Toyota 4-Runner 1985 Repair Manual page 28

MA-18 MAINTENANCE - General Maintenance
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
These are maintenance and inspections items which
are considered to be the owner's responsibility.
They can be performed by the owner or he can have
them done at a service shop. These items include
those which should be checked on a daily basis,
those which, in most cases, do not require (spe-
cial) tools and those which are considered to be
reasonable for the owner to perform.
Items and procedures for general maintenance are
as follows.
OUTSIDE VEHICLE
1. TIRES
(a) Check the pressure with a gauge. If
necessary, adjust.
(b) Check for cuts, damage or excessive
wear.
2. WHEEL NUTS
When checking the tires, check the nuts for
looseness or for missing nuts. If necessary,
tighten them.
3.
TIRE ROTATION
It is recommended that the tires be rotated
every 7,500 miles (12,000 km).
4.
WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES
Check for wear or cracks whenever they do
not wipe clean. If necessary replace.
5. FLUID LEAKS
(a) Check underneath for leaking fuel, oil,
water or other fluid.
(b) If you smell gasoline fumes or notice any
leak, have the cause found and corrected.
6.
DOORS AND ENGINE HOOD
(a) Check that all doors and the tailgate oper-
ate smoothly, and that all latches lock se-
curely.
(b) Check that the engine hood secondary
latch secures the hood from opening
when the primary latch is released.
INSIDE VEHICLE
7.
LIGHTS
(a) Check that the headlights, stop lights,
taillights, turn signal lights, and other
lights are all working.
(b) Check the headlight aim.
8. WARNING LIGHTS AND BUZZERS
Check that all warning lights and buzzers func-
tion properly.
9. HORN
Check that it is working.
10. WINDSHIELD GLASS
Check for scratches, pits or abrasions.
11. WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHER
(a) Check operation of the wipers and
washer.
(b) Check that the wipers do not streak.
12. WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER
Check that air comes out from the defroster
outlet when operating the heater or air condi-
tioner.
13. REAR VIEW MIRROR
Check that it is mounted securely.
14. SUN VISORS
Check that they move freely and are mour
ed securely.
15. STEERING WHEEL
Check that it has specified freeplay. Be alert
for changes in steering condition, such as hard
steering, excessive freeplay or strange noise.
16. SEATS
(a) Check that the seat adjusters operate
smoothly.
(b) Check that all latches lock securely in any
position.
(c) Check that the head restraints move up
and down smoothly and that the locks
hold securely in any latched position.
(d) For fold-down seat backs, check that the
latches lock securely.
17.
SEAT BELTS
(a) Check that the seat belt system such as
the buckles, retractors and anchors oper-
ate properly and smoothly.
(b) Check that the belt webbing is not cut,
frayed, worn or damaged.