At
Least
Twice
a
Year
Automatic Transmission
Check
Restraint
System
Check
Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your
belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are
working properly.
Look
for
any
other loose or damaged
safety belt system parts.
If
you see anything that might
keep a safety belt system from doing its job, have it
repaired. Have
any
torn or frayed safety belts replaced.
Also
look for any opened or broken air bag covers, and
have them repaired or replaced.
(The
air bag system
does
not
need
regular
maintenance.)
Fluid
Level
Check
Check
the
transfer case, axle differential(s) and
automatic
or
manual transmission fluid levels and add as
needed. See “Transfer Case,” “Axle, Rear,” “Axle,
Front” and “Automatic Transmission” or “Manual
Transmission”
in
the Index.
A
fluid
loss
in these systems
could indicate a problem. Have the system inspected and
repaired
at
once.
Check the transmission fluid level; add if needed. See
“Automatic Transmission”
in
the Index.
A
fluid
IOSS
may
indicate
a
problem. Check the system
and
repair
if
needed.
At
Least
Once
a
Year
Key
Lock
Cylinders Service
Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant
specified
in
Part
D.
Body
Lubrication
Service
Lubricate all body door
hinges.
Also
lubricate
all
hinges
and latches, including
those
for the
hood,
rear
compartment, glove box door, console door and any
folding seat hardware.
Part
D
tells
you
what to use.
More frequent lubrication may be required when
exposed
to
a corrosive environment.
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