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PRE-OPERATION
DAILy.INSPECTION
it is a good practice to know the con-
dition of your vehicle before you start
it. you should do routine check be-
fore each use.
CAUTION
S t o p. t h e. v e h i c l e. o n. l e v e l.
ground,. stop. the. engine. and.
apply.the.parking.brake.before.
checking.or.servicing.the.vehi-
cle.
For.refueling,.refer.to.the.chap-
ter."Maintenance."
Read. information. titled. as.
" D a n g e r " ,. " Wa r n i n g " ,. a n d.
"Caution". thoroughly. for. the.
safe.operation.
CHECk.ITEM
check the engine oil level.
check the engine coolant level.
clean the radiator grille.
Check the air cleaner filter.
check the brake pedal.
check the gauges and indicators
on the instrument panel.
check the headlamps and turn
signal lamps.
check the fuel level.
Visually check the tire inflation
pressure and wheel nut tightness.
for more information, refer to the
chapter "maintenance."
OPERATING.THE.ENGINE
STARTING.THE.ENGINE
WARNING
To.avoid.accidents:
Be. sure. to. read. and. under-
stand. the. warning. and. cau-
tion.decals.on.the.vehicle.thor-
oughly.
Run. the. engine. only. in. a. well-
ventilated. area,. or. you. can. be.
suffocated.by.exhaust.gas.
Never. start. the. engine. unless.
you. are. on. the. driver's. seat..
The. vehicle. can. abruptly. start.
off,.resulting.in.an.injury.or.ac-
cident.
IMPORTANT
Using. an. additive. so. the. en-
gine. will. start. more. easily. can.
damage.the.engine..And.it.will.
not.be.covered.by.warranty..
To. protect. the. start. motor. and.
battery.from.damage,.never.try.
to. start. the. engine. for. over. 10.
seconds.consecutively.