Do not park your vehicle near flammable objects, such as dry grass, oil, or timber.
Heat from the exhaust can cause a fire.
When Stopped
1. Depress the brake pedal firmly.
2. Firmly apply the parking brake.
Automatic transmission models
3. Move the shift lever from
to
.
Manual transmission models
3. Move the shift lever to
.
4. Turn off the engine.
Always set the parking brake firmly, in particular if you are parked on an incline.
NOTICE
Automatic transmission models
The following can damage the transmission: • Depressing the accelerator and brake pedals simultaneously.
• Holding the vehicle in place when facing uphill by depressing the accelerator pedal.
• Moving the shift lever into
before the vehicle
stops completely.
Raise the wiper arms when snow is expected.
Maintenance Safety
All service items not detailed in this section should be performed by a certified
technician or other qualified mechanic.
Important Safety Precautions
To eliminate potential hazards, read the inst ...
Adding Engine Oil
1. Unscrew and remove the engine oil fill cap.
2. Add oil slowly.
3. Reinstall the engine oil fill cap, and tighten
it securely.
4. Wait for three minutes and recheck the
engine oil dipstick.
...
Parking Brake
To apply the parking brake, pull the lever up fully. To release it, pull up slightly,
push the button, and lower the lever. The parking brake indicator on the instrument
panel should go out when ...