Before Driving
Before you begin driving your vehicle, you should know what gasoline to use and how to check the levels of important fluids. You also need to know how to properly store luggage or packages. The information in this section will help you. If you plan to add any accessories to your vehicle, please read the information in this section first.
- Break-in Period
- Fuel Recommendation
- Service Station Procedures
- Fuel Economy
- Accessories and Modifications
- Carrying Cargo
See also:
Starting the Engine
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. In cold weather, turn off all electrical accessories to reduce the drain on
the battery.
3. Make sure the shift lever is in Park. Press on the brake pedal.
4. Witho ...
Side Airbags
The side airbags help protect the upper torso of the driver or a front
passenger
during a moderate to severe side impact.
■Housing Locations
The side airbags are housed in the outside
ed ...
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
Your vehicle has a 17-digit vehicle identification number (VIN) used to
register your
vehicle for warranty purposes, and for licensing and insuring your vehicle. See
the
image below for the VIN ...