Good Driving Practices

• Never move the shift lever from P (Park) or N (Neutral) to any other position while the accelerator pedal is depressed.
• Never shift the shift lever to P (Park) while the vehicle is moving.
• Make sure the vehicle is completely stopped before attempting to shift into R (Reverse) or D (Drive).
• Never turn off the engine and coast down a hill. This may be 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. Otherwise, the lower gear may not engage.
• Always use the parking brake. Do not rely on placing the transmission in P (Park) to keep the vehicle from moving.
• 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.
• Optimum vehicle performance and fuel economy are achieved by smoothly depressing and releasing the accelerator pedal.

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.

WARNING

If your vehicle is stuck in snow, mud, sand, etc., you may try to rock the vehicle by shifting it back and forth between forward and reverse. Do not attempt this procedure if people or objects are anywhere near the vehicle. While rocking, the vehicle may suddenly move forward or backward as it frees itself, which may cause injury to, or damage to, nearby people or objects.