Maintenance Operation Frequency - Observation
Check the battery terminals for
corrosionWhenever electrical power supply has
diminished.
Tighten the wheel mounting
nuts to the specified torque.
Refer toWheelsin the
Maintenance and
SpecificationschapterRequired initially at 500 and
1000 miles (800 and 1600 km).
Perform again at 500 and 1000 mile
(800 and 1600 km) intervals after
each tire removal/replacement.
Clean body/door drain holes At least twice annually.
Clean windshield wiper blades As required.
Replace windshield wiper
bladesIf wiping the blades with a clean cloth
and mild detergent and washing with
a cleaner does not restore a clean
wipe.
Lubricate body lock cylinders Noisy or difficult to operate.
Check headlamp alignment Lamp beams in wrong position when
vehicle operating loaded.
Check windshield washer fluid
level; add fluid if requiredIf washes do not spray when operated.
1- During maintenance and repair, protect the fuel tube and the hose
assemblies, the power steering lines, and the brake lines from the
external heat, the acids and the abrasion that could damage the lines.
2- Check for (free) linkage action and ensure that (return) spring
force is adequate to maintain pedal free play.
3- Adjust, repair or replace as required with the same or equivalent
parts.
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fluid, checking and adding ....197
fluid, refill capacity ................234
fluid, specifications .................220
Power Take-Off (PTO)
operation .................................130
Power Windows ...........................56
R
Radio ................................33, 35, 40
Relays ........................................145
Remote entry system
locking/unlocking doors ...........64
Roadside assistance ..................143
S
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ........................69–70, 72
Safety defects, reporting ..164–165
Safety restraints ..............69–70, 72
Belt-Minder.............................75
cleaning the safety belts ..........74
extension assembly ..................73
for adults .............................70, 72
for children ...............................79
lap belt ......................................71
warning light and
chime .............................22, 74–75
Safety seats for children ............82
Scheduled Maintenance
Guide .........................................237
General Maintenance
Information .............................237
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) ...............69
Seats ............................................65
child safety seats ......................82heated ........................................67
Special notice ................................5
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................220
Speed control ..............................59
Speedometer ...............................28
Starting your vehicle ..................92
jump starting ..........................153
preparing to start your
vehicle .......................................92
Steering .....................................178
Steering wheel
controls ................................54, 59
tilting .........................................54
Suspension ........................121, 204
T
Tachometer .................................28
Temperature control
(see Climate control) ...........46–47
Tires ...........................................212
Towing
wrecker ....................................157
Traction control
off light ......................................22
Transmission .....................123, 127
automatic operation ...............123
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................201
fluid, checking and adding
(manual) .................................202
fluid, refill capacities ..............234
lubricant specifications ..........220
manual operation ....................127
Turn signal ..................................50
V
Vehicle loading ..................136–137
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Voltmeter
(see Battery voltage gauge) ......28
W
Warning chimes ...........................22
Warning lights (see Lights) .......22
Warranty coverage ........................5
Washer fluid ..............................181
Washing your vehicle ................166
Water, Driving through ...............97
Waxing your vehicle .................166Wheels .......................................207
Windows
power
.........................................56
Windshield
defrosting
............................46–47
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers
..........................................54
checking and cleaning
............168
operation
...................................54
replacing wiper blades
...........182
Wrecker towing
.........................157
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