MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND SERVICING EXPLANATIONS
This article provides explanations, etc. concerning procedures for the inspection, maintenance, repair and servicing of the subject model. Unless otherwise specified, each service procedure covers all models. Procedures covering specific models are identified by the model codes, or similar designation (engine type, transaxle type, etc.). A description of these designations is covered in this article under "VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION".
LEARNED VALUE RESET
Required Special Tools
- MB991958: Scan Tool (M.U.T.-III Sub Assembly) MB991824: V. C.I. MB991827: M.U.T.-III USB Cable MB991910: M.U.T.-III Main Harness A
| CAUTION | To prevent damage to scan tool MB991958, always turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position before connecting or disconnecting scan tool MB991958. |
- After the ignition switch is in "LOCK" (OFF) position, connect scan tool MB991958 to the diagnosis connector.
- Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
- Select "MFI" from System select Screen of scan tool MB991958.
- Select "Special Function" from MFI Screen.
- Select "Timing chain maintenance" from Special Function Screen.
- Select "Learned value reset" from Timing chain maintenance Screen.
- Press "OK" to reset the learning value.
LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE
Maintenance and lubrication service recommendations have been compiled to provide maximum protection for the vehicle owner's investment against all reasonable types of driving conditions. Since these conditions vary with the individual vehicle owner's driving habits, the area in which the vehicle is operated and the type of driving to which the vehicle is subjected, it is necessary to prescribe lubrication and maintenance service on a time frequency as well as mileage interval basis.
Oils, lubricants and greases are classified and graded according to standards recommended by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), the American Petroleum Institute (API) and the National Lubricating Grease Institute (NLGI).
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
Information for service maintenance is provided in the "SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE TABLE." Three schedules are provided; one for "Required Maintenance." one for "General Maintenance" and one for "Severe Usage Service".
The item numbers in "SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE TABLE" correspond to the section numbers in "MAINTENANCE SERVICE".
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE SERVICE FOR EMISSION CONTROL AND PROPER VEHICLE PERFORMANCE
Inspection and service should be performed any time a malfunction is observed or suspected.
| No. | Emission control system maintenance | Service intervals | Mileage in thousands | 15 | 30 | 45 | 60 | 75 | 90 | 105 | 120 | 135 | 150 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kilometers in thousands | 24 | 48 | 72 | 96 | 120 | 144 | 168 | 192 | 216 | 240 | |||
| Months | 15 | 30 | 45 | 60 | 75 | 90 | 105 | 120 | 135 | 150 | |||
| 1 | Fuel system (tank, pipe line and connection, and fuel tank filler tube cap) | Check for leaks | X (1) | X | X | X | X | ||||||
| 2 | Fuel hoses | Check condition | X (1) | X | X | X | X | ||||||
| 3 | Air cleaner element | Replace | X (1) | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | |
| 4 | Evaporative emission control system (except evaporative emission canister) | Check for leaks and clogging | X | X | |||||||||
| 5 | Spark plugs | Iridium-tipped type | Replace | X | X | ||||||||
| 6 | Intake and exhaust valve clearance | Inspect and adjust | X | X | |||||||||
| If valve noise increases, adjust valve clearance | |||||||||||||
| 7 | Drive belts (for the generator and power steering oil pump) | Replace | X | X | X | X | X | ||||||
| 8 | Exhaust system (connection portion of muffler, muffler pipes and converter heat shields) | Check and service | X (1) | X | X | X | X | ||||||
| NOTE: (1) This maintenance is recommended but is not required to maintain the emissions warranty. | |||||||||||||
| NOTE |
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| (1) This maintenance is recommended but is not required to maintain the emissions warranty. |
| (1) | This maintenance is recommended but is not required to maintain the emissions warranty. |
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GENERAL MAINTENANCE SERVICE FOR PROPER VEHICLE PERFORMANCE
| No. | General maintenance | Service intervals | Mileage in thousands | 15 | 30 | 45 | 60 | 75 | 90 | 105 | 120 | 135 | 150 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kilometers in thousands | 24 | 48 | 72 | 96 | 120 | 144 | 168 | 192 | 216 | 240 | |||
| Months | 15 | 30 | 45 | 60 | 75 | 90 | 105 | 120 | 135 | 150 | |||
| 9 | Engine oil | Turbo | Change | Every 5 months or every 8,000 km (5,000 miles) | |||||||||
| 10 | Engine oil filter | Turbo | Replace | Every 10 months or every 16,000 km (10,000 miles) | |||||||||
| 11 | Manual transaxle oil | Check oil level | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | |
| Change | X | X | X | X | X | ||||||||
| 12 | Twin clutch sportronic shift transmission oil | Check oil leaks (If necessary, check the oil level) | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | |
| Change | X | X | |||||||||||
| 13 | Transfer oil | Check oil level | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | |
| Change | X | X | X | X | X | ||||||||
| 14 | Reserve tank (for ACD (1) and AYC (2) ) | Check fluid level | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | |
