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Driving your vehicle Before driving
Driving your vehicle
Before driving
Before getting into the vehicle, you
should examine the car and its sur
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roundings. After getting into the vehicle,
you should check a number of things
before driving.
Before entering the vehicle
僅 Be sure that all windows, outside mir
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ror(s), and outside lights are clean.
僅 Check the condition of the tires.
僅 Check under the vehicle for any sign
of leaks.
僅 Be sure there are no obstacles behind
you if you intend to back up.
Before starting
僅 Close and lock all doors.
僅 Position the seat so that all controls
are easily reached.
僅Buckle your seat belt.
僅 Adjust the inside and outside rear
view mirrors.
僅 Be sure that all lights work.
僅 Check all gauges.
僅 Check the operation of warning lights
when the EV button is turned to the
ON position.
僅 Release the parking brake and make
sure the brake warning light goes out.
For safe operation, be sure you are
familiar with your vehicle and its equip
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ment.
Check Surroundings
Always check the surrounding areas
near your vehicle for pedestrians, espe
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cially children, before putting a vehicle
into D (Drive) or R (Reverse).
Loose Objects
Securely store items in your vehicle.
When you make a sudden stop or turn
the steering wheel rapidly; loose objects
may drop on the floor and it could inter
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fere with the operation of the foot ped
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als, possibly causing an accident.
Proper Footwear
Always wear appropriate shoes when
operating your vehicle. Unsuitable shoes
(high heels, ski boots, sandals, etc.) may
interfere with your ability to use the
brake and accelerator pedals.
Driving While Intoxicated
Do not drive while intoxicated. Drinking
and driving is dangerous. Even a small
amount of alcohol will affect your
reflexes, perceptions and judgment.
Driving while under the influence of
drugs is as dangerous as or more dan
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gerous than driving drunk.
Distracted Driving
Focus on the road while driving. The
driver's primary responsibility is in the
safe and legal operation of the vehicle.
Use of any handled devices, other
equipment or vehicle systems that dis
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tract the driver should not be used
during vehicle operation.
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