Important safety notes
WARNING
To help avoid personal injury during a collision
or sudden maneuver, exercise care when
storing objects in the vehicle. Put luggage or
cargo in the trunk if possible.
Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the
seat backrests.
Keep compartment lids closed. This will help
to prevent stored objects from being thrown
about and injuring vehicle occupants during
• braking
• vehicle maneuvers
• an accident
See also:
Transmission positions
Park position
Do not shift the transmission into position P() unless the vehicle
is stationary. The parking lock should not be used as a brake when parking. In addition
to engaging the parking lo ...
Safety guidelines for seat belts,Emergency Tensioning Devices (ETDs)and air bags
WARNING
• Damaged seat belts or seat belts
that have
been subjected to stress in an accident
must be replaced. Their anchoring points
must also be checked. Only use seat belts instal ...
DOT, Tire Identification Number (TIN)
U.S. tire regulations prescribe that every
manufacturer of new tires or retreader has to
imprint a TIN in or on the sidewall of each tire
produced.
The TIN is a unique identification number. ...