11-1. Maintenance Schedule................................. 417 s11
11-2. Maintenance Precautions............................. 417 Before Checking or Servicing in the Engine Compartment.................................................... 418
When Checking or Servicing in the Engine Compartment.................................................... 419
When Checking or Servicing in the Engine Compartment While the Engine Is Running....... 419
11-3. Maintenance Tips.......................................... 419
Removing and Reinstalling Clips........................ 419 11-4. Engine Hood.................................................. 421 11-5. Engine Compartment Overview................... 423 11-6. Engine Oil...................................................... 424 Engine Oil Consumption..................................... 424 Checking the Oil Level........................................ 424 Changing the Oil and Oil Filter............................ 425 Recommended Grade and Viscosity.................... 425 Synthetic Oil....................................................... 426
11-7. Cooling System............................................. 426 Cooling Fan, Hose and Connections................... 426 Engine Coolant................................................... 427
11-8. Air Cleaner Element...................................... 428 Replacing the Air Cleaner Element...................... 428
11-9. Spark Plugs................................................... 429
Recommended Spark Plugs................................ 429 11-10. Drive Belts................................................... 429 11-11. Manual Transmission Oil............................ 429
Recommended Grade and Viscosity.................... 429
11-12. Continuously Variable Transmission Fluid............................................................... 430
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11-13. Front Differential Gear Oil( CVT Models) and Rear Differential Gear Oil...................... 430
Recommended Grade and Viscosity................... 430
11-14. Brake Fluid................................................... 430 Checking the Fluid Level.................................... 430 Recommended Brake Fluid................................. 431
11-15. Clutch Fluid( MT Models)............................ 432 Checking the Fluid Level.................................... 432 Recommended Clutch Fluid............................... 432
11-16. Vacuum Brake Booster( Models with the Vacuum Brake Booster)......................... 433
11-17. Brake Pedal.................................................. 433 11-18. Clutch Pedal( MT Models)........................... 433 11-19. Hill Start Assist System.............................. 434 11-20. Replacement of Brake Pad and Lining...... 434 Breaking-In of New Brake Pads( CVT Models)..... 434 Breaking-In of New Brake Pads and Linings( MT Models)..................................................... 435
11-21. Parking Brake Stroke( MT Models)............ 435
11-22. Tires and Wheels......................................... 436 Types of Tires.................................................... 436 Tire Pressure Monitoring System( TPMS)( U. S.-Spec. Models).......................................... 436
Tire Inspection................................................... 438 Tire Pressures and Wear.................................... 439 Wheel Balance................................................... 441 Wear Indicators.................................................. 441 Rotational Direction of Tires............................... 442 Tire Rotation...................................................... 442 Tire Replacement............................................... 443
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