2-1. Driving procedures
NOTICE
When driving the vehicle
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Do not use the accelerator pedal or depress the accelerator and brake pedals at
the same time to hold the vehicle on a hill.
When parking the vehicle
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Always put the shift lever in "P". Failure to do so may cause the vehicle to move or
the vehicle may accelerate suddenly if the accelerator pedal is accidentally
depressed.
Avoiding damage to vehicle parts
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Do not turn the steering wheel fully in either direction and hold it there for a long
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time.
Doing so may damage the power steering motor.
When driving over bumps in the road, drive as slowly as possible to avoid damag-
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ing the wheels, underside of the vehicle, etc.
If you get a flat tire while driving
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A flat or damaged tire may cause the following situations. Hold the steering wheel
firmly and gradually press the brake pedal to slow down the vehicle.
It may be difficult to control your vehicle.
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The vehicle will make abnormal sounds.
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The vehicle will behave abnormally.
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Replace a flat tire with a new one. (P. 642)
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