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BEFORE DRIVING
Before entering vehicle
• Be sure that all windows, outside
mirror(s), and outside lights are clean.
• Check the condition of the tires.
• Check the area underneath the vehi‐
cle for any sign of leaks.
• Be sure there are no obstacles behind
you if you intend to back up.
Before starting
• Close and lock all doors.
• Position the seat so that all controls
are easily reached.
• Adjust the inside and outside rear‐
view mirrors.
• Be sure that all lights work.
• Check all gauges.
• Check the operation of warning lights
when the POWER is turned to the ON
position.
• Release the parking brake and make
sure the brake warning light goes
out.
For safe operation, be sure you are fa‐
miliar with your vehicle and its equip‐
ment.
WARNING
All passengers must be properly bel‐
ted whenever the vehicle is moving.
Refer to “Seat belts” on page 4-16
for more information on their proper
use.
WARNING
Always check the surrounding areas
near your vehicle for people, espe‐
cially children, before putting a vehi‐
cle into “D (Drive)” or “R (Reverse)”.
WARNING
n Driving under the influence of
alcohol or drugs
Drinking and driving is dangerous.
Drunk driving is the number one con‐
tributor to the highway death toll
each year. Even a small amount of
alcohol will affect your reflexes, per‐
ceptions and judgement. Driving
while under the influence of drugs is
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as dangerous or more dangerous
than driving drunk.
You are much more likely to have a
serious accident if you drink or take
drugs and drive.
If you are drinking or taking drugs,
don’t drive. Do not ride with a driver
who has been drinking or taking
drugs. Choose a designated driver or
call a cab.
WARNING
• 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 operation of the foot pedals,
possibly causing an accident. Keep
all things in the vehicle safely stor‐
ed.
• If you do not focus on driving, it
may cause an accident. Be careful
when operating what may disturb
driving such as audio or heater. It
is the responsibility of the driver
to always drive safely.
Driving your vehicle
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