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engine exhaust gas from enter-

ing the vehicle.

.

Never run the engine in a closed

space, such as a garage, except

for the brief time needed to drive

the vehicle in or out of it.

.

Avoid

remaining

in

a

parked

vehicle for a lengthy time while

the engine is running. If that is

unavoidable, then use the venti-

lation fan to force fresh air into

the vehicle.

.

Always keep the front ventilator

inlet grille free from snow, leaves

or other obstructions to ensure

that

the

ventilation

system

al-

ways works properly.

.

If at any time you suspect that

exhaust fumes are entering the

vehicle,

have

the

problem

checked and corrected as soon

as possible. If you must drive

under

these

conditions,

drive

only with all windows fully open.

.

Keep the rear gate closed while

driving to prevent exhaust gas

from entering the vehicle.

&

Drinking and driving

WARNING

Drinking and then driving is very

dangerous.

Alcohol

in

the

blood-

stream

delays

your

reaction

time

and impairs your perception, judg-

ment and attentiveness. If you drive

after drinking

–

even if you drink just

a little

–

it will increase the risk of

being involved in a serious or fatal

accident, injuring or killing yourself,

your

passengers

and

others.

In

addition, if you are injured in the

accident, alcohol may increase the

severity of that injury.

Please don

’

t drink and drive.

Drunken

driving

is

one

of

the

most

frequent causes of accidents. Since alco-

hol affects all people differently, you may

have consumed too much alcohol to drive

safely even if the level of alcohol in your

blood is below the legal limit. The safest

thing you can do is never drink and drive.

However if you have no choice but to

drive, stop drinking and sober up comple-

tely before getting behind the wheel.

&

Drugs and driving

WARNING

There

are

some

drugs

(over

the

counter and prescription) that can

delay your reaction time and impair

your perception, judgment and at-

tentiveness. If you drive after taking

them,

it

may

increase

your,

your

passengers

’

and other persons

’

risk

of being involved in a serious or

fatal accident.

If you are taking any drugs, check with

your doctor or pharmacist or read the

literature that accompanies the medication

to determine if the drug you are taking can

impair your driving ability. Do not drive

after

taking

any

medications

that

can

make you drowsy or otherwise affect your

ability to safely operate a motor vehicle. If

you have a medical condition that requires

you to take drugs, please consult with

your doctor.

Never drive if you are under the influence

of any illicit mind-altering drugs. For your

own health and well-being, we urge you

not to take illegal drugs in the first place

and to seek treatment if you are addicted

to those drugs.

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