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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8-3
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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8-9
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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8-11
Checking engine oil level
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8-11
Changing engine oil and filter
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8-13
Automatic transmission fluid
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8-15
Power steering fluid
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8-15
Brake fluid
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8-16
Window washer fluid
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8-16
Battery
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8-17
Jump starting
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8-19
Drive belts
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8-19
Spark plugs
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8-20
Replacing spark plugs
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8-20
Air cleaner
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8-21
Windshield wiper blades
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8-21
Cleaning
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8-21
Replacing
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8-22
Rear window wiper blade
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8-23
Brakes
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8-23
Self-adjusting brakes
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8-23
Brake pad wear indicators
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8-23
Fuses
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8-24
Engine compartment
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8-24
Passenger compartment
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8-26
Keyfob battery replacement
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8-27
Keyfob (Except Intelligent Key)
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8-27
Intelligent Key
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8-28
Lights
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8-30
Headlights
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8-31
Exterior and interior lights
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8-31
Wheels and tires
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8-35
Tire pressure
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8-35
Tire labeling
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8-38
Types of tires
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8-40
Tire chains
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8-42
Changing wheels and tires
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8-43