Ford Escort 1998 Service Guide

General maintenance information

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Table of contents

General maintenance information 3
Normal schedule 5
Severe duty schedule 13
Owner maintenance checks 25

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General maintenance information

GENERAL MAINTENANCE INFORMATION

The required scheduled maintenance services listed in this guide are
considered essential to the proper operation, safety and performance of
your Ford Motor Company vehicle. We recommend that you also perform
the Owner Maintenance Checks listed. These services are matters of
day-to-day care that are also important to the proper operation of your
vehicle. The recommended lubricants, fluids and service parts
conforming to Ford Specifications are available from your Ford or
Lincoln-Mercury dealer.

This guide gives you a place to record the services that are performed on
your vehicle so that you can keep a record of when parts should be
checked or replaced. Give your “Service Guide” to your Ford or
Lincoln-Mercury service manager.

Maintenance: An investment

Maintenance is an investment that will pay dividends in the form of
improved reliability, durability and resale value.

To assure the durability of your vehicle and its emission control systems,
it is necessary that scheduled maintenance be performed at the
designated intervals.

Ford strongly recommends the use of genuine Ford replacement parts. If
other than Ford or Motorcraft parts or Ford authorized remanufactured
parts are used for maintenance replacements or for the service of
components affecting emission control, the non-Ford parts should be
equivalent to genuine Ford Motor Company parts in performance and
durability. It is the owner’s responsibility to determine the equivalency of
such parts. Please consult your “Warranty Guide” for complete warranty
information.

NO COST PCV VALVE REPLACEMENT

The PCV valve is a critical emission component. Your dealer will replace
the valve at no cost at 96,000 kilometers (60,000 miles), except in
Canada and California.

PRE-DELIVERY SERVICE CHECK

❑ Pre-Delivery Service Inspection Completed

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General maintenance information

DEALER AUTHORIZATION

Date:

Mileage:

WHAT MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE DO YOU FOLLOW?

Normal Schedule

Follow the Normal Schedule for most normal everyday driving
conditions.

Severe Duty Schedule

Follow the Severe Duty Schedule if your driving habits FREQUENTLY
include one or more of the following conditions:

❑ Towing a trailer or using a car-top carrier.
❑ Operating in severe dust conditions.
❑ Extensive idling, such as police, taxi or door-to-door delivery service.
❑ Short trips of less than 16 km (10 miles) when outside temperatures

remain below -18°C (0°F).

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Normal schedule

Items for Emission Control Service are shown in italics.
For items marked with a number in parethenses such as (1), see

footnote at the end of this section.

8,000 KILOMETERS (5,000 MILES)

❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
❑ Rotate tires and adjust air pressure.

DEALER AUTHORIZATION

Date:

Mileage:

16,000 KILOMETERS (10,000 MILES)

❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter.

DEALER AUTHORIZATION

Date:

Mileage:

24,000 KILOMETERS (15,000 MILES)

❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
❑ Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant

strength every 24,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months.

❑ Rotate tires and adjust air pressure.
DEALER AUTHORIZATION

Date:

Mileage:

32,000 KILOMETERS (20,000 MILES)

❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter.

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Normal schedule

DEALER AUTHORIZATION

Date:

Mileage:

40,000 KILOMETERS (25,000 MILES)

❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
❑ Rotate tires and adjust air pressure.

DEALER AUTHORIZATION

Date:

Mileage:

48,000 KILOMETERS (30,000 MILES)

❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
❑ Replace air cleaner filter every 48,000 km (30,000 miles) or 30

months. If operating in dusty conditions, consult your dealer
and/or follow severe duty maintenance schedule.

❑ Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant

strength every 24,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months.

❑ Inspect brake lines, hoses and connections.
❑ Inspect front and rear brakes.
❑ Inspect clutch pedal.
❑ Inspect steering operation and linkage.
❑ Inspect front suspension ball joints.
❑ Inspect halfshaft dust boots.
❑ Inspect bolts and nuts on chassis and body.
❑ Inspect exhaust heat shield(s).

DEALER AUTHORIZATION

Date:

Mileage:

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Normal schedule

56,000 KILOMETERS (35,000 MILES)

❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
❑ Rotate tires and adjust air pressure.

