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Maintenance operation Frequency/Observation
Check the transmission and
engine mountings
(2)Hard shifting or excessive vibration.
Check and adjust transmission
controls
(2)High effort to shift or noisy
transmission.
Check fuel pump pressure Insufficient full-throttle power or
backfiring.
Clean radiator cap seal. Clean
and inspect the cap surface on
the radiatorWhen the cap does not hold pressure.
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.
1During 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.
2Check for (free) linkage action and ensure that (return) spring force
is adequate to maintain pedal free play.
3Adjust, repair or replace as required with the same or equivalent
parts.
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Air conditioning ..........................48
manual heating and air
conditioning system .................48
Air suspension ...........................132
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................130
Audio system (see Radio) ...36, 38
Automatic transmission ............134
fluid, adding ............................218
fluid, checking ........................218
fluid, refill capacities ..............252
fluid, specification ..................237
Auxiliary Input Jack ...................45
Auxiliary power point .................57
Axle ............................143, 184, 223
lubricant specifications ..........237
refill capacities ........................250
B
Battery .......................................193
charging system warning
light ............................................23
jumping a disabled battery ....162
voltage gauge ............................31
Belt-Minder...............................84
Booster seats ...............................99
Brakes ........................111, 116, 185
adjustment ..............................187
anti-lock ...................................130
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light .....................23, 130
brake warning light ..................23
fluid, checking and adding ....215
fluid, specifications .................237
parking ....................112, 119, 188
Bulbs ............................................53C
Cassette tape player ...................36
Catalytic converter
(see Emission control) .............188
Cell phone use ..............................8
Child safety seats ........................92
attaching with tether straps ....96
in front seat ..............................93
in rear seat ..........................93, 95
tether anchorage hardware .....96
Child safety seats - booster
seats .............................................99
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............176
exterior ....................................181
instrument panel ....................178
interior .....................................179
plastic parts ............................177
safety belts ..............................179
washing ....................................175
waxing .....................................175
wheels ......................................176
wiper blades ............................177
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ............48
Clock adjust
AM/FM/CD .................................45
Clutch ................................137, 216
adjusting ..................................217
fluid ..........................................216
operation while driving ..........137
specifications ..........................237
Console
overhead ....................................57
Controls
power seat .................................76
Coolant ......................................196
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P
Parking brake ....................112, 119
warning light .............................23
Power door locks ........................67
Power mirrors .............................60
Power point .................................57
Power steering ..........................190
fluid, checking and adding ....214
fluid, refill capacity ................251
fluid, specifications .................237
Power Take-Off (PTO)
operation .................................141
Power Windows ...........................58
R
Radio ......................................36, 38
Relays ........................................154
Remote entry system
locking/unlocking doors ...........67
Roadside assistance ..................153
S
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ........................80–81, 83
Safety defects, reporting ..........174
Safety restraints ....................80–83
Belt-Minder.............................84
cleaning the safety belts ........102
extension assembly ..................84
for adults .............................81, 83
for children ...............................88
lap belt ......................................82
warning light and chime ....23, 84
Safety seats for children ............92Scheduled Maintenance
Guide .........................................254
General Maintenance
Information .............................254
Seat belts (see Safety
restraints) ....................................80
Seats ............................................69
child safety seats ......................92
cleaning ...................................180
heated ........................................76
Setting the clock
AM/FM/CD .................................45
Special notice ................................5
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................237
Speed control ..............................64
Speedometer ...............................31
Starting your vehicle ................104
jump starting ..........................162
preparing to start your
vehicle .....................................104
Steering .....................................189
Steering wheel
controls ......................................57
tilting .........................................57
Suspension ........................132, 221
T
Tachometer .................................31
Tires ...........................................229
Towing
wrecker ....................................166
Traction control
off light ......................................23
Transmission .....................134, 138
automatic operation ...............134
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