General Information
Owner Checks and ServicesExterior Lighting
The exterior lamp control is on the turn signal lever on the left side of the
steering column.
There are four positions:
Turns on the headlamps together with
the parking lamps and instrument panel lights.
Turns on the parking lamps including
all lamps, except the headlamps.
Turns the ...
Loss of Control
Skidding
There are three types of skids that correspond to the vehicle's three control
systems:
Braking Skid - wheels are not rolling.
Steering or Cornering Skid - too much speed or steering in a curve causes
tires to slip and lose cornering force.
Acceleration Skid - too much thro ...
Airbag System Check
The airbag system does not need regularly scheduled maintenance or replacement.
Make sure the airbag readiness light is working. See Airbag Readiness Light on page
5-11.
Caution
If an airbag covering is damaged, opened, or broken, the airbag
may not work properly. Do not open or break the ai ...