Carry emergency equipment
Depending on the severity of the weather where you drive your car, you should carry appropriate emergency equipment. Some of the items you may want to carry include tire chains, tow straps or chains, flashlight, emergency flares, sand, a shovel, jumper cables, a window scraper, gloves, ground cloth, coveralls, a blanket, etc.
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Additional safety precautions
• Never let passengers ride in the cargo area or on top of a foldeddown back
seat. All occupants should sit upright, fully back in their seats with their seat
belts on and their feet on the floor. ...
Power outlet
The power outlet is designed to provide power for mobile telephones or other
devices designed to operate with vehicle electrical systems. The devices should
draw less than 10 amps with the engin ...
After Changing Wheels
If you have a tire gauge, remove the valve cap and check the air pressure. If
the pressure is lower than recommended, drive slowly to the nearest service station
and inflate to the correct press ...