5 Starting and driving
Precautions when starting and driving
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5-2
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide)
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5-2
Three-way catalyst
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5-3
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
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5-3
Avoiding collision and rollover
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5-6
Off-road recovery
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5-6
Rapid air pressure loss
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5-6
Drinking alcohol/drugs and driving
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5-7
Push-button ignition switch
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5-8
Operating range for engine start function
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5-8
Push-button ignition switch operation
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5-9
Push-button ignition switch positions
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5-9
Emergency engine shut off
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5-10
Intelligent Key battery discharge
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5-10
Before starting the engine
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5-11
Starting the engine
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5-11
Driving the vehicle
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5-12
Automatic transmission
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5-12
Manual Transmission
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5-16
Parking brake
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5-20
Cruise control
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5-21
Precautions on cruise control
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5-21
Cruise control operations
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5-22
Break-in schedule
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5-23
Fuel efficient driving tips
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5-23
Increasing fuel economy
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5-24
Parking/parking on hills
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5-25
Power steering
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5-26
Brake system
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5-26
Braking precautions
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5-26
Parking brake break-in
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5-27
Brake assist
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5-27
Brake assist
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5-27
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
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5-27
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system
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5-29
Performance dampers (NISMO models)
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5-31
Cold weather driving
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5-32
Freeing a frozen door lock
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5-32
Antifreeze
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5-32
Battery
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5-32
Draining of coolant water
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5-32
Tire equipment
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5-32
Special winter equipment
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5-32
Driving on snow or ice
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5-32
Engine block heater (if so equipped)
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5-33