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Braking in Emergencies

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ABS allows the driver to steer and brake at the same time. In many emergencies, steering can help more than even the very best braking.

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Airbag On-Off Switch
If one of the switches pictured in the following illustrations is located in the glove box, the vehicle has an airbag on-off switch that you can use to manually turn on or off the right front passenge ...

Automatic Transmission
The automatic transmission has a shift lever located on the console between the seats. P (Park): This position locks the front wheels. It is the best position to use when starting the engine becaus ...

Following Distance
Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as you would when driving the vehicle without a trailer. This can help to avoid heavy braking and sudden turns. ...