Driving, alcohol and drugs
Driving after drinking alcohol is one of the most frequent causes of accidents.
Your driving ability can be seriously impaired even with blood alcohol levels far below the legal minimum.
If you have been drinking, don’t drive. Ride with a designated non-drinking driver, call a cab or a friend, or use public transportation.
Drinking coffee or taking a cold shower will not make you sober.
Similarly, prescription and nonprescription drugs affect your alertness, perception and reaction time.
Consult with your doctor or pharmacist before driving while under the influence of any of these medications.
Warning
► NEVER DRINK AND DRIVE.
Your perceptions are less accurate, your reflexes are slower and your judgment is
impaired.
See also:
Driver’s knee airbag system
The driver’s knee airbag is located under the steering wheel.
The driver’s knee airbag is designed to deploy at the same time as the driver’s
front airbag.
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Except for vehicles equipped with rain sensor
The windscreen wiper and washer can be operated with the ignition switch in the
“ON” or “ACC” position.
If the blades are frozen to the windscreen, do not operate the wipers until the
ice ...
Tailgate
WARNING
• It is dangerous to drive with the tailgate open, since carbon monoxide (CO)
gas can enter the cabin.
You cannot see or smell CO. It can cause unconsciousness and even death.
• When ...