Driving your vehicle
Before driving
Before driving
Before starting
僅 Close and lock all doors.
Before entering vehicle
僅 Position the seat so that all controls
僅 Be sure that all windows, outside mir-
are easily reached.
ror(s), and outside lights are clean.
僅 Adjust the inside and outside rearview
僅 Check the condition of the tyres.
mirrors.
僅 Check under the vehicle for any sign
僅 Be sure that all lights work.
of leaks.
僅 Check all gauges.
僅 Be sure there are no obstacles behind
僅 Check the operation of warning lights
you if you intend to back up.
when the ignition switch or ENGINE
Necessary inspections
START/STOP button is turned to the
Fluid levels, such as engine oil, engine
ON position.
coolant, brake fluid, and washer fluid
僅 Release the parking brake and make
should be checked on a regular basis,
sure the brake warning light goes out.
with the exact interval depending on the
For safe operation, be sure you are
fluid. Further details are provided in sec-
familiar with your vehicle and its equip-
tion 8, “Maintenance”.
ment.
WARNING
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WARNING
Driving whilst distracted can result in a
All passengers must be properly belted
loss of vehicle control, that may lead to
whenever the vehicle is moving. Refer to
an accident, severe personal injury, and
"Seat belts" on page 3-13 for more infor-
death. The driver's primary responsibility
mation on their proper use.
is in the safe and legal operation of a
vehicle, and use of any hand held
WARNING
devices, other equipment, or vehicle sys-
tems which take the driver's eyes, atten-
Always check the surrounding areas
tion and focus away from the safe
near your vehicle for people, especially
operation of a vehicle or which are not
children, before putting a car into D
permissible by law should never be used
(Drive) or R (Reverse).
during operation of the vehicle.
WARNING
Driving under the influence of alcohol
or drugs
Drinking and driving is dangerous.
Drunk driving is the number one contrib-
utor to the highway death toll each year.
Even a small amount of alcohol will
affect your reflexes, perceptions and
judgment. Driving whilst under the influ-
ence of drugs is as dangerous or more
dangerous than driving drunk.
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