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9. Maintenance
Engine Compartment ....................................................................................... 9-3
Maintenance Services ...................................................................................... 9-4
Owner’s Responsibility ............................................................................................... 9-4
Owner Maintenance Precautions ............................................................................... 9-4
Owner Maintenance ......................................................................................... 9-5Owner Maintenance Schedule ................................................................................... 9-6
Scheduled Maintenance Services ....................................................................9-7Normal Maintenance Schedule .................................................................................. 9-8
Maintenance Under Severe Usage Conditions ........................................................ 9-12
Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Items .............................................. 9-14Vacuum crankcase ventilation hoses........................................................................ 9-14
Brake Fluid ................................................................................................................. 9-16
Parking Brake .............................................................................................................. 9-16
Brake Discs, Pads, Calipers and Rotors .................................................................... 9-16
Exhaust Pipe and Muffler .......................................................................................... 9-16
Engine Oil ......................................................................................................... 9-17Checking the Engine Oil Level ....................................................................................9-17
Checking the Engine Oil and Filter ........................................................................... 9-19
Engine Coolant ................................................................................................ 9-20Checking the Coolant Level...................................................................................... 9-20
Changing Coolant ...................................................................................................... 9-22
Brake Fluid ....................................................................................................... 9-23Checking the Brake Fluid Level ................................................................................. 9-23
Washer Fluid .................................................................................................... 9-24Checking the Washer Fluid Level ..............................................................................9-24
Air cleaner ....................................................................................................... 9-25Filter Replacement ..................................................................................................... 9-25
Cabin Air Filter ................................................................................................. 9-26Filter Inspection..........................................................................................................9-26
Filter Replacement .....................................................................................................9-26
Wiper Blades ....................................................................................................9-27Blade Inspection ........................................................................................................ 9-27
Blade Replacement .................................................................................................... 9-27
Battery ............................................................................................................. 9-29Battery Usage Recommendations ........................................................................... 9-30
Battery Replacement ................................................................................................ 9-30
Battery Recharging ................................................................................................... 9-30
Reset Items ................................................................................................................. 9-31