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2-1. Driving procedures

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CAUTION

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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.

Doing 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 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.

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Do not leave cigarette lighters in the vehicle. If a cigarette lighter is in a place such

as the glove box or on the floor, it may be lit accidentally when luggage is loaded

or the seat is adjusted, causing a fire.

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Do not attach adhesive discs to the windshield or windows. Do not place contain-

ers such as air fresheners on the instrument panel or dashboard. Adhesive discs

or containers may act as lenses, causing a fire in the vehicle.

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Do not leave a door or window open if the curved glass is coated with a metal-

lized film such as a silver-colored one. Reflected sunlight may cause the glass to

act as a lens, causing a fire.

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Always apply the parking brake, shift the shift lever to P, stop the engine and lock

the vehicle.

Do not leave the vehicle unattended while the engine is running.

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Do not touch the exhaust pipes while the engine is running or immediately after

turning the engine off.

Doing so may cause burns.

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Do not leave the engine running in an area with snow build-up, or where it is

snowing. If snowbanks build up around the vehicle while the engine is running,

exhaust gases may collect and enter the vehicle. This may lead to death or a seri-

ous health hazard.

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Exhaust gases

Exhaust gases include harmful carbon monoxide (CO) that is colorless and odor-

less. Inhaling exhaust gases may lead to death or a serious health hazard.