Special winter equipment
It is recommended that the following items be carried in the vehicle during winter:
• A scraper and stiff-bristled brush to
remove
ice and snow from the windows and wiper
blades.
• A sturdy, flat board to be placed under
the
jack to give it firm support.
• A shovel to dig the vehicle out of
snowdrifts.
• Extra window washer fluid to refill the
reservoir tank.
See also:
Most common factors contributing to vehicle corrosion
• The accumulation of moisture-retaining
dirt
and debris in body panel sections, cavities,
and other areas.
• Damage to paint and other protective
coatings
caused by gravel and stone chips ...
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) test
WARNING
A vehicle equipped with All-Wheel Drive
(AWD) should never be tested using a
two wheel dynamometer (such as the
dynamometers used by some states for
emissions testing), or similar equipme ...
Chrome parts
Clean all chrome parts regularly with a nonabrasive
chrome polish to maintain the finish. ...