Safe Driving Tips
Interior of the vehicle

  • Check that the seat belts operate properly and smoothly. Check belt webbing for wear or damage.
  • Be sure all gauges - fuel, oil, temperature and battery - function properly and indicate normal levels.
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  • Pedal should be firm and vehicle shouldn't pull to one side while stopping.
  • Check for steering? Wheel vibration, hard steering or strange noises.
  • If vehicle pulls to one side contact customer service representative.
  • Accelerator pedal should not catch or require uneven effort. Keep the floor mats away from the pedal.
  • Make sure, headlights, stoplights, taillights and turn signals operate properly.
    Check that wipers and washers are working and do not streak.
  • Ensure that air or heat comes out of the defroster outlets properly and in sufficient quantity.

    Fuel

  • Use only gasoline with the octane recommended in your owner's manual. A common misconception is that octane measures the quality or power capabilities of gas. But octane is simply the measurement of gasoline's resistance to detonation or pinging. So using higher-than-recommended octane gas is a waste of money, while lower-than-recommended octane will result in poor performance and increased operating costs.
  • Be sure to avoid running the tank too close to empty. Gas impurities and sediments collect at the bottom of your tank and cause problems if drawn into the fuel line.

    • Roadside safety

  • Get your vehicle completely off the road and away from traffic.
  • Never stand near the edge of the highway while checking the vehicle.
  • Turn on your hazard warning flashers and raise the hood to warn traffic and signal that you need assistance.

    • Flat Tires

  • Park on a level and solid surface. Apply parking brake and shift manual transmission into "Reverse" or automatic transmission into "Park".
  • If you decide to change your tire yourself, follow your vehicles' specific jacking instructions listed in your owner's manual.
  • Never change tires when vehicle is on a slope, ice or slippery area. Also never change tires if oncoming traffic is close to your vehicle.
  • Observe the mileage limitations on the temporary spare, and return jack and other tools to their proper and secure locations when finished.
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