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DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCEDO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE
DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCEDO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE
DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE
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G230A03A-GAT
POWER STEERING FLUID LEVELPOWER STEERING FLUID LEVEL
POWER STEERING FLUID LEVELPOWER STEERING FLUID LEVEL
POWER STEERING FLUID LEVEL
The power steering fluid level should be checked
regularly.
To check the power steering fluid level, be sure
the ignition is "OFF", 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:NOTE:
NOTE:NOTE:
NOTE:
Grinding noise from the power steeringGrinding noise from the power steering
Grinding noise from the power steeringGrinding noise from the power steering
Grinding noise from the power steering
pump may be heard immediately after thepump may be heard immediately after the
pump may be heard immediately after thepump may be heard immediately after the
pump may be heard immediately after the
engine is started in extremely cold condi-engine is started in extremely cold condi-
engine is started in extremely cold condi-engine is started in extremely cold condi-
engine is started in extremely cold condi-
tions (below tions (below
tions (below tions (below
tions (below
-20°C). If the noise stops dur--20°C). If the noise stops dur-
-20°C). If the noise stops dur--20°C). If the noise stops dur-
-20°C). If the noise stops dur-
ing warm up, there is no abnormal functioning warm up, there is no abnormal function
ing warm up, there is no abnormal functioning warm up, there is no abnormal function
ing warm up, there is no abnormal function
in the system. This is due to a power steer-in the system. This is due to a power steer-
in the system. This is due to a power steer-in the system. This is due to a power steer-
in the system. This is due to a power steer-
ing fluid characteristic in extremely colding fluid characteristic in extremely cold
ing fluid characteristic in extremely colding fluid characteristic in extremely cold
ing fluid characteristic in extremely cold
conditions.conditions.
conditions.conditions.
conditions.
G230A01X
The fluid in the battery contains a strong solu-
tion of sulfuric acid, which is poisonous and
highly corrosive. Be careful not to spill it on
yourself or the car. If you do spill battery fluid on
yourself, immediately do the following:
o If battery fluid is on your skin, flush the
affected areas with water for at least 15
minutes and then seek medical assistance.
o If battery fluid is in your eyes, rinse out your
eyes with water and get medical assistance
as soon as possible. While you are being
driven to get medical assistance, continue
to rinse your eyes by using a sponge or soft
cloth saturated with water.
o If you swallow battery fluid, drink a large
quantity of water or milk followed by milk of
magnesia, eat a raw egg or drink vegetable
oil. Get medical assistance as soon as
possible.
While batteries are being charged (either by a
battery charger or by the vehicle's alternator),
they produce explosive gases. Always observe
these warnings to prevent injuries from occur-
ring:
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 BatteryChecking the Battery
Checking the BatteryChecking the Battery
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 COOLINGCHECKING ELECTRIC COOLING
CHECKING ELECTRIC COOLINGCHECKING ELECTRIC COOLING
CHECKING ELECTRIC COOLING
FANSFANS
FANSFANS
FANS
WARNING:WARNING:
WARNING:WARNING:
WARNING:
The radiator fan is controlled by engine cool-The radiator fan is controlled by engine cool-
The radiator fan is controlled by engine cool-The radiator fan is controlled by engine cool-
The radiator fan is controlled by engine cool-
ant temperature and may sometimes operateant temperature and may sometimes operate
ant temperature and may sometimes operateant temperature and may sometimes operate
ant temperature and may sometimes operate
even when the engine is not running. Useeven when the engine is not running. Use
even when the engine is not running. Useeven when the engine is not running. Use
even when the engine is not running. Use
extreme caution when working near the bladesextreme caution when working near the blades
extreme caution when working near the bladesextreme caution when working near the blades
extreme caution when working near the blades
of the cooling fan, so that you are not injuredof the cooling fan, so that you are not injured
of the cooling fan, so that you are not injuredof the cooling fan, so that you are not injured
of the cooling fan, so that you are not injured
by a rotating fan blade. As the coolant tem-by a rotating fan blade. As the coolant tem-
by a rotating fan blade. As the coolant tem-by a rotating fan blade. As the coolant tem-
by a rotating fan blade. As the coolant tem-
perature decreases the fan will automaticallyperature decreases the fan will automatically
perature decreases the fan will automaticallyperature decreases the fan will automatically
perature decreases the fan will automatically
shut off. This is a normal condition.shut off. This is a normal condition.
shut off. This is a normal condition.shut off. This is a normal condition.
shut off. This is a normal condition.
G220B01A-AAT
Checking Engine Cooling FanChecking Engine Cooling Fan
Checking Engine Cooling FanChecking Engine Cooling Fan
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 FanChecking Condenser Cooling Fan
Checking Condenser Cooling FanChecking Condenser Cooling Fan
Checking Condenser Cooling Fan
The condenser cooling fan should come on
automatically whenever the air conditioning is
in operation.
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