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BEFORE DRIVING
Before entering vehicle
• Be sure that all windows, outside
mirror(s), and outside liþhts are clean.
• Check the condition oý the tires.
• Check under the vehicle ýor any siþn
oý leaks.
• Be sure there are no obstacles behind
you iý you intend to back up.
Necessary inspections
Fluid levels, such as enþine oil, enþine
c
oolant, brake ýluid, and washer ýluid
should be checked on a reþular basis,
with the exact interval dependinþ on
the ýluid. Further details are provided in
Chapter 10, Maintenance.
WARNING
Driving while distracted can result in
a loss of vehicle control, that may
lead to an accident, severe personal
injury, and death. The driver’s pri‐
mary responsibility is in the safe and
legal operation of a vehicle, and use
of any handheld devices, other
equipment, or vehicle systems which
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take the driver’s eyes, attention and
focus away from the safe operation
of a vehicle or which are not permis‐
sible by law should never be used
during operation of the vehicle.
Before starting
• Close and lock all doors.
• Position the seat so that all controls
are easily reached.
• Adjust the inside and outside rear‐
view mirrors.
• Be sure that all liþhts work.
• Check all þauþes.
• Check the operation oý warninþ liþhts
when the iþnition switch is turned to
the ON position.
• Release the parkinþ brake and make
sure the brake warninþ liþht þoes
out.
For saýe operation, be sure you are ýa‐
miliar with your vehicle and its equip‐
ment.
WARNING
All passengers must be properly bel‐
ted whenever the vehicle is moving.
Refer to Seat belts on page 4-16
for more information on their proper
use.
WARNING
Always check the surrounding areas
near your vehicle for people, espe‐
cially children, before putting a vehi‐
cle into D (Drive) or R (Reverse).
WARNING
n
Driving under the influence of
alcohol or drugs
Drinking and driving is dangerous.
Drunk driving is the number one con‐
tributor to the highway death toll
each year. Even a small amount of
alcohol will affect your reflexes, per‐
ceptions and judgement. Driving
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Drivinþ your vehicle
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