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:
Passenger Sensing System
The passenger sensing system, if equipped, turns off the front outboard passenger
frontal airbag under certain conditions. No other airbag is affected by the passenger
sensing system.
If the vehi ...
Checking Coolant
The vehicle must be on a level
surface when checking the coolant
level.
The engine coolant reservoir is
located in the engine compartment
on the driver side of the vehicle.
See Engine Compar ...
Tire Sidewall Labeling
Useful information about a tire is molded into its sidewall.
The examples show a typical passenger vehicle tire and a compact spare tire
sidewall.
Passenger (P—Metric) Tire Example
(A) T ...






