Parking Your Vehicle
When Stopped
1. Depress the brake pedal firmly.
2. Firmly apply the parking brake.
Automatic transmission models
3. Move the shift lever from
to
.
Manual transmission models
3. Move the shift lever to
.
4. Turn off the engine.
Always set the parking brake firmly, in particular if you are parked on an incline.
Parking Your Vehicle
Do not park your vehicle near flammable objects, such as dry grass, oil, or timber. Heat from the exhaust can cause a fire.
When Stopped
Automatic transmission models
NOTICE
The following can damage the transmission:
• Depressing the accelerator and brake pedals
simultaneously.
• Holding the vehicle in place when facing uphill by
depressing the accelerator pedal.
• Moving the shift lever into
before the vehicle
stops completely.
Raise the wiper arms when snow is expected.
See also:
Side Airbag Cutoff System
To reduce the likelihood that a front passenger may be injured by an
inflating side
airbag, the passenger side airbag is automatically turned off when:
• The height sensors detect a child or sho ...
Rear Seat
Folding Down the Rear Seat
1. Remove the center shoulder belt from
the guide.
2. Pull the release lever in the trunk to release
the lock.
3. Fold the seat-back down.
If the rear head restr ...
Checking Tires
To safely operate your vehicle, your tires must be of the proper type and
size, in
good condition with adequate tread, and properly inflated.
Inflation guidelines
Properly inflated tires provide ...
