If you want to do some of your own service work, youshould use the proper service manual. It tells you muchmore about how to service your vehicle than thismanual can. To order the proper service manual, seeService Publications Ordering Information on page 7-15.Your vehicle has an airbag system. Before attemptingto do your own service work, see Servicing YourAirbag-Equipped Vehicle on page 1-70.You should keep a record with all parts receipts and listthe mileage and the date of any service work youperform. See Maintenance Record on page 6-17.Adding Equipment to the Outsideof Your VehicleThings you might add to the outside of your vehicle canaffect the airflow around it. This can cause windnoise and can affect fuel economy and windshieldwasher performance. Check with your dealer/retailerbefore adding equipment to the outside of your vehicle.FuelUse of the recommended fuel is an important part ofthe proper maintenance of your vehicle. To helpkeep the engine clean and maintain optimum vehicleperformance, we recommend the use of gasolineadvertised as TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline.Gasoline OctaneUse premium unleaded gasoline with a posted octanerating of 91 or higher. You can also use regularunleaded gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher, butyour vehicle’s acceleration could be slightly reduced,and you might notice a slight audible knockingnoise, commonly referred to as spark knock. If theoctane is less than 87, you might notice a heavyknocking noise when you drive. If this occurs, use agasoline rated at 87 octane or higher as soon aspossible. Otherwise, you could damage the engine.If you are using gasoline rated at 87 octane or higherand you hear heavy knocking, the engine needs service.5-5
