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60000 MI or 96000 KM

Inspect/Adjust
    Drive Belt
      Inspect all drive belts for evidence of cuts, cracks excessive wear or oil and replace if necessary. Drive belts should be checked periodically for proper tension and adjusted as necessary.
Check
    Heating and Air Conditioning
      Check A/C operation and performance.
Inspect
    Valve Clearance
    Suspension
      Check the suspension connections for looseness or damage. Retighten to the specified torque.
    Steering
      With the vehicle stopped and engine off, check for excessive free-play in the steering wheel. Check the linkage for bends or damage. Check the dust boots and ball joints for deterioration, cracks, or damage. Replace any damaged parts.
    Power Steering Pump
      Inspect power steering pump and belt at mileage interval or every 24 months, whichever occurs first.
    Power Steering
      Inspect power steering pump, fluid, belt and hoses.
    Parking Brake System
      Check parking brake operation. Inspect the parking brake system including the parking brake lever and cables.
    Ignition Cable
      2.0L SULEV Only
    Fuel Supply Line
      Inspect fuel lines, hoses and connections. Check for leaks and damage. Check tightness of fuel clamps, retighten if needed.
    Fuel Filler Cap
    Exhaust System
      Visually inspect the exhaust pipes, muffler and hangers for cracks, deterioration, or damage. Start the engine and listen carefully for any exhaust gas leakage. Tighten connections or replace parts as necessary.
    Evaporative Emissions System
      Inspect the vehicle's vapor hoses.
    Drum Brake System
      Check the rear brake drums and linings for scoring, burning, leaking fluid, broken parts, and excessive wear.
    Drive Axles, Bearings and Joints
      Check the drive shafts, boots and clamps for cracks, deterioration, or damage. Replace any damaged parts and, if necessary, repack the grease.
    Disc Brake System
      Check the pads for excessive wear, discs for run out and wear, and calipers for fluid leakage.
    Brake Hose/Line
      Visually check for proper installation, chafing, cracks, deterioration and any leakage. Replace any deteriorated or damaged parts immediately.
    Brake Fluid
      Check brake fluid level in the brake fluid reservoir. The level should be between 'MIN" and "MAX" marks on the side of the reservoir. Use only hydraulic brake fluid conforming to DOT 3.
Replace
    Timing Belt
      For California this maintenance is recommended, but not required. Inspect all timing belt related components and replace as necessary.
    Spark Plug
      Platinum coated spark plugs
    Oil Filter, Engine
    Fuel Injector
      2.0L SULEV Only
    Fluid - M/T
    Fluid - A/T
    Engine Oil
    Coolant
    Cabin Air Filter / Purifier
    Air Filter Element
      More frequent service may be required if driven in dusty or sandy conditions.
Rotate
    Tires
      This service is recommended, but not required.