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 ...

    Driving on Grades
    Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before starting down a long or steep downgrade. If the transmission is not shifted down, the brakes might have to be used so much that they would get h ...

    Battery Replacement
    Under normal use, the battery in your remote keyless entry transmitter should last about two years. You can tell the battery is weak if the transmitter won’t work at the normal range in any lo ...