8
Maintenance and do-it-yourself
Maintenance requirements
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8-2
General maintenance
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8-2
Explanation of general maintenance
items
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8-3
Maintenance precautions
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8-5
Engine compartment check locations
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8-7
Engine cooling system
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8-8
Checking engine coolant level
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8-8
Changing engine coolant
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8-9
Engine oil
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8-10
Checking engine oil level
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8-10
Changing engine oil and filter
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8-11
Automatic transmission fluid
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8-13
Power steering fluid
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8-13
Brake and clutch fluid
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8-14
Brake fluid
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8-14
Clutch fluid
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8-15
Window washer fluid
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8-15
Battery
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8-16
Jump starting
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8-18
Drive belts
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8-19
Spark plugs
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8-19
Replacing spark plugs
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8-20
Air cleaner
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8-20
Windshield wiper blades
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8-21
Cleaning
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8-21
Replacing
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8-22
Parking brake and brake pedal
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8-23
Checking parking brake
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8-23
Checking brake pedal
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8-23
Brake booster
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8-24
Fuses
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8-25
Engine compartment
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8-25
Passenger compartment
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8-27
Keyfob battery replacement
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8-28
Keyfob (except Intelligent Key)
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8-28
Intelligent Key
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8-29
Lights
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8-31
Headlights
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8-33
Exterior and interior lights
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8-33
Wheels and tires
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8-37
Tire pressure
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8-37
Tire labeling
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8-41
Types of tires
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8-43
Tire chains
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8-44
Changing wheels and tires
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8-45