11-1. Maintenance Schedule................................. 429 s11
11-2. Maintenance Precautions............................. 429 Before Checking or Servicing in the Engine Compartment.................................................... 430
When Checking or Servicing in the Engine Compartment.................................................... 431
When Checking or Servicing in the Engine Compartment While the Engine Is Running....... 431
11-3. Maintenance Tips.......................................... 432 When Replacing Parts........................................ 432 Removing and Reinstalling Clips........................ 432 11-4. Engine Hood.................................................. 434 11-5. Engine Compartment Overview................... 436 11-6. Engine Oil...................................................... 437 Engine Oil Consumption..................................... 437 Checking the Oil Level........................................ 437 Changing the Oil and Oil Filter............................ 438 Recommended Grade and Viscosity.................... 439 Synthetic Oil....................................................... 439
11-7. Cooling System............................................. 439 Cooling Fan, Hose and Connections................... 440 Engine Coolant................................................... 440
11-8. Air Cleaner Element...................................... 441 Replacing the Air Cleaner Element...................... 442
11-9. Spark Plugs................................................... 443
Recommended Spark Plugs................................ 443 11-10. Drive Belt..................................................... 443
11-11. Continuously Variable Transmission Fluid............................................................... 443
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11-12. Front Differential Gear Oil and Rear Differential Gear Oil...................................... 444
Recommended Grade and Viscosity................... 444
11-13. Brake Fluid................................................... 444 Checking the Fluid Level.................................... 444 Recommended Brake Fluid................................. 445 11-14. Brake Pedal.................................................. 445 11-15. Replacement of Brake Pad......................... 445
Breaking-In of New Brake Pads.......................... 446
11-16. Tires and Wheels......................................... 446 Types of Tires.................................................... 446 Tire Pressure Monitoring System( TPMS)( U. S.-Spec. Models).......................................... 447
Tire Inspection................................................... 448 Tire Pressures and Wear.................................... 449 Wheel Balance................................................... 451 Wear Indicators.................................................. 451 Rotational Direction of Tires............................... 452 Tire Rotation...................................................... 452 Tire Replacement............................................... 453 Wheel Replacement............................................ 456 Wheel Covers( If Equipped)................................ 457 11-17. Alloy Wheels................................................ 458 11-18. Windshield Washer Fluid............................ 458 11-19. Replacement of Wiper Blades.................... 459 Windshield Wiper Blade Assembly..................... 460 Window Wiper Blade Rubber.............................. 461 Rear Window Wiper Blade Assembly.................. 462 Rear Window Wiper Blade Rubber...................... 462
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