4. Battery; 2.3-liter Engine; Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features - Page 14

U N D E R   H O O D  

Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features 

Under Hood

1. Engine coolant reservoir

Level should be between COLD
FILL RANGE indicator marks.

WARNING: Never remove
coolant reservoir cap while
engine is running or hot;
remove only when system 
is cool.

2. Power steering fluid

reservoir

Level should be between 
MIN and MAX lines.

Break-in period

First 600 miles: Avoid heavy 
braking and acceleration; drive at
varying road and engine speeds.

Tip: Follow similar procedures
with newly overhauled engine
or when brakes are replaced.

Maintenance notes:

Rotate tires every 7,500 
miles or sooner if needed.
Replace cabin air filter every
25,000 miles or 24 months.
Replace (FL22) engine coolant 
at 120,000 miles or 10 years.

WARNING: Using coolant other
than FL22 requires more frequent
maintenance intervals.
Tip: For severe driving 
conditions, Owner’s Manual
recommends changing oil 
and filter at 5,000

†

miles.

Tip: For additional service 
intervals and complete details,
see Owner’s Manual.

3. Automatic transaxle 

fluid level dipstick
Fluid Hot scale A

Fluid above 150

o

F, level 

must be between full 
and low.

Fluid Hot scale B

Cold fluid below 70

o

F should 

be close to, but not above 
bottom notch on dipstick.

4. Battery

A.

Replace: Engine oil 
and filter

†

Lubricate: All locks and hinges

B .

Inspect: Fuel lines and hoses, 
brake lines, hoses and 
connections, steering operation 
and linkages, front and rear 
suspension and ball joints, 
drive-shaft dust boots

C .

Inspect: Drive belts (tension)
Replace: Air filter

D.

Inspect: Hoses and tubes for 
emission system
Replace: Engine coolant 
(Other than FL22)

E .

Inspect: Engine valve clearance
Replace: Spark plugs

F .

Inspect: Disc brakes

G.

Inspect: Exhaust system and 
heat shields

5. Air filter
6. Brake fluid reservoir

Fill to MAX mark with DOT 3
fluid; check with cap on.

7. Fuse block panel 

Push latch in; lift cover. 

8. Hood latch

Pull up to release hood.

9. Engine oil dipstick

Fluid should be between max.
and min. on dipstick; do not fill
above max.

10. Engine oil filler cap

SAE 5W-30

11. Windshield washer 

fluid reservoir

Fill with windshield 
washer fluid.

Tip: Check all fluids with 
vehicle parked on a level 
surface and engine off 
unless otherwise stated.

6

10

3

4

7

5

1

2

11

9

8

2.3-liter Engine

† See Owner’s Manual

N O R M A L   S E R V I C E   I N T E R V A L S

7,500 miles

15,000 miles

22,500 miles

30,000 miles

37,500 miles

45,000 miles

52,500 miles

60,000 miles

67,500 miles

75,000 miles

82,500 miles

90,000 miles

A  B

F G

A 

A 

C

E   F

A 

A  B  

  D    

F

A 

A 

F G

A 

C

A  B

F

A 

A 

F  

A