Distraction comes in many forms and can take your focus from the task of driving. Exercise good judgment and do not let other activities divert your attention away from the road. Many local governments have enacted laws regarding driver distraction. Become familiar with the local laws in your area.
To avoid distracted driving, always keep your eyes on the road, hands on the wheel, and mind on the drive.
Use a hands-free method to place or receive necessary phone calls.
Program all trip information into any navigation device prior to driving.
Warning
Taking your eyes off the road too long or too often could cause a crash resulting in injury or death.
Focus your attention on driving.
Refer to the Infotainment section for more information on using that system, including pairing and using a cell phone.
Starter Switch Check
Warning
When you are doing this inspection, the vehicle could move suddenly.
If the vehicle moves, you or others could be injured.
Before starting this check, be sure there is enough room around the vehicle.
Apply both the parking brake and the regular brake.Do not use the accelerator
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Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light
This light comes on briefly when
the engine is started.
If the light stays on, turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF or if the light comes on,
stop as soon as possible and turn the ignition off. Then start the engine again
to reset the system.
If the light still stays on, or comes on again while dr ...
Tire Chains
Warning
Do not use tire chains. There is not enough clearance. Tire chains
used on a vehicle without the proper amount of clearance can cause damage to the
brakes, suspension, or other vehicle parts. The area damaged by the tire chains
could cause loss of control and a crash.
Use another typ ...