User Guide
At
Least Twice
a
Year
Restraint 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 covers, and
have them repaired or replaced. (The air bag system
does
not
need regular maintenance.)
Wiper Blade Check
Inspect wiper blades for wear or cracking. Replace blade
inserts that appear worn or damaged or that streak
or
miss areas
of
the windshield.
Also
see “Wiper Blades,
Cleaning” in the Index.
Manual Transmission Check
Check the transmission fluid level; add
if
needed. See
“Manual Transmission’’
in
the Index. Check for leaks.
A fluid loss may indicate a problem.
Have
the
system
inspected and repaired
if
needed.
Automatic Transmission Check
Check the transmission fluid level; add if needed.
See
“Automatic Transmission” in the Index.
A
fluid loss
may indicate a problem. Check the system and repair
if
needed.
Hydraulic Clutch System Check
Check the fluid level in
the
clutch reservoir. See
“Hydraulic Clutch Fluid” in the Index. A fluid loss
in
this system could indicate a problem. Have the system
inspected and repaired at once.
At
Least Once a Year
Key
Lock Cylinders Service
Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant
specified
in
Part
D.
Body Lubrication Service
Lubricate all body door and fuel door hinges, rear
compartment hinges, latches and locks including
the
glove box, console doors and the body hood and any
moving seat hardware. Lubricate
the
hood safety lever
pivot and prop rod pivot. Part
D
tells
you
what
to
use.
More frequent lubrication may be required when
exposed
to
a corrosive environment.
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