REGULAR CHECK-UPS
To maintain the safe operation of your vehicle, it is
recommended that you perform the following tasks on a
regular basis (i.e., weekly or whenever the vehicle is
refueled).
CAUTION!
Failure to perform the required maintenance items
may result in damage to the vehicle.
At Each Stop for Fuel
•
Check the engine oil level about 5 minutes after a fully
warmed engine is shut off. Checking the oil level while
the vehicle is on level ground will improve the accu-
racy of the oil level reading. See the procedure de-
scribed in Checking Your Engine Oil in the Under-
standing Your Instrument Panel section or under
Engine Oil in the Maintaining Your Vehicle section.
Add oil only when the level is at or below the ADD or
MIN mark.
•Check the windshield washer solvent and add if
required.
•Inspect wiper blade condition.
•Check operation of lighting systems.
•Inspect tires for unusual wear, damage, and pressure
(at least every 14 days).
•Mechanical assemblies (e.g., engine, transmission, etc.)
- check for leaks.
Once a Month
•
Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals
as required.
•Check the fluid levels of coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder and power steering and add as
needed.
•Check all lights and all other electrical items for correct
operation.
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Pressure Label....................... 149
Pressure Monitor System.............80,151
Quality Grading...................... 256
Replacement......................... 155
Rotation............................ 156
Safety............................... 48
Sizes............................... 256
Snow Tires.......................... 154
Tread Wear Indicators.................. 155
Tow-Away Alarm.....................18,181
Towing.............................. 178
Disabled Vehicle...................... 178
Trailering........................... 163
Towing Eyes.......................... 179
Traction.............................. 177
Trailer Towing......................... 163
Transmission
Automatic........................131,214
Fluid.............................. 214
Shifting............................ 131
Transporting Pets........................ 46
Tread Wear Indicators................... 155
Trunk Release, Emergency................. 19Turn Signals........................... 75
Umbrella Hook......................... 94
Uniform Tire Quality Grades.............. 256
Universal Transmitter..................90,93
Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses................ 211
Vehicle Identification Number............... 6
Vehicle Loading........................ 162
Vehicle Storage......................... 231
Vehicle Theft Alarm...................... 17
Warnings and Cautions.................... 6
Warranty Information.................... 252
Washer, Adding Fluid................... 206
Washing Vehicle........................ 215
Wheel and Wheel Trim Care............... 216
Windows
Power.............................. 21
Windshield Defroster..................... 48
Windshield Washers..................... 77
Windshield Wiper Blades................. 205
Windshield Wipers...................... 77
Wiper Blade Replacement................. 205
Wiring, Ignition........................ 201
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