8 Maintenance and do-it-yourself
Maintenance requirements
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8-2
General maintenance
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8-2
Explanation of general maintenance items
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8-2
Maintenance precautions
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8-5
Engine compartment check locations
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8-7
Engine cooling system
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8-8
Checking engine coolant level
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8-8
Changing engine coolant
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8-9
Engine oil
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8-10
Checking engine oil level
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8-10
Changing engine oil
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8-11
Changing engine oil filter
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8-12
Automatic transmission fluid
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8-12
Temperature conditions for checking
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8-13
Power steering fluid
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8-14
Brake and clutch fluid
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8-14
Window washer fluid
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8-15
Battery
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8-15
Drive belts
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8-17
Spark plugs
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8-17
Replacing spark plugs
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8-18
Air cleaner
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8-18
Windshield wiper blades
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8-19
Cleaning
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8-19
Replacing
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8-20
Parking brake and brake pedal
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8-21
Checking parking brake
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8-21
Checking brake pedal
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8-21
Brake booster
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8-22
Clutch pedal
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8-22
Fuses
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8-22
Engine compartment
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8-23
Passenger compartment
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8-24
Keyfob battery replacement
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8-24
Lights
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8-26
Headlights
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8-27
Exterior and interior lights
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8-28
Wheels and tires
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8-33
Tire pressure
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8-33
Types of tires
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8-33
Tire chains
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8-34
Changing wheels and tires
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8-35