General Maintenance
- 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 elapsed, whichever reaches the specification first.
- Maintain similar intervals between periodic maintenance unless noted.
- Failing to check each maintenance item could lead to poor engine performance and increase exhaust emissions.
- WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID
- Check that there is sufficient fluid in the tank.
- ENGINE COOLANT LEVEL
- Check that the coolant level is between the "FULL" and "LOW" lines on the see-through reservoir.
- RADIATOR AND HOSES
- Check that the front of the radiator is clean and not blocked by leaves, dirt and bugs.
- Check the radiator and hoses for:
- Damage
- Cracks
- Kinks
- Corrosion
- Rot
- Clogging
- Leaks
- BATTERY ELECTROLYTE LEVEL
- 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.
- Check that the electrolyte level of all the battery cells is between the upper and lower lines on the case.
- BRAKE FLUID LEVEL
- Check that the brake fluid levels are near the upper level line on the see-through reservoirs.
- ENGINE DRIVE BELT
- Check the drive belt for fraying, cracks, wear or oil.
- ENGINE OIL LEVEL
- Check that the level of engine oil is between "F" and "L" on the dipstick with the engine turned off.
- AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID LEVEL
Type Refer To Procedure U341E Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION - Step 1 U250E Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION - Step 1 - EXHAUST SYSTEM
- Check for unusual exhaust sounds or abnormal exhaust fumes. Locate the cause and correct it.