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.
Automatic Transmission
Shift Lever Position Indicators
These indicators on the instrument panel show which position the shift lever
is in.
The ‘‘D’’ indicator comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignit ...
Changing a Flat Tire
If a tire goes flat while driving, grasp the steering wheel firmly, and brake
gradually
to reduce speed. Then, stop in a safe place. Replace the flat tire with a
compact
spare tire. Go to a deal ...
Cam Chain Removal
NOTE: Keep the cam chain away from magnetic fields.
Turn the crankshaft pulley so its top dead center (TDC) mark (A) lines up
with the pointer (B).
Remove the cylinder he ...