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Before Driving
60A187S
1) Make sure that windows, mirrors, lights, and reflectors are clean and unob
structed.
2) Visually check the tires for the following points:
- the depth of the tread groove
-
abnormal wear, cracks and damage
-loose wheel nuts
- existence of foreign material such as nails, stones, etc.
Refer to "Tires" in "INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE" section for details. 3) Look for fluid and oil leaks.
NOTE:
It is normal for water to drip from the air conditioning system after use.
4) Make sure the hood is fully closed and latched. 5) Check the headlights, turn signal lights, brake lights and horn for proper opera
tion.
6) Adjust the seat and adjustable head
restraint (if equipped).
7) Check the brake pedal and the parking
brake lever. 8) Adjust the mirrors. 9) Make sure that you and all passengers
have properly fastened your seat belts.
10)Make sure that all warning lights come on as the key is turned to the "ON" posi
tion.
11 )Check all gauges.
12)Make sure that the BRAKE SYSTEM
WARNING light turns off when the
parking brake is released.
Once
a week, or each time you fill your fuel tank, perform the following under-hood
checks:
1) Engine oil level 2) Coolant level 3) Brake fluid level 4) Power steering (if equipped) fluid level 5) Windshield washer fluid level 6) Battery solution level 7) Hood latch operation Pull the hood release handle inside the vehicle. Make sure that you cannot
open the hood all the way without releasing the secondary latch. Be sure
to close the hood securely after check-
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
ing for proper latch operation. See the
item "All Latches, Hinges & Locks" of "CHASSIS AND BODY" in the "Periodic Maintenance Schedule" in the "INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE" section for lubrication schedule.
A WARNING
Make sure the hood is fully closed
and latched before driving. If it is not,
it can fly up unexpectedly during
driving,
obstructing your view and
resulting in an accident.
Once a month, or each time you fill your fuel tank, check the tire pressure using a
tire pressure gauge. Also check the tire
pressure of the spare tire.
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'Engine Oil Consumption
It is normal for the engine to consume
some engine oil during normal vehicle operation.
The amount of engine
oil consumed
depends on the viscosity of the oil, the quality of the oil and the conditions the vehicle is driven under.
More oil is consumed during high-speed
driving and when there is frequent acceleration and deceleration. Under high loads, your engine also will consume more oil. A new engine also consumes more oil, since its pistons, piston rings and cylinder
walls have not yet become conditioned.
New engines reach the normal level of oil consumption only after approximately 5000 km (3000 miles) driving.
Oil consumption:
Max. 1.0 L per 1000 km (1 Qt. per 600 miles)
When judging the amount of oil consump
tion, note that the oil may become diluted and make it difficult to accurately judge the
true oil level. As an example, if a vehicle is used for
repeated short trips, and consumes a normal amount of oil, the dipstick may not
show any drop in the oil level at all, even after 1000 km (600 miles) or more of driv
ing. This is because the oil is gradually becoming diluted with fuel or moisture,
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making it appear that the oil level has not
changed.
You should also be aware that the diluting ingredients evaporate out whim the vehicle is subsequently driven at high speeds,
such as on an expressway, making it
appear that oil is excessively consumed
after high-speed driving.
Ignition Switch
650611
A WARNING
To avoid possible injury, do not oper
ate controls by reaching through the
steering wheel.