| 15 | Engine coolant | Change | X | X | X | X | X | ||||||
| 16 | Coolant hoses (radiator hose, heater hose) | Inspect | X | X | X | X | X | ||||||
| Replace | X | X | |||||||||||
| 17 | Disk brake pads, rotors | Inspect for wear | Every 5 months or every 8,000 km (5,000 miles) | ||||||||||
| 18 | Brake hoses | Check for deterioration or leaks | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | |
| 19 | Ball joint and steering linkage seals | Inspect for grease leaks and damage | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | |
| 20 | Driveshaft boots | Inspect for grease leaks and damage | Every 5 months or every 8,000 km (5,000 miles) | ||||||||||
| 21 | Suspension system | Inspect for looseness and damage | Every 5 months or every 8,000 km (5,000 miles) | ||||||||||
| 22 | Rear axle oil (for differential part) | Change | X | X | X | X | X | ||||||
| 23 | Rear axle oil (for torque transfer part) | Change | X | X | X | X | X | ||||||
| 24 | Tires | Rotate | Every 5 months or every 8,000 km (5,000 miles) | ||||||||||
| 25 | Air purifier filter | Replace | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | |
| NOTE: (1) ACD (Active Center Differential) (2) AYC (Active Yaw Center system) | |||||||||||||
| NOTE |
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| (1) ACD (Active Center Differential) (2) AYC (Active Yaw Center system) |
| (1) | ACD (Active Center Differential) |
| (2) | AYC (Active Yaw Center system) |
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SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE UNDER SEVERE USAGE CONDITIONS
Maintenance should be carried out according to the following table
| No. | Maintenance item | Service intervals | Mileage in thousands | 15 | 30 | 45 | 60 | 75 | 90 | 105 | 120 | 135 | 150 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kilometers in thousands | 24 | 48 | 72 | 96 | 120 | 144 | 168 | 192 | 216 | 240 | |||
| Months | 15 | 30 | 45 | 60 | 75 | 90 | 105 | 120 | 135 | 150 | |||
| 1 | Fuel system (tank, pipe line and connection, and fuel tank filler tube cap) | Check for leaks | X | X | X | X | X | ||||||
| 2 | Fuel hoses | Check condition | X | X | X | X | X | ||||||
| 3 | Air cleaner filter | Replace | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | |
| 4 | Evaporative emission control system (except evaporative emission canister) | Check for leaks and clogging | X | X | |||||||||
| 5 | Spark plugs | Iridium-tipped type | Replace | X | X | ||||||||
| 6 | Intake and exhaust valve clearance | Inspect and adjust | X | X | |||||||||
| If valve noise increases, adjust valve clearance | |||||||||||||
| 7 | Drive belts (for the generator and power steering oil pump) | Replace | X | X | X | X | X | ||||||
| 8 | Exhaust system (connections portion of muffler, muffler pipes and converter heat shields) | Check and service | X | X | X | X | X | ||||||
| 9 | Engine oil | Turbo | Change | Every 3 months or every 4,800 km (3,000 miles) | |||||||||
| 10 | Engine oil filter | Turbo | Replace | Every 6 months or every 9,600 km (6,000 miles) | |||||||||
| 11 | Manual transaxle oil | Change | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | |
| 12 | Twin clutch sportronic shift transmission oil | Check oil leaks (If necessary, check the oil level) | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | |
| Change | X | X | X | X | X | ||||||||
| 13 | Transfer oil | Change | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | |
| 14 | Reserve tank (for ACD (1) and AYC (2) ) | Check fluid level | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | |
| 15 | Engine coolant | Change | X | X | X | X | X | ||||||
| 16 | Coolant hoses (radiator hose, heater hose) | Inspect | X | X | X | X | X | ||||||
| Replace | X | X | |||||||||||
| 17 | Disk brake pads, rotors | Inspect for wear | Every 3 months or every 4,800 km (3,000 miles) | ||||||||||
| 18 | Brake hoses | Check for deterioration or leaks | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | |
| 19 | Ball joint and steering linkage seals | Inspect for grease leaks and damage | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | |
| 20 | Drive shaft boots | Inspect for grease leaks and damage | Every 3 months or every 4,800 km (3,000 miles) | ||||||||||
| 21 | Suspension system | Inspect for looseness and damage | Every 3 months or every 4,800 km (3,000 miles) | ||||||||||
| 22 | Rear axle oil (for differential part) | Change | X | X | X | X | X | ||||||
| 23 | Rear axle oil (for torque transfer part) | Change | X | X | X | X | X | ||||||
| 24 | Tires | Rotate | Every 3 months or every 4,800 km (3,000 miles) | ||||||||||
| 25 | Air purifier filter | Inspect for clogging | Every 3 months or every 4,800 km (3,000 miles) | ||||||||||
| Replace | Every 6 months or every 9,600 km (6,000 miles) | ||||||||||||
| NOTE: (1) ACD (Active Center Differential) (2) AYC (Active Yaw Center system) | |||||||||||||
| NOTE |
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| (1) ACD (Active Center Differential) (2) AYC (Active Yaw Center system) |
| (1) | ACD (Active Center Differential) |
| (2) | AYC (Active Yaw Center system) |
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Severe usage conditions
- Driving on dusty, rough, muddy or salt-spread roads
- Towing or police, taxi or commercial operation
- Extensive idling and/or low speed operation
- Repeated short-trip operation at freezing temperatures (engine not thoroughly warmed up)
- Extended use of brakes while driving
- Driving in sandy areas
- More than 50% operation in heavy city traffic during hot weather above 32°C (90°F)