SAFE VEHICLE OPERATION
PART 6: DRIVER’S CHECKLIST
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Y53-6032
(R05/10)
7. Check the power steering fluid reservoir; top up as
necessary.
8. Check the steering components (pitman arm, dra-
glink, power steering hoses, etc.)
9. Drain the fuel/water separator.
Checking the Luggage Compartment
1. Check the fire extinguisher charge.
2. Check the road emergency kit. Is it complete?
WARNING! Do not store combustible materi-
als in the luggage compartment. They may
leak and, if ignited, cause or fuel a fire which
may lead to death or personal injury.
Checking Outside the Vehicle
1. Be sure all wheel studs and cap nuts are secure.
Check wheel cap nut torque weekly; refer to the
instructions on
page 185
.
2. Check tires for condition and proper inflation.
3. Check the front wheel bearing lube level.
4. Check parking (spring) brakes as to the condition and
tightness of air lines, breathers, clamp rings & bolts,
mounting studs, and release bolts.
5. Check turn signal operation.
6. Check emergency flashers and exterior lamps.
7. Check the fuel tanks. Is there enough fuel? Are the
tank caps secure?
WARNING!
• Diesel fuel in the presence of an ignition
source (such as a cigarette) could cause an
explosion. You could be killed or seriously
injured. A mixture of gasoline or alcohol
with diesel fuel increases this risk of explo-
sion. Use only the fuel recommended for
your engine.
• Fuel vapors are combustible and can cause
an explosion or fire resulting in injury or
death. Do not remove a fuel tank cap near
an open flame.
• Do not breathe diesel fumes as exposure to
diesel fumes may cause respiratory illness,
personal injury or death.
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