MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
11-1. Maintenance Schedule............................................................... 475 s11
11-2. Maintenance Precautions........................................................... 475 Before Checking or Servicing in the Engine Compartment........... 476 When Checking or Servicing in the Engine Compartment............ 477 When Checking or Servicing in the Engine Compartment While the Engine Is Running............................................................... 477
11-3. Maintenance Tips........................................................................ 478 When Replacing Parts................................................................. 478 Removing and Reinstalling Clips................................................. 478 11-4. Engine Hood................................................................................ 479 11-5. Engine Compartment Overview................................................. 481 11-6. Engine Oil.................................................................................... 482 Engine Oil Consumption............................................................. 482 Checking the Oil Level................................................................ 482 Changing the Oil and Oil Filter.................................................... 483 Recommended Grade and Viscosity............................................ 483 Synthetic Oil............................................................................... 484
11-7. Cooling System........................................................................... 484 Cooling Fan, Hose and Connections........................................... 485 Engine Coolant........................................................................... 485 Inverter with Converter Assembly Coolant................................... 486
11-8. Air Cleaner Element.................................................................... 487 Replacing the Air Cleaner Element.............................................. 487
11-9. Spark Plugs................................................................................. 489
Recommended Spark Plugs........................................................ 489 11-10. Drive Belt..................................................................................... 489 11-11. Continuously Variable Transmission Fluid............................... 490 11-12. Front Differential Gear Oil and Rear Differential Gear Oil....... 490
Recommended Grade and Viscosity............................................ 490
11-13. Brake Fluid.................................................................................. 491 Checking the Fluid Level............................................................. 491 Recommended Brake Fluid......................................................... 491 11-14. Brake Pedal................................................................................. 492 11-15. Replacement of Brake Pad......................................................... 492
Breaking-In of New Brake Pads................................................... 492
11-16. Tires and Wheels........................................................................ 493 Types of Tires............................................................................. 493 Tire Pressure Monitoring System( TPMS)( U. S.-Spec. Models)...... 494 Tire Inspection............................................................................ 495 Tire Pressures and Wear............................................................. 496 Wheel Balance............................................................................ 497 Wear Indicators........................................................................... 498 Rotational Direction of Tires........................................................ 498 Tire Rotation............................................................................... 499 Tire Replacement........................................................................ 499 Replacement Procedure.............................................................. 500 Wheel Replacement.................................................................... 503
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