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:
Trailer Brakes
Does the trailer have its own brakes? Be sure to read and follow the instructions
for the trailer brakes so they are installed, adjusted, and maintained properly.
Because the vehicle has antilock ...
Ashtrays
For vehicles with a removable ashtray, the ashtray can be placed into the front
console cupholders.
To open the ashtray, lift the lid of the ashtray. After using, close the lid.
To empty the ashtr ...
Rear Axle
When to Check Lubricant
It is not necessary to regularly check rear axle
fluid unless you suspect there is a leak or you hear
an unusual noise. A fluid loss could indicate a
problem. Have it inspe ...