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
QR25DE engine
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8-6
Engine cooling system
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8-7
Checking engine coolant level
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8-8
Changing engine coolant
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8-8
Engine oil
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8-8
Checking engine oil level
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8-8
Changing engine oil and filter
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8-9
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) fluid
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8-11
Brake fluid
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8-11
Window washer fluid
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8-12
Battery
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8-13
Jump starting
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8-14
Drive belts
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8-14
Spark plugs
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8-15
Replacing spark plugs
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8-15
Air cleaner
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8-16
Windshield wiper blades
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8-16
Cleaning
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8-16
Replacing
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8-17
Rear window wiper blade
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8-18
Brakes
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8-18
Self-adjusting brakes
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8-18
Brake pad wear indicators
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8-18
Fuses
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8-19
Engine compartment
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8-19
Passenger compartment
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8-20
Battery replacement
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8-21
Keyfob
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8-21
Intelligent Key battery
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8-22
Lights
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8-24
Headlights
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8-25
Exterior and interior lights
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8-26
Wheels and tires
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8-30
Tire pressure
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8-30
Tire labeling
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8-33
Types of tires
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8-35
Tire chains
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8-36
Changing wheels and tires
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8-37