Maintenance Footnotes(a) Visually inspect brake lines and hoses for properhook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. Inspectdisc brake pads for wear and rotors for surfacecondition. Inspect other brake parts, including calipers,parking brake, etc.(b) Visually inspect front and rear suspension andsteering system for damaged, loose, or missing parts orsigns of wear. Inspect power steering lines and hosesfor proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc.(c) Visually inspect hoses and have them replaced ifthey are cracked, swollen, or deteriorated. Inspect allpipes, fittings and clamps; replace with genuine parts asneeded. To help ensure proper operation, a pressure testof the cooling system and pressure cap and cleaning theoutside of the radiator and air conditioning condenser isrecommended at least once a year.(d) Inspect wiper blades for wear, cracking, orcontamination. Clean the windshield and wiper blades,if contaminated. Replace wiper blades that are wornor damaged. See Windshield Wiper Blade Replacementon page 5-57 and Windshield and Wiper Blades onpage 5-117 for more information.(e) Make sure the safety belt reminder light and safetybelt assemblies are working properly. Look for anyother loose or damaged safety belt system parts. If yousee anything that might keep a safety belt systemfrom doing its job, have it repaired. Have any tornor frayed safety belts replaced. Also see Checkingthe Restraint Systems on page 1-72.(f) Lubricate all key lock cylinders. Lubricate all bodydoor hinges. Lubricate all hinges and latches, includingthose for the hood, rear compartment, console door, andany folding seat hardware. More frequent lubrication maybe required when exposed to a corrosive environment.Applying silicone grease on weatherstrips with a cleancloth will make them last longer, seal better, and not stickor squeak.(g) If you drive regularly under dusty conditions, thefilter may require replacement more often.(h) Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if thevehicle is mainly driven under one or more of theseconditions:− In heavy city traffic where the outside temperatureregularly reaches 90°F (32°C) or higher.− In hilly or mountainous terrain.− When doing frequent trailer towing.− Uses such as high performance operation.6-8
