Aluminum wheel precautions

When installing aluminum wheels, check that the wheel nuts are tight after driving your vehicle the first 1600 km (1000 miles). If you have rotated, repaired, or changed your tires, check that the ...

Checking battery condition

—Precautions CAUTION. BATTERY PRECAUTIONS. The battery produces flammable and explosive hydrogen gas. Do not cause a spark from the battery with tools. Do not smoke or light a match near the ...

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Manual transmission
■ Shifting the shift lever Fully depress the clutch pedal before operating the shift lever, and then release it slowly. If it is difficult to shift in reverse, shift the shift lever to N, r ...

Break-in period
Drive gently and avoid high speeds. Your vehicle does not need an elaborate break-in. But following a few simple tips for the first 1600 km (1000 miles) can add to the future economy and long lif ...

Dinghy towing (vehicles with a manual transmission)
Your vehicle can be dinghy towed in a forward direction (with 4 wheels on the ground) behind a motor home. Towing your vehicle with 4 wheels on the ground To prevent damage to your vehicle, perf ...