Safety
As an all-new model, the Kizashi hasn't been crash-tested yet by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. It features eight airbags, including seat-mounted torso airbags for all outboard seats as well as side curtains. Also standard are antilock brakes and an electronic stability system with traction control. For all of the safety features, click here.
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Daily Inspection Checklist
Before Driving
1) Make sure that windows, mirrors, lights
and reflectors are clean and unobstructed.
2) Visually check the tires for the following
points:
– the depth of the tread groove.
– ...
Shortcomings
The Kizashi does have its shortcomings, one of which is backseat roominess:
As mentioned in the 2010 review, legroom in particular is a couple of inches
below the norm. It also has a couple of qui ...
Using the Transaxle
4-Speed Automatic Transaxle
Gearshift lever
WARNING:
Always depress the brake pedal
before shifting from “P” (Park) (or
“N” (Neutral) if the vehicle is stationary)
to a forward ...