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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
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• Adding water instead of coolant dilutes the
antifreeze concentration of the coolant. If
water is used instead of coolant; check,
and if necessary, correct the antifreeze
concentration of the coolant.
• Use only distilled water. However, if dis-
tilled water is not available, soft water may
be used.
• If coolant comes into contact with painted
surfaces, immediately wash them with wa-
ter.
• Do not mix different types of antifreeze.
10.Install:
• Radiator cap
11.Fill:
• Coolant reservoir
(with the recommended coolant to the maxi-
mum level mark “a”)
12.Install:
• Coolant reservoir cap
13.Start the engine, warm it up for several min-
utes, and then turn it off.
14.Check:
• Coolant level
Refer to “CHECKING THE COOLANT LEV-
EL” on page 3-31.
Before checking the coolant level, wait a few
minutes until the coolant has settled.
EAS30814
CHECKING THE FRONT BRAKE LIGHT
SWITCH
Refer to “ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS” on
page 8-51.
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ADJUSTING THE REAR BRAKE LIGHT
SWITCH
The rear brake light switch is operated by move-
ment of the brake pedal. The rear brake light
switch is properly adjusted when the brake light
comes on just before the braking effect starts.
1. Check:
• Rear brake light operation timing
Incorrect → Adjust.
2. Adjust:
• Rear brake light operation timing
a. Hold the main body “1” of the rear brake
light switch so that it does not rotate and
turn the adjusting nut “2” until the rear brake
light comes on at the proper time.
EAS30660
CHECKING AND LUBRICATING THE
CABLES
The following procedure applies to all of the in-
ner and outer cables.
WARNING
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Damaged outer cable may cause the cable to
corrode and interfere with its movement. Re-
place damaged outer cable and inner cables
as soon as possible.
1. Check:
• Outer cable
Damage → Replace.
2. Check:
• Cable operation
Rough movement → Lubricate.
Recommended lubricant
Engine oil or a suitable cable lu-
bricant
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