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In case of an emergency
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Memory fuse
Your vehicle is equipped with a mem-
ory fuse to prevent battery discharge
if your vehicle is parked without
being operated for prolonged peri-
ods. Use the following procedures
before parking the vehicle for pro-
longed period.1. Turn off the engine.
2. Turn off the headlights and tail
lights.
3. Open the driver-side knee bolster cover and pull up the “ROOM 15A”.
✽✽ NOTICE

In case of an emergency
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Tyre replacement
1. Park on a level surface and apply
the parking brake firmly.
2. Shift the shift lever into R (Reverse) with manual transaxle
or P (Park) with automatic
transaxle.
3. Activate the hazard warning flash- er.
WARNING - Changing
tyres
Never attempt vehicle repairs in the traffic lanes of a public
road or highway.
Always move the vehicle com- pletely off the road and onto
the shoulder before trying to
change a tyre. The jack should
be used on level firm ground
whenever possible. If you can-
not find a firm, level place off
the road, call a towing service
company for assistance.
Do not exceed the jack’s max- imum permissible load: 700 kg(1,540 lbs.).
Be sure to use the correct front and rear jacking posi-
tions on the vehicle; never use
the bumpers or any other part
of the vehicle for jack support.
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The vehicle can easily roll offthe jack causing serious
injury or death. No person
should place any portion of
their body under a vehicle that
is supported only by a jack ;
use vehicle support stands.
Do not start or run the engine while the vehicle is on the
jack.
Do not allow anyone to remain in the vehicle while it is on the
jack.
Make sure any children pres- ent are in a secure place away
from the road and from the
vehicle to be raised with the
jack.
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Maintenance services / 7-3 Normal maintenance schedule / 7-5
Maintenance under severe usage conditions / 7-11
Owner maintenance / 7-13Engine compartment / 7-16
Engine oil and oil filter / 7-19Engine cooling system / 7-22Brakes and clutch / 7-25Parking brake / 7-26Drive belts / 7-27
Power steering / 7-28
Steering wheel / 7-29Manual transaxle / 7-30Automatic transaxle / 7-32Lubricants and fluids / 7-35
Fuel filter / 7-36
Air cleaner / 7-37
Air conditioner air filter / 7-39
Wiper blades / 7-41
Maintenance

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NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE - FOR AUSTRALIA
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I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
R : Replace or change. *1: Adjust alternator and power steering (and water pump drive belt) and air conditioner drive belt (if equipped).
Inspect and if necessary correct or replace.
*2 : Check the engine oil level and leak every 500 km or before starting a long trip.
MAINTENANCE
INTERVALSNumber of months or driving distance, whichever comes first
Months 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96
Km×1,000 15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120
Drive belts *1
III IIIII
Engine oil and engine oil filter *2
RRR RRRRR
Engine timing belt I R
Air cleaner element I R I R I R I R
Spark plugs R R R R
Valve clearance
Vapor hose and fuel filler cap I I I I
Vacuum and crankcase ventilation hoses I I I IFuel filter
RR
Fuel lines and hoses I I I I I I I I
Inspect every 90,000 km or 48 months
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NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE - FOR AUSTRALIA (cont.)
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I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
R : Replace or change. *3
: Inspect the cooling system every 500 km or before starting a long trip.
*4 : When adding coolant, use only a qualified coolant additive for your vehicle and never mix hard water in the
coolant filled at the factory. An improper coolant mixture can result in serious malfunction or engine damage.
MAINTENANCE
INTERVALSNumber of months or driving distance, whichever comes first
Months 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96
Km×1,000 15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120
Cooling system* 3
(including hoses and cap) Engine coolant* 4
Battery condition I I I I I I I I
All electrical systems III IIIII
(including the light bulbs and switchs)
Brake lines, hoses and connections I I I I I I I I
Brake pedal, clutch pedal I I I I
Parking brake I I I I I I I I
Brake/clutch fluid I R I R I R I R
Disc brakes and pads I I I I I I I I
Drum brakes and linings I I I I I I I I
Inspect “Coolant level adjustment and leak” every day
Inspect “Water pump” when replacing the drive belt or timing belt
At first, replace at 90,000 km or 60 months:
after that, replace every 45,000 km or 24 months
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NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE - EXCEPT AUSTRALIA
I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace. R : Replace or change. *1
: Adjust alternator and power steering (and water pump drive belt) and air conditioner drive belt (if equipped).
Inspect and if necessary correct or replace.
*2 : Check the engine oil level and leak every 500 km (350 miles) or before starting a long trip.
MAINTENANCE
INTERVALS
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Replace every 40,000 km (25,000 miles)
Inspect every 90,000 km (60,000 miles) or 48 months
Diesel
Replace every 10,000 km (6,000 miles) or 12 momths
Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first
Months 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96
Miles×1,000 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80
Km×1,000 15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120
Drive belts *1 Gasoline I I I I I I I I
Diesel I I I I
Engine oil and engine Gasoline R R R R R R R R
oil filter *2 For Europe R R R R R R R R
Except Europe
Engine timing belt Gasoline
I R
Diesel IR
Air cleaner element I R I R I R I R
Spark plugs (Gasoline) For Europe R R R R
Except Europe
Valve clearance 2.0L Gasoline
Vapor hose and fuel filler cap
I I I I
Vacuum and crankcase ventilation hoses I I I I Fuel filter
Gasoline RR
Diesel R R R R
Fuel lines and hoses I I I I I I I I

