Off-road recovery
If the right side or left side wheels unintentionally leave the road surface, maintain control of the vehicle by following the procedure below. Please note that this procedure is only a general guide.
The vehicle must be driven as appropriate based on the conditions of the vehicle, road and traffic.
1. Remain calm and do not overreact.
2. Do not apply the brakes.
3. Maintain a firm grip on the steering wheel
with both hands and try to hold a straight
course.
4. When appropriate, slowly release the accelerator
pedal to gradually slow the vehicle.
5. If there is nothing in the way, steer the vehicle
to follow the road while vehicle speed
is reduced. Do not attempt to drive the vehicle
back onto the road surface until vehicle
speed is reduced.
6. When it is safe to do so, gradually turn the
steering wheel until both tires return to the
road surface. When all tires are on the road
surface, steer the vehicle to stay in the appropriate
driving lane.
● If you decide that it is not safe to return the vehicle to the road surface based on vehicle, road or traffic conditions, gradually slow the vehicle to a stop in a safe place off the road.
See also:
Warning and indicator lights
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) warning
light (AWD models)
Anti-lock Braking System
(ABS) warning light
Blind Spot Warning (BSW)
light (orange)
Brake warning light
Charge warning light
Engine oil pressu ...
Turn signal switch
Turn signal
1 Move the lever up or down to signal the
turning direction. When the turn is completed,
the turn signal cancels automatically.
Lane change signal
2 To signal a lane change, move th ...
If your vehicle overheats
CAUTION
• Do not continue to drive if your
vehicle overheats. Doing so could
cause engine damage or a vehicle
fire.
• To avoid the danger of being
scalded, never remove the radiator
cap whi ...
