- Tire pressure and condition.
- Engine oil level and fluid levels.
- Glasses, mirrors, outdoor lighting and license plates must be clean, free of snow and ice, and operational.
- The correct position of the seats, seat belts and mirrors.
- Check the performance of the brakes at low speed, especially if the brake pads are wet.
Starting the engine with the ignition key
- Turn the key to the ACC position, turn the steering wheel slightly to disengage the steering wheel lock.
- Manual transmission: depress the clutch.
- Automatic transmission: move the selector to position P or N.
- Do not press the accelerator pedal.
- Diesel engine: To preheat, turn the key to ON, wait until the
indicator goes out. - Turn the key to the START position while depressing the clutch and brake pedals; release the pedals after starting the engine.
Before restarting or to shut off the engine, return the key to the LOCK position.
Parking
Do not leave the vehicle on a surface that could easily ignite. In this case, the cause of the fire may be the high temperature of the vehicle's exhaust system.
Do not press the release button when applying the parking brake. Apply the parking brake as hard as you can on downhill or uphill slopes. To decrease the parking brake force, depress the brake pedal at the same time.
Turn off the engine and ignition. Turn the steering wheel until the lock is activated.
If the vehicle is on a level surface or an incline, place the selector in first gear or P before turning off the ignition. Stopping on an incline, turn the front wheels away from the curb. If the vehicle is on a downhill slope, engage reverse gear before switching off the ignition. Turn the front wheels towards the curb.
Close windows.
Lock your car.