Carry emergency equipment
Depending on the severity of the weather where you drive your car, you should carry appropriate emergency equipment. Some of the items you may want to carry include tire chains, tow straps or chains, flashlight, emergency flares, sand, a shovel, jumper cables, a window scraper, gloves, ground cloth, coveralls, a blanket, etc.
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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 ...
Check spark plugs and ignition system
Inspect your spark plugs as described in section 7 and replace them if necessary.
Also check all ignition wiring and components to be sure they are not cracked, worn
or damaged in any way. ...
Tire specification and pressure label
The tires supplied on your new vehicle are chosen to provide the best performance
for normal driving.
The tire label located on the driver's side center pillar gives the tire pressures
reco ...