Tire care
For proper maintenance, safety, and maximum fuel economy, you must always maintain recommended tire inflation pressures and stay within the load limits and weight distribution recommended for your vehicle.
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Checking the battery
WARNING:
Batteries can be dangerous! When working
with batteries, carefully observe the following
precautions to avoid serious injuries.
The fluid in the battery contains a strong solution
of s ...
Checking the parking brake
Type A
Check whether the stroke is within specification when the parking brake pedal
is depressed with 44 lb (20 kg, 196 N) of force. Also, the parking brake alone should
securely hold the vehi ...
Vacuum crankcase ventilation hoses
Inspect the surface of hoses for evidence of heat and/or mechanical damage. Hard
and brittle rubber, cracking, tears, cuts, abrasions, and excessive swelling indicate
deterioration. Particular att ...