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Maintenance
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Bright-metal maintenance
To remove road tar and insects, use atar remover, not a scraper or other
sharp object.
To protect the surfaces of bright-metal parts from corrosion, apply a coating of
wax or chrome preservative and rub to
a high luster.
During winter weather or in coastal areas, cover the bright metal parts with
a heavier coating of wax or preserva-
tive. If necessary, coat the parts with
non-corrosive petroleum jelly or other
protective compound. G230105AUN
Underbody maintenance
Corrosive materials used for ice and
snow removal and dust control may col-
lect on the underbody. If these materials
are not removed, accelerated rusting can
occur on underbody parts such as the
fuel lines, frame, floor pan and exhaust
system, even though they have been
treated with rust protection.
Thoroughly flush the vehicle underbody
and wheel openings with lukewarm or
cold water once a month, after off-road
driving and at the end of each winter. Payspecial attention to these areas because
it is difficult to see all the mud and dirt. It
will do more harm than good to wet down
the road grime without removing it. The
lower edges of doors, rocker panels, and
frame members have drain holes that
should not be allowed to clog with dirt;
trapped water in these areas can cause
rusting.
WARNING
After washing the vehicle, test the
brakes while driving slowly to see if
they have been affected by water. If
braking performance is impaired,
dry the brakes by applying them
lightly while maintaining a slow for-
ward speed.
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Air bag - supplemental restraint system ······················· 3-37
Air cleaner ···································································· 7-33
Appearance care ··························································· 7-71
Audio system ································································ 4-77
Automatic transaxle ······················································ 5-12
Automatic transaxle fluid ············································· 7-30
Battery ··········································································· 7-39
Before driving ································································· 5-3
Brake system ································································· 5-18
Brakes/clutch fluid ························································ 7-29
Bulb wattage ··································································· 9-2
Child restraint system ··················································· 3-27
Climate control air filter ··············································· 7-35
Climate control system ················································· 4-57 Defroster ······································································· 4-56
Dimensions ····································································· 9-2
Door locks ····································································· 4-10
Economical operation ··················································· 5-28
Emergency commodity ················································· 6-24
Emergency starting ························································· 6-4
Emission control system ··············································· 7-78
Engine compartment ······················································· 2-4
Engine compartment ······················································· 7-2
Engine coolant ······························································ 7-27
Engine number ································································ 8-3
Engine oil ······································································ 7-25
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items ·············· 7-22
Fuel filler lid ································································· 4-19
Fuel requirements ··························································· 1-2
Fuses ············································································· 7-51
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