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7
1. Negative battery terminal
2. Positive battery terminal
3. Fuse and relay box
4. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
5. Power steering fluid reservoir
6. Air cleaner
7. Radiator cap
8. Engine oil dipstick
9. Engine oil filler cap
10. Brake/clutch fluid reservoir
11. Engine coolant reservoir
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While operating your vehicle:
Note any changes in the sound of theexhaust or any smell of exhaust fumes
in the vehicle.
Check for vibrations in the steering wheel. Notice any increased steering
effort or looseness in the steering
wheel, or change in its straight-aheadposition.
Notice if your vehicle constantly turns slightly or “pulls” to one side when trav-
eling on smooth, level road.
When stopping, listen and check for unusual sounds, pulling to one side,
increased brake pedal travel or “hard-
to-push” brake pedal.
If any slipping or changes in the oper- ation of your transmission occurs,
check the transmission fluid level.
Check automatic transmission P (Park) function.
Check parking brake.
Check for fluid leaks under your vehicle (water dripping from the air condition-
ing system during or after use is nor-mal).
At least monthly:
Check the coolant level in the enginecoolant reservoir.
Check the operation of all exterior lights, including the stoplights, turn sig-
nals and hazard warning flashers.
Check the inflation pressures of all tires including the spare.
At least twice a year
(i.e., every Spring and Fall):
Check the radiator, heater and air con- ditioning hoses for leaks or damage.
Check the windshield washer spray and wiper operation. Clean the wiper
blades with clean cloth dampened with
washer fluid.
Check the headlight alignment.
Check the muffler, exhaust pipes, shields and clamps.
Check the lap/shoulder belts for wear and function.
Check for worn tires and loose wheel lug nuts.
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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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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.