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.
Exterior Care
Dust off the vehicle body after you drive.
Regularly inspect your vehicle for scratches on painted surfaces. A scratch on a
painted surface can result in body rust. If you find a scratch, promptly ...
Audio Antenna
Your vehicle is equipped with an antenna at the rear of the roof . Bef ore
using a ‘‘drive-through’’ car wash, remove the antenna by unscrewing it by hand.
This prevents the antenna f ...
Lights
Headlight Aiming
The headlights were properly aimed when your vehicle was new. If you regularly
carry heavy items in the cargo area, readjustment may be required. Adjustments should
be done by yo ...