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Maintenance
Check the inflation pressures of all
tires including the spare for tires
that are worn, show uneven wear,
or are damaged.
Check for loose wheel lug nuts.
At least twice a year (i.e., every
Spring and Fall):
Check the radiator, heater and air
conditioning hoses for leaks or
damage.
Check the windshield washer
spray and wiper operation. Clean
the wiper blades with clean cloth
dampened with washer fluid.
Check the headlight alignment.
Check the lap/shoulder belts for
wear and function.
At least once a year:
Clean the body and door drain
holes.
Lubricate the door hinges and
check the hood hinges.
Lubricate the door and hood locks
and latches.
Lubricate the door rubber weath -
erstrips.
Check the air conditioning system.
Inspect and lubricate automatic
transmission linkage and controls.
Clean the battery and terminals.
Check the brake fluid level.
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Scheduled maintenance service
Scheduled maintenance service
Follow the Normal Maintenance
Schedule if the vehicle is usually
operated where none of the follow -
ing conditions apply.
If any of the following conditions
apply, follow the Maintenance Under
Severe Usage Conditions.
Repeated driving short distance
of less than 5 miles (8 km) in nor -
mal temperature or less than 10
miles (16 km) in freezing tem -
perature.
Extensive engine idling or low
speed driving for long distances.
Driving on rough, dusty, muddy,
unpaved, graveled or salt-spread
roads.
Driving in areas using salt or other
corrosive materials or in very cold
weather.
Driving in heavy dust condition.
Driving in heavy traffic area.
Driving on uphill, downhill, or
mountain road repeatedly.
Using for a towing or camping and
driving with loading on the roof.
Driving as a patrol car, taxi, other
commercial use of vehicle towing.
Frequently driving under high
speed or rapid acceleration/decel -
eration.
Frequently driving in stop-and-go
condition.
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