11-1. Maintenance Schedule................................. 463 s11
11-2. Maintenance Precautions............................. 463 Before Checking or Servicing in the Engine Compartment.................................................... 464
When Checking or Servicing in the Engine Compartment.................................................... 465
When Checking or Servicing in the Engine Compartment While the Engine Is Running....... 465
11-3. Maintenance Tips.......................................... 466 When Replacing Parts........................................ 466 Removing and Reinstalling Clips........................ 466 11-4. Engine Hood.................................................. 468 11-5. Engine Compartment Overview................... 470 11-6. Engine Oil...................................................... 471 Engine Oil Consumption..................................... 471 Checking the Oil Level........................................ 471 Changing the Oil and Oil Filter............................ 472 Recommended Grade and Viscosity.................... 473 Synthetic Oil....................................................... 473
11-7. Cooling System............................................. 473 Cooling Fan, Hose and Connections................... 474 Engine Coolant................................................... 474
11-8. Air Cleaner Element...................................... 475 Replacing the Air Cleaner Element...................... 476
11-9. Spark Plugs................................................... 477
Recommended Spark Plugs................................ 477 11-10. Drive Belt..................................................... 477
11-11. Continuously Variable Transmission Fluid............................................................... 477
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11-12. Front Differential Gear Oil and Rear Differential Gear Oil...................................... 478
Recommended Grade and Viscosity................... 478
11-13. Brake Fluid................................................... 478 Checking the Fluid Level.................................... 478 Recommended Brake Fluid................................. 479 11-14. Brake Pedal.................................................. 479 11-15. Replacement of Brake Pad......................... 479
Breaking-In of New Brake Pads.......................... 480
11-16. Tires and Wheels......................................... 480 Types of Tires.................................................... 480 Tire Pressure Monitoring System( TPMS)( U. S.-Spec. Models).......................................... 481
Tire Inspection................................................... 482 Tire Pressures and Wear.................................... 483 Wheel Balance................................................... 485 Wear Indicators.................................................. 485 Rotational Direction of Tires............................... 486 Tire Rotation...................................................... 486 Tire Replacement............................................... 487 Wheel Replacement............................................ 488 11-17. Alloy Wheels................................................ 488 11-18. Windshield Washer Fluid............................ 489 11-19. Replacement of Wiper Blades.................... 490 Windshield Wiper Blade Assembly..................... 491 Window Wiper Blade Rubber.............................. 492 Rear Window Wiper Blade Assembly.................. 493 Rear Window Wiper Blade Rubber...................... 493
11-20. Battery.......................................................... 494
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