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Convenient features of your vehicle
Windscreen washers
In the OFF position, pull the lever
gently toward you to spray washer
fluid on the windscreen and to run
the wipers 1-3 cycles. The spray and
wiper operation will continue until
you release the lever. If the washer
does not work, you may need to add
washer fluid to the washer fluid
reservoir.
If equipped with the Headlamp
Washer, washer fluid will be sprayed
on the headlamp at the same time
you operate the windscreen washer
when:
1. The ignition switch is in the ON
position.
2. The light switch is in the headlamp
position.
OAD045404When the outside temperature is
below freezing, ALWAYS warm
the windscreen using the
defroster to prevent the washer
fluid from freezing on the wind-
screen and obscuring your
vision, which could result in an
accident and serious injury or
death.
WA R N I N G
•To p r e v e n t p o s s i b l e d a m a g e
to the washer pump, do not
operate the washer when the
fluid reservoir is empty.
•To p r e v e n t p o s s i b l e d a m a g e
to the wipers or windscreen,
do not operate the wipers
when the windscreen is dry.
•To p r e v e n t d a m a g e t o t h e
wiper arms and other compo-
nents, do not attempt to move
the wipers manually.
•To p r e v e n t p o s s i b l e d a m a g e
to the wipers and washer sys-
tem, use anti-freezing washer
fluids in the winter season or
cold weather.
CAUTION
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Maintenance
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Maintenance
Engine compartment .............................................7-3
Maintenance services ...........................................7-4
Owne's responsibility........................................................7-4
Owner maintenance precautions ..................................7-4
Owner maintenance ...............................................7-5
Owner maintenance schedule ........................................7-6
Scheduled maintenance services.........................7-8
Normal Maintenance Schedule .....................................7-9
Maintenance under severe usage and
low mileage conditions ..................................................7-13
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items..7-15
Engine oil ..............................................................7-19
Checking the engine oil level ....................................7-19
Checking the engine oil and filter ..............................7-20
Engine coolant......................................................7-21
Checking the engine coolant level..............................7-21
Changing the coolant .....................................................7-23
Brake/clutch fluid ................................................7-24
Checking the brake/clutch fluid level ........................7-24
Washer fluid .........................................................7-26
Checking the washer fluid level ...............................7-26
Parking brake .......................................................7-27
Checking the parking brake .........................................7-27
Air cleaner ............................................................7-28
Filter replacement ...........................................................7-28
Climate control air filter .....................................7-30
Filter inspection ...............................................................7-30
Filter replacement ...........................................................7-30
Wiper blades .........................................................7-31
Blade inspection ..............................................................7-31
Blade replacement ..........................................................7-31
Battery...................................................................7-34
For best battery service................................................7-34
Battery capacity label ...................................................7-36
Battery recharging .......................................................7-36
Reset items .......................................................................7-37
Ty r e s a n d w h e e l s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 3 8
Ty r e c a r e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 3 8
Recommended cold tyre inflation pressures ...........7-38
Checking tyre inflation pressure.................................7-40
Ty r e r o t a t i o n . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 4 1
Wheel alignment and tyre balance ..........................7-42
Ty r e r e p l a c e m e n t . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 4 2
Wheel replacement ........................................................7-44
Ty r e t r a c t i o n . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 4 4
Ty r e m a i n t e n a n c e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 4 4
Ty r e s i d e w a l l l a b e l l i n g . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 4 4
Low aspect ratio tyre ...................................................7-49
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Maintenance
At least twice a year:
(i.e. every Spring and Autumn)
•Check radiator, heater and air condi-
tioning hoses for leaks or damage.
•Check windscreen washer spray
and wiper operation. Clean wiper
blades with a clean cloth damp-
ened with washer fluid.
•Check headlamp alignment.
•Check muffler, exhaust pipes,
shields and clamps.
•Check the seat belts for wear and
function.
At least once a year:
•Clean body and door drain holes.
•Lubricate door hinges and bonnet
hinges.
•Lubricate door and bonnet locks
and latches.
•Lubricate door rubber weather
strips.
•Lubricate door checker.
•Check the air conditioning system.
•Inspect and lubricate automatic
transmission linkage and controls.
•Clean the battery and terminals.
•Check the brake fluid level.
