2-1. Driving procedures
CAUTION
When the vehicle is stopped
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Do not race the engine.
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If the vehicle is in any gear other than "P" or "N", the vehicle may accelerate sud-
denly and unexpectedly, and may cause an accident.
Do not leave the vehicle with the engine running for a long time.
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If such a situation cannot be avoided, park the vehicle in an open space and
check that exhaust fumes do not enter the vehicle interior.
Always keep a foot on the brake pedal while the engine is running to prevent an
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accident caused by the vehicle moving.
When the vehicle is parked
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Do not leave glasses, cigarette lighters, spray cans, or soft drink cans in the vehi-
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cle when it is in the sun.
Doing so may result in the following:
• Gas may leak from a cigarette lighter or spray can, and may lead to a fire.
• The temperature inside the vehicle may cause the plastic lenses and plastic
material of eye glasses to deform or crack.
• Soft drink cans may fracture, causing the contents to spray over the interior of
the vehicle, and may also cause a short circuit in the vehicle's electrical com-
ponents.
Always apply the parking brake, shift the shift lever to "P", stop the engine and
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lock the vehicle.
Do not leave the vehicle unattended while the engine is running.
Do not touch the exhaust pipes and the rear bumper diffusers while the engine is
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running or immediately after turning the engine off.
Doing so may cause burns.
Do not leave the engine running in an area with snow build-up, or where it is
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snowing. If snowbanks build up around the vehicle while the engine is running,
exhaust gases may collect and enter the vehicle. This may lead to death or a seri-
ous health hazard.
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