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Driving your vehicle Before driving
DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE
Before driving
Before getting into the vehicle, you
should examine the car and its sur
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roundings. After getting into the
vehicle, you should check a number
of things 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
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trols are easily reached.
䳜 Buckle your seat belt.
䳜 Adjust the inside and outside
rearview mirrors.
䳜 Be sure that all lights work.
䳜 Check all gauges.
䳜 Check the operation of warning
lights when the POWER button is
turned to the ON position.
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.
WARNING
Check surroundings
Always check the surrounding areas
near your vehicle for people, espe
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cially children, before putting a vehi
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cle into D (Drive) or R (Reverse).
WARNING
Loose objects
Securely store items in your vehicle.
When you make a sudden stop or
turn the steering wheel rapidly,
loose objects may drop on the floor
and it could interfere with the oper
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ation of the foot pedals, possibly
causing an accident.
WARNING
Proper footwear
Always wear appropriate shoes
when operating your vehicle.
Unsuitable shoes (high heels, ski
boots, sandals, etc.) may interfere
with your ability to use the brake
and accelerator pedals.