Use of engine braking

Remember to make use of engine braking in addition to foot braking. When descending a grade, if only the foot brake is used, the brakes may start working improperly because of brake fluid overheating, caused by overheated brake pads. To help prevent this, shift into a lower gear to get stronger engine braking.

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    Control panel
    Control panel 1) Temperature control dial 2) Fan speed control dial 3) Airflow control dial 4) Control switch of the defogger and deicer system (Refer to “Defogger and deicer”.) 5) Air conditio ...

    SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag
    The SRS side airbag is stored in the door side of each front seat seatback, which bears an “SRS AIRBAG” label. In a moderate to severe side impact collision, the SRS side airbag on the impact ...

    Driving tips
    ● On a road surface where there is a risk of wheelspin (for example, a snow- or gravel-covered road), you can pull away from a standstill safely and easily by first selecting the 2nd gear of ...