Using the brakes
Avoid resting your foot on the brake pedal while driving. This will cause overheating of the brakes, wearing out the brake and pads faster and reduce gas mileage.
To help reduce brake wear and to prevent the brakes from overheating, reduce speed and downshift to a lower gear before going down a slope or long grade. Overheated brakes may reduce braking performance and could result in loss of vehicle control.
- While driving on a slippery surface, be careful when braking, accelerating or downshifting. Abrupt braking or accelerating could cause the wheels to skid and result in an accident.
- If the engine is not running or is turned off while driving, the power assist for the brakes will not work.
Braking will be harder.
See also:
Personal lights - front
Models without moonroof
To turn the map lights on, press the switches. To
turn them off, press the switches again.
CAUTION:
Do not use for extended periods of time
with the engine stopped. Th ...
Light reminder chime
With the ignition switch placed in the OFF position,
a chime sounds when the driver’s door is
opened if the headlights or parking lights are on.
Turn the headlight control switch off before leavi ...
Drinking alcohol/drugs and driving
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
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