FAMILY LIFESTAGE

In Diapers: The Latch connectors are hard to get to, which makes it difficult to install a child-safety seat.

In School: Kids in booster seats have enough legroom and headroom to sit comfortably in the backseat.

Teens: Teens would fit comfortably in the front passenger seat, but not in the rear seat. Let's not even think about letting a teen driver at this car.

    See also:

    Traction control system (TCS)
    (If installed) On slippery road surfaces, the traction control system (TCS) limits the drive wheels from spinning excessively, thus helping the car to accelerate. It also helps to provide suffic ...

    Windshield wiper blades
    The wiper blades should be carefully inspected from time to time and cleaned to remove accumulations of road film or other debris. To clean the wiper blades and arms, use a clean sponge or cloth ...

    Snow tires
    If you equip your car with snow tires, they should be the same size and have the same load capacity as the original tires. Snow tires should be installed on all four wheels; otherwise, poor handli ...