Distracted Driving

Distractions come in many forms and can take your attention away from the driving task. Exercise good judgment and do not allow other activities to distract you from the road. Many local governments have passed laws regarding driver distraction. Become familiar with the local laws in your area.

To avoid distraction while driving, keep your eyes on the road, keep your hands on the steering wheel, and concentrate on driving.

• Do not use a phone in difficult driving situations. Use the hands-free method to place or receive necessary phone calls.
• Keep your eyes on the road. Do not read, make notes, or look up information on phones or other electronic devices.
• Assign a front seat passenger to handle potential distractions.
• Become familiar with vehicle features before driving, such as programming your favorite radio stations and adjusting climate controls and seat settings. Program all trip information into any navigation device before driving.
• Wait until the vehicle is parked to retrieve items that have fallen to the floor.
• Stop or park the vehicle before attending to children.
• Keep pets in an appropriate carrier or restraint.
• Avoid stressful conversations while driving, whether with a passenger or on a mobile phone.

Refer to the Infotainment section for more information on using this system and the navigation system, if equipped, including pairing and use with a mobile phone.