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 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 body and door drain holes.
• Lubricate door hinges and checks, and
hood hinges.
• Lubricate door and hood locks and
latches.
•
• Check the inflation pressures of all
tires including the spare.
•
•
•
Lubricate door rubber weatherstrips.
Check the air conditioning system.
Inspect
and
lubricate
automatic
transaxle linkage and controls.
Clean battery and terminals.
Check the brake fluid level.
•
•
At least twice a year
(i.e., every Spring and Fall):
•
•
•
•
Check radiator, heater and air condi-
tioning hoses for leaks or damage.
Check windshield washer spray and
wiper operation. Clean wiper blades
with clean cloth dampened with wash-
er fluid.
•
•
If any slipping or changes in the oper-
ation of your transaxle occurs, check
the transaxle fluid level.
Check automatic transaxle P (Park)
function.
•
•
Check headlight alignment.
Check 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 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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