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.

    See also:

    Change to "Winter Weight" Oil if Necessary
    In some climates it is recommended that a lower viscosity "winter weight" oil be used during cold weather. See Section 9 for recommendations. If you aren't sure what weight oil you s ...

    Owner maintenance precautions
    Improper or incomplete service may result in problems. This section gives instructions only for the maintenance items that are easy to perform. As explained earlier in this section, several proced ...

    Put the Jack in Place
    The base of the jack should be placed on firm, level ground. The jack should be positioned as shown in the drawing. ...