This chapter provides you with important information about how to protect yourself and your passengers. It explains how to properly use your seats and seat belts, and how your air bags work. Additionally, this chapter explains how to properly restrain infants and children in your vehicle.
Exterior overview ■Front view • 5 Door, Wagon 1. Door locks 2. Panorama sunroof 3. Bonnet 4. Outside rearview mirror 5. Head lamp 6.
You will find many safety precautions and recommendations throughout this section, and throughout this manual. The safety precautions in this section are among the most important.
Hazardous driving conditions When hazardous driving elements are encountered such as water, snow, ice, mud and sand, take the following precautions: Drive cautiously and maintain a longer braking distance. Avoid abrupt braking or steering.
Draining water from fuel filter The fuel filter in the diesel engine operates the critical function of separating water from the fuels and preventing accumulating of water in the base. When enough water is accumulated inside the fuel filter, the warning light () illuminates with the ignition switch in the ON position.