California Fuel Requirements
If the vehicle is certified to meet California Emissions Standards, it is designed to operate on fuels that meet California specifications. See the underhood emission control label. If this fuel is not available in states adopting California Emissions Standards, the vehicle will operate satisfactorily on fuels meeting federal specifications, but emission control system performance might be affected. The malfunction indicator lamp could turn on and the vehicle might fail a smog-check test.
See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 5‑25. If this occurs, return to your authorized dealer for diagnosis.
If it is determined that the condition is caused by the type of fuel used, repairs might not be covered by the vehicle warranty.
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Tire Inspection
We recommend that the tires, including the spare tire, if the vehicle has one,
be inspected for signs of wear or damage at least once a month.
Replace the tire if:
○ The indicators at three ...
Fuses
The wiring circuits in the vehicle are protected from short circuits by fuses.
This greatly reduces the chance of damage caused by electrical problems.
Look at the silver-colored band inside the fu ...
Checking Brake Fluid
Check brake fluid by looking at the brake fluid reservoir. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 10‑6.
The fluid level should be above MIN. If it is not, have the brake hydraulic system che ...





