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Driving your vehicle
In the event of brake failure
If service brakes fail to operate while the
vehicle is in motion, you can make an
emergency stop with the parking brake.
The stopping distance, however, will be
much greater than normal.
Disc brakes wear indicator
Your vehicle has disc brakes.
When your brake pads are worn and new
pads are required, you will hear a high-
pitched warning sound from your front
brakes or rear brakes. You may hear this
sound come and go or it may occur
whenever you depress the brake pedal.
Please remember that some driving con-
ditions or climates may cause a brake
squeal when you first apply (or lightly
apply) the brakes. This is normal and
does not indicate a problem with your
brakes.
WARNING- Parking brake
Applying the parking brake while
the vehicle is moving at normal
speeds can cause a sudden loss of
control of the vehicle. If you mustuse the parking brake to stop the
vehicle, use great caution in apply-
ing the brake.
WARNING - Brake wear
This brake wear warning sound
means your vehicle needs service.
If you ignore this audible warning,
you will eventually lose braking
performance, which could lead to aserious accident.
CAUTION
To avoid costly brake repairs, do not continue to drive with worn
brake pads.
Always replace brake pads as complete front or rear axle sets.
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Engine compartment / 7-2 Maintenance services / 7-5
Owner maintenance / 7-6Scheduled maintenance service / 7-8Explanation of scheduled maintenance items / 7-31Engine oil / 7-34Engine coolant / 7-36
Radiator cap / 7-38Brake and clutch fluid / 7-39
Power steering fluid / 7-40Manual transmission fluid / 7-41Automatic transmission fluid / 7-41
Washer fluid / 7-42Parking brake / 7-42
Air cleaner / 7-43
Climate control air filter / 7-45
Wiper blades / 7-47 Battery / 7-50
Tires and wheels / 7-53Fuses / 7-64Light bulbs / 7-63
Appearance care / 7-90
Emission control system / 7-96
Maintenance
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SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE SERVICE
At least once a year:
Clean the body and door drain holes.
Lubricate the door hinges and checks,
and hood hinges.
Lubricate the door and hood locks and latches.
Lubricate the door rubber weather- strips.
Check the air conditioning system.
Check the power steering fluid level.
Inspect and lubricate the automatic transmission linkage and controls.
Clean the battery and terminals.
Check the brake fluid level. Follow Normal Maintenance Schedule if
the vehicle is usually operated where
none of the following conditions apply. If
any of the following conditions apply, fol-
low Maintenance Under Severe Usage
Conditions.
Repeated short distance driving.
Driving in dusty conditions or sandy
areas.
Extensive use of brakes.
Driving in areas where salt or other corrosive materials are being used.
Driving on rough or muddy roads.
Driving in mountainous areas.
Extended periods of idling or low speed operation.
Driving for a prolonged period in cold temperatures and/or extremely humid
climates.
More than 50% driving in heavy city traffic during hot weather above 32°C(90°F).
If your vehicle is operated under the
above conditions, you should inspect, replace or refill more frequently than thefollowing Normal Maintenance Schedule.
After 96 months or 120,000 km (80,000miles) continue to follow the prescribedmaintenance intervals.
