Drive Systems
All-Wheel Drive
Vehicles with this feature always send engine power to all four wheels. It is fully automatic, and adjusts itself as needed for road conditions.
When using a compact spare tire on an AWD vehicle, the system automatically detects the compact spare and disables AWD.
To restore AWD operation and prevent excessive wear on the system, replace the compact spare with a full-size tire as soon as possible. See Compact Spare Tire for more information.
See also:
Why Safety Belts Work
When riding in a vehicle, you travel as fast as the vehicle does. If the vehicle
stops suddenly, you keep going until something stops you. It could be the windshield,
the instrument panel, or th ...
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
The turn signal indicators on the instrument panel flash whenever signaling
a turn or lane change.
Properly hooked up, the trailer lamps also flash, telling other drivers the
vehicle is turning, ...
Tire Rotation
If the vehicle has non-directional
tires, they should be rotated
every 12 000 km/7,500 mi.
See Maintenance Schedule.
Tires are rotated to achieve a
uniform wear for all tires.
The first rotat ...