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:
Instruments and controls
► When the ignition switch is switched from “ACC” or “LOCK” to “ON”, the mode
setting is automatically switched from manual to auto.
Switching to auto occurs automatically. If swi ...
Driver’s seat belt reminder/warning lamp and display
Warning lamp
A tone and warning lamp are used to remind the driver to fasten the seat belt.
If the ignition switch is set to the “ON” position without the driver’s seat
belt being fasten ...
Curtain airbag system
The curtain airbags are contained in the front and rear pillars and roof side
rail. The curtain airbag is designed to inflate only on the side of the vehicle
that is impacted, even with no passeng ...