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15,000km (10,000 miles) or 12months
❑ Inspect air cleaner filter
(for Except China, India, Middle East)
❑ Inspect air conditioner refrigerant (if equipped)
❑ Inspect air conditioner compressor (if equipped)
❑ Inspect battery condition
❑ Inspect bolt and nuts on chassis and body
❑ Inspect brake lines, hoses and connections
❑ Inspect brake/clutch fluid (if equipped)
❑ Inspect disc brakes and pads
❑ Inspect power steering fluid and hoses
❑ Inspect steering gear rack, linkage and boots
❑ Inspect tire (pressure & tread wear)
❑ Inspect front suspension ball joints
❑ Inspect vacuum hose (for EGR & throttle body, if equipped)
❑ Replace air cleaner filter (for China, India, Middle East)
❑ Replace climate control air filter (if equipped)
❑ Replace engine oil and filter * 2
- 2.0 engine : At first, replace at 5,000 km (3,000 miles) or 6 months after that, replace every 8,000 km(5,000 miles) or 6 months
(Continued)
NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CON.)- EXCEPT EUROPE, FOR RUSSIA
(Continued)
- 3.8 engine ✓ For Middle East : Replace every 10,000 km
(6,250 miles) or 12 months * 3
✓ Except Middle East : Replace every 15,000 km
(10,000 miles) or 12 months
✓ For China : Replace every 5,000 km (3,100 miles) or
6 months
❑ Add fuel additives (Every 5,000km or 6months) * 4
❈ Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or
replace.
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Maintenance
30,000km (20,000 miles) or 24months
❑Inspect air cleaner filter
(for Except China, India, Middle East)
❑ Inspect air conditioner refrigerant (if equipped)
❑ Inspect air conditioner compressor (if equipped)
❑ Inspect all electrical systems
❑ Inspect battery condition
❑ Inspect bolt and nuts on chassis and body
❑ Inspect brake lines, hoses and connections
❑ Inspect brake/clutch fluid (if equipped)
❑ Inspect brake/clutch pedal (if equipped)
❑ Inspect cooling system
❑ Inspect drive belts * 1
❑ Inspect drive shaft and boots
❑ Inspect disc brakes and pads
❑ Inspect fuel tank air filter * 6
❑ Inspect fuel filter * 6
❑ Inspect parking brake
❑ Inspect power steering fluid and hoses
❑ Inspect propeller shaft
❑ Inspect steering gear rack, linkage and boots
❑ Inspect tire (pressure & tread wear)
❑ Inspect front suspension ball joints
❑ Inspect vacuum hose (for EGR & throttle body, if equipped)
❑ Replace air cleaner filter (for China, India, Middle East)
(Continued)
NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CON.) - EXCEPT EUROPE, FOR RUSSIA
(Continued)
❑Replace climate control air filter (if equipped)
❑ Replace engine oil and filter * 2
- 2.0 engine : At first, replace at 5,000 km (3,000 miles) or 6 months after that, replace every 8,000 km (5,000 miles) or 6 months
- 3.8 engine
✓ For Middle East : Replace every 10,000 km
(6,250 miles) or 12 months * 3
✓ Except Middle East : Replace every 15,000 km
(10,000 miles) or 12 months
✓ For China : Replace every 5,000 km (3,100 miles) or
6 months
❑ Add fuel additives (Every 5,000km or 6months) * 4
❈ Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or
replace.
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(Continued)
✓ Except Middle East : Replace every 15,000 km
(10,000 miles) or 12 months
✓ For China : Replace every 5,000 km (3,100 miles) or
6 months
❑ Add fuel additives (Every 5,000km or 6months) * 4
45,000km (30,000 miles) or 36months
❑
Inspect air conditioner refrigerant (if equipped)
❑ Inspect air conditioner compressor (if equipped)
❑ Inspect battery condition
❑ Inspect bolt and nuts on chassis and body
❑ Inspect brake lines, hoses and connections
❑ Inspect brake/clutch fluid (if equipped)
❑ Inspect brake/clutch pedal (if equipped)
❑ Inspect disc brakes and pads
❑ Inspect power steering fluid and hoses
❑ Inspect steering gear rack, linkage and boots
❑ Inspect tire (pressure & tread wear)
❑ Inspect front suspension ball joints
❑ Inspect vacuum and ventilation hoses
❑ Inspect vacuum hose (for EGR & throttle body, if equipped)
❑ Replace air cleaner filter (for all region)
❑ Replace climate control air filter (if equipped)
❑ Replace engine oil and filter * 2
- 2.0 engine : At first, replace at 5,000 km (3,000 miles) or 6 months after that, replace every 8,000 km (5,000 miles) or 6 months
- 3.8 engine ✓ For Middle East : Replace every 10,000 km
(6,250 miles) or 12 months * 3
(Continued)
NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CON.) - EXCEPT EUROPE, FOR RUSSIA
❈Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or
replace.