DEALER AUTHORIZATION

Date:

Mileage:

64,000 KILOMETERS (40,000 MILES)

❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter.

DEALER AUTHORIZATION

Date:

Mileage:

72,000 KILOMETERS (45,000 MILES)

❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
❑ Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant

strength every 24,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months.

❑ Rotate tires and adjust air pressure.
DEALER AUTHORIZATION

Date:

Mileage:

80,000 KILOMETERS (50,000 MILES)

❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
❑ Change engine coolant initially at 80,000 km (50,000 miles) or

48 months. Thereafter, change engine coolant every 50,000 km
(30,000 miles) or 36 months.

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Normal schedule

DEALER AUTHORIZATION

Date:

Mileage:

88,000 KILOMETERS (55,000 MILES)

❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
❑ Rotate tires and adjust air pressure.

DEALER AUTHORIZATION

Date:

Mileage:

96,000 KILOMETERS (60,000 MILES)

❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
❑ Inspect accessory drive belt(s).
❑ Replace air cleaner filter.
❑ Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant

strength every 24,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months.

❑ Replace the PCV valve.(1)
❑ Inspect brake lines, hoses and connections.
❑ Inspect front and rear brakes.
❑ Inspect clutch pedal.
❑ Inspect steering operation and linkage.
❑ Inspect front suspension ball joints.
❑ Inspect halfshaft dust boots.
❑ Inspect bolts and nuts on chassis and body.
❑ Inspect exhaust heat shield(s).

DEALER AUTHORIZATION

Date:

Mileage:

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Normal schedule

104,000 KILOMETERS (65,000 MILES)

❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
❑ Rotate tires and adjust air pressure.

DEALER AUTHORIZATION

Date:

Mileage:

112,000 KILOMETERS (70,000 MILES)

❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter.

DEALER AUTHORIZATION

Date:

Mileage:

120,000 KILOMETERS (75,000 MILES)

❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
❑ Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant

strength every 24,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months.

❑ Rotate tires and adjust air pressure.
DEALER AUTHORIZATION

Date:

Mileage:

128,000 KILOMETERS (80,000 MILES)

❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
❑ Change engine coolant every 48,000 km (30,000 miles) or 36

months.

DEALER AUTHORIZATION

Date:

Mileage:

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Normal schedule

136,000 KILOMETERS (85,000 MILES)

❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
❑ Rotate tires and adjust air pressure.

DEALER AUTHORIZATION

Date:

Mileage:

144,000 KILOMETERS (90,000 MILES)

❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
❑ Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant

strength every 24,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months.

❑ Inspect accessory drive belt(s).
❑ Replace air cleaner filter.
❑ Inspect brake lines, hoses and connections.
❑ Inspect front and rear brakes.
❑ Inspect clutch pedal.
❑ Inspect steering operation and linkage.
❑ Inspect front suspension ball joints.
❑ Inspect halfshaft dust boots.
❑ Inspect bolts and nuts on chassis and body.
❑ Inspect exhaust heat shield(s).

DEALER AUTHORIZATION

Date:

Mileage:

152,000 KILOMETERS (95,000 MILES)

❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
❑ Rotate tires and adjust air pressure.

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Normal schedule

DEALER AUTHORIZATION

Date:

Mileage:

160,000 KILOMETERS (100,000 MILES)

❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
❑ Replace spark plugs.

DEALER AUTHORIZATION

Date:

Mileage:

168,000 KILOMETERS (105,000 MILES)

❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
❑ Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant

strength every 24,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months.

❑ Rotate tires and adjust air pressure.
DEALER AUTHORIZATION

Date:

Mileage:

176,000 KILOMETERS (110,000 MILES)

❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
❑ Change engine coolant every 48,000 km (30,000 miles) or 36

months.

DEALER AUTHORIZATION

Date:

Mileage:

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Normal schedule

184,000 KILOMETERS (115,000 MILES)

❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
❑ Rotate tires and adjust air pressure.

DEALER AUTHORIZATION

Date:

Mileage:

192,000 KILOMETERS (120,000 MILES)

❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
❑ Inspect accessory drive belt(s).
❑ Replace air cleaner filter.
❑ Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant

strength every 24,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months.

