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9. Maintenance
Motor Compartment ........................................................................................ 9-3
Maintenance Services ......................................................................................9-4
Owner’s Responsibility ............................................................................................... 9-4
Owner Maintenance Precautions ............................................................................... 9-4
Owner Maintenance ......................................................................................... 9-5
Owner Maintenance Schedule ................................................................................... 9-6
Scheduled Maintenance Services ....................................................................9-7
Normal Maintenance Schedule ................................................................................. 9-8
Maintenance Under Severe Usage and Low Mileage Conditions ........................... 9-10
Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Items ...............................................9-11
Coolant .............................................................................................................9-12
Brake Fluid ........................................................................................................9-14
Checking the Brake Fluid Level ................................................................................. 9-14
Reduction Gear Fluid .......................................................................................9-15
Washer Fluid .....................................................................................................9-15
Checking the Washer Fluid Level .............................................................................. 9-15
Cabin Air Filter ..................................................................................................9-16
Filter Inspection.......................................................................................................... 9-16
Filter Replacement ..................................................................................................... 9-16
Wiper Blades .................................................................................................... 9-17
Blade Inspection .........................................................................................................9-17
Blade Replacement .....................................................................................................9-17
Battery (12 Volt) ................................................................................................9-19
For Best Battery Service ........................................................................................... 9-20
Battery Capacity Label .............................................................................................. 9-20
12V Battery Recharging .............................................................................................. 9-21
Reset Items .................................................................................................................9-22
Tires and Wheels ............................................................................................. 9-23
Tire Care ......................................................................................................................9-23
Recommended Cold Tire Inflation Pressures ...........................................................9-23
Check Tire Inflation Pressure .....................................................................................9-24
Tire Rotation ...............................................................................................................9-25
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ...........................................................................9-25
Tire Replacement .......................................................................................................9-26
Wheel Replacement ...................................................................................................9-27
Tire Traction ................................................................................................................9-27
Tire Maintenance........................................................................................................9-27