1998 Lincoln Navigator Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 33

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Owner maintenance checks Owner maintenance checks Following are vehicle maintenance checks and inspections that should be performed by the owner or qualified service technician at the indicated intervals. Service information and supporting specifications are provided in the "Owner Guide". Any adverse conditions should be brought to the attention of your dealer or qualified service technician for expert service advice as soon as possible. The owner maintenance checks are generally not covered by warranties and you may be charged for labor, parts and lubricants used. WHEN YOU STOP FOR FUEL: u Check the engine oil level. u Check the windshield washer fluid level. u Look for low or under-inflated tires. WHILE OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE: u Note any changes in the sound of the exhaust or smell or exhaust fumes in the vehicle. u Check for vibrations in the steering wheel. Notice any increased steering effort or looseness in the steering wheel, or change in its straight ahead position. u Notice if your vehicle constantly turns slightly or "pulls" to one side when traveling on smooth, level road. u When stopping, listen and check for strange sounds pulling to one side increased brake pedal travel or "hard to push" brake pedal. u If any slipping or change in the operation of your transmission occurs, check the transmission fluid level. u Check parking brake. u Check automatic transmission P (Park) function. u Verify proper brake and ABS bulb check response when starting your vehicle. 33

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Owner maintenance checks
Following are vehicle maintenance checks and inspections that should be
performed by the owner or qualified service technician at the indicated
intervals. Service information and supporting specifications are provided
in the “Owner Guide”.
Any adverse conditions should be brought to the attention of your dealer
or qualified service technician for expert service advice as soon as
possible.
The owner maintenance checks are generally not covered by warranties
and you may be charged for labor, parts and lubricants used.
WHEN YOU STOP FOR FUEL:
❑
Check the engine oil level.
❑
Check the windshield washer fluid level.
❑
Look for low or under-inflated tires.
WHILE OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE:
❑
Note any changes in the sound of the exhaust or smell or exhaust
fumes in the vehicle.
❑
Check for vibrations in the steering wheel. Notice any increased
steering effort or looseness in the steering wheel, or change in its
straight ahead position.
❑
Notice if your vehicle constantly turns slightly or “pulls” to one side
when traveling on smooth, level road.
❑
When stopping, listen and check for strange sounds pulling to one
side increased brake pedal travel or “hard to push” brake pedal.
❑
If any slipping or change in the operation of your transmission occurs,
check the transmission fluid level.
❑
Check parking brake.
❑
Check automatic transmission P (Park) function.
❑
Verify proper brake and ABS bulb check response when starting your
vehicle.
Owner maintenance checks
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