❑ Replace the PCV valve.
❑ Inspect brake lines, hoses and connections.
❑ Inspect front and rear brakes.
❑ Inspect clutch pedal.
❑ Inspect steering operation and linkage.
❑ Inspect front suspension ball joints.
❑ Inspect halfshaft dust boots.
❑ Inspect bolts and nuts on chassis and body.
❑ Inspect exhaust heat shield(s).

DEALER AUTHORIZATION

Date:

Mileage:

(1) The PCV valve is a critical emission component. Your dealer will
replace the valve at no cost at 96,000 kilometers (60,000 miles), except
in Canada and California.

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Severe duty schedule

Items for Emission Control Service are shown in italics.
For items marked with a number in parentheses such as (1), see

footnote at the end of this section.

5,000 KILOMETERS (3,000 MILES)

❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter.

DEALER AUTHORIZATION

Date:

Mileage:

10,000 KILOMETERS (6,000 MILES)

❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
❑ Rotate tires and adjust air pressure.

DEALER AUTHORIZATION

Date:

Mileage:

15,000 KILOMETERS (9,000 MILES)

❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter.

DEALER AUTHORIZATION

20,000 KILOMETERS (12,000 MILES)

❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter.

DEALER AUTHORIZATION

Date:

Mileage:

Date:

Mileage:

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Severe duty schedule

25,000 KILOMETERS (15,000 MILES)

❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
❑ Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant

strength every 25,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months.

❑ Rotate tires and adjust air pressure.
❑ Inspect disc brake pads and rotors.
❑ Inspect bolts and nuts on chassis and body.

DEALER AUTHORIZATION

Date:

Mileage:

30,000 KILOMETERS (18,000 MILES)

❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter.

DEALER AUTHORIZATION

Date:

Mileage:

35,000 KILOMETERS (21,000 MILES)

❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter.

DEALER AUTHORIZATION

40,000 KILOMETERS (24,000 MILES)

❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
❑ Rotate tires and adjust air pressure.

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Date:

Mileage:

Severe duty schedule

DEALER AUTHORIZATION

Date:

Mileage:

45,000 KILOMETERS (27,000 MILES)

❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter.

DEALER AUTHORIZATION

Date:

Mileage:

50,000 KILOMETERS (30,000 MILES)

❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
❑ Replace air cleaner filter.(1)
❑ Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant

strength every 25,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months.

❑ Inspect brake lines, hoses and connections.
❑ Inspect front and rear brakes.
❑ Inspect clutch pedal.
❑ Inspect steering operation and linkage.
❑ Inspect front suspension ball joints.
❑ Inspect halfshaft dust boots.
❑ Inspect bolts and nuts on chassis and body.
❑ Inspect exhaust heat shield(s).

DEALER AUTHORIZATION

Date:

Mileage:

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Severe duty schedule

55,000 KILOMETERS (33,000 MILES)

❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
❑ Rotate tires and adjust air pressure.

DEALER AUTHORIZATION

60,000 KILOMETERS (36,000 MILES)

❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter.

DEALER AUTHORIZATION

65,000 KILOMETERS (39,000 MILES)

❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter.

DEALER AUTHORIZATION

Date:

Mileage:

Date:

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Date:

Mileage:

70,000 KILOMETERS (42,000 MILES)

❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
❑ Rotate tires and adjust air pressure.

DEALER AUTHORIZATION

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Date:

Mileage:

Severe duty schedule

75,000 KILOMETERS (45,000 MILES)

❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
❑ Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant

strength every 25,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months.

❑ Inspect disc brake pads and rotors.
❑ Inspect bolts and nuts on chassis and body.

DEALER AUTHORIZATION

Date:

Mileage:

80,000 KILOMETERS (48,000 MILES)

❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
❑ Change engine coolant initially at 80,000 km (48,000 miles) or

48 months. Thereafter, change engine coolant every 50,000 km
(30,000 miles) or 36 months.

DEALER AUTHORIZATION

Date:

Mileage:

85,000 KILOMETERS (51,000 MILES)

❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
❑ Rotate tires and adjust air pressure.

