Part
B:
Owner Checks
and
Services
Listed below 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 the engine oil level and add the proper oil
if
necessary. See “Engine Oil”
in
the Index for further
details.
Engine Coolant Level
Check the engine coolant level and add the proper
coolant mix
if
necessary. See “Coolant”
in
the Index for
further details.
Windshield Washer Fluid Level
Check the windshield washer fluid level
in
the
windshield washer tank and add the proper fluid if
necessary. See “Windshield Washer Fluid”
in
the
Index
for further details.
Hood Latch Operation
Pull the primary hood latch release handle inside the
vehicle. The secondary latch should keep the hood from
opening all the way
when
the primary latch is released.
Make sure the hood closes firmly. See “Hood Release”
in
the Index for further details.
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