Starting and driving
4-5
CARE WHEN DRIVING
Driving your vehicle to fit the
circumstances is essential for
your safety and comfort. As a
driver, you should be the one who
knows best how to drive in the
given circumstances.
ENGINE COLD START PERIOD
Due to the higher engine speeds
when the engine is cold, extra
caution must be exercised when
selecting gear (automatic and
manual).
LOADING THE BAGGAGE
Load and their distribution and the
attachment
of
equipment
(coupling devices, roof baggage
carriers, etc.) will change the
driving characteristics of the
vehicle considerably. Driving style
and speed must be changed
according to the circumstances.
WHEN THE ROAD IS WET
●
Avoid
starting
off,
accelerating
and
stopping
suddenly.
●
Avoid sharp turns or lane
changes.
●
Extra distance should be
kept from the vehicle in front.
●
When water covers the
road surface in puddles, small
streams, etc., REDUCE SPEED
to prevent aquaplaning which
will cause skidding and loss of
control.
●
Worm tires increase this
risk.
UNDER WINTER CONDITIONS
●
Drive sensitively
●
Avoid
sudden
steering
actions.
●
Extra distance should be
kept from the vehicle in front.
TRAILER TOWING
Your vehicle was designed to be
used
primarily
for
carrying
passengers
and
luggage.
Remember that towing a trailer
will place additional loads on your
vehicle’s engine,
drive
train,
steering,
braking
and
other
systems. Also, towing a trailer will
exaggerate other conditions such
as sway caused by crosswinds,
rough road surfaces or passing
trucks. Driving style and speed
must be changed according to the
circumstances.
●
Choose proper coupling
devices (trailer hitch, safety
chain, roof carrier, etc.) for your
vehicle.
●
Never allow the total trailer
load (trailer weight plus its
cargo weight) and coupling
device to be exceeded.
●
Before driving, make sure
that the lighting system of the
trailer works properly.
