Precautions when starting and driving

WARNING

● Do not leave children or adults who would normally require the assistance of others alone in your vehicle. Pets should also not be left alone. They could accidentally injure themselves or others through inadvertent operation of the vehicle. Also, on hot, sunny days, temperatures in a closed vehicle could quickly become high enough to cause severe or possibly fatal injuries to people or animals.
● Properly secure all cargo with ropes or straps to help prevent it from sliding or shifting. Do not place cargo higher than the seatbacks. In a sudden stop or collision, unsecured cargo could cause personal injury.

See also:

Warning/indicator lights and audible reminders
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) warning light (AWD models) All-Wheel Drive (AWD) warning light (AWD models) Blind Spot Warning (BSW) light (orange) Brake warning light Charge warning light Engine o ...

Parking brake
WARNING • Be sure the parking brake is fully released before driving. Failure to do so can cause brake failure and lead to an accident. • Do not release the parking brake from outside the ve ...

Power steering
WARNING ● If the engine is not running or is turned off while driving, the power assist for the steering will not work. Steering will be harder to operate. ● When the power steering w ...