Defensive Driving
Defensive driving means “always expect the unexpected.” The first step in driving defensively is to wear the safety belt. See Safety Belts .
WARNING
Assume that other road users (pedestrians, bicyclists, and other drivers) are going to be careless and make mistakes. Anticipate what they might do and be ready.
In addition:
► Allow enough following distance between you and the driver in front of you. ► Focus on the task of drivingDriver distraction can cause collisions resulting in injury or possible death. These simple defensive driving techniques could save your life.
See also:
Door Locks
WARNING:
Unlocked doors can be dangerous.
• Passengers, especially children, can easily
open the doors and fall out of a moving
vehicle. When a door is locked, the handle
will not open it. T ...
Keys
WARNING!
Leaving children in a vehicle with
the ignition key is dangerous for
many reasons. Children or others
could be badly injured or even
killed. They could operate the
power windows or ...
Once a Year
• Starter switch check. See Owner Checks and
Services.
• Parking brake and automatic transmission P (Park)
mechanism check. See Owner Checks and
Services.
• Automatic transmission shiftl ...
