11-1. Maintenance Schedule................................. 459 s11
11-2. Maintenance Precautions............................. 459 Before Checking or Servicing in the Engine Compartment.................................................... 460
When Checking or Servicing in the Engine Compartment.................................................... 461
When Checking or Servicing in the Engine Compartment While the Engine Is Running....... 461
11-3. Maintenance Tips.......................................... 462 When Replacing Parts........................................ 462 Removing and Reinstalling Clips........................ 462 11-4. Engine Hood.................................................. 464 11-5. Engine Compartment Overview................... 466 11-6. Engine Oil...................................................... 467 Engine Oil Consumption..................................... 467 Checking the Oil Level........................................ 467 Changing the Oil and Oil Filter............................ 468 Recommended Grade and Viscosity.................... 469 Synthetic Oil....................................................... 469
11-7. Cooling System............................................. 469 Cooling Fan, Hose and Connections................... 470 Engine Coolant................................................... 470
11-8. Air Cleaner Element...................................... 471 Replacing the Air Cleaner Element...................... 472
11-9. Spark Plugs................................................... 473
Recommended Spark Plugs................................ 473 11-10. Drive Belt..................................................... 473
11-11. Continuously Variable Transmission Fluid............................................................... 473
Maintenance and Service
11-12. Front Differential Gear Oil and Rear Differential Gear Oil...................................... 474
Recommended Grade and Viscosity................... 474
11-13. Brake Fluid................................................... 474 Checking the Fluid Level.................................... 474 Recommended Brake Fluid................................. 475 11-14. Brake Pedal.................................................. 475 11-15. Replacement of Brake Pad......................... 475
Breaking-In of New Brake Pads.......................... 476
11-16. Tires and Wheels......................................... 476 Types of Tires.................................................... 476 Tire Pressure Monitoring System( TPMS)( U. S.-Spec. Models).......................................... 477
Tire Inspection................................................... 478 Tire Pressures and Wear.................................... 479 Wheel Balance................................................... 481 Wear Indicators.................................................. 481 Rotational Direction of Tires............................... 482 Tire Rotation...................................................... 482 Tire Replacement............................................... 483 Wheel Replacement............................................ 484 11-17. Alloy Wheels................................................ 484 11-18. Windshield Washer Fluid............................ 485 11-19. Replacement of Wiper Blades.................... 486 Windshield Wiper Blade Assembly..................... 487 Window Wiper Blade Rubber.............................. 488 Rear Window Wiper Blade Assembly.................. 489 Rear Window Wiper Blade Rubber...................... 489
11-20. Battery.......................................................... 490
Maintenance and Service
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