Starting and operating / Hill start assist system 7-43
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 .
CAUTION
If your vehicle has a front underspoiler ( optional ), pay attention to blocks and other obstructions on the ground when parking . The underspoiler could be damaged by contact with them .
Hill start assist system
WARNING
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. The Hill start assist system is a device only for helping the driver to START the vehicle on an uphill grade . To prevent accidents when the vehicle is parked on a slope , be sure to firmly set the parking brake . When setting the parking brake , make sure that the vehicle remains stationary when the clutch pedal ( MT models ) and brake pedal ( both MT and CVT models ) are released .
. Do not turn the ignition switch to the “ LOCK ”/“ OFF ” position while the Hill start assist system is operating . The Hill start assist system will be deactivated and may lead to an accident .
The Hill start assist system is a device to make the following vehicle operations easier .
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