Owner Checks and Services

At Each Fuel Stop

• Check the engine oil level. See Engine Oil on page 10‑7.

Once a Month

• Check the tire inflation pressures. See Tire Pressure on page 10‑62.
• Inspect the tires for wear. See Tire Inspection on page 10‑68.
• Check the windshield washer fluid level. See Washer Fluid on page 10‑28.

    See also:

    Tire Rotation
    Tires should be rotated every 12 000 km (7,500 mi). See Maintenance Schedule on page 11‑3. Tires are rotated to achieve a uniform wear for all tires. The first rotation is the most important. ...

    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. ...

    Parking over Things That Burn
    WARNING Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under the vehicle and ignite. Do not park over papers, leaves, dry grass, or other things that can burn. ...