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MAINTENANCE
Natural Gas (CNG) models
CODE Maintenance Main Items
A Replace engine oil
•*1
B Replace engine oil•*1 and oil filter
Replace fuel filter element (low pressure)
•
Dr
ain fuel filter (high pressure)
•
I
nspect front and rear brakes/service as necessary
•
C
heck parking brake adjustment
•
I
nspect tie rod ends, steering gearbox, and boots
•
I
nspect suspension components
•
I
nspect driveshaft boots
•
I
nspect brake hoses and lines (Including ABS/ VSA)
•
I
nspect all fluid levels and condition of fluids
•
In
spect exhaust system
•#
Inspect fuel lines and connections•#
Check the expiration date for TRK bottle•
CODE Maintenance Sub Items
1 Rotate tires
•
2
Replace air cleaner element
•*2
Replace dust and pollen filter•*3
Replace fuel filter element (high pressure)•
I
nspect drive belt
•
I
nspect valve clearance
•
I
nspect fuel tank
•*4
3 Replace transmission fluid•
4
Replace spark plugs
•
5
Replace engine coolant
•
*1: If a message SERVICE does not appear more than 12 months after the display is reset, change the
engine oil every year.
# : See information on maintenance and emissions warranty.
*2: If you drive in dusty conditions, replace the air cleaner element every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
*3: If you drive primarily in urban areas that have high concentrations of soot in the air from industry and
from diesel-powered vehicles, replace the dust and pollen filter every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
*4: If sub item 2 does not appear more than 36 months after the display is reset, inspect the fuel tank
every three years.
See CNG tank expiration and production dates for inspection and replacement information.
Fuel tank should be replaced 15 years after it was manufactured.
Under the Hood
Engine oil dipstick
(orange handle)
Engine oil dipstick
(orange handle) Brake fl
uid
(black cap)
Brake fl uid
(black cap)
Clutch fl
uid (manual
transmission)
(light gray cap)
Clutch fl uid
(light gray cap)
Battery
Battery
Engine coolant reserve tank
Engine coolant reserve tank
Engine oil fi
ll cap
Engine oil fi ll cap
Washer fl uid
(blue cap)
Washer fl uid
(blue cap)
Radiator cap
Radiator cap
Sedan, Coupe, and Natural Gas (CNG) models
Si models
U.S. models
Maintenance, replacement, or repair of emissions control devices and sys\
tems
may be done by any automotive repair establishment or individuals using \
parts
that are certi ed to EPA standards.
According to state and federal regulations, failure to perform maintenan\
ce on the
maintenance main items marked with # will not void your emissions warran\
ties.
However, all maintenance services should be performed in accordance with the
intervals indicated by the multi-information display.
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MAINTENANCE
Opening the Hood
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface, and set the parking brake.
2.
Pull the hood release handle under the lower left
corner of the dashboard.
3. Push up the hood latch lever in the center of the hood to release the lock mechanism, and open
the hood.
4. Remove the support rod from the clamp using the grip. Mount the support rod in the hood.
When closing, remove the support rod, and
stow it in the clamp, then gently lower the hood.
Remove your hand at a height of approximately
12 inches (30 cm) and let the hood close.Hood release handle
Lever
Support rod Grip
Clamp
Pull
Do not open the hood when the wiper arms are raised. The hood will strik\
e the
wipers, and may damage either the hood or the wipers.
NOTICE
Engine Oil
Park the vehicle on level ground, and wait approximately three minutes a\
fter turning
the engine off before you check the oil.
Checking the Oil
1. Remove the dipstick (orange handle).
2.
Wipe the dipstick with a clean cloth or paper
towel.
3. Insert the dipstick back all the way into its hole.
4. Remove the dipstick again, and check the level. It should be between the upper and lower marks.
Add oil if necessary. 1.8 ℓ engine models
1.8 ℓ engine models
2.4 ℓ engine models
2.4 ℓ engine models
Upper mark
Upper mark Lower mark
Lower mark
