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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8-3
Explanation of 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
Removing the cowl top cover
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8-8
Engine cooling system
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8-9
Checking engine coolant level
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8-11
Changing engine coolant
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8-11
Engine oil
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8-12
Checking engine oil level
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8-12
Changing engine oil and filter
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8-12
Transmission oil
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8-13
Power steering fluid
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8-13
Brake fluid
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8-14
Window washer fluid
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8-15
Battery
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8-15
Precautions
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8-15
Fluid level check
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8-16
Jump starting
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8-17
Drive belts
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8-17
Spark plugs
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8-18
Replacing spark plugs
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8-18
Air cleaner
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8-19
Windshield wiper blades
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8-19
Cleaning
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8-19
Replacing the wiper blades
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8-20
Brakes
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8-21
Self-adjusting brakes
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8-21
Brake pad wear warning
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8-21
High performance brake system
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8-21
Replacing the brake pads
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8-21
Fuses
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8-22
Engine compartment
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8-22
Passenger compartment
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8-23
Intelligent Key battery replacement
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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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8-26
Wheels and tires
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8-28
Tire pressure
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8-28
Tire and loading information label
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8-30
Checking the tire pressure
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8-31
Tire labeling
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8-32
Types of tires
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8-34
Tire chains
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8-35
Changing wheels and tires
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8-36
Jacking vehicle and removing wheels
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8-38