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 if theyare cracked, swollen, or deteriorated. Inspect all pipes,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 5-48 and Windshield and Wiper Blades onpage 5-92 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 torn orfrayed safety belts replaced. Also see Checkingthe Restraint Systems on page 1-69.(f) Lubricate all key lock cylinders. Lubricate all hingesand latches, including those for the hood, rearcompartment, glove box door, and console door.More frequent lubrication may be required whenexposed to a corrosive environment. Applying siliconegrease on weatherstrips with a clean cloth will makethem last longer, seal better, and not stick or squeak.(g) If you drive regularly under dusty conditions, the filtermay 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.− Professional vehicle uses, such as limousineservice.− Uses such as high performance operation.6-8
