7-6
Maintenance
While operating your vehicle:
Note any changes in the sound ofthe exhaust or any smell of
exhaust fumes in the vehicle.
Check for vibrations in the steering wheel. Notice if there is any
increased steering effort or loose-
ness in the steering wheel, or
change in its straight-ahead posi-tion.
Notice if your vehicle constantly turns slightly or “pulls” to one side
when traveling on smooth, levelroad.
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 operation of your transmission
occurs, check the transmission
fluid level.
Check the dual clutch transmission P (Park) function.
Check the parking brake.
Check for fluid leaks under your vehicle (water dripping from the air
conditioning system during or after
use is normal).
At least monthly:
Check coolant level in the enginecoolant reservoir.
Check the operation of all exterior lights, including the stoplights, turn
signals and hazard warning flashers.
Check the inflation pressures of all tires including the spare for tires
that are worn, show uneven wear,or are damaged.
Check for loose wheel lug nuts.
At least twice a year: (i.e., every Spring and Fall)
Check radiator, heater and air condi- tioning hoses for leaks or damage.
Check windshield washer spray and wiper operation. Clean wiper
blades with clean cloth dampened
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 hoodhinges.
Lubricate door and hood locks and latches.
Lubricate door rubber weather strips.
Check the air conditioning system.
Inspect and lubricate automatic transaxle linkage and controls.
Clean the battery and terminals.
Check the brake fluid level.
I-8Light bulbs ....................................................................7-66
Lighting.........................................................................3-89
Auto light ...................................................................3-91
Battery saver function ................................................3-95
Daytime running light (DRL) ....................................3-95
Headlamp delay function ...........................................3-95
Headlamp leveling device .........................................3-96
Headlamp position .....................................................3-92
High beam operation .................................................3-92
Position lamp position ...............................................3-92
Rear fog lamp ............................................................3-94
Rear fog lamp ............................................................3-94
Traffic change ..........................................................3-124
Turn signals................................................................3-93
Turn signals................................................................3-93
Lubricants and capacities ...............................................8-6
Luggage net (holder) ..................................................3-139
Luggage volume .............................................................8-5
Main fuse ......................................................................7-55
Maintenance
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items............7-20
Maintenance services ...................................................7-4
Maintenance under severe usage conditions .......7-12, 18
Normal maintenance service .................................7-8, 14
Owner maintenance .....................................................7-5
Scheduled maintenance services .................................7-7
Tire maintenance........................................................7-47 Maintenance services......................................................7-4
Manual shift mode ........................................................5-21
Mirrors ..........................................................................3-22
Adjusting the outside rearview mirrors .....................3-25
Day/night rearview mirror .........................................3-23
Electric chromic mirror (ECM) .................................3-23
Folding/Unfolding the outside rearview mirror ........3-26
Inside rearview mirror ...............................................3-22
Outside rearview mirror.............................................3-24
Moonroof, see sunroof..................................................3-33
Multi box ....................................................................3-131
Multi fuse......................................................................7-55
Multimedia system .........................................................4-2 Antenna ........................................................................4-2
Audio / Video / Navigation system .............................4-4
Aux, USB and iPod .....................................................4-2
Bluetooth ®
Wireless Technology hands-free ...............4-4
Steering wheel audio control .......................................4-3
Odometer ......................................................................3-48
Oil (Engine) ..................................................................7-22
Outside rearview mirror ...............................................3-24
Outside temperature gauge ...........................................3-47
Owner maintenance ........................................................7-5
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Sunroof .........................................................................3-33
Automatic reversal .....................................................3-34
Resetting the sunroof .................................................3-35
Sliding the sunroof.....................................................3-33
Sunroof opening and closing .....................................3-33
Sunshade ....................................................................3-35
Tilting the sunroof .....................................................3-34
Sunroof inside air recirculation ..................................3-129
Sunvisor ......................................................................3-133
Tachometer ...................................................................3-44
Tailgate .........................................................................3-38
Tailgate room lamp .......................................................3-99
Theft-alarm system .......................................................3-17
Tilt steering / Telescope steering ..................................3-21
Tire chains ....................................................................5-96
Tire load and speed capacity ..........................................8-5
Tire Mobility Kit (TMK) ..............................................6-24
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) ....................6-10
Tire rotation ..................................................................7-44
Tire specification and pressure label ..............................8-9
Tires and wheels ...........................................................7-41 Checking tire inflation pressure.................................7-43
Compact spare tire replacement ................................7-46
Low aspect ratio tires.................................................7-51
Recommended cold tire inflation pressures ..............7-42 Tire care .....................................................................7-41
Tire maintenance........................................................7-47
Tire replacement ........................................................7-45
Tire rotation ...............................................................7-44
Tire sidewall labeling.................................................7-47
Tire traction................................................................7-46
Wheel alignment and tire balance .............................7-45
Wheel replacement .............................................7-46, 8-4
Towing ..........................................................................6-32
Traffic change .............................................................3-124
Trip computer ...............................................................3-86
Average fuel economy ...............................................3-87
Average vehicle speed ...............................................3-88
Digital speedometer ...................................................3-89
Distance to empty (for cluster type A) ......................3-87
Driving Info display...................................................3-89
Driving style ..............................................................3-90
Elapsed time...............................................................3-88
Energy flow................................................................3-90
Engine coolant temperature .......................................3-90
Instant fuel economy .................................................3-87
Tripmeter....................................................................3-88
Turn signals ..................................................................3-93
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