Battery
The battery supplies power to start the engine and operate any additional electrical accessories.
• To avoid break-down or failure to start the vehicle, maintain a battery with full cranking power.
• Trained dealer technicians have the diagnostic equipment to test the battery and ensure that the connections and cables are corrosion-free.
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Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check
WARNING
When you are doing this inspection, the vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle
moves, you or others could be injured.
1. Before starting this check, be sure there is enough room aroun ...
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 methylcyclopen ...
When to Check and Change Automatic Transmission Fluid
It is usually not necessary to check the transmission fluid level.
The only reason for fluid loss is a transmission leak or overheated transmission. If a small leak is suspected, then use the followi ...