CARE AND MAINTENANCE
6 - 10
Caution: Before operating vehicle, perform "Routine inspection before a trip and on the road" as outlined
on page 4-8.
Note: Perform the "FIRST SERVICE ON NEW VEHICLE" as outlined on page 6-9.
Walk-Around Inspection (Before Every Trip)
It is a good practice to make a basic visual inspection of key areas on the vehicle before every trip and to re-
port any problem areas to qualified technicians for immediate correction.
A) Outside The Vehicle
ITEM* DESCRIPTION
--- Check for leaks under vehicle and engine compartment
--- Check that baggage and service compartment doors close properly
--- Inspect tires and wheels for correct tire pressure, wear or damage, and for missing wheel stud and nuts
1 Check windshield washer fluid level and add if necessary
--- Check condition of windshield wiper blades
--- Verify proper operation of all road lights, signal lights, brake lights, marker lights, and back-up lights;
Replace light bulbs as required
3 & 26 Drain accumulated water in accessory and wet air tanks
B) Engine Compartment
ITEM* DESCRIPTION
24 Check engine crankcase oil level; Add if necessary
17 Check transmission oil level (level can be checked from pushbutton shift selector); Add if necessary
29 Check power steering reservoir fluid level; Add if necessary
21 Check coolant surge tank fluid level, Add if necessary
28 Drain accumulated water in primary fuel filter/water separator (if equipped)
C) Inside the Vehicle
ITEM DESCRIPTION
--- Check for proper operation of the entrance door
--- Inspect cleanliness in the driver's area
--- Check that emergency exit windows and roof escape hatches can be opened, then close all windows and hatches
securely
--- Verify proper operation of windshield wiper/washer
--- Check rear view mirrors for broken glass; Adjust mirrors for adequate rear view vision
--- Start engine and check for proper operation of all gauges and indicator lights
--- Check for proper operation of horn(s), and back-up alarm
* Item numbers refer to figure on page 6-9.