Before Driving
Before you begin driving your vehicle, you should know what gasoline to use and how to check the levels of important fluids. You also need to know how to properly store luggage or packages. The information in this section will help you. If you plan to add any accessories to your vehicle, please read the information in this section first.
- Break-in Period
- Fuel Recommendation
- Service Station Procedures
- Fuel Economy
- Accessories and Modifications
- Carrying Cargo
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If the EngineWon’t Start
Diagnosing why the engine won’t start falls into two areas, depending on what
you hear when you turn the ignition switch to the START (III) position:
You hear nothing, or almost nothing. The engi ...
Fuel Recommendation
Your vehicle is designed to operate on unleaded gasoline with a pump octane number
of 87 or higher. Use of a lower octane gasoline can cause a persistent, heavy metallic
rapping noise that can lea ...
Driving Preparation
Check the following items before you start driving.
Exterior Checks
Make sure there are no obstructions on the windows, door mirrors, exterior lights,
or other parts of the vehicle.
- Remove ...