Limited-Slip Differential
Vehicles with a limited-slip differential can give more traction on snow, mud, ice, sand, or gravel.
It works like a standard differential most of the time, but when traction is low, this feature allows the drive wheel with the most traction to move the vehicle.
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Hill and Mountain Roads
Driving on steep hills or mountains is different
from driving in flat or rolling terrain.
If you drive regularly in steep country, or if you are
planning to visit there, here are some tips that
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Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Quality grades can be found
where applicable on the tire
sidewall between tread shoulder
and maximum section width. For
example: ...
Gasoline Octane
If the vehicle has the 3.9L V6 engine (VIN Code 1) or the
3.9L V6 engine (VIN Code M), use regular unleaded
gasoline with a posted octane rating of 87 or higher. If the
octane rating is less tha ...