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Intermediate Mainenance




Intermediate Maintenance Checklist

Note: Checklist does not contain Supplemental/Additional Service Items. Please refer to Vehicle/ Maintenance/ Supplemental Service Items Supplemental Service Items


The terms "check" and "inspection" include all necessary subsequent work such as adjusting, readjusting, correcting and topping off, but do not include repairing, replacing and reconditioning parts or assemblies.

- Diagnosis system: Read fault memory; reset maintenance interval/Read and record range information on R.O.

- Change engine oil and oil filter

- Vehicle underside and engine compartment: Visual inspection for leaks (oils and fluids) and abrasion (lines and hoses); Underbody panels: visual inspection for completeness, secure installation and damage

- Coolant hoses: Check condition Radiators and air intakes: Visual inspection for external debris and blockage Coolant: Check level and antifreeze protection level

- Pollen filter: Replace filter element

- Brake system: Visual inspection of the brake pads and brake discs for wear (without removing wheels).

- Brake hoses and lines: Visual inspection for damage, routing and corrosion

- Drive shafts: Visual inspection of the dust boots for leaks and damage

- Tires: Check condition and tire pressure

- Check firewall body drains for debris

- Check the door, lid locks and safety hook of the front lid for secure seating and function properly

- Vehicle lighting: Check function All headlights: Check setting

- Horn: Check function

- Windshield wiper/washer system, headlight washer: Check fluid level and nozzle settings (use winter antifreeze protection during winter months)

- Check wiper blades

- Battery: Check condition and electrolyte level

- Electrical equipment, warning and indicator lights: Check function

- Road Test Check, Remote control, front seats, foot brake and parking brake (also operating travel), engine, clutch, steering, transmission, TC Switch, automatic speed control, PASM switch, Sport switch, heater, air-conditioning system and instruments: Check operation

- Oils, fluids: Visual inspection for leaks