Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside
The Vehicle
Tires
Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear
patterns. Check for stones, nails, glass, or other objects
lodged in the tread or sidewall. Inspect the tread for cuts
and cracks. Inspect sidewalls for cuts, cracks and bulges.
Check the wheel bolts for tightness. Check the tires
(including spare) for proper cold inflation pressure.
Lights
Have someone observe the operation of brake lights and
exterior lights while you work the controls. Check turn
signal and high beam indicator lights on the instrument
panel.
Door Latches
Check for positive closing, latching, and locking.
Fluid Leaks
Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel,
engine coolant, oil, or other fluid leaks. Also, if gasoline
fumes are detected or if fuel, power steering fluid, or
brake fluid leaks are suspected, the cause should be
located and corrected immediately.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 83
Passing Light............................113
Pets....................................78
Placard, Tire and Loading Information..........264
Power
Door Locks............................25
Mirrors...............................94
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet)...........134
Steering..............................242
Sunroof..............................131
Windows..............................26
Power Steering Fluid.......................387
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts................42
Preparation for Jacking.....................312
Pretensioners
Seat Belts..............................40
Radial Ply Tires..........................271
Radio Operation..........................179
Radio Reception..........................179
Radio (Sound Systems).....................179
Rear Liftgate (Sedan).......................28
Rear Window Features.....................140
Recorder, Event Data.......................58
Recreational Towing.......................293
Reformulated Gasoline.....................286
Refrigerant..............................347
Release, Hood............................111
Reminder, Seat Belt.........................40
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
FCC General Information..................22
Power Convertible Top Function.............17
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls.........205
Replacement Bulbs........................380
Replacement Keys.........................15
Replacement Parts.........................339
Replacement Tires.........................276
Reporting Safety Defects....................399
Restraints, Child...........................59
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