MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
11-1. Maintenance Schedule............................................................... 505 s11
11-2. Maintenance Precautions........................................................... 505 Before Checking or Servicing in the Engine Compartment........... 506 When Checking or Servicing in the Engine Compartment............ 507 When Checking or Servicing in the Engine Compartment While the Engine Is Running............................................................... 507
11-3. Maintenance Tips........................................................................ 508 When Replacing Parts................................................................. 508 Removing and Reinstalling Clips................................................. 508 11-4. Engine Hood................................................................................ 509 11-5. Engine Compartment Overview................................................. 511 11-6. Engine Oil.................................................................................... 512 Engine Oil Consumption............................................................. 512 Checking the Oil Level................................................................ 512 Changing the Oil and Oil Filter.................................................... 513 Recommended Grade and Viscosity............................................ 513 Synthetic Oil............................................................................... 514
11-7. Cooling System........................................................................... 514 Cooling Fan, Hose and Connections........................................... 515 Engine Coolant........................................................................... 515
11-8. Air Cleaner Element.................................................................... 516 Replacing the Air Cleaner Element.............................................. 516
11-9. Spark Plugs................................................................................. 518
Recommended Spark Plugs........................................................ 518 11-10. Drive Belt..................................................................................... 518 11-11. Continuously Variable Transmission Fluid............................... 519 11-12. Front Differential Gear Oil and Rear Differential Gear Oil....... 519
Recommended Grade and Viscosity............................................ 519
11-13. Brake Fluid.................................................................................. 520 Checking the Fluid Level............................................................. 520 Recommended Brake Fluid......................................................... 520 11-14. Brake Pedal................................................................................. 521 11-15. Replacement of Brake Pad......................................................... 521
Breaking-In of New Brake Pads................................................... 521
11-16. Tires and Wheels........................................................................ 522 Types of Tires............................................................................. 522 Tire Pressure Monitoring System( TPMS)( Except Canada-Spec. Models)..................................................................................... 523
Tire Inspection............................................................................ 524 Tire Pressures and Wear............................................................. 525 Wheel Balance............................................................................ 526 Wear Indicators........................................................................... 527 Rotational Direction of Tires........................................................ 527 Tire Rotation............................................................................... 528 Tire Replacement........................................................................ 528 Wheel Replacement.................................................................... 529
11-17. Alloy Wheels............................................................................... 530
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