Driving your vehicle

Ignition switch
Starting the engine
Manual transaxle
Automatic transaxle
Four wheel drive (4WD)
Brake system
Steering wheel
Cruise control system
Electronic stability control Instrument cluster
Gauges
Warnings and indicators
Compass
Lighting
Wipers and washers
Defroster
Hazard warning flasher
Manual climate control system Automatic climate control system Windshield defrosting and defogging

See also:

Handling: Capable but Not Quite There
As noted in our prior drives of the SX sedan, the Forte’s chassis isn’t tuned for serenity. The hatchback’s MacPherson-strut front and torsion-beam rear suspension, combined with 17-inch whe ...

Power steering fluid
Checking the power steering fluid level With the vehicle on level ground, check the fluid level in the power steering reservoir periodically. The fluid should be between MAX and MIN marks on th ...

Theft-alarm system
This system is designed to provide protection from unauthorized entry into the car. This system is operated in three stages: the first is the "Armed" stage, the second is the "The ...