Explanation of general maintenance items

Additional information on the following items with “ * ”is found later in this section.

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Drinking alcohol/drugs and driving
WARNING Never drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Alcohol in the bloodstream reduces coordination, delays reaction time and impairs judgement. Driving after drinking alcohol increases ...

Electric power steering system
- If the engine is not running or is turned off while driving, the power assist for the steering will not work. Steering will be harder to operate. - When the electric power steering warni ...

Using the brakes
Avoid resting your foot on the brake pedal while driving. This will overheat the brakes, wear out the brake pads faster, and reduce gas mileage. To help reduce brake wear and to prevent the brakes ...