Owners Manual
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 coverings,
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
Cleaning the Outside
of
Your Vehicle
on
page
5-95.
Spare Tire Check
At least twice a year, after the monthly inflation check
of the spare tire determines that the spare is inflated
to
the correct tire inflation pressure, make sure that the
spare tire is stored securely. Push, pull, and then try
to rotate or turn the tire.
If
it
moves, use the wheel
wrenchhatchet
to
tighten the cable. See Changing a
Flat Tire
on
page
5-76.
Engine Air Cleaner Filter Restriction
Indicator Check
Your vehicle has an engine air cleaner filter restriction
indicator located on the air cleaner in the engine
compartment.
The
indicator lets you know when the air
cleaner filter is dirty and needs
to
be changed. Check
the indicator at least twice a year or when your engine
oil is changed, whichever occurs first. See Engine
Air C/eaner/Fdter
on page
5-
79
for more information.
Inspect your air cleaner filter restriction indicator
more often
if
the vehicle is used in dusty areas or under
off road conditions.
Weatherstrip Lubrication
Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them last
longer, seal better, and not stick
or
squeak. Apply
silicone grease with a clean cloth. During very cold,
damp weather more frequent application may be
required. See Part
D:
Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants on page
6-
17.
Automatic Transmission Check
Check the transmission fluid level; add
if
needed.
See Automatic Transmission Fluid
on
page
5-27.
A fluid
loss
may indicate a problem. Check the
system and repair
if
needed.
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