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.
Alternator Brush Inspection
Measure the length of both brushes (A) with a vernier caliper:
If either brush is shorter than the service limit, replace the brushes,
go to step
20.
If brush length ...
Safe Driving
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Precautions for Opening/Closing the Tailgate
Always make sure individuals and objects are clear of the tailgate before
opening or
closing it.
■ Opening the tailgate
• Open the tailgate all the way.
►If it is not fully opened, ...