GENERAL MAINTENANCE
HINT:
Inspect these items when the engine is cold.
1. INSPECT DRIVE BELT HINT: (See page EM-6)
2. REPLACE SPARK PLUGS
HINT:
(See page IG-8)
3. INSPECT AIR FILTER

(a) Remove the air filter.
(b) Visually check that the air filter is not excessively damaged or oily.
HINT:
Oiliness may indicate that the PCV valve is stuck.
If necessary, replace the air filter.
(c) Clean the filter with compressed air.
First blow from the inside thoroughly and then blow from the outside of the filter.
(d) Reinstall the air filter.
4. REPLACE AIR FILTER
(a) Replace the air filter with a new one.
5. REPLACE ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER
HINT:(See page LU-3)
6. REPLACE ENGINE COOLANT AND INSPECT RADIATOR FIN
HINT:
(See page CO-6)
(a) Check that the radiator and condenser are not blocked with leaves, dirt or insets.
Clean them if necessary, and check the hose connection for the installation condition, corrosion etc.
7. INSPECT GASKET IN FUEL TANK CAP
HINT:
(See page EC-42)
8. INSPECT FUEL LINES AND CONNECTIONS, FUEL TANK VAPOR VENT SYSTEM HOSES AND FUEL TANK BANDS
9. INSPECT EXHAUST PIPES AND MOUNTINGS
(a) Visually check the pipes, hangers and connections for severe corrosion, leaks or damage.
Under hood
BrakeDinghy towing
Your vehicle is not designed to be dinghy towed (with 4 wheels
on the ground) behind a motor home.
NOTICETo avoid serious damage to your vehicle
Do not tow your vehicle with four wheels
on the ground.
To prevent causing serious damage to the transaxle and Active
Torque ...
Removal
1. REMOVE FRONT DOOR LOWER FRAME BRACKET GARNISH LH
2. REMOVE FRONT DOOR INSIDE HANDLE BEZEL PLUG LH
3. REMOVE POWER WINDOW REGULATOR MASTER SWITCH ASSEMBLY
4. REMOVE FRONT DOOR TRIM BOARD SUBASSEMBLY LH
5. REMOVE SEAT MEMORY SWITCH
Disengage the 4 claws and remove the seat
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Removal
1. Drain automatic transaxle fluid
(a) Remove the drain plug, gasket and drain ATF.
(b) Install a new gasket and the drain plug.
Torque: 49 N*m (500 kgf*cm, 36 ft.*lbf)
2. Drain transfer oil (for 4wd)
Hint:
(see page tf-8)
3. Remove front wheel
4. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB LH NUT
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