Daily owner checks
EngineCheck the air filter restriction gauge.
Check the engine oil.
Inspect the coolant level
Brake systemCheck the air brake system reservoir
automatic drain valve operation.
Drain the air brake system reservoir -
manual valve.
Transmission systemVisually check the automatic
transmission for fluid leakage.
Steering systemCheck the power steering pump fluid
level and check the system for leaks.
Check the entire vehicle for evidence
of fluid leaks.
U.S. Department of
Transportation, Federal
Highway Administration
requirements (ensure that
the entire system is
functioning properly)Check the service brakes.
Check the parking brake.
Check the steering mechanism.
Check the lighting devices and
reflectors.
Check the tires.
Check the horn.
Check the windshield wipers.
Check the rear vision mirrors.
Check the wheels and rims.
Check the emergency equipment.
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A
Air conditioning ..........................47
manual heating and air
conditioning system .................47
Air suspension ...........................121
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................119
Audio system
(see Radio) ......................33, 35, 40
Automatic transmission ............123
fluid, adding ............................201
fluid, checking ........................201
fluid, refill capacities ..............234
fluid, specification ..................220
Auxiliary power point .................55
Axle ............................132, 173, 206
lubricant specifications ..........220
refill capacities ........................232
B
Battery .......................................182
charging system warning
light ............................................22
jumping a disabled battery ....153
voltage gauge ............................28
Belt-Minder...............................75
Booster seats ...............................88
Brakes ........................100, 105, 174
adjustment ..............................176
anti-lock ...................................119
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light .....................22, 119
brake warning light ..................22
fluid, checking and
adding ..............................176, 198
fluid, specifications .................220
parking ....................101, 108, 177Bulbs ............................................51
C
Catalytic converter
(see Emission control) .............177
CD-single premium .....................33
Cell phone use ..............................7
Child safety seats ........................82
attaching with tether straps ....86
in front seat ..............................84
in rear seat ..........................84, 86
tether anchorage hardware .....86
Child safety seats - booster
seats .............................................88
Cleaning your vehicle
chrome and aluminum
parts .........................................167
engine compartment ..............167
exterior ....................................169
instrument panel ....................168
interior .....................................168
interior trim ............................168
plastic parts ............................167
washing ....................................166
waxing .....................................166
wheels ......................................167
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ......46–47
Clutch ................................126, 199
adjusting ..................................200
fluid ..........................................199
operation while driving ..........126
specifications ..........................220
Controls
power seat .................................66
Coolant ......................................184
refill capacities ........................234
specifications ..........................220
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