8DO-IT YOURSELF MAINTENANCE
6GENERAL CHECKS
I020A03P-GAT Engine Compartment The following should be checked regu- larly:
o Engine oil level and condition
o Transmission fluid level and condi- tion
o Brake fluid level
o Clutch fluid level
o Engine coolant level
o Windshield washer fluid level
o Accessory drive belt condition
o Coolant hose condition
o Fluid leaks
(on or below components)
o Power steering fluid level and con-
dition
o Battery condition
o Air filter condition I030A03P-GAT Vehicle Exterior The following should be checked monthly:
o Overall appearance and condition
o Wheel condition and wheel nut tight-
ness
o Air cleaner filter condition
o Exhaust system condition
o Light condition and operation
o Windshield glass condition
o Wiper blade condition
o Paint condition and corrosion
o Fluid leaks
o Door and hood lock condition
o Tire pressure and condition
(including spare) I040A01P-GAT Vehicle Interior The following should be checked each time when the vehicle is driven:
o Light operation
o Windshield wiper operation
o Horn operation
o Defroster, heater operation
(and air conditioning, if equipped)
o Steering operation and condition
o Mirror condition and operation
o Turn signal operation
o Accelerator pedal operation
o Brake operation, including parking brake
o Manual transmission operation, in-
cluding clutch operation
o Automatic transmission operation,
including "Park" mechanism opera-tion
o Seat control condition and opera-
tion
o Seat belt condition and operation
o Sunvisor operation
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INDEX
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D DAY/NIGHT INSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR ................2-34
DEFROSTING/DEFOGGING ......................................2-43
DIGITAL CLOCK ........................................................ 2-37
DOOR LOCKS ............................................................ 1-13
DRINK HOLDER ......................................................... 2-35
DRIVING FOR ECONOMY .........................................3-26
DRIVING WITH ELECTRONIC DUAL-RANGE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ...............................3-14
EEMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM ................................. 7-2
ENGINE ....................................................................... 9-3
ENGINE COMPARTMENT . ......................................... 8-2
ENGINE COOLANT .................................................... 8-10
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGE ..........2-12
ENGINE EXHAUST CAN BE DANGEROUS! ............. 3-2
ENGINE NUMBER ...................................................... 1-6
ENGINE OIL ................................................................ 8-7ENGINE RPM ADJUSTMENT KNOB ........................2-24
EXPLANATION OF SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE ITEMS .............. ...........................6-12
FFOUR-WHEEL DRIVE (4WD) .....................................3-16
FRONT DOOR EDGE WARNING LIGHT ................... 2-25
FRONT DOOR WINDOW GLASS ..............................1-28FRONT FOG LI
GHT SWITCH .................................... 2-25
FRONT/REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER SWITCH ......2-26
FUEL GAUGE ............................................................ 2-12
FUEL RECOMMENDATIONS ...................................... 1-2
FUEL TANK CAPACITY .............................................. 9-2
FUSE PANEL DESC RIPTION .................................... 4-40
GGENERAL CHECKS .................................................... 8-6
GOOD BRAKING PRAC TICE .................................... 3-23
HHAZARD WARNING SYSTEM ................................... 2-26
HEADLIGHT AIMING ADJUSTMENT ........................ 4-29
HEADLIGHT LEVELING DEVICE SYSTEM ..............2-23
HEADREST ................................................................ 1-39
HEATING AND COOLING CONTROL ........................2-38
HEATING CONTROLS ............................................... 2-42
HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE FRONT SEAT SHOULDER BELT ....................................................................... 1-43
HIGH-MOUNTED REAR STOP LIGHT .......................2-25
HOLD OPEN LOCK SYSTEM .................................... 1-14
HOOD RELEASE ....................................................... 1-25
HORN ......................................................................... 2-37
