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.
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wheel. The front passenger’s airbag is contained in the instrument panel above the
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Headlamp levelling switch
The angle of the headlamp beam varies depending upon the load carried by the
vehicle.
The headlamp levelling switch can be used to adjust the headlamp illumination
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Seat belts
To protect you and your passengers in the event of an accident, it is most important
that the seat belts be worn correctly while driving.
The front seat belts have a pretensioner system.
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