PROCEDURE
GENERAL NOTES
Maintenance requirements vary 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 (months) elapsed, whichever reaches the specification first.
Maintain similar intervals between periodic maintenance unless noted.
Failing to check each maintenance item could lead to poor engine performance and increase exhaust emissions.
WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID
Check that there is sufficient fluid in the tank.
ENGINE COOLANT LEVEL
Check that the coolant level is between the "FULL" and "LOW" lines on the see-through reservoir.
RADIATOR AND HOSES
Check that the front of the radiator is clean and not blocked by leaves, dirt and bugs.
Check the hoses for cracks, kinks, rotting or looseconnections.
BATTERY ELECTROLYTE LEVEL
Check that the electrolyte level of all the battery cells is between the upper and lower level lines on the case.
Tech Tips
If the electrolyte level is difficult to see, lightly shake the vehicle.
BRAKE FLUID LEVEL
Check that the brake fluid level is near the upper level line on the see-through reservoirs.
ENGINE DRIVE BELT
Check the drive belt for fraying, cracks, wear or oil.
ENGINE OIL LEVEL
Check that the engine oil level is between the full level and low level marks on the dipstick with the engine turned off.
CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSAXLE FLUID
Visually check the overflow plug and oil pan for fluid leaks or traces of fluid.
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID
Visually check the overflow plug and oil pan for fluid leaks or traces of fluid.
MANUAL TRANSAXLE OIL
Visually check the overflow plug and oil pan for fluid leaks or traces of fluid.
EXHAUST SYSTEM
Visually inspect for severe corrosion, cracks, holes or loose supports.
Tech Tips
If any change in the sound of the exhaust or smell of the exhaust fumes is noticed, inspect and repair the exhaust system.