Stopping the vehicle
1. Safely move the vehicle off the road and away from traffic.
2. Turn on the hazard warning flashers.
3. Park on a level surface and apply the parking brake. Move the selector lever to the P (Park) position.
4. Turn off the engine.
5. Raise the hood to warn other traffic, and to signal professional road assistance personnel that you need assistance.
6. Have all passengers get out of the vehicle and stand in a safe place, away from traffic and clear of the vehicle.
- Make sure the parking brake is securely applied and the transmission is shifted into the P (Park) position.
- Never change tires when the vehicle is on a slope, ice or slippery areas.
This is hazardous.
- Never change tires if oncoming traffic is close to your vehicle. Wait for professional road assistance.
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Reporting safety defects (US only)
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect
which could cause a crash or could
cause injury or death, you should immediately
inform the National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration (NHTSA) ...
Trailer brakes
If your trailer is equipped with a braking system,
make sure it conforms to federal and/or local
regulations and that it is properly installed.
WARNING
Never connect a trailer brake system directl ...
Emergency engine shut off
To shut off the engine in an emergency situation
while driving perform the following procedure:
– Rapidly push the push-button ignition switch 3
consecutive times, or
– Push and hold the push- ...