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:
Customized Features*
Use the audio/information screen to customize certain features.
■ How to customize
Models without navigation system
With the ignition switch in ON ,
press and hold the DISP button, then rot ...
Fuses
The vehicle’s fuses are contained in three fuse boxes.
The interior fuse box is located under the dashboard on the driver’s side. The
fuse label is attached under the steering column.
The ...
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)
ABS
Helps prevent the wheels from locking up, and helps you retain steering control
by pumping the brakes rapidly, much faster than you. The electronic brake distribution
(EBD) system, which is par ...






