Part B: Owner Checks And Services; At Each Fuel Fill; At Least Once A Month - Chevrolet 2001 Prizm Owner's Manual

Part B: Owner Checks and Services

Listed in this part are owner checks and services which
should be performed at the intervals specified to help
ensure the safety, dependability and emission control
performance of your vehicle.
Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once.
Whenever any fluids or lubricants are added to your
vehicle, make sure they are the proper ones, as shown
in Part D.

At Each Fuel Fill

It is important for you or a service station attendant to
perform these underhood checks at each fuel fill.
Engine Oil Level Check
Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if
necessary. See "Engine Oil" in the Index for
further details.
Engine Coolant Level Check
Check the engine coolant level and add the proper
coolant mixture if necessary. See "Engine Coolant" in
the Index for further details.
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Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check
Check the windshield washer fluid level in the
windshield washer tank and add the proper fluid if
necessary. See "Windshield Washer Fluid" in the Index
for further details.
Hood Latch Operation Check
Pull the primary hood latch release handle inside the
vehicle. The secondary latch should keep the hood from
opening all the way when the primary latch is released.
Make sure the hood closes firmly. See "Hood Release"
in the Index for further details.

At Least Once a Month

Tire Inflation Check
Make sure tires are inflated to the correct pressures.
Don't forget to check your spare tire. See "Tires" in the
Index for further details.
Cassette Deck Service
Clean cassette deck. Cleaning should be done every
50 hours of tape play. See "Audio Systems" in the
Index for further details.