Operation Manual

8 Maintenance and do-it-yourself
Maintenance requirement................................. 8-2
General maintenance........................................ 8-2
Explanation of maintenance items............... 8-2
Maintenance precautions.................................. 8-5
Engine compartment check locations................ 8-7
VK45DE engine............................................ 8-7
VQ35DE engine ........................................... 8-9
Engine cooling system .................................... 8-10
Checking engine coolant level.................... 8-11
Changing engine coolant............................ 8-11
Engine oil........................................................ 8-13
Checking engine oil level........................... 8-13
Changing engine oil and filter .................. 8-14
Automatic transmission fluid........................... 8-16
Power steering fluid ........................................ 8-17
Brake fluid ...................................................... 8-17
Window washer fluid ...................................... 8-18
Battery............................................................ 8-18
Jump starting ............................................ 8-20
Variable voltage control system
(if equipped)................................................... 8-20
Drive belts...................................................... 8-20
Spark plugs .................................................... 8-21
Replacing spark plugs............................... 8-22
Air cleaner...................................................... 8-22
Windshield wiper blades ................................ 8-23
Cleaning.................................................... 8-23
Replacing .................................................. 8-24
Brakes............................................................ 8-25
Self-adjusting brakes ................................ 8-25
Brake pad wear indicators......................... 8-25
Fuses.............................................................. 8-26
Engine compartment ................................. 8-26
Passenger compartment............................ 8-28
Intelligent Key battery replacement ................ 8-28
Lights............................................................. 8-30
Headlights ................................................. 8-31
Exterior and interior lights ........................ 8-32
Wheels and tires ............................................ 8-34
Tire pressure............................................. 8-34
Tire labeling .............................................. 8-37
Types of tires ............................................ 8-39
Tire chains................................................ 8-40
Changing wheels and tires ........................ 8-41
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