MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND SERVICING EXPLANATIONS
This service Information 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 service information under " VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION ."
TIMING CHAIN LEARNED VALUE RESET
If the learning value about the amount of the elongation of a timing chain is abnormal, the DTC P0016 or the DTC P0017 should be output. In that case, set the learning value again after the troubleshooting.
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 if a malfunction is observed or suspected.
| No. | Emission control system maintenance | Service intervals | Mileage in thousands | 15 | 30 | 45 | 60 | 75 | 90 | 105 | 120 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kilometers in thousands | 24 | 48 | 72 | 96 | 120 | 144 | 168 | 192 | |||
| Months | 12 | 24 | 36 | 48 | 60 | 72 | 84 | 96 | |||
| 1 | Fuel system (tank, pipe line and connection, and fuel tank filler tube cap) | Check for leaks | X | X | |||||||
| 2 | Fuel hoses | Check condition | X (1) | X | X | X | |||||
| 3 | Air cleaner element | Replace | 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 | Every 105, 000 miles (168, 000 km) or every 84 months | |||||||
| 6 | Intake and exhaust valve clearance | Inspect and adjust | X | X | |||||||
| 7 | Drive belts (for the generator and power steering oil pump) | Check condition | 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 | |||||
| (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. |
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE FOR EMISSION CONTROL AND PROPER VEHICLE PERFORMANCE
GENERAL MAINTENANCE SERVICE FOR PROPER VEHICLE PERFORMANCE
| No. | General maintenance | Service intervals | Kilometers in thousands | 24 | 48 | 72 | 96 | 120 | 144 | 168 | 192 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mileage in thousands | 15 | 30 | 45 | 60 | 75 | 90 | 105 | 120 | |||
| Months | 12 | 24 | 36 | 48 | 60 | 72 | 84 | 96 | |||
| 9 | Engine oil | Change | Every 7, 500 miles (12, 000 km) or every 6 months | ||||||||
| 10 | Engine oil filter | Replace | Every 7, 500 miles (12, 000 km) or every 6 months | ||||||||
| 11 | Manual transaxle oil | Check oil level and condition | X | X | X | X | |||||
| 13 | Transfer oil | Check oil level and condition | X | X | X | X | |||||
| Change | X | X | |||||||||
| 14 | Engine coolant | Change | First 120, 000 miles (192, 000 km) or 96 months, thereafter every 90, 000 miles (144, 000 km) or 72 months | ||||||||
| 15 | Coolant hoses (radiator hose, heater hose) | Inspect | X | X | X | X | |||||
| 16 | Disk brake pads, rotors | Inspect for wear | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | |
| 17 | Rear drum brake linings and rear wheel cylinders (except vehicles with disc brakes) | Inspect for wear and leaks | X | X | X | X | |||||
| 18 | Brake hoses | Check for deterioration or leaks | 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 | |||||
| 20 | Drive shaft boots | Inspect for grease leaks and damage | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | |
| 21 | Suspension system | Inspect for looseness and damage | X | X | X | X | |||||
| 22 | Rear axle oil | Check oil level | X | X | X | X | |||||
| 23 | Tires | Rotate | Every 7, 500 miles (12, 000 km) | ||||||||
| 24 | Air filter | Replace | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | |
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE - GENERAL MAINTENANCE SERVICE FOR PROPER VEHICLE PERFORMANCE
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE UNDER SEVERE USAGE CONDITIONS
Maintenance should be carried out according to the following table
| No. | Maintenance item | Service intervals | Kilometers in thousands | 24 | 48 | 72 | 96 | 120 | 144 | 168 | 192 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mileage in thousands | 15 | 30 | 45 | 60 | 75 | 90 | 105 | 120 | |||
| Months | 12 | 24 | 36 | 48 | 60 | 72 | 84 | 96 | |||
| 3 | Air cleaner element | Replace | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | |
| 9 | Engine oil | Change | Every 3, 750 miles (6, 000 km) or every 3 months | ||||||||
| 10 | Engine oil filter | Replace | Every 3, 750 miles (6, 000 km) or every 3 months | ||||||||
| 11 | Manual transaxle oil | Change | X | X | X | X | |||||
| 12 | Transmission fluid/CVT fluid | Check oil level and condition | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | |
| Change | X | X | X | X | |||||||
| 13 | Transfer oil | Change | X | X | X | X | |||||
| 16 | Disk brake pads, rotors | Inspect for wear | Every 7, 500 miles (12, 000 km) or every 6 months | ||||||||
| 17 | Rear drum brake linings and rear wheel cylinders (except vehicles with disc brakes) | Inspect for wear and leaks | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | |
| 21 | Suspension system | Inspect for looseness and damage | Every 7, 500 miles (12, 000 km) or every 6 months | ||||||||
| 24 | Air filter | Inspect for clogging | Every 3, 750 miles (6, 000 km) or every 3 months | ||||||||
| Replace | Every 7, 500 miles (12, 000 km) or every 6 months | ||||||||||
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE UNDER SEVERE USAGE CONDITIONS
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)
CHECK FLUID LEVEL AND CONDITION
| CAUTION | Replace the transmission fluid whenever the transaxle is replaced with a new one or the vehicle is driven in harsh conditions. |
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- Drive the vehicle until the transmission fluid is warmed up to the normal operating temperature 70 - 80°C (158 - 176°F). NOTE: Use scan tool to measure the transmission fluid temperature. NOTE: When a certain amount of time is required to warm up the transmission fluid to the normal operating temperature 70 - 80°C (158 - 176°F), check the oil level referring to the characteristics chart.
- Park the vehicle on a level surface.
- Move the selector lever to every position to fill the torque converter and the hydraulic circuit with the transmission fluid, and then move the selector lever to P or N range.
- Wipe clean the area around the oil level gauge, and then remove the oil level gauge to check the condition of the transmission fluid. NOTE: If the transmission fluid smells burnt or is excessively deteriorated or dirty, the transmission fluid is contaminated with particles of the metal bushings and friction material. In these cases, the transaxle must be overhauled.
- Check that the transmission fluid level is within the "H" area on the oil level gauge. If the fluid level is low, add the transmission fluid to the "H" level. Transmission fluid: DIA QUEEN CVTF-J4 NOTE: When the transmission fluid level is low, the oil pump sucks air together with the transmission fluid, and produces air bubbles in the hydraulic circuit. The air bubbles in the hydraulic circuit decreases the hydraulic pressure, causing the delayed gearshift or slippage of the belt, clutch, and brake. When the transmission fluid level is too high, the fluid is stirred by the gear and foams up, and the problems similar to those when the transmission fluid level is low will occur. In either case, air bubbles cause the overheat and oxidation of the transmission fluid, which prevents normal operation of the valve, clutch, and brake. Beside, when the transmission fluid is foamy, it flows out of the transaxle vent hole. This may be taken as the fluid leakage by mistake.
- Insert the oil level gauge securely.