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Maintenance
At least twice a year (i.e., every
spring and fall):
• Check for any leaks or damages
from the hoses of the radiator,
heater and A/C.
• Check windshield washer spray
and wiper operation. Clean wiper
blades with a clean cloth with
washer fluid.
• Check the headlamp alignment.
• Check the muffler, exhaust pipes,
shields and clamps.
• Check the tight fastening and func-
tions of the lap/shoulder belts.
• Check for any tire worn-out and
wheel lug nut looseness.
At least once a year:
• Clean the vehicle body and door
drain holes.
• Lubricate the door/hood hinges.
• Lubricate the door/hood locks and
latches.
• Lubricate the door rubber weather
strips.
• Check the A/C system.
• Check the power steering fluid
level.
• Check the automatic transmission
linkage and controls, and lubricate
them.
• Clean the battery and terminals.
• Check the brake fluid level.
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S S C C H H E E D D U U L L E E D D M M A A I I N N T T E E N N A A N N C C E E
S S E E R R V V I I C C E E
Follow the Normal Maintenance
Schedule, unless you drive under one
of the following conditions. Follow the
Maintenance Under Severe Usage
Conditions, when you drive under one
of the following conditions.
• Repeated short distance driving.
• Driving in dust or on sand.
• Extensive use of brakes.
• Driving in areas where salt or other
corrosive materials are abundant.
• Driving on rough or muddy roads.
• Driving in mountainous areas.
• Idling or low-speed driving for an
extended period of time.
• Driving in extremely cold or humid
weathers for a prolonged period of
time.
• 50%-or-more driving in the heavy
traffic area at a hot temperature
above 90°F (32°C).
When you drive under one of the
above conditions, you should more
frequently inspect, replace or refill
than
the
following
Maintenance Schedule. After driving
over 120 months or 150,000 miles
(240,000 km), keep following the list-
ed maintenance schedules.
Normal
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