Defensive Driving
Defensive driving means “always expect the unexpected.” The first step in driving defensively is to wear the safety belt. See Safety Belts .
- Assume that other road users (pedestrians, bicyclists, and other drivers) are going to be careless and make mistakes. Anticipate what they might do and be ready.
- Allow enough following distance between you and the driver in front of you.
- Focus on the task of driving.
See also:
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light
For vehicles with the Antilock Brake System (ABS), this light comes on briefly
when the engine is started.
If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. If the system is working
nor ...
Manual Mode
Driver Shift Control (DSC) or
Tap Shift
Notice: Driving with the engine
at a high rpm without upshifting
while using Driver Shift Control
(DSC), could damage the vehicle.
Always upshift when ...
Resuming a Set Speed
If the cruise control is set at a desired speed and then the brakes are applied,
the cruise control is disengaged without erasing the set speed from memory.
Once the vehicle speed reaches about 40 ...