• Fluids visual leak check (or every 12 months,
whichever occurs first). A leak in any system must
be repaired and the fluid level checked.
• Engine air cleaner filter inspection (vehicles driven
in dusty conditions only). See Engine Air Cleaner/
Filter on page 6-18.
• Brake system inspection (or every 12 months,
whichever occurs first).
Maintenance II
• Perform all services described in Maintenance I.
• Steering and suspension inspection. Visual
inspection for damaged, loose, or missing parts or
signs of wear.
• Engine cooling system inspection. Visual inspection
of hoses, pipes, fittings, and clamps and
replacement, if needed.
• Windshield wiper blade inspection for wear, cracking,
or contamination and windshield and wiper blade
cleaning, if contaminated. See Windshield and Wiper
Blades on page 6-98. Worn or damaged wiper blade
replacement. See Windshield Wiper Blade
Replacement on page 6-47.
• Body hinges and latches, key lock cylinders, and
trunk lid hinges and latches lubrication. See
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 7-10.
More frequent lubrication may be required when
vehicle is exposed to a corrosive environment.
Applying silicone grease on weatherstrips with a
clean cloth makes them last longer, seal better, and
not stick or squeak.
• Restraint system component check. See Checking
the Restraint Systems on page 2-71.
• Automatic transmission fluid level check and adding
fluid, if needed. See Automatic Transmission Fluid
on page 6-19.
• Engine air cleaner filter inspection. See Engine Air
Cleaner/Filter on page 6-18.
• Passenger compartment air filter replacement (or
every 12 months, whichever occurs first). More
frequent replacement may be required if vehicle is
driven regularly under dusty conditions.
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