This vehicle has front disc brakes and could have rear drum brakes or rear disc brakes.
Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make a high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are needed.
The sound can come and go or be heard all the time the vehicle is moving, except when applying the brake pedal firmly.
WARNING
The brake wear warning sound means that soon the brakes will not work well. That could lead to a crash. When the brake wear warning sound is heard, have the vehicle serviced.
Notice: Continuing to drive with worn-out brake pads could result in costly brake repair.
Some driving conditions or climates can cause a brake squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly applied. This does not mean something is wrong with the brakes.
Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help prevent brake pulsation. When tires are rotated, inspect brake pads for wear and evenly tighten wheel nuts in the proper sequence to torque specifications in Capacities and Specifications
If the vehicle has rear drum brakes, they do not have wear indicators, but if a rear brake rubbing noise is heard, have the rear brake linings inspected immediately. Rear brake drums should be removed and inspected each time the tires are removed for rotation or changing.
Drum brakes have an inspection hole to inspect lining wear during scheduled maintenance. When the front brake pads are replaced, have the rear brakes inspected, too.
Brake linings should always be replaced as complete axle sets.
Brake Pedal Travel
See your dealer if the brake pedal does not return to normal height, or if there is a rapid increase in pedal travel. This could be a sign that brake service might be required.
Brake Adjustment
Every time the brakes are applied, with or without the vehicle moving, the brakes adjust for wear.
Replacing Brake System Parts
The braking system on a vehicle is complex. Its many parts have to be of top quality and work well together if the vehicle is to have really good braking. The vehicle was designed and tested with top-quality brake parts. When parts of the braking system are replaced, be sure to get new, approved replacement parts.
If this is not done, the brakes might not work properly. For example, installing disc brake pads that are wrong for the vehicle, can change the balance between the front and rear brakes — for the worse. The braking performance expected can change in many other ways if the wrong replacement brake parts are installed
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
WARNING
Filling a portable fuel container while it is in the vehicle can cause fuel
vapors that can ignite either by static electricity or other means. You or others
could be badly burned and the vehicle could be damaged. Always:
• Use approved fuel containers.
• Remove the container from the ...
Steering Gear Boot Replacement
Special Tools
CH-804 Drive Axle Seal Clamp Pliers
Removal Procedure
Remove the steering linkage outer tie rod. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer
Tie Rod Replacement.
Remove the steering linkage inner tie rod nut (1).
Remove the steering gear outer boot clamp (2).
Loosen the st ...
Overview
Read the following pages to become familiar with the infotainment system features.
WARNING
Taking your eyes off the road for extended periods could cause a crash resulting
in injury or death to you or others. Do not give extended attention to infotainment
tasks while driving.
The infotainment ...