Starter Switch Check
WARNING
When you are doing this inspection, the vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle moves, you or others could be injured.
1. Before starting this check, be sure there is enough room around the vehicle.
2. Firmly apply both the parking brake and the regular brake. See Parking Brake
on page 9‑33.> Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be ready to turn off the engine
immediately if it starts.> 3. Try to start the engine in each gear. The vehicle
should start only in P (Park) or N (Neutral). If the vehicle starts in any other
position, contact your dealer for service.
See also:
Defensive Driving
Defensive driving means “always expect the unexpected.” The first step in driving defensively is to wear the safety belt. See Safety Belts on page 3‑15.
• Assume that other road users (pe ...
Reclining Seatbacks
WARNING
Sitting in a reclined position when the vehicle is in motion can be dangerous.
Even when buckled up, the safety belts cannot do their job when reclined like this.
The shoulder belt cannot ...
Brake Adjustment
Every time the brakes are applied, with or without the vehicle moving, the brakes
adjust for wear. ...