This section explains why it is important to keep your vehicle well maintained and how to follow basic maintenance safety precautions.
This section also includes instructions on how to read the maintenance minder messages on the information display, and instructions for simple maintenance tasks you may want to take care of yourself.
If you have the skills and tools to perform more complex maintenance tasks on your vehicle, you may want to purchase the service manual.
Emissions Testing
Testing of Readiness Codes
If you take your vehicle for an emissions test shortly after the battery has
been disconnected or gone dead, it may not pass the test.
This is because of certain ‘‘r ...
Checking the Battery
Check the condition of the battery monthly by looking at the test indicator window.
The label on the battery explains the test indicator’s colors. The test indicator
window’s location differ ...
If the Charging System Indicator Comes On
■ Reasons for the indicator to come on
Comes on when the battery is not being charged.
■ What to do when the indicator comes on
Turn off the heating and cooling* system, rear defogg ...