DEALER AUTHORIZATION

90,000 KILOMETERS (54,000 MILES)

❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter.

Date:

Mileage:

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Severe duty schedule

DEALER AUTHORIZATION

Date:

Mileage:

95,000 KILOMETERS (57,000 MILES)

❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter.

DEALER AUTHORIZATION

Date:

Mileage:

100,000 KILOMETERS (60,000 MILES)

❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
❑ Inspect accessory drive belt(s).
❑ Replace air cleaner filter. (1)
❑ Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant

strength every 25,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months.

❑ Replace the PCV valve. (2)
❑ Rotate tires and adjust air pressure.
❑ Inspect brake lines, hoses and connections.
❑ Inspect front and rear brakes.
❑ Inspect clutch pedal.
❑ Inspect steering operation and linkage.
❑ Inspect front suspension ball joints.
❑ Inspect halfshaft dust boots.
❑ Inspect bolts and nuts on chassis and body.
❑ Inspect exhaust heat shield(s).

DEALER AUTHORIZATION

Date:

Mileage:

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Severe duty schedule

105,000 KILOMETERS (63,000 MILES)

❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter.

DEALER AUTHORIZATION

110,000 KILOMETERS (66,000 MILES)

❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter.

DEALER AUTHORIZATION

115,000 KILOMETERS (69,000 MILES)

❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
❑ Rotate tires and adjust air pressure.

DEALER AUTHORIZATION

Date:

Mileage:

Date:

Mileage:

Date:

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120,000 KILOMETERS (72,000 MILES)

❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter.

DEALER AUTHORIZATION

125,000 KILOMETERS (75,000 MILES)

❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter.

Date:

Mileage:

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Severe duty schedule

❑ Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant

strength every 25,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months.

❑ Inspect disc brake pads and rotors.
❑ Inspect bolts and nuts on chassis and body.

DEALER AUTHORIZATION

Date:

Mileage:

130,000 KILOMETERS (78,000 MILES)

❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
❑ Change engine coolant every 50,000 km (30,000 miles) or 36

months.

❑ Rotate tires and adjust air pressure.
DEALER AUTHORIZATION

Date:

Mileage:

135,000 KILOMETERS (81,000 MILES)

❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter.

DEALER AUTHORIZATION

140,000 KILOMETERS (84,000 MILES)

❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter.

DEALER AUTHORIZATION

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Date:

Mileage:

Date:

Mileage:

Severe duty schedule

145,000 KILOMETERS (87,000 MILES)

❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
❑ Rotate tires and adjust air pressure.

DEALER AUTHORIZATION

Date:

Mileage:

150,000 KILOMETERS (90,000 MILES)

❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
❑ Inspect accessory drive belt(s).
❑ Replace air cleaner filter. (1)
❑ Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant

strength every 25,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months.

❑ Inspect brake lines, hoses and connections.
❑ Inspect front and rear brakes.
❑ Inspect clutch pedal.
❑ Inspect steering operation and linkage.
❑ Inspect front suspension ball joints.
❑ Inspect halfshaft dust boots.
❑ Inspect bolts and nuts on chassis and body.
❑ Inspect exhaust heat shield(s).

DEALER AUTHORIZATION

Date:

Mileage:

155,000 KILOMETERS (93,000 MILES)

❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter.

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Severe duty schedule

DEALER AUTHORIZATION

160,000 KILOMETERS (96,000 MILES)

❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
❑ Rotate tires and adjust air pressure.

DEALER AUTHORIZATION

165,000 KILOMETERS (99,000 MILES)

❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
❑ Replace spark plugs.

DEALER AUTHORIZATION

Date:

Mileage:

Date:

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170,000 KILOMETERS (102,000 MILES)

❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter.

DEALER AUTHORIZATION

Date:

Mileage:

175,000 KILOMETERS (105,000 MILES)

❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
❑ Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant

strength every 25,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months.

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Severe duty schedule

❑ Rotate tires and adjust air pressure.
❑ Inspect disc brake pads and rotors.
❑ Inspect bolts and nuts on chassis and body.

DEALER AUTHORIZATION

Date:

Mileage:

180,000 KILOMETERS (108,000 MILES)

❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
❑ Change engine coolant every 50,000 km (30,000 miles) or 36

months.

