Precautions While Driving
■In Rain
Avoid driving in deep water and on flooded roads. This can damage the engine or driveline, or cause electrical component failure.
■Other Precautions
If there is a strong impact with something under the vehicle, stop in a safe location.
Check the underside of the vehicle for damage or any fluid leaks.
NOTICE
Do not operate the shift lever while pressing the accelerator pedal. You could damage the transmission.
If the ignition switch is turned to ACCESSORY
or
LOCK
while driving, the engine
will shut down
and all steering and brake power assist functions will
stop, making it difficult to control the vehicle.
Do not put the shift lever in
, as
you will lose
engine braking (and acceleration) performance.
During the first 600 miles (1,000 km) of operation, avoid sudden acceleration or full throttle operation so as to not damage the engine or powertrain.
Avoid hard braking for the first 200 miles (300 km).
You should also follow this when the brake pads are replaced.
See also:
Key Types and Functions
This vehicle comes with the following keys:
■Master Keys
Use the key to start and stop the engine, and
to lock and unlock the doors, tailgate, and
fuel fill door.
You can also use the r ...
Automatic Transmission
Shift Lever Position Indicators
These indicators on the instrument panel show which position the shift lever
is in.
The ‘‘D’’ indicator comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignit ...
Interior Convenience Items
Glove Box
Pull the handle to open the glove box. You can lock the glove box with the master
key.
Console Compartment
Pull the handle to open the console compartment.
Glove Box
WARNING
An op ...






