Before Leaving on a Long Trip
To prepare your vehicle for a long trip, consider having it serviced by your dealer/retailer before departing.
Things to check on your own include:
• Windshield Washer Fluid: Reservoir full? Windows
clean — inside and outside?
• Wiper Blades: In good shape?
• Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: All levels checked?
• Lamps: Do they all work and are lenses clean?
• Tires: Are treads good? Are tires inflated to
recommended pressure?
• Weather and Maps: Safe to travel? Have
up-to-date maps?
See also:
Towing the Vehicle
Notice: To avoid damage, the disabled vehicle should be towed with all four wheels
off the ground. Care must be taken with vehicles that have low ground clearance
and/or special equipment. Always ...
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and
Tools With a Screw in Fastener
1. Turn the wrench
counterclockwise to remove the
fastener.
2. Replace the fastener with the
one provided in the foam.
3. Turn the wrench clockwise to
tighten the fastener.
4. Replace the ...
Traction Control System (TCS)
The traction control system limits
wheel spin. The system turns on
automatically every time the vehicle
is started.
• To turn off traction control, press
and release the Traction Control
...
