Emergency Equipment

Your vehicle is equipped with emergency equipment to assist you in responding to an emergency situation.

Fire Extinguisher

If there is a small fire and you know how to use a fire extinguisher, follow these steps carefully.

1. Pull the safety pin at the top of the fire extinguisher, which holds the handle to prevent accidental discharge.

2. Aim the nozzle at the base of the fire.

3. Stand approximately 2.5 m (8 ft) away from the fire and squeeze the handle to discharge the fire extinguisher. If you release the handle, the discharge will stop.

4. Sweep the nozzle back and forth at the base of the fire. After the fire appears to be out, watch carefully as it may re-ignite.

First Aid Kit

Items for use in providing first aid, such as scissors, bandages, and adhesive tape, are provided.

Warning Triangle

Place the warning triangle on the road to warn oncoming vehicles during an emergency, such as when the vehicle is parked on the shoulder due to a problem.

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (if equipped)

Tires normally lose air over time during daily use, and you may need to add air periodically. This is normal and is not always a sign of a punctured tire. Always check the tire pressure when the tires are cold, because tire pressure increases with temperature.

To check the tire pressure, follow these steps:

1. Unscrew the valve cap, which is located on the edge of the tire.

2. Press and hold the tire pressure gauge against the tire valve. Some air will leak out when you start, and more will leak if you do not press the gauge firmly.

3. A firm, non-leaking push activates the gauge.

4. Read the tire pressure on the gauge to see whether the tire pressure is low or high.

5. Adjust the tire pressure to the specified pressure. Refer to "Tires and Wheels" in chapter 8.

6. Reinstall the valve cap.