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2-1. Driving procedures

CAUTION

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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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Always keep a foot on the brake pedal while the engine is running to prevent an

accident caused by the vehicle moving.

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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.

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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 pipe 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.