Owner`s manual

8 Maintenance and do-it-yourself
Maintenance requirement .......................... 8-2
Scheduled maintenance ........................ 8-2
General maintenance ...........................8-2
Where to go for service ......................... 8-2
General maintenance ..............................8-2
Explanation of maintenance items ............... 8-2
Maintenance precautions .......................... 8-5
Engine compartment check locations................8-6
VQ37VHR engine ...............................8-6
Engine cooling system ............................. 8-7
Checking engine coolant level ................... 8-7
Changing engine coolant........................8-8
Engine oil ........................................8-8
Checking engine oil level .......................8-8
Changing engine oil and filter ...................8-8
Automatic transmission fluid .......................8-11
Power steering fluid ...............................8-11
Brake and clutch fluid .............................8-11
Brake fluid ................................... 8-12
Clutch fluid (if so equipped).................... 8-12
Window washer fluid ............................. 8-12
Battery .......................................... 8-13
Coupe........................................ 8-13
Sedan and coupe ............................. 8-13
Jump starting ................................. 8-15
Variable voltage control system ................... 8-15
Drive belts....................................... 8-15
Spark plugs ..................................... 8-16
Replacing spark plugs ......................... 8-16
Air cleaner....................................... 8-17
Windshield wiper blades .......................... 8-17
Cleaning...................................... 8-17
Replacing..................................... 8-18
Brakes .......................................... 8-19
Self-adjusting brakes .......................... 8-19
Brake pad wear warning ....................... 8-19
Fuses ........................................... 8-19
Engine compartment........................... 8-19
Passenger compartment ....................... 8-21
Intelligent
Key battery replacement ................ 8-21
Lights ...........................................8-23
Sedan........................................8-23
Coupe........................................8-24
Headlights....................................8-25
Exterior and interior lights ..................... 8-25
Wheels and tires .................................8-28
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