Steering, Suspension, and Chassis Components
Visually inspect front and rear suspension and steering system for damaged, loose, or missing parts or signs of wear. Inspect power steering lines and hoses for proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. Visually check constant velocity joints, rubber boots, and axle seals for leaks.
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Driving on Hills
Driving safely on hills requires good judgment and an understanding of what the
vehicle can and cannot do.
WARNING
Many hills are simply too steep for any vehicle. Driving up hills can cause the
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Brakes
This vehicle has front disc brakes and could have rear drum brakes or rear disc brakes.
Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make a high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads are wo ...
Gasoline Specifications (U.S. and Canada Only)
At a minimum, gasoline should meet ASTM specification D 4814 in the United States or CAN/CGSB-3.5 or 3.511 in Canada.
Some gasolines contain an octane-enhancing additive called methylcyclopentadienyl ...