Tire Rotation and Required Services Every 12 000 km/7,500 mi
Rotate the tires, if recommended for the vehicle, and perform the following services. See Tire Rotation .
- Check engine oil level and oil life percentage. If needed, change engine oil and filter, and reset oil life system. See Engine Oil and Engine Oil Life System .
- Check engine coolant level. See Engine Coolant .
- Check windshield washer fluid level. See Washer Fluid .
- Visually inspect windshield wiper blades for wear, cracking, or contamination and replace worn or damaged blades. See Exterior Care . Replace wiper blades every 20 000 km/12,000 mi or 12 months. See Wiper Blade Replacement .
- Check tire inflation pressures. See Tire Pressure .
- Inspect tire wear. See Tire Inspection .
- Visually check for fluid leaks.
- Inspect engine air cleaner filter. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter .
- Inspect brake system.
- Visually inspect steering, suspension, and chassis components for damaged, loose, or missing parts or signs of wear. See Exterior Care .
- Check restraint system components. See Safety System Check .
- Visually inspect fuel system for damage or leaks.
- Visually inspect exhaust system and nearby heat shields for loose or damaged parts.
- Lubricate body components. See Exterior Care .
- Check starter switch. See Starter Switch Check .
- Check automatic transmission shift lock control function. See Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check .
- Check ignition transmission lock. See Ignition Transmission Lock Check .
- Check parking brake and automatic transmission park mechanism. See Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check .
- Check accelerator pedal for damage, high effort, or binding. Replace if needed.
- Visually inspect gas strut for signs of wear, cracks, or other damage. Check the hold open ability of the strut. See your dealer if service is required.
- Inspect sunroof track and seal, if equipped. See Sunroof .
See also:
If a Crash Occurs
Here is what to do if you are involved in a crash.
• Check to make sure that you are all right. If you are
uninjured, make sure that no one else in your
vehicle, or the other vehicle, is injure ...
Windshield Wiper/Washer
The windshield wiper lever is on the right side of the steering column. With
the ignition in ACC/ ACCESSORY or ON/RUN, move the windshield wiper lever to select
the wiper speed.
2: Use for fast ...
Engine Oil Additives/Engine
Oil Flushes
Do not add anything to the oil. The
recommended oils with the dexos
specification and displaying the
dexos certification mark are all that
is needed for good performance and
engine protectio ...