Maintenance schedule ....................................... 11-3
Maintenance precautions................................... 11-3
Before checking or servicing in the engine
compartment.................................................... 11-4
When checking or servicing in the engine
compartment (2.5 L models) ............................. 11-5
When checking or servicing in the engine
compartment while the engine is running .......... 11-5
Maintenance tips ................................................ 11-5
Removing and reinstalling clips .......................... 11-5
Engine hood ....................................................... 11-7
Engine compartment overview.......................... 11-9
2.5 L models ...................................................... 11-9
3.6 L models .................................................... 11-10
Engine oil.......................................................... 11-11
Engine oil consumption.................................... 11-11
Checking the oil level ....................................... 11-11
Changing the oil and oil filter............................ 11-13
Recommended grade and viscosity .................. 11-13
Synthetic oil..................................................... 11-13
Cooling system ................................................ 11-14
Cooling fan, hose and connections ................... 11-14
Engine coolant ................................................. 11-15
Air cleaner element .......................................... 11-15
Replacing the air cleaner element ..................... 11-16
Spark plugs ...................................................... 11-18
Recommended spark plugs .............................. 11-18
Drive belts ........................................................ 11-18
Manual transmission oil .................................. 11-19
Recommended grade and viscosity .................. 11-19
Continuously variable transmission fluid ...... 11-19
Front differential gear oil (CVT models) and
rear different ial gear oil................................ 11-19
Recommended grade and viscosity .................. 11-19
Brake fluid........................................................ 11-20
Checking the fluid level.................................... 11-20
Recommended brake fluid ............................... 11-21
Clutch fluid (MT models) ................................. 11-21
Checking the fluid level.................................... 11-21
Recommended clutch fluid............................... 11-22
Brake booster .................................................. 11-22
Brake pedal ...................................................... 11-23
Checking the brake pedal free play .................. 11-23
Checking the brake pedal reserve distance....... 11-23
Clutch pedal (MT models) ............................... 11-23
Checking the clutch function............................ 11-23
Checking the clutch pedal free play.................. 11-24
Replacement of brake pad .............................. 11-24
Breaking-in of new brake pads ......................... 11-24
Tires and wheels.............................................. 11-25
Types of tires................................................... 11-25
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) (if
equipped) ...................................................... 11-25
Tire inspection................................................. 11-27
Tire pressures and wear .................................. 11-27
Wheel balance ................................................. 11-29
Wear indicators ............................................... 11-29
Tire rotation direction mark.............................. 11-29
Tire rotation..................................................... 11-30
Tire replacement.............................................. 11-30
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