MAINTENANCE
170Tire rotation
Rotate the tires every 12000 km (7500 miles). See page 212
for additional information.
Windshield wiper blades
Check for wear or cracks whenever they do not wipe clean.
Fluid leaks
Check underneath for leaking fuel, oil, water or other fluid after
the vehicle has been parked for a while. If you smell fuel fumes
or notice any leak, have the cause found and corrected
immediately.
Doors and engine hood
Check that all doors, including trunk lid, operate smoothly and
all latches lock securely. Make sure the engine hood
secondary latch secures the hood from opening when the
primary latch is released.
Vehicle interior
Items listed below should be checked reqularly, e.g. while
performing periodic services, cleaning the vehicle, etc.
Lights
Make sure the headlights, stop lights, tail lights, turn signal
lights, and other lights are all working. Check headlight aim.Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers
Check that all service reminder indicators and warning
buzzers function properly.
Horn
Make sure it works.
Windshield glass
Check that it is free from scratches, pits or abrasions.
Windshield wipers and washer
Check operation of the wipers and washer. Make sure the
wipers do not streak.
Windshield defroster
Check that the air comes out from the defroster outlet when
operating the air conditioning.
Air conditioning outlets
Check that they deliver sufficient air.
Rear view mirror
Make sure it is mounted securely.
Sun visors
Make sure they move freely and are mounted securely.
Steering wheel
Check that it has the specified freeplay. See page 209 for
additional information. Be alert for changes in steering
condition, such as hard steering, excessive freeplay or strange
noise.
