HINT
These are maintenance and inspection items which are considered to be the owner's responsibility.
They can be done by the owner or they can have them done at a service shop.
These items include those which should be checked on a daily basis, those which, in most cases, do not require special tools and those which are considered to be reasonable for the owner to do.
Items and procedures for general maintenance are as follows.
- GENERAL NOTES Maintenance items may vary from country to country. Check the owner's manual supplement in which the maintenance schedule is shown. Every service item in the periodic maintenance schedule must be performed. Periodic maintenance service must be performed according to whichever interval in the periodic maintenance schedule occurs first, the odometer reading (miles) or the time interval (months). Maintenance service after the last period should be performed at the same interval as before unless noted. Failure to do even one of the items can cause the engine to run poorly and increase the exhaust emissions.
- TIRES Check the pressure with a gauge. If necessary, make adjustment. Check for cuts, damage or excessive wear.
- WHEELS NUTS When checking the tires, check the nuts for looseness or for missing nuts. If necessary, tighten them.
- TIRE ROTATION Check the owner's manual supplement in which the maintenance schedule is shown.
- WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES Check for wear or cracks whenever they do not wipe clean. If necessary, replace them.
- FLUID LEAKS Check the underneath of the vehicle for leaks of fuel, oil, water or other fluid. If you smell gasoline fumes or notice any leak, find and correct the cause.
- DOORS AND ENGINE HOOD Check that all the doors and the tailgate operate smoothly, and that all the latches lock securely. Check that the engine hood secondary latch prevents the hood from opening when the primary latch is released.
HINT
These are maintenance and inspection items which are considered to be the owner's responsibility.
They can be done by the owner or they can have them done at a service shop.
These items include those which should be checked on a daily basis, those which, in most cases, do not require special tools and those which are considered to be reasonable for the owner to do.
Items and procedures for general maintenance are as follows.
- GENERAL NOTES Maintenance items may vary from country to country. Check the owner's manual supplement in which the maintenance schedule is shown. Every service item in the periodic maintenance schedule must be performed. Periodic maintenance service must be performed according to whichever interval in the periodic maintenance schedule occurs first, the odometer reading (miles) or the time interval (months). Maintenance service after the last period should be performed at the same interval as before unless noted. Failure to do even one of the items can cause the engine to run poorly and increase the exhaust emissions.
- LIGHTS Check that the headlights, stop lights, taillights, turn signal lights, and other lights are all working. Check the headlight aiming.
- WARNING LIGHTS AND BUZZERS Check that all the warning lights and buzzers function properly.
- HORN Check that the horn works normally.
- WINDSHIELD GLASS Check for scratches, pits or abrasions.
- WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHER Check operation of the wipers and washer. Check that the wipers do not streak.
- WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER Check that air comes out from the defroster outlet when operating the heater or air conditioner in the defroster mode.
- REAR VIEW MIRROR Check that the rear view mirror is mounted securely.
- SUN VISORS Check that the sun visors move freely and are mounted securely.
- STEERING WHEEL Check that the steering wheel has the specified free play. Be alert for changes in steering condition, such as hard steering, excessive free play or strange noises.
- SEATS Check that all the front seat controls such as seat adjusters, seatback recliner, etc. operate smoothly. Check that all the latches lock securely in any position. Check that the locks hold securely in any latched position. Check that the head restraints move up and down smoothly and that the locks hold securely in any latched position. For folding-down of the rear seatbacks, check that the latches lock securely.
- SEAT BELTS Check that the seat belt system such as the buckles, retractors and anchors operate properly and smoothly. Check that the belt webbing is not cut, frayed, worn or damaged.
- ACCELERATOR PEDAL Check the pedal for smooth operation, uneven pedal effort or catching.
- BRAKE PEDAL (See «BRAKE PEDAL SUB-ASSY ADJUSTMENT»(ref-226422-S11768025052006032900000) ) Check the pedal for smooth operation. Check that the pedal has the proper reserve distance and freeplay. Check the brake booster function.
- BRAKES At a safe place, check that the brakes do not pull to one side when applied.
- PARKING BRAKE (See «ADJUSTMENT»(ref-226423-S10115691362006032900000) ) Check that the lever has the proper travel. On a safe incline, check that the vehicle is held securely with only the parking brake applied.
- AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION "PARK" MECHANISM On a safe incline, check that the vehicle is held securely with the selector lever in the "P" position and all the brakes released.
- GENERAL NOTES Maintenance items may vary from country to country. Check the owner's manual supplement in which the maintenance schedule is shown. Every service item in the periodic maintenance schedule must be performed. Periodic maintenance service must be performed according to whichever interval in the periodic maintenance schedule occurs first, the odometer reading (miles) or the time interval (months). Maintenance service after the last period should be performed at the same interval as before unless noted. Failure to do even one of the items can cause the engine to run poorly and/or increase the exhaust emissions.
- WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID Check that there is sufficient fluid in the tank.
- ENGINE COOLANT LEVEL Check that the coolant level is between the LEVEL lines on the see-through reservoir at normal temperature (20°C (68°F)).
- RADIATOR AND HOSES Check that the front of the radiator is clean and not blocked by leaves, dirt or bugs. Check the hoses for cracks, kinks, rot or loose connections.
- BATTERY ELECTROLYTE LEVEL Check the indicator. Check that the electrolyte level of all the battery cells is between the upper and lower level lines on the case.
- BRAKE FLUID LEVEL Check that the brake fluid levels are near the upper level line on the see-through reservoirs.
- ENGINE DRIVE BELT Check the drive belt for fraying, cracks, wear or oiliness.
- ENGINE OIL LEVEL Check the level on the dipstick with the engine turned off.
- POWER STEERING FLUID LEVEL Check the level on the dipstick. The level should be in the "HOT" or "COLD" range depending on the fluid temperature.
- AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL Park the vehicle on a level surface. With the engine idling and the parking brake applied, shift the selector into all the positions from "P" to "L", and then shift into the "P" position. Pull out the dipstick and wipe off the fluid with a clean shop rag. Re-insert the dipstick and check that the fluid level is in the "HOT" range. Perform this check with the fluid at the normal driving temperature (70 to 80°C, 158 to 176°F). HINT: Wait until the engine cools down (approx. 30 min.) before checking the fluid level after extended driving at high speed, in hot weather, in heavy traffic or after pulling a trailer.
- EXHAUST SYSTEM Visually inspect for cracks, holes or loose supports. If any change in the sound of the exhaust or the smell of the exhaust fumes is noticed, locate and correct the cause.
See also:
• REPLACEMENT
• FUEL SYSTEM (2AZ-FE)
• WHEEL AND TIRE SYSTEM