Self-supporting chassis, three or five doors, high-resistance, multiple thickness structural elements for progressive energy absorption in impacts.
Side bars in doors for side impact protection and stiffening the passenger compartment in the event of front impacts.
The front and rear ends of the underbody crumple to reduce repair costs following low speed impacts.
See also:
Driving style
Starting
Do not warm the engine with the car at a standstill or at idle or high speed:
under these conditions the engine warms up much more slowly, increasing electrical
consumption and emissions ...
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions
1. Enter the vehicle and close the door. Sit back and adjust the seat.
2. The seat belt latch plate is along side the pillar near the back of your seat.
Grasp the latch plate and pull out the belt. ...
Cigar Lighter — If Equipped
WARNING!
When the cigar lighter is in use it becomes very hot.
To avoid serious injury, handle the cigar lighter with care. Always check that
the cigar lighter has turned off. ...