852-1. Driving procedures2When drivingCAUTIONlDo not under any circumstances shift the shift lever to P, R or N (automatic trans-mission vehicles) or R (manual transmission vehicles) while the vehicle is moving.Doing so can cause significant damage to the transmission system and may resultin a loss of vehicle control.lDo not shift the shift lever to N while the vehicle is moving.Doing so may cause the engine brake to not operate properly and lead to anaccident.lDo not turn the engine off while driving. The brake booster system will not operate properly if the engine is not running.lWith manual transmission vehicles, do not leave the clutch pedal depressed oruse the half-clutch any more than necessary. These actions will result in increased wear of the clutch, and may cause accidentsas a result of damage to the clutch.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. 93)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. lBe careful when driving on slippery surfaces, as the vehicle may spin or skid whendownshifting, rapidly accelerating, braking or turning.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 components to short circuit, damage theengine or cause other serious damage to the vehicle.
