Outside The Vehicle
The maintenance items listed here should be performed from time to time, unless otherwise specified.
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Doors and hood |
Check that all doors and the hood operate smoothly as well as the back door, trunk lid and hatch. Also make sure that all latches lock securely. Lubricate if necessary. Make sure that the secondary latch keeps the hood from opening when the primary latch is released. When driving in areas using road salt or other corrosive materials, check lubrication frequently. |
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Lamps |
Clean the headlamps on a regular basis. Make sure that the headlamps, stop lamps, tail lamps, turn signal lamps, and other lamps are all operating properly installed securely. Also check the aim of the headlamps. |
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Tires |
Check the pressure with a gauge often and always prior to long distance trips. Adjust the pressure in all tires, including the spare, to the pressure specified. Check carefully for damage, cuts or excessive wear. |
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Tire rotation |
In the case that Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) and front and rear tires are same size; tires should be rotated every 10, 000 km (6, 000 miles). Tires marked with directional indicators can only be rotated between front and rear. Make sure that the directional indicators point in the direction of wheel rotation after the tire rotation is completed. In the case that Four-Wheel Drive and All Wheel Drive (4WD/AWD) and front and rear tires are same size; tires should be rotated every 5, 000 km (3, 000 miles). Tires marked with directional indicators can only be rotated between front and rear. Make sure that the directional indicators point in the direction of wheel rotation after the tire rotation is completed. In the case that front tires are different size from rear tires; tires cannot be rotated. The timing for tire rotation may vary according to your driving habits and the road surface conditions. |
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Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) transmitter components (if so equipped) |
Replace the TPMS transmitter grommet seal, valve core and cap when the tires are replaced due to wear or age. |
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Wheel alignment and balance |
If the vehicle should pull to either side while driving on a straight and level road, or if you detect uneven or abnormal tire wear, there may be a need for wheel alignment. If the steering wheel or seat vibrates at normal highway speeds, wheel balancing may be needed. |
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Windshield |
Clean the windshield on a regular basis. Check the windshield at least every six months for cracks or other damage. Repair as necessary. |
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Wiper blades |
Check for cracks or wear if not functioning correctly. Replace as necessary. |
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