When Stopped
1. Depress the brake pedal firmly with the shift lever in
.
2. Firmly apply the parking brake.
3. Move the shift lever from 
to
.
4. Turn off the engine.
Always set the parking brake firmly, in particular if you are parked on an incline.
Parking Your Vehicle
Do not park your vehicle near flammable objects, such as dry grass, oil, or timber. Heat from the exhaust can cause a fire.
When Stopped
NOTICE
The following can damage the transmission:
Depressing the accelerator and brake pedals simultaneously.
Holding the vehicle in place when facing uphill by depressing the accelerator pedal.
Moving the shift lever into before
the vehicle stops completely.
Raise the wiper arms when snow is expected.
See also:
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 imp ...
Protecting Child Passengers
Each year, many children are injured or killed in vehicle crashes because they
are either unrestrained or not properly restrained. In fact, vehicle accidents are
the number one cause of death of chi ...
When You Cannot Open the Tailgate
■What to Do When Unable to Open the Tailgate
If you cannot open the tailgate, use the following procedure.
1. Use a flat-tip screwdriver and remove the
cover on the inside of the tailgate.
...