06
BEFORE DRIVING
Before entering the vehicle
WARNING
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mirror(s), and outside lights are
clean and unobstructed.
To reduce the risk of SERIOUS
INJURY or DEATH, take the follow-
ing precautions:
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passengers must be properly
belted whenever the vehicle is
moving. For more details, refer
to “Seat Belts” in chapter 3.
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wear and damage.
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sign of leaks.
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behind you if you intend to back up.
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Assume other drivers or pedes-
trians may be careless and make
mistakes.
Before starting
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ing. Driver distraction can cause
accidents.
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and the doors are securely closed
and locked.
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you and the vehicle in front of
you.
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steering wheel.
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view mirrors.
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all passengers have fastened their
seat belts.
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the instrument panel and the mes-
sages on the instrument display
when the ignition switch is in the
ON position.
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ing are stored properly or fastened
down securely.
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