Engine Compartment ........................................................................\
............ 9-3
Maintenance Services ........................................................................\
...........9-4
Owner’s Responsibility ........................................................................\
.................... 9-4
Owner Maintenance Precautions ........................................................................\
.... 9-4
Owner Maintenance ........................................................................\
.............. 9-5Owner Maintenance Schedule ........................................................................\
........ 9-5
Scheduled Maintenance Services ................................................................ 9-7Normal Maintenance Schedule ........................................................................\
....... 9-9
Maintenance Under Severe Usage Conditions ..................................................... 9-12
Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Items .......................................... 9-14Dual clutch transmission fluid ........................................................................\
....... 9-15
Drive Axle Shafts and Boots ........................................................................\
........... 9-15
Engine Oil ........................................................................\
............................. 9-16Checking the Engine Oil Level ........................................................................\
........9-16
Checking the Engine Oil and Filter ........................................................................\
9-17
Engine Coolant ........................................................................\
..................... 9-19Checking the Engine Coolant Level .......................................................................9\
-19
Changing Engine Coolant ........................................................................\
.............. 9-22
Brake/Clutch Fluid ........................................................................\
............... 9-23Checking the Brake/Clutch Fluid Level ................................................................ 9-23
Washer Fluid ........................................................................\
......................... 9-24
Checking the Washer Fluid Level ........................................................................\
.. 9-24
Parking Brake ........................................................................\
....................... 9-24Checking the Parking Brake ........................................................................\
.......... 9-24
Air Cleaner ........................................................................\
............................ 9-25Filter Replacement ........................................................................\
......................... 9-25
Cabin Air Filter ........................................................................\
...................... 9-27
Filter Inspection........................................................................\
.............................. 9-27
Filter Replacement ........................................................................\
......................... 9-27
Wiper Blades ........................................................................\
........................ 9-28Blade Inspection ........................................................................\
............................ 9-28
Blade Replacement ........................................................................\
........................ 9-28
Battery ....................................................................\
......................................9-30For Best Battery Service ........................................................................\
................. 9-31
Battery Capacity Label ........................................................................\
.................... 9-31
Battery Recharging ........................................................................\
........................ 9-32
Reset Items ........................................................................\
..................................... 9-32
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Curb Weight
This means the weight of a motor
vehicle with standard and optional
equipment including the maximum
capacity of fuel, oil and coolant, but
without passengers and cargo.
DOT Markings
A code molded into the sidewall
of a tire signifying that the tire
is in compliance with the U.S.
Department of Transportation motor
vehicle safety standards. The DOT
code includes the Tire Identification
Number (TIN), an alphanumeric
designator which can also identify
the tire manufacturer, production
plant, brand and date of production.
GVWR
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
GAWR FRT
Gross Axle Weight Rating for the
Front Axle.
GAWR RR
Gross Axle Weight Rating for the
Rear axle.
Intended Outboard Sidewall
The side of an asymmetrical tire,
that must always face outward when
mounted on a vehicle. Kilopascal (kPa)
The metric unit for air pressure.
Light truck (LT) tire
A tire designated by its manufacturer
as primarily intended for use on
lightweight trucks or multipurpose
passenger vehicles.
Load ratings
The maximum load that a tire is rated
to carry for a given inflation pressure.
Load Index
An assigned number ranging from 1
to 279 that corresponds to the load
carrying capacity of a tire.
Maximum Inflation Pressure
The maximum air pressure to which
a cold tire may be inflated. The
maximum air pressure is molded
onto the sidewall.
Maximum Load Rating
The load rating for a tire at the
maximum permissible inflation
pressure for that tire.
Maximum Loaded Vehicle Weight
The sum of curb weight; accessory
weight; vehicle capacity weight; and
production options weight.
Normal Occupant Weight
The number of occupants a vehicle
is designed to seat multiplied by 150
pounds (68 kg).
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