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Driving your vehicle
BEFORE DRIVING
Before entering vehicle
• Be sure that all lights work.
Check all gauges.
WARNING - Driving under
the influence of alcohol or
drugs
•
•
Be sure that all windows, outside mir-
ror(s), and outside lights are clean.
Check the condition of the tires.
• Check the operation of warning lights
when the ignition switch is turned to
the ON position.
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•
Drinking and driving is dangerous.
Drunk driving is the number one
contributor to the highway death
toll each year. Even a small amount
of alcohol will affect your reflexes,
Check under the vehicle for any sign of
leaks.
•
Release the parking brake and make
sure the brake warning light goes out.
•
Be sure there are no obstacles behind
you if you intend to back up.
For safe operation, be sure you are famil-
iar with your vehicle and its equipment.
perceptions
and
judgement.
Necessary inspections
Driving while under the influence of
drugs is as dangerous or more dan-
gerous than driving drunk.
Fluid levels, such as engine oil, engine
coolant, brake fluid, and washer fluid
should be checked on a regular basis,
with the exact interval depending on the
fluid. Further details are provided in
Section 7, “Maintenance”.
WARNING
All passengers must be properly
belted whenever the vehicle is mov-
ing. Refer to “Seat belts” in section
You are much more likely to have a
serious accident if you drink or
take drugs and drive.
3 for more information on their
proper use.
If you are drinking or taking drugs,
don’t drive. Do not ride with a driv-
er who has been drinking or taking
drugs. Choose a designated driver
or call a cab.
Before starting
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•
Close and lock all doors.
Position the seat so that all controls are
easily reached.
WARNING
Always
check the surrounding
areas near your vehicle for people,
especially children, before putting a
vehicle into “Drive” or “Reverse”.
•
Adjust the inside and outside rearview
mirrors.
WARNING
When you intend to park or stop the
vehicle with the engine on, be care-
ful not to depress the accelerator
pedal for a long period of time. It
may overheat the engine or exhaust
system and cause fire.
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