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
MR18DE 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 and clutch 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
Variable voltage control system (if so equipped)
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8-14
Drive belt
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8-15
Spark plugs
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8-15
Replacing spark plugs
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8-16
Air cleaner
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8-16
Windshield wiper blades
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8-17
Cleaning
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8-17
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 warning
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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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8-21
Key battery replacement
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8-22
Keyfob
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8-22
Intelligent Key
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8-23
Lights
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8-25
Headlights
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8-26
Exterior and interior lights
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8-27
Wheels and tires
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8-28
Tire pressure
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8-28
Tire labeling
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8-31
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