Trailer Towing

Before pulling a trailer, there are three important considerations that have to do with weight:

  • The weight of the trailer.
  • The weight of the trailer tongue.
  • The total weight on your vehicle's tires.
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If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand,Mud, Ice, or Snow
In order to free your vehicle when it is stuck, you will need to spin the wheels, but you do not want to spin your wheels too fast. The method known as rocking can help you get out when you are st ...

Battery
Refer to the replacement number shown on the original battery label when a new battery is needed. See Engine Compartment Overview  for battery location. DANGER Battery posts, terminals, and r ...

Filling a Portable Fuel Container
WARNING Never fill a portable fuel container while it is in the vehicle. Static electricity discharge from the container can ignite the fuel vapor. You can be badly burned and the vehicle damag ...