Owner Checks and Services

At Each Fuel Stop

  • Check the engine oil level. See Engine Oil .

Once a Month

  • Check the tire inflation pressures. See Tire Pressure .
  • Inspect the tires for wear. See Tire Inspection .
  • Check the windshield washer fluid level. See Washer Fluid .
    See also:

    When to Add Engine Oil
    If the oil is below the cross-hatched area at the tip of the dipstick, add 1 L (1 qt) of the recommended oil and then recheck the level. See “Selecting the Right Engine Oil” in this section ...

    Rear Window Defogger
    (Rear Window Defogger): Press to turn the rear window defogger on or off. The rear window defogger turns off automatically after about 10 minutes. If turned on again it runs for about five ...

    Ignition Transmission Lock Check
    While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF in each shift lever position. The ignition should turn to LOCK/OFF only when the shift lever is in P (Park). ...