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NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE - EXCEPT AUSTRALIA (cont.)
I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
R : Replace or change. *3: When adding coolant, use only a qualified coolant additive for your vehicle and never mix hard water in the
coolant filled at the factory. An improper coolant mixture can result in serious malfunction or engine damage.
MAINTENANCE
INTERVALS
MAINTENANCE ITEMNumber of months or driving distance, whichever comes first
Months 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96
Miles×1,000 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80
Km×1,000 15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120
Cooling system
For Europe *3
Engine coolant
Except Europe
Battery condition I I I I I I I I
All electrical systems I I I I
Brake lines, hoses and connections I I I I I I I I
Brake pedal, clutch pedal I I I I
Parking brake I I I I
Brake/clutch fluid
For EuropeIRI RIRIR
Except Europe I I I I I I I I
Disc brakes and pads I I I I I I I I
Drum brakes and linings I I I I
Inspect “Coolant level adjustment and leak” every day
Inspect “Water pump” when replacing the drive belt or timing belt
At first, replace at 90,000 km (60,000 miles) or 60 months:
after that, replace every 45,000 km (30,000 miles) or 24 months Replace every 45,000 km (30,000 miles) or 24 months

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MAINTENANCE UNDER SEVERE USAGE CONDITIONS
The following items must be serviced more frequently on cars mainly used under severe driving conditions.
Refer to the chart below for the appropriate maintenance intervals.
R : Replace I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace
Engine oil and Gasoline R Every 7,500 km (5,000 miles) or 6 months A, B, C, F, G
engine oil filter Diesel R Every 7,500 km (5,000 miles) or 6 months A, B, C, F, H
Air cleaner element IC, E
Spark plugs Gasoline I B, H
Engine timing belt Gasoline R Every 60,000 km (40,000 miles) or 48 months
D, E, F, G
Diesel R Every 60,000 km (40,000 miles) or 48 months
Manual transaxle fluid For Europe & Australia
R Every 90,000 km (60,000 miles)
A, C, D, E, F, G, H, I , J
Execpt Europe & AustraliaR Every 100,000 km (62,000 miles)
Automatic transaxle fluid For Europe & Australia
R Every 45,000 km (30,000 miles)
A, C, E, F, G ,H ,I
Execpt Europe & AustraliaR Every 40,000 km (25,000 miles)
Steering gear rack, linkage and boots I C, D, E, F, G
Front suspension ball joints I C, D, E, F, G
MAINTENANCE ITEMMaintenance
operation Maintenance intervals
Driving condition
Inspect more frequently
depending on the condition
Inspect more frequently
depending on the condition
Inspect more frequently
depending on the condition Inspect more frequently
depending on the condition