Good driving practices

  • Never shift from P (Park) or N (Neutral) to any other position with the accelerator pedal engaged.

  • Never shift into P (Park) whilst the vehicle is in motion.

  • Be sure you have completely stopped the vehicle before you attempt to shift to R (Reverse) or D (Drive).

  • Never shift the vehicle in N (Neutral) and coast down a hill. This may be extremely hazardous. Always leave the vehicle in D (Drive) whilst moving.

  • Do not “ride” the brakes. This can cause them to overheat and malfunction. Instead, when you are driving down a long hill, slow down. When you do this, vehicle braking will help slow down the vehicle.

  • When driving downhill, slow down and use the regenerative braking system to help decelerate the vehicle.

  • Reduce speed when driving in crosswinds to maintain better vehicle control.

  • Exercise extreme caution when driving on a slippery surface. Be especially careful when braking, accelerating, or shifting gears. On a slippery surface, an abrupt change in the vehicle’s speed can cause the drive wheels to lose traction, resulting in a loss of control over the vehicle.

  • Smoothly engage and release the accelerator pedal for optimal vehicle performance and efficiency.

  • Always apply the parking brake. Do not depend on shifting to P (Park) to keep the vehicle from moving.

WARNING

  • When driving uphill or downhill, always shift to D (Drive) for driving forward or R (Reverse) for driving backward. Check the gear position displayed on the instrument cluster before driving. Driving in the opposite direction of the selected gear position can put you in danger by turning off the vehicle and affecting the braking performance.

  • Always buckle up! In a collision, an unbelted occupant is significantly more likely to be seriously injured or killed than a properly belted occupant.

  • Avoid high speeds when turning.

  • Do not make quick steering wheel movements (such as sharp lane changes or fast, sharp turns).

  • Losing control of your vehicle at high speeds greatly increases the risk of a rollover.

  • Loss of control often occurs if two or more wheels drop off the road and you oversteer to reenter the road.

  • If your vehicle leaves the road, do not steer sharply. Instead, slow down before gradually reentering the travel lanes. Abruptly steering to reenter the road risks loss of control of the vehicle, serious injury, and death.

  • Never exceed posted speed limits.

  • If your vehicle becomes stuck in snow, mud, sand, and so on, then you may attempt to rock it free by moving it forward and backward. Do not attempt this procedure if people or objects are anywhere near the vehicle. The vehicle may suddenly move forward or backward as it becomes unstuck, causing injury or damage to nearby people or objects.