Starting and operating

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Parking tips
When parking your vehicle, always perform the following procedure. - Apply the parking brake firmly. - For MT models, put the shift lever in the “1” (1st) position when on an upgrade or the “R ...

Rocking the vehicle
If you must rock the vehicle to free it from snow, sand, or mud, depress the accelerator pedal slightly and move the shift lever/select lever back and forth between “1”/“D” and “R” repeatedly. ...

Checking the fluid level
Checking the fluid level 1) “MAX” level mark 2) “MIN” level mark Check the fluid level monthly. Check the fluid level on the outside of the reservoir. If the level is below “MIN”, add the r ...