Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M) programs

Some states have vehicle emission inspection programs which include OBD (On Board Diagnostics) checks. The OBD system monitors the operation of the emission control system. ■ If the malfunc ...

Do-it-yourself service precautions

If you perform maintenance by yourself, be sure to follow the correct procedures as given in these sections. CAUTION The engine compartment contains many mechanisms and fluids that may move su ...

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If your vehicle overheats
The following may indicate that your vehicle is overheating. ● The high engine coolant temperature warning light (→P. 306) comes on or flashes, or a loss of engine power is experienced. ...

Air conditioning system
Vehicles without an air conditioning on/off button Vehicles with an air conditioning on/off button Adjusting the settings To adjust the fan speed, turn the fan speed control dial clockwise (i ...

Checking tire inflation pressure
Keep your tire inflation pressures at the proper level. The recommended cold tire inflation pressures, tire sizes and the combined weight of occupants and cargo (vehicle capacity weight). They ...