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Maintenance
Before Performing Maintenance
Inspection and Maintenance
For your safety, perform all listed inspections and maintenance to keep your vehicle
in good condition. If you become aware of any abnormality (noise, smell, insufficient
brake fluid, oil residue on the ground, etc.), have your vehicle inspected by a dealer.
(Note, however, that service at a dealer is not mandatory to keep your warranties in
effect.) Refer to the separate maintenance booklet for detailed maintenance and
inspection information.
Types of Inspection and Maintenance ■
Daily Inspections ■
Perform inspections before long distance trips, when washing the vehicle, or when
refueling.
Periodic Inspections ■
Check the automatic transmission fluid level monthly. •
Automatic Transmission Fluid P.254
Check the brake fluid level monthly. •
Brake/Clutch Fluid P.256
Check the tire pressure monthly. Examine the tread for wear and foreign objects. •
Checking and Maintaining Tires P.269
Check the operation of the headlights, parking lights, taillights, high-mount •
brake light, and license plate lights monthly.
Replacing Light Bulbs P.258
Check the condition of the wiper blades at least every six months. •
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P.266
Inspection and Maintenance
U.S. models only
Maintenance, replacement, or repair of
emissions control devices and systems may be
done by any automotive repair establishment
or individual using parts that are "certified" to
EPA standards.
According to state and federal regulations, failure
to perform maintenance on the items marked with
# will not void your emissions warranties. However,
all maintenance services should be performed in
accordance with the intervals indicated by the
multi-information display.
Maintenance Service Items P.243
If you want to perform complex maintenance tasks
that require more skills and tools, purchase the
service manual.
Authorized Manuals P.319
If you want to perform maintenance yourself, make
sure that you have the necessary tools and skills
first.
After performing maintenance, complete the
records in the separate maintenance booklet.
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