You should do the following checks and adjustments before you drive your vehicle.
1. Make sure all windows, mirrors, and outside lights are clean and unobstructed. Remove frost, snow, or ice.
2. Check that the hood is fully closed.
3. Visually check the tires. If a tire looks low, use a gauge to check its pressure.
4. Check that any items you may be carrying are stored properly or fastened down securely.
5. Check the seat adjustment.
6. Check the adjustment of the inside and outside mirrors.
7. Check the steering wheel adjustment.
8. Make sure the doors and the tailgate are securely closed and locked.
9. Fasten your seat belt. Check that your passengers have fastened their seat belts.
10. When you start the engine, check the gauges and indicators in the instrument panel
Maintenance MinderTM
If the engine oil life is less than 15%, you will see the Maintenance Minder
messages
appear on the information display every time you turn the ignition switch to ON
.
The messages notify you w ...
Transmission Fluid
Automatic Transmission Fluid
Check the fluid level with the engine at normal operating temperature.
1. Park the vehicle on level ground.
Start the engine, let it run until the radiator fan comes ...
Clutch Wave-Plate Phase Difference Inspection (A/T)
Place the clutch wave-plate (A) on a surface plate, and set a dial
indicator (B) on the wave-plate.
Find the bottom (C) of a phase difference of the wave-plate, zero the
di ...