Driving your vehicle
Before driving
be used during operation of the
vehicle.
Before driving
Before entering vehicle
䳜 Be sure that all windows, outside
mirror(s), and outside lights are
clean.
䳜 Check the condition of the tires.
䳜 Check under the vehicle for any
sign of leaks.
䳜 Be sure there are no obstacles
behind you if you intend to back
up.
Before starting
䳜 Close and lock all doors.
䳜 Position the seat so that all con
trols are easily reached.
䳜 Adjust the inside and outside rear
view mirrors.
䳜 Be sure that all lights work.
䳜 Check all gauges.
䳜 Check the operation of warning
lights when the ENGINE START/
STOP button is turned to the ON
position.
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Necessary inspections
Fluid levels, such as engine oil,
engine coolant, brake fluid, and
washer fluid should be checked on a
regular basis, with the exact interval
depending on the fluid. Refer to
"Scheduled maintenance service" on
page 8-10.
䳜 Release the parking brake and
make sure the brake warning light
goes out.
For safe operation, be sure you are
familiar with your vehicle and its
equipment.
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WARNING
WARNING
Driving while distracted can result in
a loss of vehicle control, that may
lead to an accident, severe personal
All passengers must be properly
belted whenever the vehicle is mov
ing. Refer to "Seat belts" on page 4-
19 for more information on their
proper use.
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injury, and death. The driver's pri
mary responsibility is in the safe
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and legal operation of a vehicle, and
use of any hand-held devices, other
equipment, or vehicle systems
WARNING
which take the driver's eyes, atten
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Always check the surrounding areas
near your vehicle for people, espe
cially children, before putting a car
into D (Drive) or R (Reverse).
tion and focus away from the safe
operation of a vehicle or which are
not permissible by law should never
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