Parking your vehicle 375 |
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When parking on a hill, always turn the steering wheel. When the vehicle is headed up the hill, the front wheels should be turned away from the curb. |
WARNING
. Never leave unattended children or pets in the vehicle. They could accidentally injure themselves or others through inadvertent operation of the vehicle. Also, on hot or sunny days, the temperature in a closed vehicle could quickly become high enough to cause severe or possibly fatal injuries to people.
. Do not park the vehicle over flammable materials such as dry grass, waste paper or rags, as they may burn easily if they come near hot engine or exhaust system parts.
. Be sure to stop the engine if you take a nap in the vehicle. If engine exhaust gas enters the passenger compartment, occupants in the vehicle could die from carbon monoxide( CO) contained in the exhaust gas.
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tions on the ground when parking. The underspoiler could be damaged by contact with them.
. The braking power of the parking brake may not be sufficient when stronger braking power is needed( e. g., when parking on a steep slope while towing a trailer).
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Starting and operating |
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CAUTION |
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When facing downhill, the front wheels should be turned into the curb. |
. If your vehicle has a bumper under guard( optional), pay attention to blocks and other obstruc- |