■Creeping
The engine may run at a higher idle speed and creeping increases: • Immediately after the engine starts.
• When the heating and cooling system is in use.
Keep the brake pedal firmly depressed when stopped.
■Kickdown
Quickly depressing the accelerator pedal while driving uphill may cause the transmission to drop to a lower gear, unexpectedly increasing vehicle speed. Depress the accelerator pedal carefully, especially on slippery roads and curves.
Brake Master Cylinder Inspection
Remove the master cylinder.
Inspect and note these items:
Before reassembling, check that all parts are free of dirt and other
foreign particles.
Do not t ...
Handling the Unexpected
Flat Tire
● Park in a safe location and repair the flat
tire with the compact spare tire*, or using
the tire repair kit* in the cargo area.
Indicators Come On
● Identify the indicat ...
Drive Belt Auto-Tensioner Inspection
Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), and make sure to turn the A/C switch
OFF, then turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
Check the position of the auto-tensioner indicator (A). S ...