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:
Windshield Wipers and Washers
Windshield Wiper
1. MIST
2. OFF
3. INT Intermittent
4. LO Low speed
5. HI High speed
6. Windshield washers
Push the right lever up or down to select a position.
MIST - The wipers run at high ...
Opening and Closing the Tailgate.
Precautions for Opening/Closing the Tailgate
Always make sure individuals and objects are clear of the tailgate before opening
or closing it.
Opening the tailgate
Open the tailgate all the way.
I ...
Automatic Transmission
● Shift to and depress the brake
pedal when starting the engine.
Shifting
Models without
paddle shifter
Models with
paddle shifter
Depress the brake pedal and
press the release but ...