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:
Remote Control and Wireless Headphone Care*
Models with rear entertainment system
Replacing the Battery
Remote Control
If it takes several pushes on the remote control buttons to operate the rear
entertainment system.
Battery type: BR303 ...
Safe Driving
You can find many safety recommendations throughout this chapter, and
throughout this manual. ...
Rear Differential Fluid
4WD model only
The rear differential should be drained and refilled with new fluid according
to the maintenance messages shown on the information display. Have your dealer replace
the rear differ ...






