
At Least Once a Month Automatic Transmission Check
Tire Inflation Check
Make sure tires are inflated to the correct pressures. See
“Tires”
in the Index for further details.
Cassettt -1eck Service
Clean cassette deck. Cleaning should be done every
50 hours of tape play. See “Audio Systems” in the
Index for further details.
At Least Twice a Year
Restraint System Check
Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all bur
belts, buckles, latch plates, retractorshnd anchoiages are
working properly.
Look for any other loose or damaged
safety belt system parts. If you see anything that might
keep
a safety belt system from doing its job, have it
repaired. Have any torn or frayed safety belts replaced.
Also look for any opened or broken air bag covers, and
have them repaired or replaced. (The air
bag system
does
not need regular maintenance.) Check
the transmission fluid level; add if needed. See
“Automatic Transmission“
in the Index. A fluid loss
may indicate a problem. Check the system and repair
if needed.
At Least Once a Year
Key Lock Cylinders Service
Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant
specified
in Part D.
Body Lubrication Service
Lubricate ail hood hinges, hood prop rod pivot, fuel
filler door, rear compartment hinges, latches,
locks and
any moving seat hardware. Door hinges are lubricated
for the
life of your vehicle; no additional lubrication is
required. Part D tells you what to use. More frequent
lubrication may be required when exposed to a
corrosive environment.
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Parking AtNight
.................................... 2-12
Brake
...................................... 2-20
Brake Mechanism Check
....................... 7-46
Lots
....................................... 2-12
Over Things That Burn
........................ 2-24
With
a Tra~ler ................................ 4-36
Passenger Position
.............................. 1-29
Passenger Temperature Control
..................... 3-5
Passing ....................................... 4-11
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
.................. 7-47
Power
Antenna
Mast Care ............................ 3-29
Option Fuses
................................ 6-61
Remote Control Mirror
........................ 2-39
Seat
......................................... 1-2
Steering
..................................... 4-8
Steering Fluid
................................ 6-24
Windows ................................... 2-26
Power Seat
Pregnancy. Use of Safety Belts
.................... 1-29
Problems on the Road
............................ 5-1
Publications. Service and Owner .................... 8-9
DoorLocks
................................... 2-3
Radiator
..................................... 5- I6
Radiator Pressure Cap ........................... 6-23
Radio Reception
................................ 3-26
Radios
......................... 3.9.3.11.3.13. 3.19
Rain. Driving
In ................................ 4- I5
Reading Lamps ................................ 2-38 Rear
Axle
....................................... 6-19
Door Security
Locks ........................... 2-4
Outside Seat Position
.......................... 1-30
Storage ..................................... 2-41
Towing
...................................... 5-9
Window Defogger
............................. 3-8
Rearview Mirror ................................ 2-39
Recovery Tank. Coolant
.......................... 5-13
Refrigerants. Air Conditioning .................... 6-68
Remote Compact Disc Player
..................... 3-17
Removing the Rear Seat
........................... 1-6
Replacement Seatpassengers
.............................. 1-29
Reclining Front Seatbacks
......................... 1-3
Bdbs ...................................... 6-69
Parts
....................................... 6-65
Wheel
...................................... 6-48
Replacing Safety Belts
........................... 1-48
Replacing the Rear Seat
........................... 1-7
Reporting Safety Defects
.......................... 8-8
Restraints Checking
................................... 1-48
Child
....................................... 1-37
Head ........................................ 1-5
Replacing Parts After a Crash ................... 1-48
Systemcheck ................................ 7-44
Reverse. Automatic Transmission
.................. 2-18
Right Front Passenger Position
.................... 1-29
Roadside Assistance
.............................. 8-4
Roadside Assistance. Canadian
..................... 8-6
Rocking Your Vehicle
........................... 5-36
Rotation. Tires
................................. 6-43
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Steering ....................................... 4-8
Column Lock Check
.......................... 7-46
In Emergencies ................................ 4-9
Power
....................................... 4-8
Tips
......................................... 4-8
Wheel. Tilt
.................................. 2-29
Storage Areas
.................................. 2-41
Storage. Vehicle
................................ 6-30
Stuck:
In Sand. Mud. Ice or Snow .................. 5-35
Sunvisors
.................................... 2-41
Supplemental Inflatable Restraint
.................. 1-2 1
Symbols. Vehicle .................................. v
Taillamp Bulb Replacement ...................... 6-36
Tape Player Care
............................... 3-28
Temperature Control. Climate Control System
......... 3- 1
Temperature Control. Passenger .................... 3-5
Theft
......................................... 2-12
Theft-Deterrent Feature
.......................... 3-23
Thermostat
.................................... 6-24
Third Gear. Automatic Transmission
................ 2- I9
Tilt Steering Wheel ............................. 2-29
Time. Setting the
................................ 3-9
Tire Chains
.................................... 6-50
TireLoading ................................... 4-26
Tire-Loading Information Label
................... 4-26
Tires
......................................... 6- 41
Alignment and Balance
........................ 6-48
BuyingNew
................................. 6-45
Chains
..................................... 6-50
Changing
a Flat .............................. 5-20
Cleaning
.................................... 6-54 Dual Operation
............................... 6-45
Inflation
.................................... 6-42
Intlation Check
............................... 7-44
Inspection and Rotation
........................ 6-43
Loading
.................................... 4-26
Pressure
.................................... 6-42
Temperature
................................. 6-47
Traction
.................................... 6-47
Treadwear
................................... 6-47
Uniform Quality Grading
....................... 6-46
Wear Indicators
.............................. 6-44
Wheel Replacement
........................... 6-48
When It's Time for New
....................... 6-44
TorqueLock
................................... 2-23
Torque, Wheel
Nut .............................. 6-65
Torque, Wheel
Nut .............................. 5-32
Towing a Trailer
................................ 4-28
Towing Your Vehicle
............................. 5-6
Trailer Brakes
..................................... 4-33
Driving on Grades
............................ 4-36
Drivingwith
................................. 4-34
Hitches
..................................... 4-32
Maintenance When Towing
..................... 4-37
Parking on Hills
.............................. 4-36
Safety Chains
................................ 4-33
Tongueweight
............................... 4-31
Total Weight
on Tires .......................... 4-32
Towing
..................................... 4-28
Turn Slgnals
................................. 4-35
Weight
..................................... 4-30
Wiring Harness
............................... 4-37
TopStrap
..................................... 1-38
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