Maintenance schedule .......................................
11-3
Maintenance precautions...................................
11-3
Before checking or servicing in the engine
compartment....................................................
11-4
When checking or servicing in the engine
compartment while the engine is running..........
11-5
Maintenance tips ................................................
11-5
Removing and reinstalling clips ..........................
11-5
Engine hood .......................................................
11-7
Engine compartment overview..........................
11-8
Non-turbo models ..............................................
11-8
Turbo models .....................................................
11-9
Engine oil..........................................................
11-10
Engine oil consumption....................................
11-10
Checking the oil level .......................................
11-10
Changing the oil and oil filter............................
11-11
Recommended grade and viscosity ..................
11-13
Synthetic oil.....................................................
11-13
Cooling system ................................................
11-13
Cooling fan, hose and connections ...................
11-14
Engine coolant .................................................
11-14
Air cleaner element ..........................................
11-15
Replacing the air cleaner element .....................
11-16
Spark plugs ......................................................
11-17
Recommended spark plugs ..............................
11-17
Drive belts ........................................................
11-18
Manual transmission oil ..................................
11-18
Recommended grade and viscosity ..................
11-18
Continuously variable transmission fluid.......
11-18
Front differential gear oil (CVT models).........
11-19
Recommended grade and viscosity ..................
11-19
Rear differential gear oil..................................
11-19
Recommended grade and viscosity ..................
11-19
Brake fluid ........................................................
11-19
Checking the fluid level....................................
11-19
Recommended brake fluid ...............................
11-20
Clutch fluid (MT models) .................................
11-20
Checking the fluid level....................................
11-20
Recommended clutch fluid...............................
11-21
Brake booster ..................................................
11-21
Brake pedal ......................................................
11-22
Checking the brake pedal free play ..................
11-22
Checking the brake pedal reserve distance.......
11-22
Clutch pedal (MT models) ...............................
11-22
Checking the clutch function............................
11-22
Checking the clutch pedal free play..................
11-23
Hill start assist system....................................
11-23
Replacement of brake pad and lining ............
11-23
Breaking-in of new brake pads and linings .......
11-24
Parking brake stroke .......................................
11-24
Tires and wheels..............................................
11-25
Types of tires...................................................
11-25
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) (if
equipped) ......................................................
11-25
Tire inspection.................................................
11-26
Tire pressures and wear ..................................
11-27
Wheel balance .................................................
11-29
Wear indicators ...............................................
11-29
Tire rotation direction mark ..............................
11-30
Maintenance and service
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