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Check every oil change
Steering systemLubricate the steering shaft(s),
U-joints and splines when equipped
with grease fittings.
Lubricate the front axle spindle pins.
Lubricate the steering linkage when
equipped with grease fittings.
Grease the power steering gear output
shaft.
* Coolant protection checks should be made just prior to the onset of
freezing weather, where applicable. If coolant is dirty or rusty in
appearance, the system should be drained, flushed and refilled with the
prescribed solution of cooling system fluid and water. Use only
permanent type coolant that meets specifications as listed in your
engine operator’s manual. See the engine manufacturer’s operating
guide for supplemental corrosion inhibitor specifications.
In addition to the items to be performed daily or at each oil change, the
following need to be completed as specified:
GENERAL MAINTENANCE SERVICES
The following are vehicle checks that should be made periodically either
by the owner or a qualified technician. It is recommended that
deficiencies be brought to the attention of your dealer or another
qualified service outlet as soon as possible in order that advice regarding
the need for service or replacement can be obtained.
Maintenance Operation Frequency - Observation
Inspect the automatic slack
adjuster functionInsufficient power shown in loaded
practice stop.
Check the operation of the
brakes, the clutch, and the
steering
(1),(2)
Vehicle handling qualities not up to
par.
Inspect the vehicle for missing,
damaged, or mislocated noise
shieldsExcessive noise emanates from under
the cab or engine compartment.
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A
Air conditioning ..........................45
manual heating and air
conditioning system .................45
Air suspension ...........................113
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................111
Audio system
(see Radio) ......................32, 34, 38
Automatic transmission ............115
fluid, adding ............................190
fluid, checking ........................190
fluid, refill capacities ..............224
fluid, specification ..................209
Auxiliary power point .................53
Axle ............................123, 162, 195
lubricant specifications ..........209
refill capacities ........................222
B
Battery .......................................171
charging system warning
light ............................................21
jumping a disabled battery ....142
voltage gauge ............................27
Belt-Minder...............................74
Brakes ............................92, 97, 162
adjustment ..............................165
anti-lock ...................................111
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light .....................21, 111
brake warning light ..................21
fluid, checking and
adding ..............................165, 188
fluid, specifications .................209
parking ......................93, 100, 166
Bulbs ............................................49C
Catalytic converter
(see Emission control) .............166
CD-single premium .....................32
Cell phone use ..............................7
Child safety restraints ................78
child safety belts ......................78
Child safety seats ........................81
attaching with tether straps ....84
in front seat ..............................82
in rear seat ................................82
tether anchorage hardware .....84
Child safety seats - booster
seats .............................................79
Cleaning your vehicle
chrome and aluminum
parts .........................................156
engine compartment ..............156
exterior ....................................158
instrument panel ....................157
interior .....................................157
interior trim ............................157
plastic parts ............................156
washing ....................................155
waxing .....................................155
wheels ......................................156
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ......44–45
Clutch ................................117, 188
adjusting ..................................189
fluid ..........................................188
operation while driving ..........117
specifications ..........................209
Controls
power seat .................................65
Coolant ......................................173
refill capacities ........................224
specifications ..........................209
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speedometer .............................27
tachometer ................................27
trip odometer ............................27
H
Hazard flashers .........................135
Headlamps ...................................47
aiming ........................................48
daytime running lights .............47
high beam .................................47
warning chime ..........................21
Heating ..................................44–45
heater only system ...................44
manual heating and air
conditioning system .................45
Hood ..........................................168
I
Ignition .........................................85
chime .........................................21
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .......................81
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................157
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................48
J
Jump-starting your vehicle ......142
K
Keys
key in ignition chime ...............21
positions of the ignition ...........85L
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................49
cargo lamps ...............................48
daytime running light ...............47
headlamps .................................47
high beams ................................47
instrument panel, dimming .....48
interior lamps ...........................49
replacing bulbs ...................49–51
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................48
Lights, warning and indicator ....21
air suspension ...........................21
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ....21, 111
brake ..........................................21
charging system ........................21
safety belt .................................21
service engine soon ..................21
traction control off ...................21
turn signal indicator .................21
Lubricant specifications ...........209
M
Manual transmission .................119
lubricant specifications ..........209
Mirrors .........................................55
fold away ...................................57
heated ........................................56
side view mirrors (power) .......56
O
Odometer .....................................27
P
Paint chips, repairing ...............156
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