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MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE
Maintenance Minder™
When maintenance is due, the Maintenance Minder indicator comes on and a
message appears on the display every time you turn the vehicle on. Press either Info
(
p
/
q
) button on the steering wheel to change displays.
See the service code table on page 93 to check which items need maintenance
based on the main and sub items shown in the display.
Maintenance Minder
message
System message
indicator
Sub items
Main item
• Independent of the Maintenance Minder information, replace the brake fluid every
3 years.
• Inspect idle speed every 160,000 miles (256,000 km).
• Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 if they are noisy.
U.S. models
Maintenance, replacement, or repair of emissions control devices and systems
may be done by any automotive repair establishment or individuals using parts that
are certified to EPA standards.
According to state and federal regulations, failure to perform maintenance on the
maintenance main items marked with # will not void your emissions warranties.
However, all maintenance services should be performed in accordance with the
intervals indicated by the multi-information display.
Maintenance Minder Service Codes
These codes indicate what services are due on your vehicle.
*1: If a message SERVICE does not appear more than 12 months after the display is reset, change
the engine oil every year.
*2: If you drive primarily in dusty conditions, replace the air cleaner element every 15,000 miles
(24,000 km).
CODE
Maintenance Main Items
A
Replace engine oil
*1
B
Replace engine oil
*1
and oil filter
Inspect front and rear brakes
Check parking brake adjustment
Inspect tie rod ends, steering gearbox, and boots
Inspect suspension components
Inspect driveshaft boots
Inspect brake hoses and lines (Including ABS/VSA)
Inspect all fluid levels and condition of fluids
Inspect exhaust system
#
Inspect fuel lines and connections
#
Check expiration date for Tire Repair Kit bottle
*3: If you drive primarily in urban areas that have high concentrations of soot in the air from industry
and diesel-powered vehicles, replace the dust and pollen filter every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
# : See information on maintenance and emissions warranty.
CODE
Maintenance Sub Items
1
Rotate tires
2
Replace air cleaner element
*2
Replace dust and pollen filter
*3
Inspect drive belt
3
Replace transmission fluid
4
Replace spark plugs
Inspect valve clearance
5
Replace engine coolant