1998 Mercury Villager Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 33

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u When stopping, listen and check for strange sounds, pulling to one side, increased brake pedal travel or "hard-to-push" brake pedal. of your transmission occurs, check the transmission fluid level. function. u If any slipping or changes in the operation u Check automatic transmission P (Park) u Check parking brake. At Least Monthly: u Check coolant level in the coolant recovery reservoir. u Check operation of lamps, horn, turn signals, windshield wipers and washers, and hazard warning flashers. u Check windshield defroster to be sure that air comes out of the defroster outlets properly and that enough air is discharged when also running the heater or air conditioner. they are operating properly. u Check warning lights and chimes to be sure u Check for fluid leaks by inspecting the surface beneath your vehicle for oil, coolant, or other fluid drips. Clean water dripping from the air conditioning system is normal. At least twice a year: (i.e., every Spring and Fall) u Check power steering fluid level. u Check radiator, heater and air conditioning hoses for leaks or damage. u Check for worn tires and loose wheel lug nuts. Owner Maintenance Checks 33

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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 changes in the operation
of your transmission occurs, check the
transmission fluid level.
❑
Check automatic transmission P (Park)
function.
❑
Check parking brake.
At Least Monthly:
❑
Check coolant level in the coolant recovery
reservoir.
❑
Check operation of lamps, horn, turn signals,
windshield wipers and washers, and hazard
warning flashers.
❑
Check windshield defroster to be sure that air
comes out of the defroster outlets properly and
that enough air is discharged when also
running the heater or air conditioner.
❑
Check warning lights and chimes to be sure
they are operating properly.
❑
Check for fluid leaks by inspecting the surface
beneath your vehicle for oil, coolant, or other
fluid drips. Clean water dripping from the air
conditioning system is normal.
At least twice a year:
(i.e., every Spring and Fall)
❑
Check power steering fluid level.
❑
Check radiator, heater and air conditioning
hoses for leaks or damage.
❑
Check for worn tires and loose wheel lug nuts.
Owner Maintenance Checks
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