Taking Care of the Unexpected
This section covers the more common problems that motorists experience with their vehicles. It gives you information about how to safely evaluate the problem and what to do to correct it. If the problem has stranded you on the side of the road, you may be able to get going again.
If not, you will also find instructions on getting your vehicle towed.
- Compact Spare Tire
- Changing a Flat Tire
- If the EngineWon’t Start
- Jump Starting
- If the Engine Overheats
- Low Oil Pressure Indicator
- Charging System Indicator
- Malfunction Indicator Lamp
- Brake System Indicator
- Fuses
- Fuse Locations
- Emergency Towing
See also:
Lights
Headlight Aiming
The headlights were properly aimed when your vehicle was new. If you regularly
carry heavy items in the cargo area or pull a trailer, readjustment may be required.
Adjustments sho ...
Seat Heaters
If equipped
Both front seats are equipped with seat heaters. The passenger seat only has
heaters in the seat bottom because of the side airbag cutoff system.
The ignition switch must be in the ...
Protecting Child Passengers
Each year, many children are injured or killed in vehicle crashes because they
are either unrestrained or not properly restrained. In fact, vehicle accidents are
the number one cause of death of chi ...