Under Hood

GENERAL MAINTENANCE
1. GENERAL NOTES
^ Maintenance requirements vary depending on the country.
^ Check the maintenance schedule in the owner's manual supplement.
^ Following the maintenance schedule is mandatory.
^ Determine the appropriate time to service the vehicle using either miles driven or time (months) elapsed, whichever reaches the specification first.
^ Maintain similar intervals between periodic maintenance unless noted.
^ Failing to check each vehicle part could lead to poor engine performance and increase exhaust emissions.
2. WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID
a. Check that there is sufficient fluid in the tank.
3. ENGINE COOLANT LEVEL
a. Check that the coolant level is between the FULL and LOW lines on the see-through reservoir.
4. RADIATOR AND HOSE
a. Check that the front of the radiator is clean and free of leaves, dirt and bugs.
b. Check the hoses for cracks, kinks, rotting or loose connections.
5. BATTERY ELECTROLYTE LEVEL
a. Check that the electrolyte level of all the battery cells is between the upper and lower lines on the case.

HINT: If the electrolyte level is difficult to see, lightly shake the vehicle.

6. BRAKE FLUID LEVEL
a. Check that the brake fluid levels are near the upper level line on the see-through reservoirs.
7. ENGINE DRIVE BELT
a. Check the drive belt for fraying, cracks, wear and oiliness.
8. ENGINE OIL LEVEL
a. Check that the engine oil level is between F and L on the dipstick with the engine stopped.
9. POWER STEERING FLUID LEVEL
a. Check the fluid level on the dipstick. The level should be in the HOT or COLD range depending on the fluid temperature.
10. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL

HINT:
^ Perform this check with the fluid at the normal driving temperature of 70 to 80°C (158 to 176°F).
^ After extended driving under harsh conditions (high speeds, hot weather, heavy traffic or pulling a trailer), let the engine cool down for approximately 30 minutes before checking the fluid level.

a. Park the vehicle on a level surface.
b. With the engine idling and the parking brake applied, move the shift lever into all the positions from P to L. Then shift to the P position.
c. Pull out the dipstick and wipe off the fluid with a clean cloth. Reinsert the dipstick and check that the fluid level is in the HOT range.
11. EXHAUST SYSTEM
a. Check for unusual exhaust sounds or abnormal exhaust fumes. Find the cause and repair it.