Maintenance
While operating your vehicle:
At least monthly:
At least once a year:
•
Note any changes in the sound of the
exhaust or any smell of exhaust fumes
in the vehicle.
Check for vibrations in the steering
wheel. Notice any increased steering
effort or looseness in the steering
wheel, or change in its straight-ahead
position.
Notice if your vehicle constantly turns
slightly or “pulls” to one side when trav-
eling on smooth, level road.
When stopping, listen and check for
unusual sounds, pulling to one side,
increased brake pedal travel or “hard-
to-push” brake pedal.
• Check the coolant level in the engine
coolant reservoir.
• Check the operation of all exterior
lights, including the stoplights, turn sig-
nals and hazard warning flashers.
• Clean the body and door drain holes.
• Lubricate the door hinges and checks,
and hood hinges.
• Lubricate the door and hood locks and
latches.
•
• Check the inflation pressures of all
tires including the spare.
•
Lubricate the door rubber weather-
strips.
•
•
Check the air conditioning system.
Inspect and lubricate the automatic
transaxle linkage and controls.
•
•
At least twice a year
(i.e., every Spring and Fall):
•
•
Check the radiator, heater and air con-
ditioning hoses for leaks or damage.
Check the windshield washer spray
and wiper operation. Clean the wiper
blades with clean cloth dampened with
washer fluid.
• Clean the battery and terminals.
•
*
Check the brake/clutch* fluid level.
: if equipped
•
•
If any slipping or changes in the oper-
ation of your transaxle occurs, check
the transaxle fluid level.
Check the automatic transaxle P
(Park) function.
•
•
Check the headlight alignment.
Check the muffler, exhaust pipes,
shields and clamps.
•
•
Check the lap/shoulder belts for wear
and function.
Check for worn tires and loose wheel
lug nuts.
•
•
Check the parking brake.
Check for fluid leaks under your vehicle
(water dripping from the air condition-
ing system during or after use is nor-
mal).
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