7
Maintenance
7
Maintenance
Engine Compartment .............................................7-3
Maintenance Services ...........................................7-5
Owner's Responsibility .....................................................7-5
Owner Maintenance Precautions..................................7-5
Owner Maintenance ..............................................7-6
How to Disconnect the (-) Cable for
Regular Maintenance (Hybrid vehicle) ........................7-7
Owner Maintenance Schedule .......................................7-7
Scheduled Maintenance Services........................7-8
Normal Maintenance Schedule ......................................7-9
Maintenance Under Severe Usage Conditions ........7-12
Severe driving conditions..............................................7-13
Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance
Items ......................................................................7-\
14
Engine Oil ..............................................................7-16
Checking the Engine Oil Level .....................................7-16
Checking the Engine Oil and Filter .............................7-17
Engine Coolant/Inverter Coolant .......................7-18
Checking the Coolant Level ..........................................7-18
Changing Coolant ............................................................7-21
Hybrid Starter & Generator (HSG) Belt ...........7-22
Checking the Hybrid Starter &
Generator (HSG) Belt .....................................................7-22
Brake Fluid ............................................................7-22
Checking the Brake Fluid Level ...................................7-22
Washer Fluid .........................................................7-23
Checking the Washer Fluid Level................................7-23
Parking Brake .......................................................7-24
Checking the Parking Brake .........................................7-24
Air Cleaner ............................................................7-24
Filter Replacement ..........................................................7-24
Climate Control Air Filter ....................................7-26
Filter Inspection ...............................................................7-26
Wiper Blades.........................................................7-28
Blade Inspection ..............................................................7-28
Blade Replacement .........................................................7-28
Battery (12 Volt, Plug-In Hybrid Vehicle) ........7-31
For Best Battery Service ..............................................7-32
Battery Recharging ........................................................7-32
Reset Features.................................................................7-33
Tires and wheels ..................................................7-34
Tire Care ........................................................................\
....7-34
Recommended Cold Tire Inflation Pressures ...........7-35
Check Tire Inflation Pressure ......................................7-36
Tire Rotation...................................................................\
..7-37
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ............................7-38
Tire Replacement ............................................................7-387
When you do not use the vehiclefor a long time in a low tempera-
ture area, disconnect the battery
and keep it indoors.
Always charge the battery fully to prevent battery case damage
in low temperature areas.
For Best Battery Service
Keep the battery securely mount-ed.
Keep the battery top clean and dry.
Keep the terminals and connec- tions clean, tight, and coated with
petroleum jelly or terminal grease.
Rinse any spilled acid from the bat- tery immediately with a solution of
water and baking soda.
Battery Recharging
NOTICE
7-32
Maintenance
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
WARNING
Battery posts, terminals, and
related accessories contain
lead and lead compounds,
chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth
defects and reproductive harm.
Batteries also contain other
chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer.
Wash hands after handling.
WARNING
Always follow these instruc-
tions when recharging your
vehicle's battery to avoid the
risk of SERIOUS INJURY or
DEATH from explosions or acid
burns:
Before performing mainte-
nance or recharging the bat-
tery, turn off all accessories
and place the Engine Start/
Stop button in the OFF posi-
tion.
Keep all flames, sparks, or
smoking materials away from
the battery.
Always work outdoors or in an
area with plenty of ventilation.
Wear eye protection when
checking the battery during
charging.
The battery must be removed
from the vehicle and placed in
a well ventilated area. (Continued)
WARNING
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