Maintenance.pdf

MAINTENANCE – OUTSIDE VEHICLE

MA–1

OUTSIDE VEHICLE

GENERAL MAINTENANCE

Performing the following maintenance checks on the vehicle

is the owner's responsibility. The owner may perform the

maintenance or take the vehicle to a service center. Check

the parts of the vehicle described below on a daily basis. In

most cases, special tools are not required. It is recommended

that the owner performs these checks. The procedures for

general maintenance are as follows.

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 months elapsed,

whichever reaches the specification first.

• Maintain similar intervals between periodic

maintenance, unless otherwise noted.

• Failing to check each vehicle part could lead to poor

engine performance and increase exhaust emissions.

2. TIRES

(a) Check the tire inflation pressure with a gauge. Make

adjustments if necessary.

(b) Check the surfaces of the tires for cuts, damage or

excessive wear.

3. WHEEL NUTS

(a) Check for nuts that are loose or missing. Tighten

them if necessary.

4. TIRE ROTATION (See page TW-2 )

5. WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES

(a) Check the blades for wear or cracks whenever they

are unable to wipe the windshield clean. Replace

them if necessary.

6. FLUID LEAKS

(a) Check under the vehicle for leaking fuel, oil, water

and other fluids.

NOTICE:

If you smell gasoline fumes or notice any leaks,

locate the cause and correct it.

7. DOORS AND ENGINE HOOD

(a) Check that all of the doors and the hood operate

smoothly and that all the latches lock securely.

(b) When the primary latch is released, check that the

engine hood secondary latch prevents the hood

from opening.

MA–2

MAINTENANCE – INSIDE VEHICLE

INSIDE VEHICLE

GENERAL MAINTENANCE

Performing the following maintenance checks on the vehicle

is the owner's responsibility. The owner may perform the

maintenance or take the vehicle to a service center. Check

the parts of the vehicle described below on a daily basis. In

most cases, special tools are not required. It is recommended

that the owner performs these checks. The procedures for

general maintenance are as follows.

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 months elapsed,

whichever reaches the specification first.

• Maintain similar intervals between periodic

maintenance, unless otherwise noted.

• Failing to check each vehicle part could lead to poor

engine performance and increase exhaust emissions.

2. LIGHTS

(a) Check that the headlights, stop lights, taillights, turn

signal lights, and other lights illuminate or blink

properly. Also, check if they have enough

brightness.

(b) Check that the headlights are aimed properly.

3. WARNING LIGHTS AND BUZZERS

(a) Check that all the warning lights and buzzers are

working.

4. HORNS

(a) Check that the horn is working.

5. WINDSHIELD GLASS

(a) Check for scratches, pits or abrasions.

6. WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHER

(a) Check that the windshield washers are aimed

properly. Also, check that the center stream of

washer fluid sprays on the windshield within the

operating range of the wipers.

(b) Check if the wipers streak or not.

7. WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER

(a) When the heater or air conditioning is on the

defroster setting, check if air comes out of the

defroster outlet.

8. REAR VIEW MIRROR

(a) Check that the rear view mirror is securely mounted.

MAINTENANCE – INSIDE VEHICLE

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9. SUN VISORS

(a) Check that the sun visors move freely and are

securely mounted.

10. STEERING WHEEL

(a) Check that the steering wheel has the proper

amount of free play. Also check for steering

difficulty, free play in the steering wheel and unusual

noises.

11. SEATS

(a) Check that the seat adjusters, seatback recliner and

other front seat controls operate smoothly.

(b) Check that all the latches lock securely in all

positions.

(d) Check that the headrests move up and down

smoothly and that the locks hold securely in all

latched positions.

(e) When the rear seatbacks are folded down, check

that the latches lock securely.

12. SEAT BELTS

(a) Check that the seat belt system such as the

buckles, retractors and anchors operate properly

and smoothly.

(b) Check that the belt webbing is not cut, frayed, worn

or damaged. Replace if necessary.

13. ACCELERATOR PEDAL

(a) Check that the accelerator pedal operates smoothly.

In other words, check that the pedal does not have

uneven pedal resistance or become stuck in certain

positions.

14. BRAKE PEDAL

(a) Check that the brake pedal operates smoothly.

(b) Check that the pedal has the proper reserve

distance and free play.

function.

15. BRAKES

(a) In a safe place, check that the vehicle remains

straight when applying the brakes.

16. PARKING BRAKE

(a) Check that the parking brake lever has the proper

amount of travel (see page PB-1 ).

(b) On a safe incline, check that the vehicle is held

securely with only the parking brake applied.

17. AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE "PARK" MECHANISM

(a) Check the lock release button of the shift lever for

proper and smooth operation.

(b) When the shift lever is in the P position and all

brakes are released on a low incline, check that the

vehicle is stable.

MA–4

MAINTENANCE – UNDER HOOD

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 elapsed, whichever

reaches the specification first.

• Maintain similar intervals between periodic

maintenance, unless otherwise 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 HOSES

(a) Check that the front of the radiator is clean and not

blocked by leaves, dirt or bugs.

(b) Check the hoses for cracks, kinks, rot or loose

connections.

5. BATTERY ELECTROLYTE LEVEL

(a) Check that the electrolyte level of all the battery

cells is between the upper and lower level 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 lines on the see-through reservoirs.

7. ENGINE DRIVE BELT

(a) Check the drive belt for fraying, cracks, wear or

oiliness.

8. ENGINE OIL LEVEL

(a) Check the level on the dipstick with the engine

stopped.

9. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID (See page AX-

93 )

10. EXHAUST SYSTEM

(a) Check for unusual exhaust sounds or abnormal

exhaust fumes. Inspect the cause and repair it.

MAINTENANCE – ENGINE

MA–5

ENGINE

Outside

GENERAL MAINTENANCE

1. INSPECT DRIVE BELT

2. INSPECT SPARK PLUGS (See page IG-5 )

3. INSPECT AIR CLEANER FILTER

(a) Remove the air filter.

(b) Visually check that the air filter is not excessively

damaged or oily. If necessary, replace the air filter.

(d) Clean the filter with compressed air.

HINT:

First blow from the inside of the filter thoroughly

then repeat from the outside.

4. REPLACE AIR CLEANER FILTER

(a) Replace the air filter with a new one.

5. REPLACE ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER (See page

LU-4 )

6. REPLACE ENGINE COOLANT (See page CO-8 )

7. INSPECT GASKET IN FUEL TANK CAP (See page

EC-24 )

8. INSPECT FUEL LINES AND CONNECTIONS, FUEL

TANK VAPOR VENT SYSTEM HOSES AND FUEL

TANK BANDS

(a) Visually check the fuel lines for cracks, leakage,

loose connections, deformation and tank band

looseness.

9. INSPECT EXHAUST PIPES AND MOUNTINGS

(a) Visually check the pipes, hangers and connections

for severe corrosion, leaks or damage.

10. INSPECT VALVE CLEARANCE (See page EM-9 )

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