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.
Here are some important points if you decide to pull a trailer: Consider using a sway control.You can ask a trailer towbar dealer about sway control. Do not do any towing with your vehicle during its first 1,200 miles (2,000 km) in order to allow the engine to properly break in.
Your vehicle will need service more often when you regularly pull a trailer. Important items to pay particular attention to include engine oil, automatic transmission fluid, axle lubricant and cooling system fluid. Brake condition is another important item to frequently check.