Drive Belts, Tires
Drive Belts POWER STEERING BELT
Check the condition of the two drive
belts. Examine the edges of each
belt for cracks or fraying. Check the tension of each belt by
pushing on it with your thumb
midway between the pulleys.
The belts should have the following "play" or deflection.
Alternator belt:
8.0 — 10.5 mm (0.31 — 0.41 in)
Power steering belt:
13.0 —16.0 mm (0.51 — 0.63 in)
If you see signs of wear or looseness,
have your dealer adjust or replace
the belts.
Tires
To safely operate your car, your tires must be the proper type and size, in
good condition with adequate tread, and correctly inflated. The following
pages give more detailed informationon how and when to check air
pressure, how to inspect your tires
for damage, and what to do when
your tires need to be replaced.
Maintenance
ALTERNATOR BELT
Using tires that are excessively
worn or improperly inflated can cause a crash in which you canbe seriously hurt or killed.
Follow all instructions in this
owner's manual regarding tire inflation and maintenance.
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