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SAFETY
SAFETY
SAFETY INFORMATION
Your safety—and the safety of others—is very important and operating this
vehicle safely is an important responsibility. While we strive to help you make
informed decisions about safety, it is not practical or possible to warn you
about all the hazards associated with operating or maintaining your vehicle.
Therefore, you must use your own good judgment.
Important Safety Information
This guide explains many of your vehicle’s safety features and how to use them.
Please read this information carefully. Following the instructions below will also
help to keep you and your passengers safe.
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Important Safety Precautions
• Always wear your seat belt.
• Secure all children in the proper restraint system.
• Be aware of airbag hazards.
• Don’t drink and drive.
• Pay appropriate attention to the task of driving safely.
• Control your speed.
• Keep your vehicle in safe condition.
engaging in cell phone conversation or other activities that keep you from
paying close attention to the road, other vehicles, and pedestrians could
lead to a crash. remember, situations can change quickly and only you can
decide when it is safe to divert some attention away from driving.
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Safety Messages
When you see the following messages throughout this guide, pay close
attention.
DANGER
You WILL be KILLeD or SerIoUSLY HUrT if you don’t
follow instructions.
WARNING
You CAN be KILLeD or SerIoUSLY HUrT if you don’t
follow instructions.
CAUTION
You CAN be HUrT if you don’t follow instructions.
NOTICE
This information is intended to help you avoid damage to
your vehicle, other property, or the environment.
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Carbon Monoxide Gas
The engine exhaust from this vehicle contains carbon monoxide, a colorless,
odorless, and highly toxic gas. As long as you properly maintain your
vehicle and follow the instructions set forth below, you will not accumulate
dangerous levels of carbon monoxide gas in the vehicle interior.
Have the exhaust system inspected for leaks whenever:
• The exhaust system is making an unusual noise.
• The exhaust system may have been damaged.
• The vehicle is raised for an oil change.
When you operate a vehicle with the tailgate open, airflow can pull exhaust
gas into the interior and create a hazardous condition. If you must drive with
the tailgate open, open all the windows and set the climate control system
as shown below:
1. Select the fresh air mode.
2. Select the
mode.
3. Set the fan speed to high.
4. Set the temperature control to a comfortable setting.
Adjust the climate control system in the same manner if you sit in your
parked vehicle with the engine running.
Carbon monoxide gas is toxic. Breathing it can cause unconsciousness
and even kill you. Avoid any enclosed areas or activities that expose you
to carbon monoxide.
An enclosed area such as a garage can quickly fill up with carbon
monoxide gas. Do not run the engine with the garage door closed. even
when the garage door is open, drive out of the garage immediately after
starting the engine.
WARNING
