Owners Checks and Services

OWNER CHECKS AND SERVICES
The following information covers the tests, inspections, and services required to train the safety, dependability, and emission control performance of the vehicle.
Complete the necessary repairs and procedures on time. Use only the recommended fluids and lubricants.

AT EACH FUEL FILL

ENGINE OIL LEVEL
Inspect the engine oil level and add the proper oil when necessary.

NOTICE: It is important to check your oil regularly and keep it at the proper level. Failure to keep your engine oil at the proper level can cause damage to your engine not covered by your warranty.

ENGINE COOLANT LEVEL
Inspect the engine coolant level and add DEX-COOL coolant mixture when necessary.

WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID LEVEL
Inspect the fluid level in the windshield washer tank and add the proper fluid when necessary.

AT LEAST ONCE A MONTH

TIRE INFLATION
Visually inspect tires including the spare tire. Verify that the tires are inflated to the pressures specified on the Certification/Tire label located on the driver door lock pillar.

TIRE WEAR INSPECTION
Tire rotation may be required for high mileage highway drivers prior to the Engine Oil Life System service notification. Check the tires for wear and, if necessary, rotate the tires.

AT LEAST ONCE A YEAR

STARTER SWITCH CHECK

CAUTION: When you are doing this inspection, the vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle moves, you or others could be injured.

1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle.
2. Firmly apply both the parking brake and the regular brake.

Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be ready to turn off the engine immediately if it starts.

3. Try to start the engine in each gear. The vehicle should start only in "PARK" (P) or "NEUTRAL" (N). If the vehicle starts in any other position, service is required.

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT LOCK CONTROL SYSTEM CHECK

CAUTION: When you are doing this inspection, the vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle moves, you or others could be injured.

Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle. It should be parked on a level surface.

1. Firmly apply the parking brake.

Be ready to apply the regular brake immediately if the vehicle begins to move.

2. With the engine off, turn the ignition to "RUN", but do not start the engine. Without applying the regular brake, try to move the shift lever out of "PARK" (P) with normal effort. If the shift lever moves out of PARK (P), service is required.

IGNITION TRANSMISSION LOCK CHECK
While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the ignition to "LOCK" in each shift lever position.

- The ignition should turn to "LOCK" only when the shift lever is in PARK (P).

- The ignition key should come out only in "LOCK".

PARKING BRAKE AND AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION PARK (P) MECHANISM CHECK

CAUTION: When you are doing this check, your vehicle could begin to move. You or others could be injured and property could be damaged. Make sure there is room in front of your vehicle in case it begins to roll. Be ready to apply the regular brake at once should the vehicle begin to move.

Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake, set the parking brake.

- To check the parking brake's holding ability: With the engine running and transmission in "NEUTRAL" (N), slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal. Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking brake only.

- To check the "PARK" (P) mechanism's holding ability: With the engine running, shift to "PARK" (P). Then release the parking brake followed by the regular brake.

HOOD AND LIFTGATE SUPPORT GAS STRUT SERVICE
Visually inspect gas strut for signs of wear, corrosion, cracks, loss of lubricant, or other damage. Check the hold open ability of gas strut. Replace strut if necessary.

UNDERBODY FLUSHING SERVICE
At least every spring, use plain water to flush any corrosive materials from the underbody. Take care to clean thoroughly any areas where mud and other debris can collect.