General Maintenance
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
PROCEDURE
1. GENERAL NOTES
2. WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID
(a) Check that there is sufficient fluid in the tank.
3. ENGINE COOLANT LEVEL
(a) Check that the coolant level is between the "FULL" and "LOW" lines on the see-through reservoir.
4. RADIATOR AND HOSES
(a) Check that the front of the radiator is clean and not blocked by leaves, dirt and bugs.
(b) Check the hoses for cracks, kinks, rot or loose connections.
5. BATTERY ELECTROLYTE LEVEL
(a) Check that the electrolyte level of all the battery cells is between the upper and lower lines on the case.
HINT:
If the electrolyte level is difficult to see, lightly shake the vehicle.
6. BRAKE FLUID LEVEL
(a) Check that the brake fluid level is near the upper level line on the see-through reservoirs.
7. ENGINE DRIVE BELT
(a) Check the drive belt for fraying, cracks, wear or oil .
8. ENGINE OIL LEVEL
(a) Check that the engine oil level is between "F" and "L" on the dipstick with the engine turned off.
9. EXHAUST SYSTEM
(a) Visually inspect for severe corrosion, cracks, holes or loose supports.
HINT:
If any change in the sound of the exhaust or smell of the exhaust fumes is noticed, inspect and repair the exhaust system.
Outside Vehicle
Audio / VideoCrankshaft Position Sensor "A" Circuit (P0335,P0339)
DESCRIPTION
The crankshaft position sensor system consists of a crank angle sensor plate
and a pickup coil.
The sensor plate has 34 teeth and is installed on the crankshaft. The pickup
coil is made of wound copper wire, an iron core and magnet. The senso ...
AVC-LAN Circuit
DESCRIPTION
Each unit of the navigation system connected to the AVC-LAN (communication bus)
transmits switch signals via AVC-LAN communication.
If a short to +B or short to ground occurs in the AVC-LAN, the navigation system
will not function normally be ...
Steering Angle Sensor Circuit Malfunction (C1231/31)
DESCRIPTION
The steering angle sensor signal is sent to the skid control ECU via the CAN
communication system. When there is a malfunction in the CAN communication system,
it will be detected by the steering angle sensor zero point malfunction diagnostic ...