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FEATURES AND CONTROLS

85Z14-03E

Daily Inspection Checklist

Before Driving

1) Make sure that windows, mirrors, lights

and reflectors are clean and unob-

structed.

2) Visually check the tires for the following

points:

– the depth of the tread groove

– abnormal wear, cracks and damage

– loose wheel nuts

– existence of foreign material such as

nails, stones, etc.

Refer to “Tires” in the “SERVICE AND

APPEARANCE CARE” section for details.

3) Look for oil or other fluid leaks.

NOTE:

It is normal for water to drip from the air

conditioning system after use.

4) Make sure the hood is fully closed and

latched.

5) Check the headlights, turn signal lights,

brake lights and horn for proper opera-

tion.

6) Lock all doors.

7) Adjust the seat and adjustable head

restraints (if equipped).

8) Check the brake pedal.

9) Adjust the mirrors.

10)Make sure that you and all passengers

have properly fastened your seat belts.

11)Make sure that all warning lights come

on as the key is turned to the “ON” or

“START” position.

12)Check all gauges.

13)Make sure that the BRAKE light turns

off when the parking brake is released.

Once a week, or each time you fill your fuel

tank, perform the following under-hood

checks:

1) Engine oil level

2) Coolant level

3) Brake fluid level

4) Power steering (if equipped) fluid level

5) Windshield washer fluid level

6) Hood latch operation

Pull the hood release handle inside the

vehicle. Make sure that you cannot

open the hood all the way without

releasing the secondary latch. Be sure

to close the hood securely after check-

ing for proper latch operation. See the

item “Lubricate Locks, Hinges & Hood

Latch” under “Chassis and Body” in the

“MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE” section

for the lubrication schedule.

Starting and Operating Your

Vehicle

New Vehicle Break-In

WARNING

Make sure the hood is fully closed

and latched before driving. If it is not,

it can fly up unexpectedly during

driving, obstructing your view and

resulting in an accident.

CAUTION

Your vehicle doesn’t need an elabo-

rate “break-in.” But it will perform

better in the long run if you follow

these guidelines:

• Don’t drive at any one speed – fast

or slow – for the first 500 miles (805

km). Don’t make full-throttle starts.

• Avoid making hard stops for the

first 200 miles (322 km) or so. Dur-

ing this time your new brake linings

aren’t yet broken in. Hard stops

with new linings can mean prema-

ture wear and earlier replacement.

Follow this break-in guideline every

time you get new brake linings.

Daily Inspection Checklist:

Starting and Operating Your Vehicle:

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