8 Maintenance and do-it-yourself
Maintenance requirements..........................8-2
General maintenance ..............................8-2
Explanation of general maintenance items .........8-2
Maintenance precautions. . .........................8-5
Engine compartment check locations ................8-6
Engine cooling system .............................8-7
Checking engine coolant level ...................8-8
Changing engine coolant........................8-8
Engine oil.........................................8-9
Checking engine oil level ........................8-9
Changing engine oil ...........................8-10
Changing engine oil filter .......................8-11
5-speed automatic transmission fluid ...............8-11
Power steering fluid...............................8-12
Brake fluid.......................................8-12
Brake fluid....................................8-13
Windshield-washer fluid...........................8-13
Windshield-washer fluid reservoir ...............8-13
Battery ..........................................8-14
Jump starting .................................8-15
Variable voltage control system.....................8-15
Drive belt........................................8-16
Spark plugs......................................8-17
Replacing spark plugs .........................8-17
Air cleaner.......................................8-17
In-cabin microfilter.............................8-18
Windshield wiper blades ..........................8-19
Cleaning .....................................8-19
Replacing ....................................8-20
Brakes ..........................................8-21
Fuses ...........................................8-21
Engine compartment...........................8-22
Passenger compartment .......................8-23
Battery replacement ..............................8-24
Keyfob (if so equipped) ........................8-25
Lights ...........................................8-26
Headlights....................................8-26
Fog lights (if so equipped)......................8-26
Exterior
and interior lights.......................8-28
Wheels and tires .................................8-31
Tire pressure..................................8-32
Tire labeling...................................8-36
Types of tires..................................8-38
Tire chains....................................8-39
Changing wheels and tires .....................8-39
