11-1. Maintenance Schedule................................. 443 s11
11-2. Maintenance Precautions............................. 443 Before Checking or Servicing in the Engine Compartment.................................................... 444
When Checking or Servicing in the Engine Compartment.................................................... 445
When Checking or Servicing in the Engine Compartment While the Engine Is Running....... 445
11-3. Maintenance Tips.......................................... 446 When Replacing Parts........................................ 446 Removing and Reinstalling Clips........................ 446 11-4. Engine Hood.................................................. 448 11-5. Engine Compartment Overview................... 450 11-6. Engine Oil...................................................... 451 Engine Oil Consumption..................................... 451 Checking the Oil Level........................................ 451 Changing the Oil and Oil Filter............................ 452 Recommended Grade and Viscosity.................... 453 Synthetic Oil....................................................... 453
11-7. Cooling System............................................. 453 Cooling Fan, Hose and Connections................... 454 Engine Coolant................................................... 454
11-8. Air Cleaner Element...................................... 455 Replacing the Air Cleaner Element...................... 456
11-9. Spark Plugs................................................... 457
Recommended Spark Plugs................................ 457 11-10. Drive Belt..................................................... 457
11-11. Continuously Variable Transmission Fluid............................................................... 457
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11-12. Front Differential Gear Oil and Rear Differential Gear Oil...................................... 458
Recommended Grade and Viscosity................... 458
11-13. Brake Fluid................................................... 458 Checking the Fluid Level.................................... 458 Recommended Brake Fluid................................. 459 11-14. Brake Pedal.................................................. 459 11-15. Replacement of Brake Pad......................... 459
Breaking-In of New Brake Pads.......................... 460
11-16. Tires and Wheels......................................... 460 Types of Tires.................................................... 460 Tire Pressure Monitoring System( TPMS)( U. S.-Spec. Models).......................................... 461
Tire Inspection................................................... 462 Tire Pressures and Wear.................................... 463 Wheel Balance................................................... 465 Wear Indicators.................................................. 465 Rotational Direction of Tires............................... 466 Tire Rotation...................................................... 466 Tire Replacement............................................... 467 Wheel Replacement............................................ 470 Wheel Covers( If Equipped)................................ 471 11-17. Alloy Wheels................................................ 472 11-18. Windshield Washer Fluid............................ 472 11-19. Replacement of Wiper Blades.................... 473 Windshield Wiper Blade Assembly..................... 474 Window Wiper Blade Rubber.............................. 475 Rear Window Wiper Blade Assembly.................. 476 Rear Window Wiper Blade Rubber...................... 476
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