This section explains why it is important to keep your vehicle well maintained and how to follow basic maintenance safety precautions.
This section also includes instructions on how to read the maintenance minder messages on the information display, and instructions for simple maintenance tasks you may want to take care of yourself.
If you have the skills and tools to perform more complex maintenance tasks on your vehicle, you may want to purchase the service manual.
PCV Valve Inspection
Remove the harness holder (A).
Check the PCV valve (A), the hoses (B), the pipe (C), and the connections
for leaks or restrictions.
At idle, make sure there is ...
Drive Belt Auto-Tensioner Pulley Replacement
Remove the auto-tensioner.
Remove the tensioner pulley.
Install the tensioner pulley in the reverse order of removal.
Install the auto-tensioner.
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VSA® (Vehicle Stability Assist), aka ESC (Electronic Stability Control),
System
VSA® helps to stabilize the vehicle during cornering if the vehicle turns
more or less
than what was intended. It also assists in maintaining traction on slippery
surfaces.
It does so by regu ...