Once a Year
• Starter switch check. See Owner Checks and Services.
• Parking brake and automatic transmission P (Park) mechanism check. See Owner Checks and Services.
• Automatic transmission shiftlock control system check. See Owner Checks and Services.
• Ignition transmission lock check. See Owner Checks and Services.
• Engine cooling system and pressure cap pressure check. Radiator and air conditioning condenser outside cleaning. See Cooling System.
• Exhaust system and nearby heat shields inspection for loose or damaged components.
• Accelerator pedal check for damage, high effort, or binding. Replace if needed.
• If the vehicle has a Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit, check the sealant expiration date printed on the instruction label of the kit. See Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit.
See also:
Chemical Paint Spotting
Some weather and atmospheric conditions can create a chemical fallout. Airborne pollutants can fall upon and attack painted surfaces on the vehicle. This damage can take two forms: blotchy, ring-shape ...
California Perchlorate Materials
Requirements
Certain types of automotive applications, such as airbag
initiators, seat belt pretensioners, and lithium batteries
contained in remote keyless transmitters, may
contain perchlorate materials. S ...
Why Safety Belts Work
Why Safety Belts Work
When riding in a vehicle, you travel
as fast as the vehicle does. If the
vehicle stops suddenly, you keep
going until something stops you.
It could be the windshield, t ...