For 1990-2009 cars

## Maintenance Schedule North American Emissions

The Maintenance Schedule information will only be found in the Owner's Manual.

Refer to the Maintenance Schedule subsection of the Owner's Manual, or you may be able to use the Search information function using the words Scheduled Maintenance.

## Maintenance Schedule Europe

Table 1: | Engine
Table 2: | Chassis and Body

#### Engine

Maintenance Item | Maintenance Interval
--- | ---
Kilometers or time in months, whichever comes first
x 1,000 km | 15 | 30 | 45 | 60 | 75 | 90 | 105 | 120
x 1,000 miles | 10 | 20 | 30 | 40 | 50 | 60 | 70 | 80
Months | 12 | 24 | 36 | 48 | 60 | 72 | 84 | 96
Drive Belts (Alternator, Power Steering and A/C Belt) |  | I |  | I |  | I |  | I
Engine Oil and Engine Oil Filter (1) (3) | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R
Cooling System Hose and Connections | I | I | I | I | I | I | I | I
Engine Coolant (3)
Silicate Based | I | I | R | I | I | R | I | I
DEX-COOL® (4) | See the remark (4) below.
Fuel Filter
Gasoline |  |  | R |  |  | R |  |
2.0L Diesel |  |  |  | R |  |  |  | R
Fuel Line and Connections | I | I | I | I | I | I | I | I
Air Cleaner Element (2) | I | I | R | I | I | R | I | I
Spark Plugs
1.4L/1.6L | I | R | I | R | I | R | I | R
1.8L |  | I |  | R |  | I |  | R
Spark Plug Wires (1.4L/1.6L/1.8L) | Replace every 96 000 km (60,000 mi).
EVAP Canister, Vapor Lines |  |  | I |  |  | I |  |
PCV System |  | I |  | I |  | I |  | I
Timing Belt
1.4L/1.6L/1.8L |  | I |  | R |  | I |  | R
2.0L Diesel |  | I |  | I |  | R |  | I
Chart Symbols: I--Inspect these items and their related parts. If necessary, correct, clean, replenish, adjust or replace. R--Replace or change: Footnotes: (1) Change the engine oil and oil filter every 7 500 km (5,000 mi) or 6 months, whichever comes first, if the vehicle is operated under any of the following conditions:

• | Short distance driving

• | Extensive idling

• | Driving on dusty roads

(2) Inspect the air cleaner element every 7 500 km (5,000 mi) or 6 months if under dusty driving conditions. If necessary, correct, clean, or replace.

(3) Refer to Fluid and Lubricant Recommendations.

(4) Inspect the engine coolant every 6 months or 10 000 km (6,000 mi) and replace it every 5 years or 240 000 km (150,000 mi).

#### Chassis and Body

Maintenance Item | Maintenance Interval
--- | ---
Kilometers or time in months, whichever comes first
x 1,000 km | 15 | 30 | 45 | 60 | 75 | 90 | 105 | 120
x 1,000 miles | 10 | 20 | 30 | 40 | 50 | 60 | 70 | 80
Months | 12 | 24 | 36 | 48 | 60 | 72 | 84 | 96
Interior Air Filter (A/C) (6) | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R
Exhaust Pipes and Mountings | I | I | I | I | I | I | I | I
Brake/Clutch Fluid (1) (4) | I | R | I | R | I | R | I | R
Front Brake Pads and Discs (3) | I | I | I | I | I | I | I | I
Rear Brake Pads and Discs or Drums and Linings (3) | I | I | I | I | I | I | I | I
Parking Brake | I | I | I | I | I | I | I | I
Brake Line and Connections (Including Booster) | I | I | I | I | I | I | I | I
Manual Transaxle Oil (1) | I | I | I | I | I | I | I | I
Automatic Transaxle Fluid
Gasoline (1) (5) | I | I | I | I | I | I | I | I
2.0L Diesel | See the remark (9) below.
Tighten Chassis and Underbody Bolts and Nuts | I | I | I | I | I | I | I | I
Tire Condition and Inflation Pressure (8) | See the remark (8) below.
Wheel Alignment (7) | Inspect when abnormal condition is noted.
Steering Wheel and Linkage | I | I | I | I | I | I | I | I
Power Steering Fluid and Lines (1) | I | I | I | I | I | I | I | I
Drive Shaft Boots | I | I | I | I | I | I | I | I
Safety Belts, Buckles and Anchors | I | I | I | I | I | I | I | I
Lubricate Locks, Hinges and Hood Latch | I | I | I | I | I | I | I | I
Chart Symbols: I--Inspect these items and their related parts. If necessary, correct, clean, replenish, adjust or replace. R--Replace or change: Footnotes: (1) Refer to Fluid and Lubricant Recommendations.

(3) More frequent maintenance is required if under severe conditions:

• | Short distance driving

• | Extensive idling

• | Frequent low-speed operation in stop and go traffic

• | Driving in dusty conditions

(4) Change the brake/clutch fluid every 15 000 km (10,000 mi) if the vehicle is mainly driven under the following severe conditions:

• | Driving in hilly or mountainous terrain

• | Towing a trailer/caravan frequently

(5) 1.8 DOHC model (ZP 4HP 16 Automatic Transaxle only): Change automatic transaxle fluid every 60 000 km (40,000 mi) if the vehicle is mainly driven under any of the following severe conditions:

• | Heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 32°C (90°F) or higher

• | Hilly or mountainous terrain

• | Frequent trailer towing

• | Uses such as taxi, police, or delivery service

(6) More frequent maintenance is required if under dusty driving conditions.

(7) If necessary, rotate and balance wheels.

(8) Tire condition should be inspected before driving and tire pressure should be checked each time you fill your fuel tank or at least once a month using a tire pressure gage.

(9) The transaxle fluid change is not required. Also, routine inspection of the fluid is not required. Transaxle fluid inspection is only required if there is a symptom indicating a concern with the fluid.