124The engine number is stamped on the 
engine block as shown.
CAUTION!
Do not modify the suspension/ 
chassis with lift kits, spacers, 
springs, etc. It can cause danger-
ous handling characteristics, re- 
sulting  in loss of control. Determine what kind of tires your ve- 
hicle is originally equipped with 1.
 Summer tires
Summer tires are high-speed capability 
tires best suited to highway driving underdry conditions. Since  summer tires do not have the same
traction performance as snow tires, sum- 
mer tires are inadequate for driving on
snow-covered  or  icy roads. For driving on
snow-covered  or icy roads, we recom-
mend using snow tires. If installing snow tires, be sure to replace all four tires. 2. All season tires
All season tires are designed to provide 
better  traction in snow and to be adequate
for driving in most winter conditions, as 
well as for use all year round. 
All season tires, however, do not have ad- 
equate traction performance compared
with snow tires in heavy or loose snow.
Also,  all season tires fall short in accelera-
tion and handling performance compared with summer tires in highway driving.
Suspension  and chassis Types of tires 
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4. Apply the parking brake firmly. 
5. Shift into first or reverse (manual) or
Pº (automatic) and turn off the engine.
When restarting out after parking on a slope: 
1. With the transmission in Pº position (automatic) or the clutch pedal de- 
pressed (manual), start the engine. 
(With an automatic transmission, be
sure to keep the brake pedal de- pressed.)
2. Shift into gear. 
3. Release the parking brake (also foot brake on automatic transmission ve- hicles) and slowly pull or back away
from the wheels blocks. Stop and ap- ply your brakes.
4. Have someone retrieve the blocks.
  Do not exceed 72 km/h (45 mph) or 
the posted towing speed limit, 
whichever is lower. Because insta- bility (swaying) of a towing vehicle 
trailer combination usually in-
creases as  the speed increases, ex-
ceeding 72 km/h (45 mph) maycause loss of control.
  Slow down and downshift before
descending  steep or long downhill 
grades. Do  not make sudden down-
shifts
  Avoid holding the pedal down too
long or too frequently. This could 
cause the brakes to overheat and 
result in reduced braking 
efficiency.
CAUTION! Getting 
more kilometers/mileage from a li-
ter/gallon of fuel is easy-just take it easy. 
It will help make your vehicle last longer,
too.  Here are some specific tips on how to
save money on both fuel and repairs:   Keep your tires  inflated at the cor- rect pressure.  Underinflation causes
tire  wear and wastes fuel. See Chapter
7-2  for instructions.
  Do not carry unneeded weight in 
your vehicle.  Excess weight puts a
heavier load on the engine, causing greater fuel consumption.
  Avoid lengthy warm-up idling.
Once the engine is running smoothly,
begin drivingÐbut gently. Remember, 
however, that on cold winter days this 
may take a little longer.
  Accelerate slowly and smoothly. 
Avoid jackrabbit starts. Get into high 
gear as quickly as possible.
  Avoid long engine idling.  If you have
a long wait and you are not in traffic, it
is better to turn off the engine and start
again later.
How to save fuel and make 
your vehicle last longer, too