Outside the vehicle
F3/F3R OWNER’S MANUAL
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Tire: check the pressure with a gauge and
look carefully for cuts, damage, or excessive
wear.
Wheel nuts: make sure no nuts are missing
or lost.
Fluid leaks: after the vehicle has been
parked for a while, check the underneath for
leaking fuel, oil water, or fluid. (Water
dripping from the air conditioning after use is
normal.)
Lights: Make sure the headlights, stop lights,
tail lights, turn signals and other lights are all
working. Check
the headlight strength.
Inside the vehicle
Spare tire, jack, and wheel nut wrench:
Check the tire pressure and make sure you
have your jack and wheel nut wrench.
Seat belts: check that the buckles lock
securely. Make sure the belts are not worn or
frayed.
Instruments and controls: special attention
should be taken to make sure that the service
reminder indicators, instrument lights, and
defrosters are working.
Brake: make sure the pedal has enough
clearance and the brake works
properly.
In the engine compartment
Spare fuses: make sure you have spare
fuses
. They should cover all the
amperage ratings designated on the fuse box
lid.
Coolant level: make sure the coolant level is
correct. See Section 7-2 for instructions.
Battery and cables: all the battery cells
should be filled to the proper level with
distilled water. Look for corroded or loose
terminals and a cracked case. Check the
cables for good condition and connections.
Wiring: look for damaged, loose, or
disconnected wires.
Fuel lines: check the lines for leaks
or loose connections.
CAUTION
Do not stack children’s toys inside the
vehicle. Although easy for play, this
may cause potential safety hazards,
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