Starting the engine

1. Apply the parking brake. 2. Move the selector lever to the P (Park) or N (Neutral) position. (P is recommended.). The starter is designed not to operate unless the selector lever is in eith ...

Engine protection mode

The engine has an engine protection mode to reduce the chance of damage if the coolant temperature becomes too high (for example, when climbing steep grades in high temperature with heavy load ...

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New Vehicle Break-In
Notice: The vehicle does not need an elaborate break-in. But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines: ► If you have all-wheel drive, keep your speed at 88 km/h ( ...

Driving on Grades
Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before starting down a long or steep downgrade. If the transmission is not shifted down, the brakes might get hot and no longer work well. Vehicles can tow in ...

Adjusting luxury head restraints
WARNING   When folding back the side cushions, never reach between the side cushion and the mounting post. You could otherwise be trapped. ► To adjust the side bolsters of the h ...