The following descriptions are provided to give you a better understanding of the
maintenance items that should be performed on your vehicle. The scheduled maintenance
log indicates at which mileage/time intervals each item should be performed. Please note
that many maintenance items should be performed only by a qualified technician. For further information on maintenance items you can perform yourself, see the
Vehicle Maintenance and Care and Do-It-Yourself Maintenance sections of the
Owner’s Manual.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID OR MANUAL TRANSMISSION OIL
Inspect or replace at specified intervals. When performing inspections, check each
component for signs of leakage. If you discover any leakage, have it repaired by a qualified
technician immediately.
BALL JOINTS AND DUST COVERS
Check the suspension and steering linkage ball joints for looseness and damage. Check all
dust covers for deterioration and damage. Replace any deteriorated or damaged parts. A
qualified technician should perform these operations.
BRAKE LINES AND HOSES
Visually inspect for proper installation. Check for chafing, cracks, deterioration and signs of
leakage. Replace any deteriorated or damaged parts. A qualified technician should perform
these operations.
BRAKE LININGS/DRUMS AND BRAKE PADS/DISCS
Check the brake linings (shoes) and drums for scoring, burning, fluid leakage, broken
parts and excessive wear. Check the pads for excessive wear and the discs for runout,
excessive wear and fluid leakage. Replace any deteriorated or damaged parts. A qualified
technician should perform these operations.
CABIN AIR FILTER
Replace at specified intervals. Driving in heavy traffic, on dirt roads or in urban, desert or
dusty areas may shorten filter’s life. More frequent replacement may be necessary.
DIFFERENTIAL OIL
Inspect at specified intervals. When performing inspections, check each component for
signs of leakage. If you discover any leakage, have it repaired by a qualified technician
immediately.
EXPLANATION OF MAINTENANCE ITEMS
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