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u Check windshield washer spray and wiper operation. Clean wiper blades with clean cloth dampened with washer fluid. u Clean body and door drain holes. u Flush complete underside of vehicle. u Inspect underbody components for damage. u Check exhaust system for leaks, damaged or loose parts and remove any foreign material trapped by shielding. NOTE: It is normal for a certain amount of moisture and staining to be present around the muffler seams. The presence of soot, light surface rust or moisture does not indicate a faulty muffler. u Check parking brake system. u Check that the brake does not pull the vehicle to one side when applied. See that brake pedal operates smoothly and has the proper distance under it when depressed fully. u Check headlamp alignment. u Check seatbelts for wear and function. u Inspect seatback latches for proper operation. Make sure that the seat latches securely in every reclining position. Check that head restraints move up and down smoothly and lock in each position. Check seat leg latches on removable seats to see that they lock securely in every anchor position. u Check air pressure in spare tire. 34 Owner Maintenance Checks

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❑
Check windshield washer spray and wiper
operation. Clean wiper blades with clean cloth
dampened with washer fluid.
❑
Clean body and door drain holes.
❑
Flush complete underside of vehicle.
❑
Inspect underbody components for damage.
❑
Check exhaust system for leaks, damaged or
loose parts and remove any foreign material
trapped by shielding.
NOTE: It is normal for a certain amount of
moisture and staining to be present
around the muffler seams. The presence
of soot, light surface rust or moisture
does not indicate a faulty muffler.
❑
Check parking brake system.
❑
Check that the brake does not pull the vehicle
to one side when applied. See that brake pedal
operates smoothly and has the proper distance
under it when depressed fully.
❑
Check headlamp alignment.
❑
Check seatbelts for wear and function.
❑
Inspect seatback latches for proper operation.
Make sure that the seat latches securely in
every reclining position. Check that head
restraints move up and down smoothly and
lock in each position. Check seat leg latches on
removable seats to see that they lock securely
in every anchor position.
❑
Check air pressure in spare tire.
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Owner Maintenance Checks