862-1. Driving proceduresCAUTIONnWhen shifting the shift leverWith automatic transmission vehicles, be careful not to shift the shift lever with theaccelerator pedal depressed.This may lead to unexpected rapid acceleration of the vehicle that may cause anaccident and result in death or serious injury.nWhen the vehicle is stoppedlDo not race the engine.If the vehicle is in any gear other than P (vehicles with an automatic transmissiononly) or N the vehicle may accelerate suddenly and unexpectedly, and may causean accident.lDo not leave the vehicle with the engine running for a long time. If such a situation cannot be avoided, park the vehicle in an open space andcheck that exhaust fumes do not enter the vehicle interior.lWith automatic transmission vehicles, always keep a foot on the brake pedalwhile the engine is running to prevent an accident caused by the vehicle moving.nWhen the vehicle is parkedlDo not leave glasses, cigarette lighters, spray cans, or soft drink cans in the vehi-cle when it is in the sun.Failure to do so may result in the following.* Gas may leak from a cigarette lighter or spray can, and may lead to a fire.* The temperature inside the vehicle may cause the plastic lenses and plasticmaterial of eye glasses to deform or crack.* Soft drink cans may fracture, causing the contents to spray over the interior ofthe vehicle, and may also cause a short circuit in the vehicle's electrical com-ponents.lAlways apply the parking brake, shift the shift lever to P (vehicles with an auto-matic transmission only), stop the engine and lock the vehicle.Do not leave the vehicle unattended while the engine is running.lDo not touch the exhaust pipe while the engine is running or immediately afterturning the engine off. Doing so may cause burns.lDo not leave the engine running in an area with snow build up, or where snow isexpected to fall. Exhaust gases may enter the vehicle and cause gas poisoning.
