This section explains why it is important to keep your vehicle well maintained and how to follow basic maintenance safety precautions.
This section also includes instructions on how to read the maintenance minder messages on the information display, and instructions for simple maintenance tasks you may want to take care of yourself.
If you have the skills and tools to perform more complex maintenance tasks on your vehicle, you may want to purchase the service manual.
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
If this indicator comes on while driving, it means one of the engine’s emissions
control systems may have a problem. Even though you may feel no difference in your
vehicle’s performance, it ...
A/T System Description - Clutches and Gears (A/T)
Clutches and GearsThe five-speed automatic transmission uses
hydraulically-actuated clutches to engage or disengage the transmission
gears. When hydraulic pressure is introduced into the clut ...
Fuel and Emissions System Description - Electronic Throttle Control System
Electronic Throttle Control System
The throttle is electronically controlled by the electronic throttle
control system (ETCS). Refer to the system diagram to see a functional
layout of the ...