Driving your vehicle
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Before driving
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 ENGINE START/STOP but
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ton is turned to the ON position.
僅 Release the parking brake and make
sure the brake warning light is not on.
For safe operation, be sure you are
familiar with your vehicle and its equip
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ment.
When you intend to park or stop the
vehicle with the engine on, be careful
not to depress the accelerator pedal for
a long period of time. It may overheat
the engine or exhaust system and cause
fire.
Check surroundings
Always check the surrounding areas
near your vehicle for people, especially
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.
Driving under the influence
Do not drive while under the influence of
alcohol, drugs, or other impairing sub
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stances. Drinking and driving is danger
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ous. Even a small amount of alcohol will
affect your reflexes, perceptions and
judgment.
Driving while under the influence of
drugs or other impairing substances is
as dangerous as or more dangerous
than driving drunk.
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.
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