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Steering Gear Box, Linkage & Boots/Lower Arm Ball Joint
With the vehicle stopped and engine off, check for excessive free-play in the steering wheel. Check the linkage for bends or damage. Check the dust boots and ball joints for deterioration, cracks, ...

Manual Transaxle Shift Indicator (If Installed)
This indicator informs you which gear is desired while driving to save fuel. For example: : Indicates that shifting up to the 3rd gear is desired (currently the shift lever is in the 2nd gear). ...

Operation in foreign countries
If you are going to drive your vehicle in another country, be sure to: Observe all regulations regarding registration and insurance. Determine that acceptable fuel is available. ...