Additional Checks/Inspections
AT LEAST ONCE A YEARKEY LOCK CYLINDERS
Lubricate the lock cylinders with the recommended lubricant. Refer to Fluid and Lubricant Recommendations .
BODY LUBRICATION
Lubricate all of the following areas:
^ Body door hinges
^ Body hood, safety lever, and prop rod pivot
^ Fuel door
^ Rear compartment hinges
^ Rear compartment latches and locks
^ Instrument panel compartment hinges, latch, and lock cylinder
^ Console cover hinges and latch.
^ Seat hardware
More frequent lubrication may be required when exposed to a corrosive environment. In order to locate the proper lubricant.
STARTER SWITCH
Carefully read the instructions before beginning this procedure.
1. Before you start, make sure you have enough room around the vehicle in case the vehicle jumps suddenly.
2. Firmly apply both the park brake and the regular brake. Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be ready to turn off the engine immediately if it starts.
3. On automatic transmission vehicles, try to start the engine in each gear. The starter should work only in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). If the starter works in any other position, the vehicle needs service.
4. On manual transmission vehicles, put the shift lever in NEUTRAL (N), push the clutch down halfway and try to start the engine. The starter should work only when the clutch is pushed down all the way to the floor. If the starter works when the clutch is not pushed all the way down, the vehicle needs service.
STEERING COLUMN LOCK:
1. While parked, and with the park brake set, try to turn the key to LOCK in each shift lever position.
2. With an automatic transmission, the key should turn to LOCK only when the shift lever is in PARK (P).
3. On vehicles with a key release button, try to turn the key to lock without the button. The key should turn to LOCK only with the key button depressed.
PARK BRAKE AND AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION PARK (P) MECHANISM CHECK.
PARKING BRAKE TESTING CAUTION: When performing this check, the vehicle could begin to move. You or others could be injured and property could be damaged. Make sure there is room in front of the vehicle in case the vehicle begins to roll. Be ready to apply the regular brake at once, should the vehicle begin to move.
1. Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill.
2. Keep your foot on the hydraulic brake pedal.
3. Set the park brake.
4. Check the park brake:
5. Start the engine
6. Place the transmission in NEUTRAL.
7. Slowly remove foot pressure from the hydraulic brake pedal. If the vehicle moves, adjust park brake.
In order to check the PARK (P) mechanism of an automatic transmission, follow steps 1-3 above then do the following:
1. Shift to PARK (P).
2. Release all brakes.
LAP AND SHOULDER BELTS CONDITION AND OPERATION
Inspect all of the following belt system components:
^ Webbing
^ Buckles
^ Latch plates
^ Retractors
^ Guide loops
^ Anchors
^ Replace the belt if the webbing has been cut or otherwise damaged.