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:
Additional Factors Affecting System Operation
Safety belts help keep the passenger in position on the seat during vehicle maneuvers
and braking, which helps the passenger sensing system maintain the passenger airbag
status. See “Safety Belts” ...
Airbag System
The vehicle has the following
airbags:
- A frontal airbag for the driver.
- A frontal airbag for the outboard
front passenger.
- A seat-mounted side impact
airbag for the driver.
- A seat-mo ...
Trunk Lock Release
Trunk Lock Release
The remote trunk release button
is on the driver door, inside the
storage compartment under the
armrest.
Vehicles with an automatic
transmission, the shift lever must
...