Pre-Trip Inspections
1. Tires:
Adjust the tire inflation pressures for highway driving. Low tire inflation pressures will result in overheating and possible failure of the tires. Avoid using worn or damaged tires which may result in reduced traction or tire failure.
NOTE:
Never exceed the maximum tire inflation pressure shown on the tires.
WARNING:
o Underinflated or overinflated tires can cause poor handling, loss of vehicle control, and sudden tire failure leading to accidents, injuries, and even death. Always check tires are properly inflated before driving. Refer to pages 2-20 and 8-3 for proper tire pressures and further information.
WARNING:
o Driving on tires with no or insufficient tread is dangerous. Worn-out tires can result in loss of vehicle control, collisions, injury, and even death. Worn-out tires should be replaced as soon as possible and should never be used for driving. Always check tire tread before driving your car. Refer to 8-12 for further information and tread limits.
2. Fuel, engine coolant and engine oil: High speed travel consumes more fuel than urban motoring. Do not forget to check both engine coolant and engine oil.
3. Drive belt:
A loose or damaged drive belt may result in overheating of the engine.
See also:
Good Braking Practices
WARNING:
o Whenever leaving vehicle or parking, always set the parking brake as far as
possible and fully engage the vehicle's transaxle into the P (Park) position (automatic
transaxle) or in ...
Child restraint system
Children riding in the car should sit in the rear seat and must always be properly
restrained to minimize the risk of injury in an accident, sudden stop or sudden
maneuver. According to accident s ...
Trailer or vehicle towing
If you are considering towing with your car, you
should first check with your State's Department
of Motor Vehicles to determine their legal requirements.
Since laws vary from State to State the req ...