DEALER AUTHORIZATION

Date:

Mileage:

185,000 KILOMETERS (111,000 MILES)

❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter.

DEALER AUTHORIZATION

Date:

Mileage:

190,000 KILOMETERS (114,000 MILES)

❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
❑ Rotate tires and adjust air pressure.

DEALER AUTHORIZATION

Date:

Mileage:

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Severe duty schedule

195,000 KILOMETERS (117,000 MILES)

❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter.

DEALER AUTHORIZATION

Date:

Mileage:

200,000 KILOMETERS (120,000 MILES)

❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
❑ Inspect accessory drive belt(s).
❑ Replace air cleaner filter. (1)
❑ Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant

strength every 25,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months.

❑ Replace the PCV valve.
❑ Inspect brake lines, hoses and connections.
❑ Inspect front and rear brakes.
❑ Inspect clutch pedal.
❑ Inspect steering operation and linkage.
❑ Inspect front suspension ball joints.
❑ Inspect halfshaft dust boots.
❑ Inspect bolts and nuts on chassis and body.
❑ Inspect exhaust heat shield(s).

DEALER AUTHORIZATION

Date:

Mileage:

(1) If operating in severe dust, more frequent intervals may be required.
Consult your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury Dealer.

(2) The PCV valve is a critical emission component. Your dealer will
repalce the valve at no cost at 96,000 kilometers (60,000 miles), except
in Canada and California.

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Owner maintenance checks

Owner maintenance checks

Listed below are vehicle maintenance checks and inspections that should
be performed by the owner or qualified service technician at the
indicated intervals. Service information and supporting specifications are
provided in the “Owner Guide”.

Any adverse conditions should be brought to the attention of your dealer
or qualified service technician for expert service advice as soon as
possible.

The owner maintenance checks are generally not covered by warranties
and you may be charged for labor, parts and lubricants used.

WHEN YOU STOP FOR FUEL:

❑ Check the engine oil level.
❑ Check coolant level in the recovery bottle.
❑ Check the windshield washer fluid level.
❑ Look for low or under-inflated tires.

WHILE OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE:

❑ Note any changes in the sound of the exhaust or any smell of exhaust

fumes in the vehicle.

❑ Check for vibrations in the steering wheel. Notice any increased

steering effort or looseness in the steering wheel.

❑ Notice if your vehicle constantly turns slightly or “pulls” to one side of

the road.

❑ 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 transaxle occur,

check the transaxle fluid level.

❑ Check automatic transaxle PARK function.
❑ Check parking brake.

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Owner maintenance checks

❑ Check for fluid leaks under your vehicle (water dripping from the air

conditioning system after use is normal.

AT LEAST MONTHLY:

❑ Check the tire pressure - check tires when cold, not after a long drive.
❑ Check coolant level in the coolant recovery reservoir.
❑ Check the operation of all exterior lamps, including the brake lamps,

turn signals and hazard warning flashers.

AT LEAST TWICE A YEAR: (I.E., EVERY SPRING AND FALL)

❑ Check radiator, heater and air-conditioning hoses for leaks or damage.
❑ Check windshield washer spray and wiper operation. Check and

replace worn wiper blades.

❑ Check for worn tires and loose wheel lug nuts.
❑ Check muffler, exhaust pipes, shields and clamps.
❑ Check headlamp alignment.
❑ Check the lap-shoulder belts for wear and function.
❑ Check air pressure in the spare tire.
❑ Inspect halfshaft dust boots.

AT LEAST ONCE A YEAR:

❑ Lubricate all hinges, checks, latches, and all outside key locks.
❑ Lubricate door rubber weatherstrips.
❑ Clean the body water drain holes.
❑ Check the air conditioning system before the warm weather season.
❑ Check the power steering fluid level.
❑ Inspect engine cooling system, hoses and clamps; and check coolant

strength

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Owner maintenance checks

❑ Check the brake fluid level.
❑ Check the battery connections.
❑ Lubricate the transaxle controls and linkage.

If any of these conditions are noted, bring them to the attention of your
dealer or qualified service technician as soon as possible.

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