Introduction
F4
We want to help you get the greatest possible driving pleasure from your vehi-
cle. Your Owner’s Manual can assist you in many ways. We strongly recom-
mend that you read the entire manual. In order to minimize the chance of
death or injury, you must read the WARNING and CAUTION sections in the
manual.
Illustrations complement the words in this manual to best explain how to enjoy
your vehicle. By reading your manual, you will learn about features, important
safety information, and driving tips under various road conditions.
The general layout of the manual is provided in the Table of Contents. Use the
index when looking for a specific area or subject; it has an alphabetical listing
of all information in your manual.
Chapters: This manual has eight chapters plus an index. Each chapters
begins with a brief list of contents so you can tell at a glance if that chapters
has the information you want.
Your safety, and the safety of others, is very important. This Owner's Manual
provides you with many safety precautions and operating procedures. This
information alerts you to potential hazards that may hurt you or others, as well
as damage to your vehicle.
Safety messages found on vehicle labels and in this manual describe these
hazards and what to do to avoid or reduce the risks.
Warnings and instructions contained in this manual are for your safety. Failure
to follow safety warnings and instructions can lead to serious injury or death.
Throughout this manual DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION, NOTICE and the
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL will be used.
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential phys-
ical injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to
avoid possible injury or death. The safety alert symbol precedes the
signal words DANGER, WARNING and CAUTION.
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NOTICE indicates a situation
which, if not avoided, could result
in vehicle damage.
NOTICE
CAUTION indicates a hazardous
situation which, if not avoided,
could result in minor or moder-
ate injury.
CAUTION
DANGER indicates a hazardous
situation which, if not avoided,
will result in death or serious
injury.
DANGER
WARNING indicates a haz-
ardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.
WARNING