GENERAL MAINTENANCE
Removal / installation
| 1. GENERAL NOTES |
- Maintenance requirements very depending on the country.
- Check the maintenance schedule in the owner's manual supplement.
- Following the maintenance schedule is mandatory.
- Determine the appropriate time to service the vehicle using either miles driven or time elapsed, whichever reaches the specification first.
- Maintain similar intervals between periodic maintenance unless noted.
- Failing to check each vehicle part could lead to poor engine performance and increase exhaust emissions.
| 2. WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID |
Check that there is sufficient fluid in the tank.
| 3. ENGINE COOLANT LEVEL |
Check that the coolant level is between the "FULL" and "LOW" lines on the see-through reservoir.
| 4. RADIATOR AND HOSES |
Check that the front of the radiator is clean and free of leaves, dirt and bugs.
Check the hoses for cracks, kinks, rotting or loose connections.
| 5. BATTERY ELECTROLYTE LEVEL |
Check that the electrolyte level of all the battery cells is between the upper and lower lines on the case.
- HINT:
- If the electrolyte level is difficult to see, lightly shake the vehicle.
| 6. BRAKE FLUID LEVEL |
Check that the brake fluid levels are near the upper level line on the see-through reservoirs.
| 7. ENGINE DRIVE BELT |
Check the drive belt for fraying, cracks, wear or oiliness.
| 8. ENGINE OIL LEVEL |
Check that the level of engine oil is between "F" and "L" on the dipstick with the engine turned off.
| 9. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID |
| 10. MANUAL TRANSMISSION OIL |
| 11. EXHAUST SYSTEM |
Check for unusual exhaust sounds or abnormal exhaust fumes. Locate the cause and correct it.
