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Door Locks (Sedan and Wagon)
WARNING! Unlocked doors can be dangerous. - Passengers, especially children, can easily open the doors and fall out of a moving vehicle. When a door is locked, the handle will not open i ...

Leaving the Vehicle with the Engine Running
WARNING It can be dangerous to leave the vehicle with the engine running. The vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in P (Park) with the parking brake firmly set. And, if you ...

Braking
Braking action involves perception time and reaction time. Deciding to push the brake pedal is perception time. Actually doing it is reaction time. Average driver reaction time is about three-quart ...