Before Leaving on a Long Trip
To prepare your vehicle for a long trip, consider having it serviced by your dealer/retailer before departing.
Things to check on your own include:
• Windshield Washer Fluid: Reservoir full? Windows
clean — inside and outside?
• Wiper Blades: In good shape?
• Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: All levels checked?
• Lamps: Do they all work and are lenses clean?
• Tires: Are treads good? Are tires inflated to
recommended pressure?
• Weather and Maps: Safe to travel? Have
up-to-date maps?
See also:
Engine Identification
The eighth character in the VIN is the engine code. This
code identifies the vehicle’s engine, specifications,
and replacement parts. See “Engine Specifications”
under Capacities and Speci ...
Additives
To provide cleaner air, all gasolines in the
United States are now required to contain additives
that will help prevent engine and fuel system
deposits from forming, allowing your emission
control ...
Cigarette Lighter
For vehicles with a cigarette lighter, it is located on the instrument panel
below the climate control system.
To activate the cigarette lighter, push it into the heating element and let go.
When ...