7-2 Starting and driving
• Do not carry containers of fuel or spray cans in
the cabin.
• Do not attach any decorative panels or similar
items to the windshield.
• Check the immediate area around the vehicle,
using mirrors as necessary: there should be no
persons or obstacles under, in front of, on either
side, or behind the vehicle. Be particularly care-
ful when backing up.
If you wish to back up but cannot confirm safety
behind the vehicle using the mirrors, get out of
the vehicle and perform the check.
• Check that none of the red warning lamps are
illuminated. The warning lamp will go out
when the parking brake is released.
• Fully release the parking brake.
• Set manual transmission vehicles in motion
slowly. When pulling away, avoid racing the
engine and suddenly engaging the clutch. Sud-
den starts place undue strain on the vehicle and
should be avoided. Also, avoid slipping the
clutch for extended periods since this can dam-
age it.
• In an automatic transmission vehicle, depress
the brake pedal and move the range selector
lever out of the “P” position. The range selector
lever cannot be moved unless the brake pedal is
depressed. If the engine’s idling speed is too
high, selecting the “D” or “R” ranges may make
the vehicle lurch. Normalize the engine’s idling
speed before pulling away.
Precautions when setting the
vehicle in motion
WARNING
Carrying fuel in the cabin is extremely dan-
gerous because an increase in the cabin tem-
perature could cause fuel vapor to catch fire
or cause the container to rupture.
WARNING
Attaching a decorative panel or similar item
to the windshield could impede driving and
visibility. In addition, any suction cup on
such an item could cause a fire by acting as a
lens.
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