11-1 . Maintenance Schedule ................................. 437 s11
11-2 . Maintenance Precautions ............................. 437 Before Checking or Servicing in the Engine Compartment .................................................... 438
When Checking or Servicing in the Engine Compartment .................................................... 439
When Checking or Servicing in the Engine Compartment While the Engine Is Running ....... 439
11-3 . Maintenance Tips .......................................... 440 When Replacing Parts ........................................ 440 Removing and Reinstalling Clips ........................ 440 11-4 . Engine Hood .................................................. 442 11-5 . Engine Compartment Overview ................... 444 11-6 . Engine Oil ...................................................... 445 Engine Oil Consumption ..................................... 445 Checking the Oil Level ........................................ 445 Changing the Oil and Oil Filter ............................ 446 Recommended Grade and Viscosity .................... 447 Synthetic Oil ....................................................... 447
11-7 . Cooling System ............................................. 447 Cooling Fan , Hose and Connections ................... 448 Engine Coolant ................................................... 448
11-8 . Air Cleaner Element ...................................... 449 Replacing the Air Cleaner Element ...................... 450
11-9 . Spark Plugs ................................................... 451
Recommended Spark Plugs ................................ 451 11-10 . Drive Belt ..................................................... 451
11-11 . Continuously Variable Transmission Fluid ............................................................... 451
Maintenance and Service
11-12 . Front Differential Gear Oil and Rear Differential Gear Oil ...................................... 452
Recommended Grade and Viscosity ................... 452
11-13 . Brake Fluid ................................................... 452 Checking the Fluid Level .................................... 452 Recommended Brake Fluid ................................. 453 11-14 . Brake Pedal .................................................. 453 11-15 . Replacement of Brake Pad ......................... 453
Breaking-In of New Brake Pads .......................... 454
11-16 . Tires and Wheels ......................................... 454 Types of Tires .................................................... 454 Tire Pressure Monitoring System ( TPMS ) ( U . S . -Spec . Models ) .......................................... 455
Tire Inspection ................................................... 456 Tire Pressures and Wear .................................... 457 Wheel Balance ................................................... 459 Wear Indicators .................................................. 459 Rotational Direction of Tires ............................... 460 Tire Rotation ...................................................... 460 Tire Replacement ............................................... 461 Wheel Replacement ............................................ 464 11-17 . Alloy Wheels ................................................ 465 11-18 . Windshield Washer Fluid ............................ 465 11-19 . Replacement of Wiper Blades .................... 467 Windshield Wiper Blade Assembly ..................... 467 Window Wiper Blade Rubber .............................. 469 Rear Window Wiper Blade Assembly .................. 470 Rear Window Wiper Blade Rubber ...................... 470
11-20 . Battery .......................................................... 471
Maintenance and Service
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