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Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior
Perform the following to protect the vehicle and maintain it in prime condition: l Working from top to bottom, liberally apply water to the vehicle body, wheel wells and underside of the vehicle t ...

Do-it-yourself service precautions
If you perform maintenance yourself, be sure to follow the correct procedure given in these sections. CAUTION: The engine compartment contains many mechanisms and fluids that may move sudde ...

Driving the vehicle
The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe driving. Driving With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to D. Release the parking brake. Gradually release the brake peda ...