Conversions and Add-Ons
Add-On Electrical Equipment
Notice: Do not add anything electrical to the vehicle unless you check
with your dealer first.
Some electrical equipment can damage the vehicle and the damage would not be
covered by the vehicle's warranty. Some add-on electrical equipment can keep
other components from working as they should.
Add-on equipment can drain the vehicle's 12—volt battery, even if the vehicle is not operating.
The vehicle has an airbag system.
Before attempting to add anything electrical to the vehicle, see Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle and Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle.
See also:
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements
Certain types of automotive applications, such as airbag initiators, safety belt
pretensioners, and lithium batteries contained in Remote Keyless Entry transmitters,
may contain perchlorate materi ...
New Vehicle Break-In
Notice: The vehicle does not need an elaborate break-in. But it will perform
better in the long run if you follow these guidelines:
Keep the vehicle speed at 88 km/h (55 mph) or less for the fir ...
Dolly Towing
(All-Wheel-Drive Vehicles)
Notice: Towing an all-wheel-drive
vehicle with all four wheels on the
ground, or even with only two of
its wheels on the ground, will
damage drivetrain components.
Do not tow an all-wheel-d ...