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:
Instrument cluster
1. Tachometer
2. Turn signal indicators
3. Speedometer
4. Engine temperature gauge
5.Warning and indicator lights
6. Fuel gauge
7. Odometer/Trip computer
* The actual cluster in the vehicle m ...
Checking and Changing the Engine Coolant
WARNING:
Do not remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot. When the engine is hot,
the engine coolant is under pressure and may erupt through the opening if the cap
is removed. You could be ...
Hood release
1. Pull the release knob to unlatch the hood.
2. Push the secondary latch lever to the left and
lift the hood.
3. Hold the hood open with the support rod.
Before closing the hood, return t ...


