It is a good practice to know the con-
dition of your vehicle before you start
it. You should do routine check be-
fore each use.
S t o p t h e v e h i c l e o n l e v e l
ground, stop the engine and
apply the parking brake before
checking or servicing the vehi-
cle.
For refueling, refer to the chap-
ter "Maintenance."
Read infor mation ti tled as
"D an g er ", "War ni n g" , a nd
"Caution" thoroughly for the
safe operation.
CAUTION
CHECK ITEM
Check the engine oil level.
Check the engine coolant level.
Clean the radiator grille.
Check the air cleaner lter.
Check the brake pedal.
Check the gauges and indicators
on the instrument panel.
Check the headlamps and turn
signal lamps.
Check the fuel level.
Visually check the tire inflation
pressure and wheel nut tightness.
For more information, refer to the
chapter "Maintenance."
PRE-OPERATION
DAILY INSPECTION
OPERATING THE ENGINE
STARTING THE ENGINE
To avoid accidents:
Be sure to read and under-
stand the warning and cau-
tion decals on the vehicle thor-
oughly.
Run the engine only in a well-
ventilated area, or you can be
suffocated by exhaust gas.
Never start the engine unless
you are on the driver's seat.
The vehicle can abruptly start
off, resulting in an injury or ac-
cident.
WARNING
Using an additive so the en
-
gine will start more easily can
damage the engine. And it will
not be covered by warranty.
To protect the start motor and
battery from damage, never try
to start the engine for over 10
seconds consecutively.
IMPORTANT