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Starting the engine
Driving your vehicle
Ignition key
•
Never turn the ignition switch
to LOCK or ACC while the vehi-
cle is moving.This would result
in loss of directional control
and braking function, which
could cause an accident.
•
The anti-theft steering column
lock is not a substitute for the
parking brake. Before leaving
the driver’s seat, always make
sure the shift lever is engaged
in 1st gear for the manual
transmission, set the parking
brake fully and shut the
engine off. Unexpected and
sudden vehicle movement
may occur if these precau-
tions are not taken.
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WARNING
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•
Never reach for the ignition
switch, or any other controls
through the steering wheel
while the vehicle is in motion.
The presence of your hand or
arm in this area could cause a
loss of vehicle control, an
accident and serious bodily
injury or death.
•
Do not place any movable
objects around the driver’s
seat as they may move while
driving, interfere with the driv-
er and lead to an accident.
•
Always wear appropriate
shoes when operating your
vehicle.
Unsuitable shoes
(high heels, ski boots,etc.)
may interfere with your ability
to use the brake and accelera-
tor pedal, and the clutch.
•
Do not start the vehicle with
the accelerator pedal
depressed. The vehicle can
move and lead to an accident.
•
Wait until the engine rpm is
normal. The vehicle may sud-
denly move if the brake padel
is released when the rpm is
high.
WARNING
