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