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 Fi”
It is important for you or a service station attendant to
per$orrn these underhood checks
at each fitelfill.
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 Wdsher 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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TorqueLock ................................... 2-27
rorque. Wheel Nut ......................... 5.33. 6.67
Towing a Trailer ................................ 4-28
Towing Your Vehicle ............................. 5-8
Driving on Grades ............................ 4-35
Driving with ................................. 4-33
Parking on Hills .............................. 4-36
Safety Chains ................................ 4-33
Tongue Weight ............................... 4-3 1
Total Weight on Tires .......................... 4-32
Towing ..................................... 4-28
Turn Signals ................................. 4-35
Weight ..................................... 4-30
Wiring Harness ............................... 4-37
Transmission Fluid, Automatic .................... 6- 17
rransmitters, Keyless Entry ........................ 2-6
Transportation, Courtesy .......................... 8-8
Trip Odometer ................................. 2-52
Turn SignaVMultifunction Lever ................... 2-34
Trailer
Brakes
...................................... 4-33
Hitches ..................................... 4-32
Maintenance When Towing ..................... 4-36
TTYUsers ..................................... 8-4
Turn Signal and Lane Change Signals ............... 2-35
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer ................ 4-35
Underbody Maintenance .............. ,. ......... 6-58
Underhood Lamp ............................... 2-44
Vehicle
Control
...................................... 4-5
Damagewarnings .............................. iv
Identification Number
......................... 6-60
Loading .................................... 4-27
Storage ..................................... 6-31
Ventilation System ............................... 3-6
Visor Vanity Mirrors ............................ 2-49
Visors. Sun .................................... 2-49
warning Devices ............................... 5-2
Warning Lights. Gages and Indicators ............... 2-53
Washer Fluid. Windshield ........................ 6-26
Washing Your Vehicle ........................... 6-55
Weatherstrips .................................. 6-54
Wheel
Alignment
.................................. 6-48
Nut Torque ............................. 5-33. 6-67
Replacement ................................. 6-49
Wrench ..................................... 5-24
Windows ..................................... 2-31
Power ...................................... 2-31
SideLatches ................................. 2-32
Swing-Out .................................. 2-32
Windshield Washer ............................. 2-37
Fluid ....................................... 6-26
Fluid Level Check ............................ 7-38
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