It must be replaced when necessary, and should not be washed.
You can clean the filter when inspecting the air cleaner element. Clean the filter by using compressed air.
1. Loosen the air cleaner cover attaching clips and open the cover.
2. Wipe the inside of the air cleaner box.
3. Replace the air cleaner filter.
4. Lock the cover with the cover attaching clips.
Replace the filter according to the Maintenance Schedule.
If the vehicle is operated in extremely dusty or sandy areas, replace the element more often than the usual recommended intervals.
CAUTION
Flex Steering Inspection
1.
Check the audio flex streeing switch (A) for resistance between
terminals in each switch position.
Switch
Resistance (В±5%)
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Lubricants
Item
Specified lubricant
Quantity
Transaxle fluid
ATF SP-Ⅳ or equivalent
7.8 L
(2.06 U.S gal.,8.24 U.S.qt., 6.86 Imp.qt.)
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All wheel drive (AWD)
Engine power can be delivered to all front and rear wheels for maximum traction.
AWD is useful when extra traction is required on roads, such as, when driving on
slippery, muddy, wet, or snow-cove ...