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NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CON.) - EXCEPT EUROPE, FOR RUSSIA
60,000km (40,000 miles) or 48months
❑Inspect air cleaner filter
(for Except China, India, Middle East)
❑ Inspect air conditioner refrigerant (if equipped)
❑ Inspect air conditioner compressor (if equipped)
❑ Inspect all electrical systems
❑ Inspect automatic transmission fluid
❑ Inspect battery condition
❑ Inspect bolt and nuts on chassis and body
❑ Inspect brake lines, hoses and connections
❑ Inspect brake/clutch fluid (if equipped)
❑ Inspect brake/clutch pedal (if equipped)
❑ Inspect cooling system
❑ Inspect drive belts* 1
❑ Inspect drive shaft and boots
❑ Inspect disc brakes and pads
❑ Inspect fuel lines, hoses and connections
❑ Inspect manual transmission fluid
❑ Inspect parking brake
❑ Inspect power steering fluid and hoses
❑ Inspect propeller shaft
❑ Inspect rear differential oil * 8
❑ Inspect steering gear rack, linkage and boots
❑ Inspect tire (pressure & tread wear)
(Continued)
(Continued)
❑Inspect front suspension ball joints
❑ Inspect vacuum hose (for EGR & throttle body, if equipped)
❑ Inspect vapor and fuel filler cap
❑ Replace air cleaner filter (for China, India, Middle East)
❑ Replace climate control air filter (if equipped)
❑ Replace fuel tank air filter * 6
❑ Replace fuel filter * 6
❑ Replace engine oil and filter * 2
- 2.0 engine : At first, replace at 5,000 km (3,000 miles) or 6 months after that, replace every 8,000 km (5,000 miles) or 6 months
- 3.8 engine ✓ For Middle East : Replace every 10,000 km
(6,250 miles) or 12 months * 3
✓ Except Middle East : Replace every 15,000 km
(10,000 miles) or 12 months
✓ For China : Replace every 5,000 km (3,100 miles) or
6 months
❑ Add fuel additives (Every 5,000km or 6months) * 4
❈ Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or
replace.
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NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CON.) - EXCEPT EUROPE, FOR RUSSIA
75,000km (50,000 miles) or 60months
❑ Inspect air cleaner filter
(for Except China, India, Middle East)
❑ Inspect air conditioner refrigerant (if equipped)
❑ Inspect air conditioner compressor (if equipped)
❑ Inspect battery condition
❑ Inspect bolt and nuts on chassis and body
❑ Inspect brake lines, hoses and connections
❑ Inspect brake/clutch fluid (if equipped)
❑ Inspect disc brakes and pads
❑ Inspect power steering fluid and hoses
❑ Inspect steering gear rack, linkage and boots
❑ Inspect tire (pressure & tread wear)
❑ Inspect front suspension ball joints
❑ Inspect vacuum hose (for EGR & throttle body, if equipped)
❑ Replace air cleaner filter (for China, India, Middle East)
❑ Replace climate control air filter (if equipped)
❑ Replace engine oil and filter * 2
- 2.0 engine : At first, replace at 5,000 km (3,000 miles) or 6 months after that, replace every 8,000 km(5,000 miles) or 6 months
(Continued)
(Continued)
- 3.8 engine ✓ For Middle East : Replace every 10,000 km
(6,250 miles) or 12 months * 3
✓ Except Middle East : Replace every 15,000 km
(10,000 miles) or 12 months
✓ For China : Replace every 5,000 km (3,100 miles) or
6 months
❑ Add fuel additives (Every 5,000km or 6months) * 4
❈ Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or
replace.