Driver and Passenger Safety
This section gives you important information about how to protect yourself and your passengers. It shows you how to use seat belts. It explains how your airbags work. And it tells you how to properly restrain infants and children in your vehicle.
- Important Safety Precautions
- Your Vehicle’s Safety Features
- Protecting Adults and Teens
- Additional Information About Your Seat Belts
- Additional Information About Your Airbags
- Protecting Children General Guidelines
- Protecting Infants and Small Children
- Selecting a Child Seat
- Installing a Child Seat
- Protecting Larger Children
- Carbon Monoxide Hazard
- Safety Labels
See also:
When You Cannot Open the Tailgate.
What to Do When Unable to Open the Tailgate
If you cannot open the tailgate, use the following procedure.
1. Use a flat-tip screwdriver and remove the cover on the inside of the tailgate.
Models ...
If the Engine Overheats
The reading of the vehicle’s temperature gauge should stay in the midrange. If
it climbs to the red mark, you should determine the reason (hot day, driving up
a steep hill, etc.).
If the vehicl ...
Driving Preparation
Check the following items before you start driving.
■Exterior Checks
• Make sure there are no obstructions on the windows, door mirrors, exterior
lights, or other parts of the vehicle.
- R ...