Vehicle Safety
The vehicle must be in a stationary condition.
- Make sure your vehicle is parked on level ground, the parking brake is set, and the engine is off.
Be aware that hot parts can burn you.
- Make sure to let the engine and exhaust system cool thoroughly before touching vehicle parts.
Be aware that moving parts can injure you.
- Do not start the engine unless instructed, and keep your hands and limbs away from moving parts.
Safety When Performing Maintenance
WARNING
Improperly maintaining this vehicle or failing to correct a problem before driving can cause a crash in which you can be seriously hurt or killed. Always follow the inspection and maintenance recommendations according to the schedules in this owner's manual.
WARNING
Failure to properly follow maintenance instructions and precautions can cause you to be seriously hurt or killed. Always follow the procedures and precautions in this owner's manual.
See also:
For Safe Driving
The following pages explain your vehicle’s safety features and how to use
them
properly. The safety precautions below are ones that we consider to be among the
most important. ...
Towing a Trailer
Your vehicle has been designed primarily to carry passengers and their cargo.
You can also use it to tow a trailer if you carefully observe the load limits, use
the proper equipment, and follow th ...
Fuel Information
■ Fuel recommendation
Unleaded gasoline, pump octane number 87 or higher.
Use of lower octane gasoline can cause a persistent, heavy metallic knocking
noise
that can lead to engine damage. ...