Doing Your Own Service Work
CAUTION:
You can be injured and your vehicle could
be damaged if you try to do service work
on a vehicle without knowing enough
about it.
• Be sure you have sufficient knowledge,
experience, the proper replacement
parts, and tools before you attempt any
vehicle maintenance task.
• Be sure to use the proper nuts, bolts,
and other fasteners. English and metric
fasteners can be easily confused. If you
use the wrong fasteners, parts can later
break or fall off. You could be hurt.
If you want to do some of your own service work, you will want to use the proper service manual.
It tells you much more about how to service your vehicle than this manual can. To order the proper service manual.
Your vehicle has an airbag system. Before attempting to do your own service work.
You should keep a record with all parts receipts and list the mileage and the date of any service work you perform.
See also:
Compass Zone
Your dealer/retailer will set the correct zone for your
location. If the zone is not set to your location or
you drive out of the area, the variance needs to be
changed to the appropriate zone.
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Defogging and Defrosting
Fog on the inside of windows is a result of high
humidity (moisture) condensing on the cool window
glass. This can be minimized if the climate
control system is used properly. You can use
either d ...
Tire Chains
WARNING
Do not use tire chains. There is not enough clearance. Tire chains used on a vehicle without the proper amount of clearance can cause damage to the brakes, suspension, or other vehicle par ...