- Make sure the hood, the trunk, and
the doors are securely closed and
locked.
- Adjust the position of the seat and
steering wheel.
- Adjust the inside and outside
rearview mirrors.
- Verify all the lights work.
- Fasten your seatbelt. Check that all
passengers have fastened their
seatbelts.
- Check the gauges and indicators in
the instrument panel and the messages
on the instrument display
when the Engine Start/Stop button
is in the ON position.
- Check that any items you are carrying
are stored properly or fastened
down securely.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of SERIOUS
INJURY or DEATH, take the following
precautions:
- ALWAYS wear your seat belt.
All passengers must be properly
belted whenever the vehicle
is moving. For more information,
refer to “Seat Belts” in
chapter 2.
- Always drive defensively.
Assume other drivers or
pedestrians may be careless
and make mistakes.
- Stay focused on the task of
driving. Driver distraction can
cause accidents.
- Leave plenty of space
between you and the vehicle
in front of you.
WARNING
NEVER drink or take drugs and
drive.
Drinking or taking drugs and
driving is dangerous and may
result in an accident and SERIOUS
INJURY or DEATH.
Drunk driving is the number
one contributor to the highway
death toll each year. Even a
small amount of alcohol will
affect your reflexes, perceptions
and judgment. Just one
drink can reduce your ability to
respond to changing conditions
and emergencies and your reaction
time gets worse with each
additional drink.
Driving while under the influence
of drugs is as dangerous
or more dangerous than driving
under the influence of alcohol.
You are much more likely to
have a serious accident if you
drink or take drugs and drive. If
you are drinking or taking
drugs, don’t drive. Do not ride
with a driver who has been
drinking or taking drugs.
Choose a designated driver or
call a taxi.
Before entering the vehicle
Be sure all windows, outside mirror(
s), and outside lights are clean
and unobstructed.
Remove frost, snow, or ice.
Visually check the tires for uneven
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