Good Driving Practices

• Never turn off the engine and coast down a hill. This is extremely dangerous. Always leave the vehicle in gear while driving.
• Do not "ride" the brakes. This may cause them to overheat and fail. Instead, when driving down a long grade, reduce speed and shift to a lower gear. In this case, engine braking will help reduce vehicle speed.
• Slow down before downshifting. This helps prevent excessive engine speed that may cause damage.
• Reduce speed when encountering crosswinds. This gives you much better control of your vehicle.
• Make sure the vehicle is completely stopped before attempting to shift into R (Reverse). The transmission may be damaged if you do not. To shift into R (Reverse), depress the clutch pedal, move the shift lever to the neutral position, wait three seconds, then shift into R (Reverse).
• Exercise extreme caution when driving on slippery surfaces. Be especially careful when braking, accelerating, or shifting gears. On slippery surfaces, a sudden change in vehicle speed may cause the driving wheels to lose traction with the road and the vehicle to go out of control.

WARNING

• Always wear your seat belt! In a collision, an unbelted passenger is much more likely to suffer serious injury or death than a properly belted passenger.
• Avoid high speeds when driving through curves or turns.
• Do not make sudden steering movements, such as quick lane changes or rapid, sharp turns.
• The risk of rollover increases significantly if you lose control of your vehicle at highway speeds.
• Loss of control often occurs when two or more wheels slip off the paved surface and the driver steers to return to the road.
• If your vehicle leaves the paved surface, do not steer sharply. Instead, brake gently before returning to the lane.
• Never exceed the posted speed limits.