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Getting started
Driving
Driving
Warning! G
Make sure that absolutely no objects are
obstructing the pedals’ range of move-
ment. Keep the driver’s footwell clear of
all obstacles. If there are any floormats or
carpets in the footwell, make sure that the
pedals still have sufficient clearance.
During sudden driving or braking maneu-
vers the objects could get caught between
the pedals. You could then no longer
brake or accelerate. This could lead to acci-
dents and injury.
Fastening the seat belts
Warning! G
Due to the considerably larger interior
compared to other vehicles, for occupants
in the rear of the vehicle not properly
wearing their seat belts, the risk of injury
in an accident is significantly increased.
They are much more likely to be thrown
around in the vehicle in slight frontal im-
pacts or even during emergency braking
maneuvers.
Always fasten your seat belt before driving
off. Always make sure all of your passen-
gers are properly restrained, even those
sitting in the rear.
Failure to wear and properly fasten and
position your seat belt greatly increases
your risk of injuries and their likely severity
in an accident. You and your passengers
should always wear seat belts.
If you are ever in an accident, your injuries
can be considerably more severe without
your seat belt properly buckled. Without
your seat belt buckled, you are much more
likely to hit the interior of the vehicle or be
ejected from it. You can be seriously in-
jured or killed.
In the same crash, the possibility of injury
or death is lessened if you are wearing
your seat belt. The airbags can only pro-
vide the protection they were designed to
afford if the occupants are wearing their
seat belts (컄 page 82).
Warning! G
According to accident statistics, children
are safer when properly restrained in the
rear seating positions than in the front
seating position. Thus, we strongly recom-
mend that children be placed in the rear
seats whenever possible. Regardless of
seating position, children 12 years old and
under must be seated and properly se-
cured in an appropriately sized infant re-
straint, toddler restraint, or booster seat
recommended for the size and weight of
the child. For additional information,
see “Children in the vehicle” (컄 page 95).
A child’s risk of serious or fatal injuries is
significantly increased if the child re-
straints are not properly secured in the ve-
hicle and the child is not properly secured
in the child restraint.
Warning! G
Never let more people ride in the vehicle
than there are seat belts available. Be sure
everyone riding in the vehicle is correctly
restrained with a separate seat belt. Never
use a seat belt for more than one person at
a time.
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