Before driving .................................................................................................6-3
Before entering the vehicle ...................................................................................... 6-3
Before starting .......................................................................................................... 6-3
Ignition switch ................................................................................................6-4
Key ignition switch ....................................................................................................6-4
Engine Start/Stop button ...........................................................................................6-7
Manual transmission .....................................................................................6-12
Manual transmission operation ..............................................................................6-12
Good driving practices ............................................................................................6-14
Automated Manual Transmission (AMT) ......................................................6-15
Automated Manual Transmission (AMT) operation ...............................................6-16
Features of the Automated Manual Transmission (AMT) ......................................6-16
Parking ..................................................................................................................... 6-24
Good driving practices ...........................................................................................6-24
Braking system ..............................................................................................6-26
Power brakes ...........................................................................................................6-26
Disc brakes wear indicator .....................................................................................6-26
Rear drum brakes .....................................................................................................6-27
Parking brake ...........................................................................................................6-27
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................................................................................6-29
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ..........................................................................6-30
Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) ....................................................................6-33
Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC) ................................................................................6-34
Emergency Stop Signal (ESS) .................................................................................6-35
Brake Assist System (BAS) ...................................................................................... 6-35
Good braking practices ..........................................................................................6-36
Special driving conditions ............................................................................6-37
Hazardous driving conditions .................................................................................6-37
Rocking the vehicle ...............................................................................................6-37
Smooth cornering ...................................................................................................6-38
Driving at night ........................................................................................................6-38
Driving in the rain ....................................................................................................6-38
Driving in flooded areas ..........................................................................................6-39
Winter driving ............................................................................................... 6-40
Snow or icy conditions ............................................................................................6-40
Winter precautions ..................................................................................................6-42
Vehicle weight ...............................................................................................6-44
Overloading .............................................................................................................6-44
6. Driving Your Vehicle
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