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Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing MaintenanceInspection and Maintenance ............ 576
Safety When Performing Maintenance ..577
Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service...578Maintenance MinderTM..................... 579
Maintenance Under the Hood
Maintenance Items Under the Hood .. 583
Opening the Hood ........................... 584
Engine Compartment Cover ............. 585
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 586
Oil Check ......................................... 587
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 588
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter ...589 Engine Coolant ................................ 591
Transmission Fluid ............................ 593
Brake Fluid ....................................... 594
Refilling Window Washer Fluid......... 594
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 595Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades... 600Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 604
Tire and Loading Information Label .. 605
Tire Labeling .................................... 605
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles).. 607Wear Indicators................................ 609
Tire Service Life ................................ 609 Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 610
Tire Rotation .................................... 611
Winter Tires ..................................... 612
Battery ............................................... 613
Remote Transmitter Care Replacing the Button Battery ........... 615
Remote Control and Wireless Headphone Care
*........................... 617Climate Control System Maintenance.. 619Cleaning Interior Care .................................... 620
Exterior Care.................................... 622
Accessories and Modifications ........ 625
* Not available on all models
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uuMaintenance MinderTMuTo Use Maintenance MinderTM
Continued
Maintenance
■Maintenance Service Items1Maintenance Service Items
•Independent of the Maintenance Minder
information, replace the brake fluid every 3 years.
•Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 if
they are noisy.Maintenance Minder MessageSystem Message
Indicator
Sub Items
Main
Item
*1: If the message
Maintenance Due Now 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).
CODEMaintenance Main Items
A
●Replace engine oil*1
B●Replace engine oil*1 and oil filter●Inspect front and rear brakes●Check expiration date for tire repair kit bottle*
●Inspect tie rod ends, steering gearbox, and boots●Inspect suspension components●Inspect driveshaft boots●Inspect brake hoses and li nes (Including ABS/VSA®)●Inspect all fluid levels and condition of fluids●Inspect exhaust system#
●Inspect fuel lines and connections#
*4: Driving in mountainous areas at very low vehicle speeds or trailer towing results in higher transmission
temperature. This requires transmission fluid changes more frequently than recommended by the
Maintenance Minder. If you regularly drive your vehicle under these conditions, have the transmission
fluid changed at 30,000 miles (48,000 km).
*5: If you drive regularly in very high temperatures (over 110°F, 43°C), in very low temperatures (under
-20°F, -29°C), replace every 60,000 miles/100,000 km.
*6: Driving in mountainous areas at very low vehicle speeds or trailer towing results in higher level of mechanical (Shear) stress to fluid. This requires differential fluid changes more frequently than
recommended by the Maintenance Minder. If you regularly drive your vehicle under these conditions,
have the differential fluid changed at 7,500 miles (12,000 km), then every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
CODEMaintenance Sub Items
1
●Rotate tires
2●Replace air cleaner element*2
●Replace dust and pollen filter*3
●Inspect drive belt
3
●Replace transmission and transfer* fluid*4
4●Replace spark plugs●Replace timing belt and inspect water pump*5
●Inspect valve clearance
5
●Replace engine coolant
6●Replace rear differential fluid*, *6
* Not available on all models
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Index
Bulb Replacement ................................... 595
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 176
High Beam Indicator ................................. 88
Interior.................................................... 207
Light Switches......................................... 173
Lights On Indicator.................................... 89
Turn Signals ............................................ 172
Load Limits ............................................... 451
Locking/Unlocking ................................... 139
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................. 154
Childproof Door Locks ............................ 153
From Inside ............................................. 151
From Outside .......................................... 142
Keys........................................................ 139
Using a Key............................................. 148
Lockout Prevention System ..................... 149
Low Battery Charge ................................. 657
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 85
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 82, 657
Lower Anchors ..................................... 61, 68
Lubricant Specifications Chart ................ 677
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) ............. 451
Lumbar Support ....................................... 192
M
Maintenance............................................ 575
Battery .................................................... 613
Brake Fluid .............................................. 594
Cleaning ................................................. 620
Climate Control System .......................... 619 Coolant ................................................... 591
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 579
Oil ........................................................... 587
Precautions .............................................. 576
Radiator .................................................. 592
Remote Control ....................................... 617
Remote Transmitter ......................... 615, 616
Replacing Light Bulbs ............................... 595
Safety ...................................................... 577
Service Items ........................................... 581
Tires ........................................................ 604
Transmission Fluid ................................... 593
Under the Hood ...................................... 583
Wireless Headphone ................................ 618
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 82, 658
Map Lights ................................................ 208
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 451
Meters, Gauges ......................................... 119
MID (Multi-information Display) ............. 120
Mirrors ....................................................... 189
Adjusting ................................................. 189
Door........................................................ 190
Exterior .................................................... 190
Interior Rearview ..................................... 189
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 625
Moonroof .................................................. 168
MP3 ................................................... 270, 295
Multi-function Steering-wheel
Controls ................................................... 120
Multi-Information Display (MID) ............. 120
Multi-View Rear Camera .......................... 559N
Numbers (Identification).......................... 678
O
Odometer................................................. 121
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines ............. 465
Oil (Engine) Adding .................................................... 588
Checking................................................. 587
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 579
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 82, 657
On Demand Multi-Use Display
TM............. 242
Open Source Licenses ............................... 335
Opening/Closing Hood....................................................... 584
Moonroof ............................................... 168
Power Windows ...................................... 166
Tailgate ................................................... 155
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel ....................................... 169
Outside Temperature Display .................. 122
Overhead Screen ...................................... 340
Overheating .............................................. 655
P
Paddle Shifters (Sequential Mode) .......... 482
Panic Mode ............................................... 165
Parking ...................................................... 548
Parking Brake ........................................... 531
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