Occupant safety reminders

How safely you drive doesn't depend on how old you are but rather on:
• How well you see.
• Your ability to concentrate.
• How quickly you make decisions under
stress to avoid an accident.
The tips listed below are suggestions to help you cope with the ever changing traffic environment.
• Never drink and drive.
• If you are taking any medication, consult
your physician about its potential effects
on your driving abilities.
• Take a driver-retraining course.
• Have your eyes checked regularly.
• Keep your windshield and headlights
clean.
• Replace wiper blades when they start to
leave streaks.
• Take into account the traffic, road, and
weather conditions, particularly with
regard to stopping distance.
• Never send text messages while driving.
• Refrain from using or minimize the use of a
cell phone while driving.
See also:
Brake pad inspection
On vehicles equipped with a jack*, the condition of the brake pads can be checked
by raising the vehicle (see page 290 for information about using the jack and removing
a wheel) and performing a v ...
Windshield wipers/washers
Windshield wipers and washers
1 - Rain sensor* on/off
2 - Thumb wheel sensitivity/frequency
CAUTION
Use ample washer fluid when washing the windshield. The windshield should
be thoroughly ...
Tire ratings
Speed ratings
The speed ratings in the table translate as follow:
Load ratings
See page 292 for an explanation of the load
rating on the sidewall of the tire. ...
