Driving Safely With a Trailer

The added weight, length, and height of a trailer will affect your vehicle’s handling and performance, so driving with a trailer requires some special driving skills and techniques. For y ...

Maintenance

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 t ...

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Emissions Testing
Testing of Readiness Codes Your vehicle uses “readiness codes,” as part of its onboard self diagnostic system. Some states refer to these codes during testing to see if your vehicle's emis ...

Shift Lock Solenoid Replacement
Type A Shift Lever 1. Remove the shift lever assembly (see page 14-222). 2. Release the lock tabs (A) retaining the shift lock solenoid using thin-bladed screwdrivers. 3. Insert a 6.0 mm (0.24 ...

Idle Speed Inspection
NOTE: - Before checking the idle speed, check these items:  - The malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) has not been reported on, and there are no DTCs.  - Ignition timing  - Spark plug ...