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MA-4 < PERIODIC MAINTENANCE > GENERAL MAINTENANCE PERIODIC MAINTENANCE GENERAL MAINTENANCE Explanation of General Maintenance INFOID:0000000009651611 General maintenance includes those items which should be checked during the normal day-to-day operation OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE The maintenance items listed here should be performed from time to time, unless otherwise specified. INSIDE THE VEHICLE The maintenance items listed here should be checked on a regular basis, such as when performing periodic maintenance, cleaning the vehicle, Item Reference page Tires Check the pressure with a gauge often and always prior to long distance trips. Wheel nuts When checking the tires, make sure no nuts are missing, and check for any loose — Tire rotation Tires should be rotated every 5,000 miles (8,000 km). Tire Pressure Monitoring Replace the TPMS transmitter grommet seal, valve core and cap when the tires Wheel alignment and bal- If the vehicle should pull to either side while driving on a straight and level road, Windshield Clean the windshield on a regular basis. Check the windshield at least every six — Windshield wiper blades Check for cracks or wear if they do not wipe properly. — Doors and engine hood Check that all doors and the engine hood operate smoothly as well as the back Lamps Make sure that the headlamps, stop lamps, tail lamps, turn signal lamps, and oth- — Item Reference page Warning lamps and Make sure that all warning lamps and chimes are operating properly. — Windshield wiper and Check that the wipers and washer operate properly and that the wipers do not — Windshield defroster Check that the air comes out of the defroster outlets properly and in sufficient — Steering wheel Check that it has the specified play. Check for changes in the steering condition, — Seats Check seat position controls such as seat adjusters, seatback recliner, etc. to — |