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6-4
Driving Your Vehicle
Before Entering the Vehicle
ś Make sure all windows, side view
mirror(s), and outside lights are clean
and unobstructed.
ś Remove frost, snow, or ice from both
the front and rear windshield as well
as the front side windows.
ś Visually check the tires for uneven
wear and damage.
ś Check under the vehicle for any sign
of leaks.
ś Make sure there are no obstacles
behind you if you intend to back up.
Before Starting
ś Make sure the hood, the liftgate, and
the doors are securely closed and
locked.
ś Adjust the position of the seat and
steering wheel.
ś Adjust the inside rearview mirror and
outer side view mirrors.
ś Verify all the lights work.
ś Fasten your seat belt. Check that all
passengers have fastened their seat
belts.
ś Check the gauges and indicators
in the instrument panel and the
messages on the instrument display
when the vehicle is in the ON position.
ś Check that any items you are carrying
are stored properly or fastened down
securely.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of SERIOUS INJURY or
DEATH, take the following precautions:
ś ALWAYS wear your seat belt. All
passengers must be properly belted
whenever the vehicle is moving. For
more information, refer to the “Seat
Belts” section in chapter 3.
ś Always drive defensively. Assume
other drivers or pedestrians may be
careless and make mistakes.
ś Stay focused on the task of driving.
Driver distraction can cause
accidents.
ś Leave plenty of space between you
and the vehicle in front of you.
WARNING
NEVER drink or take drugs and drive.
Drinking or taking drugs and driving is
dangerous and may result in an accident
and SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH.
Drunk driving is the number one
contributor to the highway death
toll each year. Even a small amount
of alcohol will affect your reflexes,
perceptions and judgment. Just one
drink can reduce your ability to respond
to changing conditions and emergencies.
Your reaction time gets worse with each
additional drink.
Driving while under the influence
of drugs is as dangerous as or more
dangerous than driving under the
influence of alcohol.
You are much more likely to have a
serious accident if you drink or take
drugs and drive. If you are drinking or
taking drugs, don’t drive. Do not ride
with a driver who has been drinking or
taking drugs. Choose a designated driver
or call a taxi.
BEFORE DRIVING
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