General Maintenance [09/2014 - ]: Procedure
- GENERAL NOTES
- Maintenance requirements vary depending on country.
- Check the maintenance schedule in the owner's manual.
- 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 maintenance item could lead to poor engine performance and increased 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 or insects.
- 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 level 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 level lines on the case.
- BRAKE FLUID LEVEL
- Check that the brake fluid level is near the upper level line on the see-through reservoir.
- ENGINE DRIVE BELT
- Check the drive belt for fraying, cracks, wear or oil.
- ENGINE OIL LEVEL
- Check that the engine oil level is between the full level and low level marks on the dipstick with the engine turned off.
- EXHAUST SYSTEM
- Visually inspect for severe corrosion, cracks, holes or loose supports.
HINT:
If any change in the sound of the exhaust or smell of the exhaust fumes is noticed, inspect and repair the exhaust system.
- Visually inspect for severe corrosion, cracks, holes or loose supports.