engine
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8-6
VK50VE engine
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8-7
Engine cooling system
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8-9
Checking engine coolant level
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8-9
Changing engine coolant
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8-10
Engine oil
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8-10
Checking engine oil level
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8-11
Changing engine oil and filter
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8-11
Automatic transmission fluid
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8-14
Power steering fluid
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8-14
Brake fluid
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8-15
Brake fluid
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8-15
Window washer fluid
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8-15
Battery
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8-16
Jump starting
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8-18
Variable voltage control system
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8-18
Drive belts
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8-18
Spark plugs
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8-19
Replacing spark plugs
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8-20
Air cleaner
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8-20
Windshield wiper blades
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8-21
Cleaning
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8-21
Replacing
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8-21
Rear window wiper blades
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8-22
Brakes
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8-22
Self-adjusting brakes
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8-22
Brake pad wear indicators
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8-22
Fuses
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8-23
Engine compartment
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8-23
Passenger compartment
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8-24
Intelligent Key battery replacement
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8-25
Lights
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8-27
Headlights
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8-28
Exterior and interior lights
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8-29
Wheels and tires
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8-31
Tire pressure
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8-31
Tire labeling
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8-34
Types of tires
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8-36
Tire chains
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8-36
Changing wheels and tires
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8-37