Routine maintenance and servicing
This Chapter is designed to help the home mechanic maintain his/her vehicle for safety, economy, long life and peak performance.
The Chapter contains a master maintenance schedule, followed by Sections dealing specifically with each task on the schedule. Visual checks, adjustments, component renewal and other helpful items are included. Refer to the accompanying illustrations of the engine compartment and the underside of the vehicle for the locations of the various components.
See also:
SOHC engines
The engine is of a four-cylinder, in-line, single overhead camshaft type,
mounted at the front of the vehicle and available in 1.3, 1.6, 1.8 and 2.0 litre
versions.
The crankshaft incorporates fi ...
Principle of operation
Disc brakes
Wet brake discs result in reduced braking
efficiency. Dab the brake pedal when
driving from a car wash to remove the film
of water.
ABS
WARNING:
The ABS does not relieve you of
you ...
Engine data
Engine drivebelt routing
• 2.5L I4 Engine
• 3.0L V6 Engine ...