Driving your vehicle

Ignition switch
Starting the engine3
Manual transaxle
Automatic transaxle
Brake system
Cruise control system
Steering wheel
Instrument cluster
Gauges
Warnings and indicators
Lighting
Wipers and washers
Defroster
Hazard warning flasher
Climate control system
Windshield defrosting and defogging

See also:

Electronic stability control
The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) monitors information from various vehicle sensors and then compares the driver's commands with the actual behavior of the vehicle. If an unstable conditi ...

IS BIGGER BETTER?
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Manual Transaxle
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