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At Least Once a Month

TIRE INFLATION CHECK
Check the tire pressure when the tires are COLD. Maintain tire pressures indicated on the Tire Placard on the driver's door of the vehicle.

LAMP OPERATION
Check the operation of the following lamps:
^ License plate lamp.
^ Side marker lamps.
^ Headlamps and high beams.
^ Taillamps.
^ Brake lamps and the center high mounted stoplamp.
^ Turn signals.
^ Backup lamps.
^ Hazard warning flasher.
^ Interior lamps.

FLUID LEVEL CHECK
Periodically inspect the surface beneath the vehicle after the vehicle has been parked for a while for the following substances:
^ Water.
^ Oil.
^ Fuel.
^ Other fluids.

Water dripping from the air conditioning system after use is normal. The cause of fuel or other fluid leaks, or fumes should be found and corrected at once.

CASSETTE DECK SERVICE
Clean the cassette deck. Cleaning should be done every 50 hours of tape play to prevent permanent damage, or every 30 hours for maximum performance.

POWER ANTENNA SERVICE (if equipped)
Clean and lubricate the power antenna mast.