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:
Vehicle Storage
Tires age when stored normally mounted on a parked vehicle. Park a vehicle that
will be stored for at least a month in a cool, dry, clean area away from direct
sunlight to slow aging. This area sh ...
Manual Front Seats
To adjust a manual seat:
1. Pull the handle at the front of the seat.
2. Slide the seat to the desired position and release the handle.
3. Try to move the seat back and forth to be sure it is l ...
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
(Headlamp High/Low-Beam
Changer): Push the turn signal/lane change lever away from you
and release, to turn the high beams
on. To return to low beams, push
the lever again or pull it toward y ...