Maintenance requirement

Some day-to-day and regular maintenance is essential to maintain your vehicle’s fine mechanical condition, as well as its emission and engine performance.

It is the owner’s responsibility to make sure that the scheduled maintenance, as well as general maintenance, is performed.

As the vehicle owner, you are the only one who can ensure that your vehicle receives the proper maintenance. You are a vital link in the maintenance chain.

See also:

Uniform tire quality grading
DOT (Department Of Transportation) Quality Grades: All passenger car tires must conform to federal safety requirements in addition to these grades. Quality grades can be found where applicable ...

Starting the engine
1. Apply the parking brake. 2. Move the shift lever to the P (Park) or N (Neutral) position. (P is recommended.) The starter is designed not to operate unless the shift lever is in either of the a ...

Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off switch
The vehicle should be driven with the Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system on for most driving conditions. If the vehicle is stuck in mud or snow, the VDC system reduces the engine output to r ...