Higher speed motoring
Pre-Trip Inspections
1. Tires:
Adjust the tire inflation pressures to specification.
Low tire inflation pressures will result in overheating and possible failure of the tires.
Avoid using worn or damaged tires which may result in reduced traction or tire failure.
NOTE:
Never exceed the maximum tire inflation
pressure shown on the tires.
WARNING:
o Underinflated or overinflated tires can
cause poor handling, loss of vehicle
control, and sudden tire failure leading
to accidents, injuries, and even death.
Always check tires are properly inflated before driving. Refer to pages 2-28 and 8-3 for proper tire pressures and further information.
o Driving on tires with no or insufficient tread is dangerous. Worn-out tires can result in loss of vehicle control, collisions, injury, and even death. Worn-out tires should be replaced as soon as possible and should never be used for driving. Always check tire tread before driving your car. Refer to 8-11 for further information and tread limits.
2. Fuel, engine coolant and engine oil: High speed travel consumes more fuel than urban motoring. Do not forget to check both engine coolant and engine oil.
3. Drive belt:
A loose or damaged drive belt may result in
overheating of the engine.
See also:
ADJUSTABLE SEATS
WARNING:
o Never adjust the driver’s seat while the vehicle is moving. Any sudden or
unexpected movement of the seat could cause you to lose control of the vehicle resulting
in an accident. Only ...
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
The vehicle identification number (VIN) is the number used in registering your
car and in all legal matters pertaining to its ownership, etc. It can be found in
four different places on yo ...
Operating door locks from outside the vehicle
• Turn the key toward the rear of the vehicle to unlock and toward the front
of the vehicle to lock.
• If you lock the door with a key, all vehicle doors will lock automatically.
• From the driv ...