Once A Month
•Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage. Rotate tires at the first sign of irregular wear,
even if it occurs before your next scheduled service.
• Inspect the battery, and clean and tighten the terminals
as required.
• Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, power steering, and transmission, and
add as needed.
• Check all lights and all other electrical items for correct
operation. At Each Oil Change
•
Change the engine oil filter.
• Inspect the exhaust system.
NOTE: Also, inspect the exhaust system if you notice a
change in the sound of the exhaust system, or if the
exhaust fumes can be detected inside the vehicle.
• Inspect the brake hoses.
• Inspect the suspension components.
• Lubricate door hinges and check springs.
• Check the engine coolant level, hoses, and clamps.
• Check power steering fluid level.
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 387
WARNING!
•You can be badly injured working on or around a
motor vehicle. Do only service work for which you
have the knowledge and the right equipment. If
you have any doubt about your ability to perform a
service job, take your vehicle to a competent me-
chanic.
• Failure to properly inspect and maintain your ve-
hicle could result in a component malfunction and
effect vehicle handling and performance. This
could cause an accident.
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 391
Low Fuel............................ .165
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) .........158
Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness) ...........111
Park ............................... .166
Passing ............................. .109
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... .148
Security Alarm ........................ .152
Service .......................... .377, 379
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) .........162, 291
Turn Signal ..................... .88, 108, 167
Vanity Mirror ...........................97
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . .152, 167
Loading Vehicle Tires ............................... .273
Locks ..................................25
Automatic Door .........................27
Auto Unlock ...........................28
Door .................................25
Power Door ............................26 Low Tire Indicator
....................... .291
Low Tire Pressure System ...................291
Lubrication, Body ........................ .345
Lug Nuts ...............................311
Maintenance Free Battery ....................341
Maintenance Procedures ....................337
Maintenance Schedule ...............385, 386, 388
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . .158, 334
Manual, Service ......................... .400
Manual Transmission ...................241, 358
Fluid Level Check ...................357, 383
Lubricant Selection ..................... .383
Shift Speeds .......................... .244
Methanol .............................. .298
Mirrors .................................92
Electric Remote .........................96
Outside ...............................96
Rearview ..............................92
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