Part B: Owner Checks and Services
Listed below are owner checks and services which
should be performed at the intervals specified to help
ensure the safety, dependability and emission control
performance of your vehicle.
Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once.
Whenever any fluids or lubricants are added to your
vehicle, make sure they are the proper ones, as shown
in Part
D.
At the First 100, 1,000 and 6,000 Miles
(160,1600 and 10
000 km)
For vehicles with dual wheels, check dual wheel nut
torque. For proper torque, see “Wheel Nut Torque” in
the Index.
At Each Fuel Fill
It is important for you or a service station attendant to
perform these underhood checks at each fuel
fill.
Engine Oil Level Check
Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if
necessary. See “Engine
Oil” in the Index for
further details.
Engine Coolant Level Check
Check the engine coolant level and add DEX-COOL@
coolant mixture
if necessary. See “Engine Coolant” in the
Index for further details.
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check
Check the windshield washer fluid level in the
windshield washer tank and add the proper fluid if
necessary. See “Windshield Washer Fluid’’ in the Index
for further details.
At Least Once a Month
Tire Inflation Check
Make sure tires are inflated to the correct pressures. See
“Tires” in the Index for further details.
Cassette Deck Service
Clean cassette deck. Cleaning should be done every
50 hours of tape play. See “Audio Systems’’ in the Index
for further details.
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Top Strap ..................................... 1-42
Torque Lock ................................... 2-26
Torque. Wheel Nut
......................... 5-34. 6-65
Towing a Trailer ................................ 4-29
Towing Your Vehicle
............................. 5-8
Driving on Grades
............................ 4-36
Maintenance When Towing
..................... 4-37
Safety Chains
................................ 4-34
Tongueweight
............................... 4-32
Total Weight on Tires
.......................... 4-33
Trailer
Brakes
..................................... 4-34
Drivingwith
................................. 4-34
Hitches
..................................... 4-33
ParkingonHills
.............................. 4-37
Towing
..................................... 4-29
Turnsignals
................................. 4-36
Weight
..................................... 4-31
Wiring Harness
............................... 4-38
Automatic
................................... 6- 18
Transmitters. Keyless Entry
........................ 2-7
Transportation, Courtesy
.......................... 8-8
Trip Odometer ................................. 2-49
Turn Signal and Lane Change Signals
............... 2-33
Turn SignaUMultifunction Lever ................... 2-33
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
................ 4-36
Transmission Fluid
TTYUsers
..................................... 8-4
Underbody Maintenance ........................ 6-56
Underhood
Lamp ............................... 2-42
Vehicle Control
...................................... 4-6
Damage Warnings
.............................. iv
Identification Number
......................... 6-58
Ventilation System
............................... 3-7
Visor Vanity Mirrors
............................ 2-46
Loading
.................................... 4-27
Storage
..................................... 6-32
Visors, Sun .................................... 2-46
warning Devices
............................... 5-3
Warning Lights. Gages and Indicators
............... 2-50
Washer Fluid. Windshield
........................ 6-27
Washing Your Vehicle
........................... 6-54
Weatherstrips
.................................. 6-53
Nut Torque
............................ 5-34, 6-65
Replacement
................................. 6-47
Warranty
Information
............................ 8-10
Wheel
Alignment
.................................. 6-47
Wrench
..................................... 5-26
Windows
..................................... 2-29
Power
...................................... 2-29
SideLatches
................................. 2-30
Swing-Out
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