Every Engine Oil Change
► Change engine oil and filter.
Reset oil life system. See Engine Oil and Engine Oil Life System . An Emission Control Service.
► Engine coolant level check. See Engine Coolant . ► Engine cooling system inspection. Visual inspection of hoses, pipes, fittings, and clamps and replacement, if needed. ► Windshield washer fluid level check. See Washer Fluid . ► Windshield wiper blade inspection for wear, cracking, or contamination and windshield and wiper blade cleaning, if contaminated. See Exterior Care . Worn or damaged wiper blade replacement. See Wiper Blade Replacement . ► Tire inflation pressures check.See Tire Pressure .
► Tire wear inspection. See Tire Inspection . ► Rotate tires if necessary. See Tire Rotation . ► Fluids visual leak check (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). A leak in any system must be repaired and the fluid level checked. ► Engine air cleaner filter inspection. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter . ► Brake system inspection (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). ► Steering and suspension inspection. Visual inspection for damaged, loose, or missing parts or signs of wear. ► Body hinges and latches, key lock cylinders, folding seat hardware, and sunroof (if equipped) lubrication. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants . More frequent lubrication may be required when the vehicle is exposed to a corrosive environment. Applying silicone grease on weatherstrips with a clean cloth makes them last longer, seal better, and not stick or squeak. ► Restraint system component check. See Safety System Check . ► Fuel system inspection for damage or leaks. ► Exhaust system and nearby heat shields inspection for loose or damaged components.See also:
Headlamps on Reminder
If you leave the exterior lamp buttons for the headlamps
or parking lamps on, remove the key from the ignition
and open the driver’s door, you will hear a continuous
warning chime. The chime w ...
Torque Lock
If you are parking on a hill and you do not shift your
transmission into PARK (P) properly, the weight of
the vehicle may put too much force on the parking
pawl in the transmission. You may find it ...
Fog Lamps
Use the fog lamps for better vision in foggy or
misty conditions. The ignition must be in RUN for
the fog lamps to work.
The fog lamp button
is located on the
instrument panel to
the right of ...
