Maintenance When Trailer Towing
The vehicle needs service more often when pulling a trailer. See this manual's Maintenance Schedule or Index for more information. Things that are especially important in trailer operation are automatic transmission fluid, engine oil, axle lubricant, belts, cooling system, and brake system. It is a good idea to inspect these before and during the trip.
Check periodically to see that all hitch nuts and bolts are tight.
See also:
Passive Door Lock
If the vehicle has the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) system, when enabled, this
feature allows the doors to lock after several seconds if all doors are closed
and at least one RKE transmitter has been ...
Up-Shift Light
Vehicles with a manual transmission
have an up–shift light on the
instrument panel. This light shows
when to shift to the next higher gear
for the best fuel economy.
When this light comes o ...
Recommended Fuel
Use regular unleaded gasoline with a posted octane rating of 87 or higher.
If the octane rating is less than 87, an audible knocking noise, commonly
referred to as spark knock, might be heard when d ...