Driving your vehicle
5
Before driving.........................................................5-3
Before entering the vehicle ...........................................5-3
Before starting...................................................................5-3
Ignition switch ........................................................5-5
Key ignition switch............................................................5-5
Engine Start/Stop button................................................5-9
Manual transaxle .................................................5-19
Manual transaxle operation .........................................5-19
Good driving practices...................................................5-21
Automatic transaxle ............................................5-23
Automatic transaxle operation ....................................5-23
Parking...............................................................................5-28
Good driving practices...................................................5-28
Braking system.....................................................5-30
Power brakes ...................................................................5-30
Disc brakes wear indicator...........................................5-31
Rear drum brakes ...........................................................5-31
Parking brake...................................................................5-31
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ....................................5-33
Good braking practices..................................................5-36
Special driving conditions...................................5-37
Hazardous driving conditions.......................................5-37
Rocking the vehicle ........................................................5-37
Smooth cornering ...........................................................5-38
Driving at night................................................................5-38
Driving in the rain ...........................................................5-38
Driving in flooded areas................................................5-39
Winter driving.......................................................5-40
Snow or icy conditions ..................................................5-40
Winter precautions .........................................................5-42
Vehicle weight ......................................................5-44
Overloading.......................................................................5-44