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:
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position
Your vehicle has a right front passenger’s
airbag. A rear seat is a safer place to secure a
forward-facing child restraint.
In addition, your vehicle has a passenger sensing
system. The passenge ...
If a Tire Goes Flat
It is unusual for a tire to blow out while driving, especially if the tires are
maintained properly. If air goes out of a tire, it is much more likely to leak out
slowly. But if there ever is a bl ...
Why Safety Belts Work
When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as
it goes.
Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it is just a seat on
wheels.
Put someone on it.
Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. T ...