Driving and Operating 215
Fuel
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279
California Fuel
Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280
Fuels in Foreign Countries . . . 280
Fuel Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280
Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280
Filling a Portable Fuel
Container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283
Trailer Towing
General Towing
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284
Driving Characteristics and
Towing Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284
Trailer Towing (Sedan With
V6 Engine Except
V-Series) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286
Trailer Towing (Sedan With L4
Engine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288
Trailer Towing (Coupe and
V-Series) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288
Towing Equipment (Coupe and
V-Series) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288
Towing Equipment (Sedan
With V6 Engine Except
V-Series) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288
Conversions and Add-Ons
Add-On Electrical
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289
Driving Information
Distracted Driving
Distraction comes in many forms
and can take your focus from the
task of driving. Exercise good
judgment and do not let other
activities divert your attention away
from the road. Many local
governments have enacted laws
regarding driver distraction. Become
familiar with the local laws in
your area.
To avoid distracted driving, always
keep your eyes on the road, hands
on the wheel, and mind on the drive.
.
Do not use a phone in
demanding driving situations.
Use a hands-free method to
place or receive necessary
phone calls.
.
Watch the road. Do not read,
take notes, or look up
information on phones or other
electronic devices.
.
Designate a front seat
passenger to handle potential
distractions.
.
Become familiar with vehicle
features before driving, such as
programming favorite radio
stations and adjusting climate
control and seat settings.
Program all trip information into
any navigation device prior to
driving.
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Wait until the vehicle is parked
to retrieve items that have fallen
to the floor.
.
Stop or park the vehicle to tend
to children.
.
Keep pets in an appropriate
carrier or restraint.
.
Avoid stressful conversations
while driving, whether with a
passenger or on a cell phone.
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Warning
Taking your eyes off the road too
long or too often could cause a
crash resulting in injury or death.
Focus your attention on driving.