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EXPLANATION OF MAINTENANCE ITEMS
T
he following descriptions are  
provided to give you a better 
understanding of the maintenance 
 
items that should be performed on your 
vehicle. The scheduled maintenance log 
indicates at which mileage/time intervals 
 
each item should be performed. Please  
note that many maintenance items should  
be performed only by a qualified technician.
NOTE:  For further information on 
maintenance items you can perform 
yourself, see the “Maintenance and 
Care” section of the Owner’s Manual.
Ball Joints and Dust Covers 
Check the suspension and steering   
linkage ball joints for looseness and   
damage and the wheel bearings for   
axial play. Check all dust covers for 
deterioration and damage. Replace   
any deteriorated or damaged parts.   
A qualified technician should perform   
these operations.
Brake Lines and Hoses
Visually inspect for proper installation.   
Check for chafing, cracks, deterioration   
and signs of leakage. Replace any 
deteriorated or damaged parts. A qualified 
technician should perform these operations.
Brake Linings/Drums and  
Brake Pads/Discs
Check the brake linings (shoes) and   
drums for scoring, burning, fluid leakage, 
broken parts and excessive wear. Check   
the pads for excessive wear and the discs   
for runout, excessive wear and fluid   
leakage. Replace any deteriorated or   
damaged parts. A qualified technician   
should perform these operations.
Cabin Air Filter
Replace at specified intervals. Driving in   
heavy traffic, on dirt roads or in urban,   
desert or dusty areas may shorten filter’s   
life. More frequent replacement may   
be necessary.
Drive Belts
Inspect for cracks, excessive wear and 
oiliness. Check the belt tension and adjust   
if necessary. Replace the belts if they   
are damaged.
Drive Shaft Boots
Check the drive shaft boots and clamps for 
cracks, deterioration and damage. Replace 
any deteriorated or damaged parts and, if 
necessary, repack the grease. A qualified 
technician should perform these operations.
Maintenance Log 
MAINTENANCE