8 Maintenance and do-it-yourself
Maintenance requirement
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8-3
Scheduled maintenance
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8-3
General maintenance
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8-3
Where to go for service
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8-3
General maintenance
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8-3
Explanation of maintenance items
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8-3
Maintenance precautions
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8-6
Engine compartment check locations
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8-7
VQ37VHR engine model
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8-7
Engine cooling system
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8-8
Checking engine coolant level
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8-9
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 and filter
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8-10
Automatic transmission fluid
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8-12
Power steering fluid
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8-12
Brake and clutch fluid
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8-13
Brake fluid
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8-13
Clutch fluid (Manual transmission models)
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8-14
Window washer fluid
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8-14
Battery
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8-15
Jump starting
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8-17
Variable voltage control system
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8-17
Drive belts
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8-18
Spark plugs
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8-18
Replacing spark plugs
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8-19
Air cleaner
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8-19
Windshield wiper blades
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8-20
Cleaning
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8-20
Replacing
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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
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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8-24
Lights
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8-26
Coupe
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8-26
Roadster
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8-27
Headlights
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8-28
Exterior and interior lights
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8-28
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