Before starting the engine
• Make sure the area around the vehicle
is
clear.
• Check fluid levels such as engine oil,
coolant,
brake fluid and window washer fluid as
frequently as possible, or at least whenever
you refuel.
• Check that all windows and lights are
clean.
• Visually inspect tires for their
appearance
and condition. Also check tires for proper
inflation.
• Lock all doors.
• Position seats and adjust head
restraints/
headrests.
• Adjust inside and outside mirrors.
• Fasten seat belts and ask all passengers
to
do likewise.
• Check the operation of warning lights when
the ignition switch is pushed to the ON
position. (See “Warning/indicator lights and
audible reminders” in the “2. Instruments
and controls” section.)
See also:
Battery
- Keep the battery surface clean and dry.
Clean the battery with a solution of baking soda and water.
- Make certain the terminal connections are clean and securely tightened.
- If the vehicle is n ...
Variable voltage control system (if so equipped)
CAUTION
• Do not ground accessories directly
to the battery terminal. Doing so will
bypass the variable voltage control
system and the vehicle battery may
not charge completely.
• Use electr ...
Larger children
Children should remain in a forward-facing child
restraint with a harness until they reach the maximum
height or weight limit allowed by the child
restraint manufacturer.
Once a child outgrows t ...
