Doing Your Own Service Work
CAUTION:
You can be injured and your vehicle could
be damaged if you try to do service work
on a vehicle without knowing enough
about it.
• Be sure you have sufficient knowledge,
experience, the proper replacement
parts, and tools before you attempt any
vehicle maintenance task.
• Be sure to use the proper nuts, bolts,
and other fasteners. English and metric
fasteners can be easily confused. If you
use the wrong fasteners, parts can later
break or fall off. You could be hurt.
If you want to do some of your own service work, you will want to use the proper service manual.
It tells you much more about how to service your vehicle than this manual can. To order the proper service manual.
Your vehicle has an airbag system. Before attempting to do your own service work.
You should keep a record with all parts receipts and list the mileage and the date of any service work you perform.
See also:
Lamps On Reminder
For vehicles with the lamps on reminder light, it comes on when the lights are in use. ...
Special Application Services
Severe Commercial Use Vehicles Only: Lubricate chassis components every
5 000 km/3,000 mi.
Have underbody flushing service performed once a year.
...
Safety Belts
Refer to the following sections for important information on how to use safety
belts properly:
Safety Belts .
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly .
Lap-Shoulder Belt .
Lower Anchors and Te ...
