Special winter equipment
It is recommended that the following items be carried in the vehicle during winter:
- A scraper and stiff-bristled brush to remove ice and snow from the windows and wiper blades.
- A sturdy, flat board to be placed under the jack to give it firm support.
- A shovel to dig the vehicle out of snowdrifts.
- Extra window washer fluid to refill the reservoir tank.
See also:
Rapid air pressure loss
Rapid air pressure loss or a “blow-out” can occur
if the tire is punctured or is damaged due to
hitting a curb or pothole. Rapid air pressure loss
can also be caused by driving on under-infl ...
Readiness for inspection/maintenance (I/M) test
Due to legal requirements in some states and
Canadian Provinces, your vehicle may be required
to be in what is called the ready condition
for an Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) test of
the emissi ...
Instrument brightness control
The instrument cluster illuminates when the ignition
switch is in the ON position.
The instrument brightness control operates when
the headlight control switch is in the
AUTO, or
position. ...