Doing Your Own Service Work
If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the hybrid supplement for more information.
WARNING
It can be dangerous to work on your vehicle if you do not have the proper knowledge, service manual, tools, or parts. Always follow owner manual procedures and consult the service manual for your vehicle before doing any service work.
If doing some of your own service work, use the proper service manual. It tells you much more about how to service the vehicle than this manual can. To order the proper service manual, see Service Publications Ordering Information .
This vehicle has an airbag system. Before attempting to do your own service work, see Airbag System Check .
Keep a record with all parts receipts and list the mileage and the date of any service work performed. See Maintenance Records .
See also:
Vehicle Security
This vehicle has theft-deterrent
features; however, they do not make
it impossible to steal. ...
Driver Information Center (DIC)
The Driver Information Center (DIC)
provides status of many vehicle
systems. The DIC displays warning/
status messages. The DIC display
is at the bottom of the instrument
panel cluster. The ...
Steering, Suspension, and Chassis Components
Visually inspect front and rear suspension and steering system for damaged, loose,
or missing parts or signs of wear. Inspect the power steering for proper hook-up,
binding, leaks, cracks, chafing ...