If you perform maintenance yourself, be sure to follow the correct procedure as given in these sections.
Items |
Parts and tools |
Battery condition |
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Brake fluid level |
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Engine coolant level |
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Engine oil level |
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Fuses |
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Light bulbs |
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Radiator and condenser |
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Tire inflation pressure |
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Washer fluid |
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WARNING The engine compartment contains many mechanisms and fluids that may move suddenly, become hot, or become electrically energized. To avoid death or serious injury, observe the following precautions: When working on the engine compartment:
When working near the electric cooling fans or radiator grille Be sure the engine switch is in the “LOCK” position (vehicles without a smart key system) or off (vehicles with a smart key system). With the engine switch in the “ON” position (vehicles without a smart key system) or IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with a smart key system), the electric cooling fans may automatically start to run if the air conditioning is on and/or the coolant temperature is high. Safety glasses Wear safety glasses to prevent flying or falling material, fluid spray, etc. from getting in your eyes. |
NOTICE If you remove the air cleaner filter Driving with the air cleaner filter removed may cause excessive engine wear due to dirt in the air. |
If your vehicle has to
be stopped in an
emergency
Only in an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible to stop
the vehicle in the normal way, stop the vehicle using the following
procedure:
Steadily step on the brake pedal with both feet and firmly depress it.
Do not pump the brake pedal repeatedly as this will increase the effort
requi ...
Pressure Control Solenoid "B" Electrical (Shift
Solenoid Valve SL2)
DESCRIPTION
Shifting from 1st to 5th is performed in combination with "ON" and "OFF"
operation of the shift solenoid
valves SL1, SL2, SL3, S4 and SR which are controlled by the ECM. If an open or
short circuit occurs in
either of the shift solenoid valves, the ECM cont ...
Concept, General information, Safety information
Concept
PDC is a support when parking. Objects that you
are approaching slowly in front of or behind the
vehicle are indicated by signal tones and a display
on the Control Display.
Depending on the equipment version: obstacles
at the side of the vehicle that are detected by the
side ultrasonic sens ...