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uuFor Safe Driving uImportant Safety Precautions
Safe Driving
■Pay appropriate attention to the task of driving safely
Engaging in cell phone conversation or  other activities that keep you from paying 
close attention to the road, other vehicles, and pedestrians could lead to a crash. 
Remember, situations can change quickly, and only you can decide when it is safe to 
divert some attention away from driving.■Control your speed
Excessive speed is a major factor in crash injuries and deaths. Generally, the higher 
the speed, the greater the risk, but serious injuries can also occur at lower speeds. 
Never drive faster than is safe for current conditions, regardless of the maximum 
speed posted.■Keep your vehicle in  safe condition
Having a tire blowout or a mechanical  failure can be extremely hazardous.
To reduce the possibility of such problems, check your tire pressures and condition 
frequently, and perform all regularly scheduled maintenance. 
     
        
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uuIndicators uMulti-Information Display Warn ing and Information Messages
Instrument Panel
Multi-Information Display Warning and Information MessagesThe following messages appear only on the multi-information display. Pres s the   (information) button to see the message again 
with the system message indicator on.
Message
Condition
Explanation
●Appears when the fuel fill cap is loose or is not 
installed.
2 Tighten Fuel Cap Message  P. 535
●Appears when the scheduled maintenance is due 
soon.
u Consequently,  Maintenance Due Now  and 
Maintenance Past Due  follow.
2Maintenance Minder Messages on the Multi-
Information Display  P. 472
●Appears when the engine coolant temperature gets 
abnormally high.
2Overheating  P. 531
●Appears when the engine coolant temperature is 
near its upper limit.
●Drive slowly to prevent overheating.
●Appears if any door or the trunk is not completely 
closed.●The beeper sounds and the message comes on if any 
door or the trunk is  opened while driving.
●Goes off when all doors and the trunk are closed. 
     
        
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uuBefore Performing Maintenance uSafety When Performing Maintenance
Maintenance
Safety When Performing MaintenanceSome of the most important safety precautions are given here.
However, we cannot warn you of every conc eivable hazard that can arise in 
performing maintenance. Only you can  decide whether or not you should perform 
a given task.
• To reduce the possibility of fire or explosion, keep cigarettes, sparks, and flames 
away from the 12-volt battery and all fuel related parts.
• Never leave rags, towels, or other flammable objects under the hood.
u Heat from the engine and exhaust can ignite them causing a fire.
• To clean parts, use a commercially available degreaser or parts cleaner, not 
gasoline.
• Wear eye protection and protective clothing  when working with the 12-volt 
battery or compressed air.
• Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, which is poisonous and can kill you.
u Operate operate the engine only when there is sufficient ventilation.
• The vehicle must be in a stationary condition.
u Make sure your vehicle is parked on level ground, the parking brake is set, and 
the power system is turned off.
• Be aware that hot parts can burn you.
u Make sure to let the power system including the engine and exhaust system 
cool thoroughly before touching vehicle parts.
• Be aware that moving parts can injure you.
u Do not activate the power system unless instructed, and keep your hands and 
limbs away from moving parts. When the power system is on, the engine can 
automatically start, or the radiator fan may start operating without the engine 
running.■
Maintenance Safety
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Vehicle Safety
1Safety When Performing Maintenance
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WARNING
Improperly maintaining this vehicle or 
failing to correct a problem before driving 
can cause a crash in which you can be 
seriously hurt or killed.
Always follow th e inspection and 
maintenance recommendations according 
to the schedules in this owner's manual.
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WARNING
Failure to properly fol low maintenance 
instructions and precautions can cause you 
to be seriously hurt or killed.
Always follow the procedures and 
precautions in this owner's manual.