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 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 (if
equipped), 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
Recommendation.......................317
Viscosity.............................317
Oil Filter, Selection........................318
Onboard Diagnostic System..................312
Operating Precautions......................312
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual).............5
Overheating, Engine.......................280
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual).............5
Paint Care..............................338
Parking Brake............................232
Pets....................................78
Placard, Tire and Loading Information..........250
Power
Door Locks............................22
Mirrors...............................93
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet)...........131
Steering..............................230
Sunroof..............................129
Windows..............................23
Power Steering Fluid.......................357
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts................39
Preparation for Jacking.....................295
Radial Ply Tires..........................257
Radio Operation..........................174
Radio Reception..........................174
Radio (Sound Systems).....................174
Rear Liftgate (Sedan).......................25
Rear Window Features.....................138
Recorder, Event Data.......................56
Recreational Towing.......................277
Reformulated Gasoline.....................270
Refrigerant..............................321
Release, Hood............................108
Reminder, Seat Belt.........................37
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
FCC General Information..................20
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