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:
Tires
To safely operate your vehicle, your tires must be the proper type and size,
in good condition with adequate tread, and correctly inflated.
The following pages give more detailed information on how ...
Fastening a Seat Belt
After adjusting a front seat to the proper position, and while sitting
upright and well
back in the seat:
Adjusting the Seats
1. Pull the seat belt out slowly.
2. Insert the latch plat ...
Opening the Hood
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface, and set the parking brake.
2. Pull the hood release handle under the lower left corner of the dashboard.
- The hood will pop up slightly.
3.Push up ...