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2-1. Driving procedures

CAUTION

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When shifting the shift lever

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Be careful not to shift the shift lever with the accelerator pedal depressed.

This may lead to unexpected rapid acceleration of the vehicle that may cause an

accident and result in death or serious injury.

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When the vehicle is stopped

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Do not race the engine.

If the vehicle is in any gear other than P or N the vehicle may accelerate suddenly

and unexpectedly, and may cause an accident.

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Do not leave the vehicle with the engine running for a long time.

If such a situation cannot be avoided, park the vehicle in an open space and

check that exhaust fumes do not enter the vehicle interior.

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In order to prevent accidents due to the vehicle rolling away, always keep

depressing the brake pedal while the engine is running, and apply the parking

brake as necessary.

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If the vehicle is stopped on an incline, in order to prevent accidents caused by the

vehicle rolling forward or backward, always depress the brake pedal and securely

apply the parking brake as needed.

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Avoid revving or racing the engine.

Running the engine at high speed while the vehicle is stopped may cause the

exhaust system to overheat, which could result in a fire if combustible material is

nearby.

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When the vehicle is parked

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Do not leave glasses, cigarette lighters, spray cans, or soft drink cans in the vehi-

cle when it is in the sun.

Failure to do so may result in the following.

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Gas may leak from a cigarette lighter or spray can, and may lead to a fire.

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The temperature inside the vehicle may cause the plastic lenses and plastic

material of eye glasses to deform or crack.

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Soft drink cans may fracture, causing the contents to spray over the interior of

the vehicle, and may also cause a short circuit in the vehicle's electrical com-

ponents.