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Before Driving

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Driving Preparation

Driving

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Store or secure all items on board properly.

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Carrying too much cargo, or improperly storing it, can affect your vehicle’s 
handling, stability, stopping distance, and tires, and make it unsafe.

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Maximum Load Limit

 P. 433

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Do not pile items higher than the seat height.

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They can block your view and may be thrown forward in the event of sudden 
braking.

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Do not place anything in the front seat footwells. Make sure to secure the floor 
mat.

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An object or unsecured floor mat can interfere with your brake and accelerator 
pedal operation while driving.

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If you have any animals on board, do not let them move around in the vehicle.

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They may interfere with driving and a crash could occur.

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Securely close and lock all doors and the trunk.

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Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside

 P. 166

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Adjust your seating position properly.

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Adjust the front head restraint, too.

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Seats

 P. 198

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Adjusting the Front Head Restraints

 P. 204

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Adjust the mirrors and steering wheel properly.

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Adjust them while sitting in the proper driving position.

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Mirrors

 P. 196

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Adjusting the Steering Wheel

 P. 195

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Interior Checks

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Interior Checks

The headlight aim is set by the factory, and does not 
need to be adjusted. However, if you regularly carry 
heavy items in the trunk, have the aiming readjusted 
at a dealer or by a qualified technician.