11-1 . Maintenance Schedule ................................. 457 s11
11-2 . Maintenance Precautions ............................. 457 Before Checking or Servicing in the Engine Compartment .................................................... 458
When Checking or Servicing in the Engine Compartment .................................................... 459
When Checking or Servicing in the Engine Compartment While the Engine Is Running ....... 459
11-3 . Maintenance Tips .......................................... 460 When Replacing Parts ........................................ 460 Removing and Reinstalling Clips ........................ 460 11-4 . Engine Hood .................................................. 462 11-5 . Engine Compartment Overview ................... 464 11-6 . Engine Oil ...................................................... 465 Engine Oil Consumption ..................................... 465 Checking the Oil Level ........................................ 465 Changing the Oil and Oil Filter ............................ 466 Recommended Grade and Viscosity .................... 467 Synthetic Oil ....................................................... 467
11-7 . Cooling System ............................................. 467 Cooling Fan , Hose and Connections ................... 468 Engine Coolant ................................................... 468
11-8 . Air Cleaner Element ...................................... 469 Replacing the Air Cleaner Element ...................... 470
11-9 . Spark Plugs ................................................... 471
Recommended Spark Plugs ................................ 471 11-10 . Drive Belt ..................................................... 471
11-11 . Continuously Variable Transmission Fluid ............................................................... 471
Maintenance and Service
11-12 . Front Differential Gear Oil and Rear Differential Gear Oil ...................................... 472
Recommended Grade and Viscosity ................... 472
11-13 . Brake Fluid ................................................... 472 Checking the Fluid Level .................................... 472 Recommended Brake Fluid ................................. 473 11-14 . Brake Pedal .................................................. 473 11-15 . Replacement of Brake Pad ......................... 473
Breaking-In of New Brake Pads .......................... 474
11-16 . Tires and Wheels ......................................... 474 Types of Tires .................................................... 474 Tire Pressure Monitoring System ( TPMS ) ( U . S . -Spec . Models ) .......................................... 475
Tire Inspection ................................................... 476 Tire Pressures and Wear .................................... 477 Wheel Balance ................................................... 479 Wear Indicators .................................................. 479 Rotational Direction of Tires ............................... 480 Tire Rotation ...................................................... 480 Tire Replacement ............................................... 481 Wheel Replacement ............................................ 482 11-17 . Alloy Wheels ................................................ 482 11-18 . Windshield Washer Fluid ............................ 483 11-19 . Replacement of Wiper Blades .................... 484 Windshield Wiper Blade Assembly ..................... 485 Window Wiper Blade Rubber .............................. 486 Rear Window Wiper Blade Assembly .................. 487 Rear Window Wiper Blade Rubber ...................... 487
11-20 . Battery .......................................................... 488
Maintenance and Service
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