1122-1. Driving proceduresCAUTIONlDo not turn the engine off while driving. The power steering and brake booster system will not operate properly if theengine is not running.lUse engine braking (downshift) to maintain a safe speed when driving down asteep hill. Using the brakes continuously may cause the brakes to overheat and lose effec-tiveness. (→P. 123)lWhen stopped on an inclined surface, use the brake pedal and parking brake toprevent the vehicle from rolling backward or forward and causing an accident. lDo not adjust the position of the steering wheel, the seat, or the inside or outsiderear view mirrors while driving.Doing so may result in a loss of vehicle control that can cause accidents that mayresult in death or serious injury.lAlways check that all passengers' arms, heads or other parts of their bodies arenot outside the vehicle, as this may result in death or serious injury.lDo not drive the vehicle off-road.This is not a AWD vehicle designed for real off-road driving. Proceed with all duecaution if it becomes unavoidable to drive off-road.lDo not drive across river crossings or through other bodies of water.This may cause electric/electronic comp onents to short circuit, damage theengine or cause other serious damage to the vehicle.lDo not drive in excess of the speed limit. Even if the legal speed limit permits it, donot drive over 85 mph (140 km/h) unless your vehicle has high-speed capabilitytires. Driving over 85 mph (140 km/h) may result in tire failure, loss of control andpossible injury. Be sure to consult a tire dealer to determine whether the tires onyour vehicle are high-speed capability tires or not before driving at such speeds.nWhen driving on slippery road surfaceslSudden braking, acceleration and steer ing may cause tire slippage and reduceyour ability to control the vehi cle, resulting in an accident.lSudden changes in engine speed, such as engine braking caused by up-shiftingor down-shifting, may cause the vehicl e to skid, resulting in an accident.lAfter driving through a pudd le, lightly depress the brake pedal to make sure thatthe brakes are functioning properly. Wet brake pads may prevent the brakes fromfunctioning properly. If the brakes on on ly one side are wet and not functioningproperly, steering control may be af fected, resulting in an accident.
