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Driving your vehicle
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Before driving
Driving your vehicle
Before driving
Before getting into the vehicle, you
should examine the car and its sur
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roundings. After getting into the vehicle,
you should check a number of things
before driving.
Before entering the vehicle
僅Be sure that all windows, outside mir
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ror(s), and outside lights are clean.
僅 Check the condition of the tires.
僅 Check under the vehicle for any sign
of leaks.
僅 Be sure there are no obstacles behind
you if you intend to back up.
Before starting
僅 Close and lock all doors.
僅 Position the seat so that all controls
are easily reached.
僅 Buckle your seat belt.
僅 Adjust the inside and outside rear
view mirrors.
僅Be sure that all lights work.
僅 Check all gauges.
僅 Check the operation of warning lights
when the EV button is turned to the
ON position.
僅 Release the parking brake and make
sure the brake warning light goes out.
For safe operation, be sure you are
familiar with your vehicle and its equip
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ment.
WARNING
Check Surroundings
Always check the surrounding areas
near your vehicle for pedestrians, espe
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cially children, before putting a vehicle
into D (Drive) or R (Reverse).
WARNING
Loose Objects
Securely store items in your vehicle.
When you make a sudden stop or turn
the steering wheel rapidly; loose objects
may drop on the floor and it could inter
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fere with the operation of the foot ped
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als, possibly causing an accident.
WARNING
Proper Footwear
Always wear appropriate shoes when
operating your vehicle. Unsuitable shoes
(high heels, ski boots, sandals, etc.) may
interfere with your ability to use the
brake and accelerator pedals.
WARNING
Driving While Intoxicated
Do not drive while intoxicated. Drinking
and driving is dangerous. Even a small
amount of alcohol will affect your
reflexes, perceptions and judgment.
Driving while under the influence of
drugs is as dangerous as or more dan
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gerous than driving drunk.
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