Maintenance
Owner maintenance
While operating your vehicle:
Owner maintenance
䳜 Note any changes in the sound of
the exhaust or any smell of
exhaust fumes in the vehicle.
The following lists are vehicle checks
and inspections that should be per
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formed at the frequencies indicated
to help ensure safe, dependable
operation of your vehicle.
䳜 Check for vibrations in the steer
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ing wheel. Notice any increased
steering effort or looseness in the
steering wheel, or change in its
straightahead position.
䳜 Notice if your vehicle constantly
turns slightly or 䳖pulls䳗 to one side
when traveling on smooth, level
road.
䳜 When stopping, listen and check
for unusual sounds, pulling to one
side, increased brake pedal travel
or 䳖hard-to-push䳗 brake pedal.
䳜 If any slipping or changes in the
operation of your transmission
occurs, check the transmission
fluid level.
䳜 Check the parking brake.
䳜 Check for fluid leaks under your
vehicle (water dripping from the
air conditioning system during or
after use is normal).
Any adverse conditions should be
brought to the attention of your
dealer as soon as possible.
These Owner Maintenance Checks
are generally not covered by war
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ranties and you may be charged for
labor, parts and lubricants used.
Owner maintenance schedule
When you stop for fuel:
䳜 Check the engine oil level.
䳜 Check the coolant level in the
coolant reservoir.
䳜 Check the windshield washer fluid
level.
䳜 Look for low or under-inflated
tires.
WARNING
Be careful when checking your
engine coolant level when the
engine is hot. Scalding hot coolant
and steam may blow out under
pressure. This could cause burns or
other serious injury.
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