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Engine Compartment
If checking or adjusting any engine bay
equipment with the engine running, take all
suitable precautions to prevent body parts
or clothing becoming caught in moving
engine components; death or injury could
otherwise result.
Before Driving the Car
Before each journey:
- Check tires for damage, wear and correct
pressure. Incorrect inflation pressures
will affect the vehicle handling (See ‘Tires’
on page 91).
- Check all windows, mirrors and lights
are clear and unobstructed and all lights
are correctly working.
- Check that the tailgate and front body
access panel are correctly latched.
- Adjust the seat and mirrors and famil-
iarise yourself with the controls.
- Check all instruments and tell tale lamps
are reading correctly.
- Ensure that all occupants are properly
restrained by their seat belts.
Driving a Car Requires:
- Care;
- Attention;
- Sensible judgement.
Be aware that any motor car has the
potential to cause death or injury both to
its occupants and/or other persons and
must be used only in a responsible and
appropriate manner.
Remember:
- All occupants must wear seat belts.
-
Never drive whilst under the influence of
alcohol or drugs.
- Never drive when excessively tired.
- Never use a hand held mobile phone,
map read or attempt other distracting
activities whilst driving.
-
Always obey all speed and traffic laws
and regulations, never exceed the local
speed limit and take into account the
traffic and road conditions.
- Be particularly careful driving on slippery
or wet surfaces.
- Restrain exploitation of full vehicle per-
formance until appropriate familiarity
and experience have been gained and
only in circumstances when it is legal
and safe to do so.
- Adhere to the Maintenance Schedule and
keep the car in good condition.
- Never leave young children unattended
in the car.
- Read and take account of all safety mes-
sages in this handbook.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
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