Owner Checks and Services

At Each Fuel Stop

• Check the engine oil level.

See Engine Oil on page 10‑8.

Once a Month

• Check the tire inflation pressures. See Tire Pressure on page 10‑44.
• Inspect the tires for wear.
See Tire Inspection on page 10‑50.
• Check the windshield washer fluid level. See Washer Fluid on page 10‑22.

    See also:

    Chemical Paint Spotting
    Airborne pollutants can fall upon and attack painted vehicle surfaces causing blotchy, ring-shaped discolorations, and small, irregular dark spots etched into the paint surface. ...

    Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
    Use only lukewarm or cold water, a soft cloth, and a car washing soap to clean exterior lamps and lenses. Follow instructions under "Washing the Vehicle" later in this section. ...

    Storing the Spare Tire
    WARNING The underbody-mounted spare tire needs to be stored with the valve stem pointing down. If the spare tire is stored with the valve stem pointing upwards, the secondary latch will not work prop ...