Part
B:
Owner Checks and Services
Listed in this part are owner checks and services
which should be performed at the intervals specified
to
help ensure the safety, dependability and emission
control performance of your vehicle.
Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once.
Whenever any fluids or lubricants are added
to your
vehicle, make sure they are the proper ones, as shown
in Part D.
At
Each Fuel Fill
It is important for you or a service station attendant to
perform these underhood checks at each fuel fill.
Engine Oil Level Check
Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil
if
necessary. See Engine Oil
on
page 5-74 for further
details.
Engine Coolant Level Check
Check the engine coolant level and add DEX-COOL@
coolant mixture
if
necessary. See Engine Coolant
on
page 5-22 for further details.
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check
Check the windshield washer fluid level in the windshield
washer tank and add the proper fluid
if
necessary. See
Windshield Washer fluid
on page
5-34
for further details.
At
Least Once a Month
Tire Inflation Check
Make sure tries are inflated
to
the correct pressures.
Don't forget
to
check your spare tire. See Tires on
page 5-57 for further details.
Cassette Tape Player Service
Clean cassette tape player. Cleaning should be done
every
50
hours of tape play. See Audio System(s)
on page
3-36
for further details.
At
Least
Restraint
,/
I'
Twice a Year
System Check
Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your
belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages
are working properly. Look for any other loose or
damaged safety belt system parts. If you see anything
that might keep a safety belt system from doing its
job, have it repaired. Have any torn or frayed safety belts
replaced.
Also
look for any opened or broken air bag coverings,
and have them repaired or replaced. (The air bag
system does not need regular maintenance.)
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