Drive Belts — Check Condition and Tension
Belt tension is controlled by means of an automatic
tensioner. No belt tension adjustments are required.
However, belt and belt tensioner condition should be
inspected at the specified intervals, and replaced if re-
quired. See your authorized dealer for service
At the mileage indicated in the maintenance schedule, all
belts and tensioner should be checked for condition.
Improper belt tension can cause belt slippage and failure.
Belts should be inspected for evidence of cuts, cracks,
glazing, or frayed cords and replaced if there is indication
of damage which could result in belt failure. Low gen-
erator belt tension can cause battery failure.
Also check belt routing to make sure there is no interfer-
ence between the belts and other engine components.
Spark Plugs
Spark plugs must fire properly to assure proper engine
performance and emission control. The plugs installed in
your vehicle should operate satisfactorily in normal
service for the mileage indicated in the Maintenance
Chart. New plugs should be installed at this mileage. The
entire set should be replaced if there is any malfunction
due to a faulty spark plug. Check the Vehicle Emissions
Control Information label for the proper type of spark
plug for your vehicle.
CAUTION!
When replacing plugs, do not overtighten. You could
damage them and cause them to leak.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 301
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Adding Fuel........................243,272
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 302
Air Conditioner Maintenance............... 305
Air Conditioning........................ 175
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips..........175,178
Air Conditioning Refrigerant.............305,306
Air Conditioning System................175,305
AirFilter .............................. 302
Air Pressure, Tires....................227,235
Airbag........................... 44,54,142
Airbag Light.......................... 54,73
Airbag On/Off Switch..................... 54
Alarm, Panic............................ 22
Alarm (Security Alarm)................. 18,139
Alignment and Balance................... 234
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............. 7
Antenna, Satellite Radio................... 171
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)........... 311,312,345
Disposal............................ 313Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)............213,214
Anti-Lock Warning Light.................. 139
Anti-Theft System..................... 18,139
Appearance Care........................ 323
Arming Theft System (Security Alarm)......... 18
Auto Unlock, Doors....................... 30
AutomaticDimmingMirror ................. 79
Automatic Door Locks..................... 29
Automatic Transaxle.................... 12,190
Interlock System........................ 15
Automatic Transmission.............187,191,318
Adding Fluid......................... 319
Fluid and Filter Changes................. 320
Fluid Level Check...................... 318
FluidType ........................320,347
Gear Ranges.......................... 191
Special Additives...................... 320
Torque Converter...................... 195
AxleFluid ............................. 347
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