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## warning! 

Always wear shoes when driving so you have good contact with the brake and the accelerator. Avoid driving in shoes that have high heels or platform soles. 

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## Anti-lock brakes 

Most vehicles have an anti‑lock braking system (ABS). Look for an indicator light on the dash. This electronic system keeps the wheels from locking. 

Vehicles with anti‑lock braking systems also have regular braking systems. The anti‑lock braking system is activated only when you press heavily on the brake pedal — for example, during an emergency stop. Read your owner’s manual for more information about your vehicle’s anti‑lock braking system and how to use it properly. Also see chapter 8, emergency strategies , for more information on ABS braking. 

If your ABS indicator light stays on after you start the vehicle, the system may be malfunctioning. Take the vehicle in for repair. 

## Clutch 

In a vehicle with a standard transmission, pressing the clutch pedal disconnects the engine from the transmission so you can shift gears. You use your left foot to press the pedal when changing gears. Do not keep the clutch pedal pressed part‑way down (“ride the clutch”) when the vehicle is moving because this causes unnecessary wear. 

When you begin moving after a stop, release the clutch slowly and smoothly to avoid stalling the car. When you stop, use the brake first and then depress the clutch just before you stop. This will avoid coasting with the clutch in. 

## Control panel 

When you sit in the driver’s seat, you’ll see the control panel directly in front of you. Match the numbers in the chart to the numbers in the illustration to find out what each item does. Remember that control panels are different in each vehicle. 

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