2011 Chevrolet Volt Owner's Manual - Page 465

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Service and Maintenance . 11-3 Windshield washer fluid level check. See Washer Fluid on page 10‑24. Tire inflation check. See Tire Pressure on page 10‑54. Tire wear inspection. See Tire Inspection on page 10‑61. Rotate tires. See Tire Rotation on page 10‑61. Check the engine oil filter for corrosion if driving in a corrosive environment, such as areas of high humidity, along an ocean coast, and/or areas that apply road salt during winter. Have the engine oil and filter changed if the filter shows signs of corrosion. After each oil and filter change, the oil life system must be reset. See Engine Oil Life System on page 10‑15. . . Cooling systems inspection. Visually inspect the hoses, pipes, fittings, and clamps. Replace, if needed. Windshield wiper blade inspection for wear, cracking, or contamination and windshield and wiper blade cleaning, if contaminated. See Exterior Care on page 10‑89. Worn or damaged wiper blade replacement. See Wiper Blade Replacement on page 10‑31. Engine air cleaner filter inspection. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 10‑16. Brake system inspection. See your dealer. Steering and suspension inspection. Visual inspection for damaged, loose, or missing parts or signs of wear. . . . Every 12 000 km/7,500 mi . Every 24 000 km/15,000 mi . . Body hinges and latches and key lock cylinders lubrication. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11‑6. More frequent lubrication may be required when the vehicle is exposed to a corrosive environment, such as areas of high humidity, along an ocean coast, and/or areas that apply road salt during winter. 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 Safety System Check on page 3‑23. Fuel system inspection for damage or leaks. . . . .

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Service and Maintenance
11-3
.
Windshield washer fluid level
check. See
Washer Fluid on
page 10
24
.
.
Tire inflation check. See
Tire
Pressure on page 10
54
.
.
Tire wear inspection. See
Tire
Inspection on page 10
61
.
Every 12 000 km/7,500 mi
.
Rotate tires. See
Tire Rotation
on page 10
61
.
Every 24 000 km/15,000 mi
.
Check the engine oil filter for
corrosion if driving in a corrosive
environment, such as areas of
high humidity, along an ocean
coast, and/or areas that apply
road salt during winter.
Have the engine oil and filter
changed if the filter shows signs
of corrosion. After each oil and
filter change, the oil life system
must be reset. See
Engine Oil
Life System on page 10
15
.
.
Cooling systems inspection.
Visually inspect the hoses,
pipes, fittings, and clamps.
Replace, if needed.
.
Windshield wiper blade
inspection for wear, cracking,
or contamination and windshield
and wiper blade cleaning,
if contaminated. See
Exterior
Care on page 10
89
. Worn
or damaged wiper blade
replacement. See
Wiper Blade
Replacement on page 10
31
.
.
Engine air cleaner filter
inspection. See
Engine Air
Cleaner/Filter on page 10
16
.
.
Brake system inspection.
See your dealer.
.
Steering and suspension
inspection. Visual inspection
for damaged, loose, or missing
parts or signs of wear.
.
Body hinges and latches and
key lock cylinders lubrication.
See
Recommended Fluids
and Lubricants on page 11
6
.
More frequent lubrication may
be required when the vehicle
is exposed to a corrosive
environment, such as areas of
high humidity, along an ocean
coast, and/or areas that apply
road salt during winter. 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
Safety System
Check on page 3
23
.
.
Fuel system inspection for
damage or leaks.