160 2-1. Driving procedures
CAUTION
Vehicles with a manual transmission
●If the accelerator and brake pedals are depressed at the same time, driv-
ing torque may be restrained. This is not a malfunction.
●Do not shift gears unless the clutch pedal is fully depressed. After shifting,
do not release the clutch pedal abruptly. Doing so may damage the clutch,
transmission and gears.
●Observe the following to prevent the clutch from being damaged.
• Do not rest your foot on the clutch pedal while driving.
Doing so may cause clutch trouble.
• Do not use any gear other than the 1st gear when starting off and mov-
ing forward.
Doing so may damage the clutch.
• Do not use the clutch to hold the vehicle when stopping on an uphill
grade.
Doing so may damage the clutch.
●Do not shift the shift lever to R when the vehicle is still moving. Doing so
may damage the clutch, transmission and gears.
●Do not release the clutch pedal too quickly. Doing so may damage the
transmission.
■When parking the vehicle (vehicles with an automatic transmission)
Always shift the select lever to P. Failure to do so may cause the vehicle to
move or the vehicle may accelerate suddenly if the accelerator pedal is acci-
dentally depressed. Also set the parking brake.
■Avoiding damage to vehicle parts
●Do not turn the steering wheel fully in either direction and hold it there for
an extended period of time.
Doing so may damage the power steering motor.
●When driving over bumps in the road, drive as slowly as possible to avoid
damaging the wheels, underside of the vehicle, etc.
●On vehicles with an automatic transmission, do not race the engine for
more than 5 seconds in any position except the N or P position when the
brake is applied or when chocks are used in the wheels. This may cause
the transmission fluid to overheat.
484 Alphabetical index
Warning buzzers
Electric power steering .......... 369
Seatbelt reminder.................. 371
Warning lights
Automatic transmission
fluid temperature
warning light........................ 371
Anti-lock brake
system ................................ 369
Brake assist system ..............369
Brake system ........................ 368
Charging system ................... 368
Cruise control
indicator light....................... 369
Electric power steering
system warning light ........... 369
Electronic engine control
system ................................ 369
Engine oil pressure ............... 368
Keyless access with
push button start
system ........................369, 378
Low fuel level ........................ 371
Low tire pressure................... 371
Malfunction indicator
lamp .................................... 369
Open door ............................. 371
Pretensioners ........................ 369
Seatbelt reminder
light ..................................... 371
Slip indicator light .................. 369
SRS airbags .......................... 369
Tire pressure monitoring
system ................................ 371Washer
Checking ............................... 310
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 229
Switch ................................... 209
Washing and waxing ............... 276
Weight
Cargo capacity ...................... 224
Load limits............................. 228
Weight ................................... 414
Wheels ...................................... 323
Window glasses ........................ 70
Window lock switch................... 70
Windows
Power windows ....................... 70
Rear window defogger .......... 254
Washer.................................. 209
Windshield wipers ................... 209W
487 What to do if...
■Warning lights
P. 369, 378
or
P. 368P. 369
P. 368P. 369
P. 368P. 371
P. 371
or
P. 369P. 371
P. 369P. 371
P. 371
or
P. 369P. 371
P. 369
*: The light comes on in yellow to indicate a malfunction.
Brake system warning
lightKeyless access with push button start
system indicator light
Slip indicator
Charging system warn-
ing lightCruise control indicator
light
*
Low engine oil pressure
warning lightOpen door warning light
Malfunction indicator
lampLow fuel level warning
light
Driver’s seatbelt
reminder light
SRS airbag system
warning lightFront passenger’s seatbelt
reminder light
ABS warning lightTire pressure warning
light
Automatic transmission fluid temper-
ature warning light
Electric power steering
warning light
