And 1.6 litre non-VVT-i models

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1•4 Maintenance schedule

The maintenance intervals in this manual are provided with the assumption that you, not the dealer, will be doing the work. These are the minimum maintenance intervals recommended by the factory for vehicles that are driven daily. If you wish to keep your vehicle in peak condition at all times, you may wish to perform some of these procedures even more often. Because frequent maintenance enhances the

efficiency, performance and resale value of your car, we encourage you to do so. If you drive in dusty areas, tow a trailer, idle or drive at low speeds for extended periods or drive for short distances (less than 6 kilometers) in below freezing temperatures, shorter intervals are also recommended.

When your vehicle is new, it should be serviced by a factory authorised dealer service

department to protect the factory warranty. In many cases, the initial maintenance check is done at no cost to the owner.

Two maintenance schedules are given below. One for non-VVT-i models (1.3 litre 4E-FE and 1.6 litre 4A-FE engines) from 1997 to Oct '99, and one for VVT-i models (1.4 litre 4ZZ-FE and

1.6 litre 3ZZ-FE engines) from Oct '99 onwards.

Every 400 km or weekly

• Refer to Weekly checks

Every 7000 km or

6 months - whichever comes sooner

• Renew the engine oil and filter (Section 3).

Note: Frequent oil and filter changes are good for the engine. Werecommend changing the oil at the mileage specified here, or at least twice a year if the mileage covered is a less.

Every 30 000 km or 2 years - whichever comes sooner

• Renew the air filter element (Section 10).

• Renew the fuel filter (Section 20).

• Renew the brake fluid (Section 21).

• Renew the spark plugs (Section 22).

Every 15 000 km or

12 months - whichever comes sooner

• Check all underbonnet components or fluid leaks (Section 4).

• Check the condition of the driveshaft rubber gaiters and CV joints (Section 5).

• Lubricate ail hinges and locks (Section 6).

• Check the transmission fluid level (Section 7 or 8).

• Check the condition of the auxiliary drivebelt (Section 9).

• Check the condition of the air filter element (Section 10).

• Check the operation of the handbrake (Section 11).

• Check the condition of the brake pads (Section 12).

• Check the condition of the brake drums and shoes (Section 13).

• Check the condition of the exhaust system and mountings (Section 14).

• Inspect the suspension and steering components (Section 15).

• Renew remote alarm/locking handset battery (Section 16).

• Check the clutch pedal adjustment (Section 17).

• Check the condition of the pollen filter (Section 18).

• Carry out a road test (Section 19).

Every 60 000 km or 4 years - whichever comes sooner

• Renew the transmission fluid (Section 7 or 8).

• Renew the coolant (Section 23).

Every 90 000 km or 6 years - whichever comes sooner

• Renew the timing belt (See Chapter 2A).

Note: Although the normal interval for timing belt renewal is 100 000 km,it is strongly recommended that the interval is reduced to

90 000 km, especially on vehicles which are subjected to intensive use, ie, mainly short journeys or a lot of stop-start driving. The actual belt renewal interval is therefore very much up to the individual owner, but bear in mind that severe engine damage will result if the belt breaks.

• Check and adjust the valve clearances (Section 24).

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