At Least
Twice
a
Year
At
Least
Once
a Year
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 coverings,
and have them repaired or replaced. (The
air
bag system
does not need regular maintenance.)
Wiper Blade Check
Key Lock Cylinders Service
Lubricate the key
lock
cylinders with the lubricant
specified in Part
D.
Body Lubrication Service
Lubricate all body door hinges, the body hood, fuel door
hinges, endgate hinges, latches and locks and
any
moving seat hardware. Lubricate the hood safety lever
pivot and prop rod pivot. Part
D
tells you what to use.
More frequent lubrication may be required when
exposed to a corrosive environment.
Inspect wiper blades for wear or cracking. Replace blade
inserts that appear worn
or
damaged or that streak or
miss areas of the windshield.
Also
see “Wiper Blades,
Cleaning”
in
the Index.
Automatic Transmission Check
Check the transmission fluid level; add if needed. See
“Automatic Transmission”
in
the Index.
A
fluid loss
may indicate
a
problem. Check the system and repair
if
needed.
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