5. Battery; 2.0/2.3-liter Engine; 2.3-liter I4 Turbo Engine- 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 MIN
and MAX indicator marks.

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

2. Engine oil filler cap

See Owner’s Manual for 
recommended engine oil viscosity.

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.

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. Engine oil dipstick

Fluid should be between F and
L on dipstick; do not fill above F.

4. Brake/clutch fluid reservoir

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

Tip: Clutch uses same
fluid reservoir as brakes.

5. Battery

A

. Replace: Engine oil/filter

Lubricate: All locks 
and hinges

B

. Inspect: Cooling system, fuel 

lines and hoses, brake lines, 
hoses and connections, steering
operation and linkages, front 
and rear suspension and ball 
joints, drive-shaft dust boots
Tighten: Bolts and nuts on chassis

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

6. Fuse panel 

Push latch in, lift cover.

7. Air filter
8. Automatic transaxle 

fluid dipstick*

Check with transaxle in park,
engine on and at operating
temperature. 

9. Hood latch

Press right to release hood.

10. Power steering fluid

reservoir

Level should be between 
MIN and MAX lines.

11. Windshield washer reservoir

Fill with windshield 
washer fluid.

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

9

11 10

6

7

2

4

5

1

9

1110

7

8

6

1

5

4

2 3

3

2.0/2.3-liter Engine

2.3-liter I4 Turbo Engine

*Denotes optional equipment
† 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