MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
11-1. Maintenance Schedule............................................................... 483 s11
11-2. Maintenance Precautions........................................................... 483 Before Checking or Servicing in the Engine Compartment........... 484 When Checking or Servicing in the Engine Compartment............ 485 When Checking or Servicing in the Engine Compartment While the Engine Is Running............................................................... 485
11-3. Maintenance Tips........................................................................ 486 When Replacing Parts................................................................. 486 Removing and Reinstalling Clips................................................. 486 11-4. Engine Hood................................................................................ 487 11-5. Engine Compartment Overview................................................. 489 11-6. Engine Oil.................................................................................... 490 Engine Oil Consumption............................................................. 490 Checking the Oil Level................................................................ 490 Changing the Oil and Oil Filter.................................................... 491 Recommended Grade and Viscosity............................................ 491 Synthetic Oil............................................................................... 492
11-7. Cooling System........................................................................... 492 Cooling Fan, Hose and Connections........................................... 493 Engine Coolant........................................................................... 493 Inverter with Converter Assembly Coolant................................... 494
11-8. Air Cleaner Element.................................................................... 495 Replacing the Air Cleaner Element.............................................. 495
11-9. Spark Plugs................................................................................. 497
Recommended Spark Plugs........................................................ 497 11-10. Drive Belt..................................................................................... 497 11-11. Continuously Variable Transmission Fluid............................... 498 11-12. Front Differential Gear Oil and Rear Differential Gear Oil....... 498
Recommended Grade and Viscosity............................................ 498
11-13. Brake Fluid.................................................................................. 499 Checking the Fluid Level............................................................. 499 Recommended Brake Fluid......................................................... 499 11-14. Brake Pedal................................................................................. 500 11-15. Replacement of Brake Pad......................................................... 500
Breaking-In of New Brake Pads................................................... 500
11-16. Tires and Wheels........................................................................ 501 Types of Tires............................................................................. 501 Tire Pressure Monitoring System( TPMS)( U. S.-Spec. Models)...... 502 Tire Inspection............................................................................ 503 Tire Pressures and Wear............................................................. 504 Wheel Balance............................................................................ 505 Wear Indicators........................................................................... 506 Rotational Direction of Tires........................................................ 506 Tire Rotation............................................................................... 507 Tire Replacement........................................................................ 507 Replacement Procedure.............................................................. 508 Wheel Replacement.................................................................... 511
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