13-8 Useful advice for emergencies
Should a mechanical failure occur, do not panic.
Simply slow your vehicle while paying attention to
the vehicles behind you, and pull off the road at a
place where you do not hinder the flow of traffic.
NOTE:
If the engine stops, it is not possible to move the
vehicle using only the starter.
1 Marking your vehicle
After you have pulled off the road, alert other drivers
as follows so that they do not run into your vehicle.
• Flash the hazard warning lamps.
• If your vehicle carries reflective triangles, erect
them by the side of the road behind the vehicle.
2Repair
Check the mechanical failure and if you judge it
readily repairable, fix it while paying attention to the
traffic. If you are unable to repair it, call an autho-
rized dealer for help.
Stopping your vehicle in
an emergency
WARNING
• Stopping your vehicle in a tunnel could be
dangerous. Wherever possible, drive out
of the tunnel before stopping the vehicle.
• Be sure to block the wheels with chocks
after stopping the vehicle as mechanical
failure may render the parking brake inop-
erative.
WARNING
Never attempt to perform repairs in a tunnel
or on a freeway as doing so is very danger-
ous.
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