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 3‑12.
○ Assume that other road users (pedestrians, bicyclists, and other drivers) are going to be careless and make mistakes. Anticipate what they might do and be ready.
○ Allow enough following distance between you and the driver in front of you.
○ Focus on the task of driving.
See also:
Exterior Lamp Controls
The exterior lamp control is on the turn signal/lane change lever.
(Exterior Lamp Control): Operates
the exterior lamps. Turn to one of the following positions:
(Off): Briefly turn to this pos ...
Headlamp Aiming
The vehicle has a visual optical headlamp aiming system. The aim of the headlamps has been preset at the factory and should need no further adjustment.
However, if the vehicle is damaged in a crash, ...
Dual Tire Rotation
When the vehicle is new, or whenever a wheel, wheel bolt, or wheel nut is replaced, check the wheel nut torque after 160, 1 600, and 10 000 km (100, 1,000, and 6,000 mi) of driving.
For proper torque ...