4. Battery; 2.3-liter Engine; Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features - Page 12

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. Engine oil filler cap

Use 5W-20 engine oil.

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. Automatic transaxle 

fluid dipstick*

Check with transaxle in park,
engine on and at operating
temperature; fluid level must 
be between the indicator
marks on the dipstick. 

4. Battery
5. Brake/clutch fluid reservoir

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

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
Tighten: Bolts/nuts on chassis/body

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

Tip: Clutch uses same
reservoir as brakes.

6. Fuse block 

Push latch in; lift cover. 

7. Air filter
8. Hood latch

Pull up to release hood.

9. Engine oil dipstick

Fluid should be between Full
and Low on dipstick; do not 
fill above Full.

10. Power steering fluid

reservoir

Level should be between 
MIN and MAX lines.

11. Windshield washer 

reservoir

Fill with windshield washer fluid.

12. Cooling system cap

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

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2.3-liter 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