[ Edit: 2016/ 11/ 24 Model: E12-A ]
8 Maintenance and do-it-yourself
Maintenance requirements ....................................................................... 8-2
Scheduled maintenance ..................................................................... 8-2
General maintenance .......................................................................... 8-2
Where to go for service ..................................................................... 8-2
General maintenance ................................................................................. 8-2
Explanation of general maintenance items .................................... 8-2
Maintenance precautions ................................................................... 8-4
Engine compartment check locations ................................................... 8-5
HR12DE engine model ...................................................................... 8-5
HR12DDR engine model ................................................................... 8-6
Engine cooling system .............................................................................. 8-6
Checking engine coolant level .......................................................... 8-7
Changing engine coolant ................................................................... 8-7
Engine oil ...................................................................................................... 8-7
Checking engine oil level ................................................................... 8-7
Changing engine oil and oil filter ..................................................... 8-8
Protect environment .......................................................................... 8-10
Drive belts .................................................................................................. 8-10
HR12DE engine model ................................................................... 8-10
HR12DDR engine model ................................................................ 8-10
Spark plugs ............................................................................................... 8-11
Iridium-tipped spark plugs .............................................................. 8-11
Brakes ......................................................................................................... 8-11
Checking parking brake ................................................................... 8-11
Checking foot brake pedal ............................................................. 8-11
Brake booster ..................................................................................... 8-12
Brake fluid .................................................................................................. 8-12
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) fluid .............................. 8-13
Air cleaner filter ....................................................................................... 8-13
Wiper blades ............................................................................................ 8-14
Windshield wiper blades .............................................................. 8-14
Rear window wiper blade ............................................................. 8-15
Window washer fluid ............................................................................. 8-15
Battery ........................................................................................................ 8-17
Vehicle battery ................................................................................. 8-17
Intelligent Key battery .................................................................... 8-18
Fuses .......................................................................................................... 8-19
Engine compartment ...................................................................... 8-19
Passenger compartment ............................................................... 8-20
Lights .......................................................................................................... 8-21
Headlights ......................................................................................... 8-21
Exterior lights ................................................................................... 8-21
Interior lights .................................................................................... 8-22
Light locations ................................................................................. 8-23
Tires and wheels ..................................................................................... 8-26
Tire inflation pressure .................................................................... 8-26
Types of tires ................................................................................... 8-26
Tire chains ........................................................................................ 8-26
Tire rotation ...................................................................................... 8-26
Tire wear and damage ................................................................... 8-27
Tire age ............................................................................................. 8-27
Changing tires and wheels .......................................................... 8-27
Wheel balance ................................................................................ 8-27
Spare tire (if equipped) ................................................................. 8-27
Emergency tire puncture repair kit (if equipped) ................... 8-28
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