Maintenance
LUBRICANTS AND FLUIDS
Body lubrication
WARNING - Coolant
All moving points of the body, such
• Do not use radiator coolant or
as door hinges, hood hinges, and
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antifreeze in the washer fluid
locks, should be lubricated each time
reservoir.
the engine oil is changed. Use a non-
• Radiator coolant can severely
freezing lubricant on locks during
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obscure
visibility
when
cold weather.
sprayed on the windshield
Make sure the engine hood sec-
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and may cause loss of vehicle
ondary latch keeps the hood from
control or damage to paint
opening when the primary latch is
and body trim.
released.
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• Windshield Washer
fluid
Checking the washer fluid
agents contain some amounts
level
of alcohol and can be flamma-
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ble under certain circum-
The reservoir is translucent so that
stances. Do not allow sparks
you can check the level with a quick
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or flame to contact the washer
visual inspection.
fluid or the washer fluid reser-
Check the fluid level in the washer
voir. Damage to the vehicle or
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fluid reservoir and add fluid if neces-
it's occupants could occur.
sary. Plain water may be used if
• Windshield washer fluid is
washer fluid is not available.
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poisonous to humans and ani-
However, use washer solvent with
mals. Do not drink and avoid
antifreeze characteristics in cold cli-
contacting windshield washer
mates to prevent freezing.
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fluid. Serious injury or death
could occur.
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