Driving checklists and warnings
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Introduction
In this section you’ll find information about:
Getting ready and driving safely
Driving in other countries
Driving through water on roads
More information:
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Sitting properly and safely
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Transporting
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Starting and stopping the engine
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Saving fuel and helping the environment
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Consumer information
WARNING
Driving under the influence of alcohol, illegal drugs, narcotics and some medications may
cause collisions and other accidents, severe personal injuries and even death.
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Alcohol, illegal drugs, narcotics and some medications may severely affect perception,
reaction times and safe driving, which may result in the loss of vehicle control.
Getting ready and driving safely
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Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS
Observe the following points before and during every drive for your own safety, the safety of all pas-
sengers and others
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Check proper function of lights and turn signals.
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Check tire pressure (
Tires and wheels
) and fuel level (
Refueling
).
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Make sure that all windows are clean.
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Store items and all luggage safely in the storage compartments, in the luggage compartment and,
if necessary, on the roof,
Roof rack
.
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Always make sure that nothing keeps the pedals from moving freely.
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Make sure that children are properly secured by a restraint system appropriate for their size and
weight,
Child safety and child restraints
.
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Properly adjust front seats, all head restraints and mirrors to the correct height,
Adjusting the
seating position
.
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Wear shoes that give your feet a good grip, and that give you a feel for the pedals.
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Make sure that the floormat on the driver side is properly fastened and cannot interfere with the
pedals.
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Assume a proper seating position before the vehicle starts to move and keep this position while
driving. Make sure that all passengers do the same,
Adjusting the seating position
.
