Maintenance
Owner maintenance schedule
When you stop for fuel:
While operating your vehicle:
At least monthly:
•
Note any changes in the sound of • Check coolant level in the engine
the exhaust or any smell of
exhaust fumes in the vehicle.
coolant reservoir.
•
•
Check the engine oil level.
Check coolant level in the engine
coolant reservoir.
•
•
Check the operation of all exterior
lights, including the stoplights, turn
signals and hazard warning flashers.
Check the inflation pressures of all
tires including the spare for tires
that are worn, show uneven wear,
or are damaged.
•
Check for vibrations in the steering
wheel. Notice if there is any
increased steering effort or loose-
ness in the steering wheel, or
change in its straight-ahead posi-
tion.
•
•
Check the windshield washer fluid
level.
Check for low or under-inflated
tires.
•
Notice if your vehicle constantly
turns slightly or “pulls” to one side
when traveling on smooth, level
road.
•
Check for loose wheel lug nuts.
WARNING
Be careful when checking your
engine coolant level when the
engine is hot.This may result in
coolant being blown out of the
opening and cause serious
burns and other injuries.
• When stopping, listen and check
for unusual sounds, pulling to one
side, increased brake pedal travel
or “hard-to-push” brake pedal.
•
If any slipping or changes in the
operation of your transmission
occurs, check the transmission
fluid level.
•
Check the automatic transaxle P
(Park) function.
•
•
Check the parking brake.
Check for fluid leaks under your
vehicle (water dripping from the air
conditioning system during or after
use is normal).
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