MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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If necessary, add fluid to restore to the prop er ind icated
level. With a clean cloth, wipe any spilled fluid from all
surfaces. Refer to Recom mend ed Fluids, Lubricants, and
Genu ine Parts for correct fluid typ e.
attention shou ld also be given to hood latching compo-
nents to insu re prop er function. When perform ing other
und erhood services, the hood latch, release mechanism
and safety catch shou ld be cleaned and lubricated .
Driveline And Steering Component Lubrication
U-joints (card an joints) are sealed and do not requ ire
lubrication. Prop shafts, yokes, ball joints and other
driveline and steering components may be provid ed with
grease fittings for lubrication. Lubrication of these com-
ponents at the intervals specified in the approp riate
“Maintenance Sched ule” in Section 8 is very important,
particu larly if you r vehicle is subjected to off-road or
other heavy-d uty use. See you r authorized dealer for
complete service inform ation.
The external lock cylind ers shou ld be lubricated twice a
year, preferably in the fall and spring. Apply a small
amount of a high quality lubricant such as Mop ar Lock
Cylind er Lubricant directly into the lock cylind er.
Windshield Wiper Blades
Clean the rubber edges of the wiper blad es and the
wind shield period ically with a sponge or soft cloth and a
mild non-abrasive cleaner. This will rem ove accumula- 7
tions of salt or road film.
Operation of the wipers on dry glass for long period s
may cause deterioration of the wiper blad es. Alw ays use
washer fluid when using the wipers to rem ove salt or dirt
from a dry wind shield . Avoid using the wiper blad es to
rem ove frost or ice from the wind shield . Keep the blad e
rubber out of contact with petroleu m prod ucts such as
engine oil, gasoline, etc.
Body Lubrication
Locks and all bod y pivot points, inclu ding such item s as
seat tracks, doors, tailgate and hood hinges, shou ld be
lubricated period ically to assu re quiet, easy operation
and to protect against rust and wear. Prior to the appli-
cation of any lubricant, the parts concerned shou ld be
wiped clean to rem ove dust and grit; after lubricating
excess oil and grease shou ld be rem oved . Particu lar
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