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:

Throttle cable - adjustment, removal and refitting
Adjustment 1 Disconnect the battery earth lead. 2 On manual transmission models remove the air cleaner unit, as given in Section 2. 3 Get an assistant to sit in the driving seat and fully depress ...

ESC Hybrid system components - removal and refitting
Note: Procedures for removal and refitting of the ignition system components and electronic module are given elsewhere in the relevant Sections of this Chapter. 1 Disconnect the battery negative l ...

Engine coolant
Checking engine coolant The concentration and level of engine coolant should be checked at the mileage intervals listed in the scheduled maintenance guide. The coolant concentration should be maint ...