DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE
o Charge batteries only in a well ventilated
area.
o Do not permit flames, sparks or smoking in
the area.
o Keep children away from the area.
G210B01A-AAT
Checking the Battery
Keep the battery clean. Any evidence of corro-
sion around the battery posts or terminals should
be removed using a solution of household bak-
ing soda and warm water. After the battery
terminals are dry, cover them with a light coat-
ing of grease.
G220A01A-AAT
CHECKING ELECTRIC COOLING
FANS
WARNING:
The radiatorfan iscontrolled by engine cool-
ant temperature and may sometimes operate
even when the engine Is not running. Use
extremecautionwhenworkingneartheblades
of the cooling fan.sothatyouare not injured
by a rotating fan blade. As the coolant tem-
perature decreasesthefanwillautomatically
shut off. This Is a normal condition.
G220B01A-AAT
Checking Engine Cooling Fan
The engine cooling fan should come on auto-
matically if the engine coolant temperature is
high.
G220C01A-AAT
Checking Condenser Cooling Fan
The condenser cooling fan should come on
automatically whenever the air conditioner is in
operation.
G230A03A-OAT
POWER STEERING FLUID LEVEL
The power steering fluid level should be checked
daily.
To check the power steering fluid level, be sure
the ignition is "OFP, then check to make cer-
tain that the power steering fluid level is be-
tween the "MAX" and "MIN" level markings on
the fluid reservoir.
NOTE:
Grinding noise from the power steering
pump may be heard immedlately after the
engine Is started in extremely cold condi-
tions (below -20°C). In thls case, If the nolse
stops during warm up, there Is no abnormal
function in the system. Thls is due to a
power steering fluid characteristic in ex-
tremely cold conditions.
Recommended Fluid
Use PSF-3 type fluid.
NOTE:
Do not start the engine when the power
steering oil reservoir is empty.
G240A01A-AAT
POWER STEERING HOSES
It is suggested that you check the power steer-
ing hose connections for fluid leakage at those
intervals specified in the vehicle maintenance
schedule in Section 5.
The power steering hoses should be replaced if
there is severe surface cracking, pulling, scuff-
ing or wom spots. Deterioration of the hose
could cause premature failure.
G260A01A-AAT
REPLACING LIGHT BULBS
Before attempting to replace a light bulb, be
sure the switch is tumed to the "OFF" position.
The drawing in the next paragraph shows how
to reach light bulbs so they may be changed.
Be sure to replace the bumed-out bulb with one
of the same number and wattage rating.
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