Points To Remember
NOTE:When the vehicle is stopped after a few miles/
kilometers of operation, you may observe vapor coming
from the front of the engine compartment. This is nor-
mally a result of moisture from rain, snow, or high
humidity accumulating on the radiator and being vapor-
ized when the thermostat opens, allowing hot engine
coolant (antifreeze) to enter the radiator.
If an examination of your engine compartment shows no
evidence of radiator or hose leaks, the vehicle may be
safely driven. The vapor will soon dissipate.
•Do not overfill the coolant expansion bottle.
•Check the coolant freeze point in the radiator and in
the coolant expansion bottle. If engine coolant (anti-
freeze) needs to be added, the contents of the coolant
expansion bottle must also be protected against freez-
ing.•If frequent engine coolant (antifreeze) additions are
required, the cooling system should be pressure tested
for leaks.
•Maintain engine coolant (antifreeze) concentration at a
minimum of 50% OAT coolant (conforming to MS-
90032) and distilled water for proper corrosion protec-
tion of your engine which contains aluminum compo-
nents.
•Keep the front of the radiator clean. If your vehicle is
equipped with air conditioning, keep the front of the
condenser clean.
•Do not change the thermostat for Summer or Winter
operation. If replacement is ever necessary, install
ONLY the correct type thermostat. Other designs may
result in unsatisfactory engine coolant (antifreeze)
performance, poor gas mileage, and increased emis-
sions.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 273
Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first)
12,000
24,000
36,000
48,000
60,000
72,000
Or Months: 12 24 36 48 60 72
Or Kilometers:
20,000
40,000
60,000
80,000
100,000
120,000
Check condition of timing belt X
Check handbrake lever travel and adjust, if necessary (or every 12
months)XX X X X X
Check exhaust gas emissions, or as required by applicable laws X X X
Check engine control system operation (via diagnostic tool) X X X X X X
Check and, if necessary, top off oil level of dual clutch automatic
transmissionX
Replace accessory drive belt(s)X
Replace spark plugs (#) X X
Replace toothed timing drive belt (*)X
Change engine oil and oil filter (**)
Change brake fluid (or every 24 months) X X X
318 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
