Pre-driving checks and adjustments

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Automatic door locks
-All doors lock automatically when the vehicle speed reaches 15 MPH (24 km/h). - All doors unlock automatically when the ignition switch is placed in the OFF position. The automatic lock and unl ...

Accelerator downshift — in D position —
For passing or hill climbing, depress the accelerator pedal to the floor. This shifts the transmission down into a lower gear, depending on the vehicle speed. ...

Battery
If the battery is not fully charged during extremely cold weather conditions, the battery fluid may freeze and damage the battery. To maintain maximum efficiency, the battery should be checked ...