13-6 Useful advice for emergencies
Should a mechanical failure occur, do not panic.
Simply slow your vehicle while paying attention to
the vehicles behind you, and pull off the road at a
place where you do not hinder the flow of traffic.
NOTE:
If the engine stops, it is not possible to move the
vehicle using only the starter.
1 Marking your vehicle
After you have pulled off the road, alert other drivers
as follows so that they do not run into your vehicle.
• Flash the hazard warning lamps.
• If your vehicle carries reflective triangles, erect
them by the side of the road behind the vehicle.
2 Repair
Check the mechanical failure and if you judge it
readily repairable, fix it while paying attention to the
traffic. If you are unable to repair it, call an autho-
rized dealer for help.
Stopping your vehicle in an
emergency
WARNING
• Stopping your vehicle in a tunnel could be
dangerous. Wherever possible, drive out
of the tunnel before stopping the vehicle.
• Be sure to block the wheels with chocks
after stopping the vehicle as mechanical
failure may render the parking brake inop-
erative.
WARNING
Never attempt to perform repairs on an
expressway or in a tunnel as doing so is very
dangerous.
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