Jump Starting

For more information about the vehicle battery, see Battery  . If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the hybrid supplement for more information. If the vehicle's battery has run down, you may wan ...

Towing the Vehicle

Notice: To avoid damage, the disabled vehicle should be towed with all four wheels off the ground. Care must be taken with vehicles that have low ground clearance and/or special equipment. Always fl ...

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Brake (red)
USA.    Canada.    Illuminates briefly as a bulb check when the ignition is switched on. If the lamp illuminates while driving, suspect low brake fluid level or a fault w ...

Checking the oil level using the oildipstick
When checking the oil level: • park the vehicle on a level surface. • the engine should be switched off for approximately five minutes if the engine is at normal operating temperature. Exam ...

Weight of the Trailer Tongue
The tongue load (A) of any trailer is very important because it is also part of the vehicle weight. The Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) includes the curb weight of the vehicle, any cargo carried in it, a ...