How to use this manual
possible driving pleasure from your vehicle.
Your Owner’s Manual can assist you in many ways. We strongly recommend that you read the entire manual.
Especially, in order to minimize the chance of death or injury, you must read the WARNING and CAUTION sections spread throughout the manual.
Illustrations complement the words in this manual to best explain how to enjoy your vehicle. By reading your manual, you will learn about features, important safety information, and driving tips under various road conditions.
The general layout of the manual is provided in the Table of Contents. A good place to start is the index; it has an alphabetical listing of all information in your manual.
Sections: This manual has eight sections plus an index. Each section begins with a brief list of contents so you can tell at a glance if that section has the information you want.
You’ll find various WARNING’s, CAUTION’s, and NOTICE’s in this manual.
These were prepared to enhance your personal safety.You should carefully read and follow ALL procedures and recommendations provided in these WARNINGS, CAUTIONS and NOTICES.
WARNING
A WARNING indicates a situation in
which serious bodily injury or death
could result if the warning is ignored.
CAUTION
A CAUTION indicates a situation in
which personal injury, perhaps
severe, could result if the caution is
ignored
NOTICE
A NOTICE indicates a situation in
which damage to your vehicle could
result if the notice is ignored.
See also:
Fuel filler lid
Opening the fuel filler lid
The fuel filler lid must be opened from
inside the vehicle by pulling up the fuel
filler lid opener lever.
NOTICE
If the fuel filler lid does not open
because ice h ...
Brake system
Power brakes
Your vehicle has power-assisted brakes
that adjust automatically through normal
usage.
In the event that the power-assisted
brakes lose power because of a stalled
engine or some oth ...
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
Frame number
The vehicle identification number (VIN) is
the number used in registering your car
and in all legal matters pertaining to its
ownership, etc.
The number is punched on the engine
c ...


