Parking the vehicle
When parking the vehicle
Precautions for when the vehicle is stopped or parked
WARNING
■ When the vehicle is parked
● Always apply the parking brake, shift the shift position to P, stop the engine and lock
the vehicle. Do not leave the vehicle unattended while the engine is running.
If the vehicle is parked with the shift position in P but the parking brake is not set, the
vehicle may start to move, possibly leading to an accident.
● Never leave a child unattended in the vehicle. A child may accidentally release the
parking brake and the vehicle may move, possibly leading to an accident.
● Do not leave glasses, cigarette lighters, spray cans or carbonated drink cans in the
vehicle when it is parked in the sun. If left in the vehicle, the following may occur:
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Gas may leak from a cigarette lighter or spray can, and may lead to a fire.
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The temperature inside the vehicle may cause the plastic lenses and plastic material
of glasses to deform or crack.
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Soft drink cans may explode, dirtying the interior and possibly causing a short in
electronic components.
● Do not store cigarette lighters in the vehicle storage features or leave them inside the
vehicle.
When luggage is loaded or a seat is adjusted, a lighter may be unintentionally lit,
possibly leading to a fire.
● Do not attach suction cups to the glass parts of the vehicle. Also, do not place air
fresheners or other clear containers on the instrument panel or dashboard. Suction
cups and clear containers may act as a lens, possibly leading to a fire inside the vehicle.
● Do not leave a door or window open if the curved glass is coated with a metallized film
such as a silver-colored one.
Reflected sunlight may cause the glass to act as a lens, causing a fire.
● Do not touch the exhaust pipes while the engine is running or immediately after
turning the engine off. Doing so may cause burns.
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When taking a nap in the vehicle
Always turn the engine off. Otherwise, if you accidentally move the shift lever or depress
the accelerator pedal, this could cause an accident or fire due to engine overheating.
Additionally, if the vehicle is parked in a poorly ventilated area, exhaust gases may
accumulate and enter the vehicle.
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