Radiculous warnings or statements in the manual

Don't have the maual here so can't quite, but I do remember a very detailed section on how to buckle the seat belt.

 

"Not to be used as a suppository." No wait a minute, that was for something else.

Tom

 

All the warnings really come down to 1 simple warning:

DON'T DRIVE THIS CAR OR YOU WILL BE KILLED!

Sadly, it's the same with every product you buy now.

 

Actually I remember reading something in the newspaper a few years ago about fires being started when people park their car on top of piles of dead leaves. In the fall when people rake their yards (or use those damn leaf-blowers) they make piles of leaves in the street near the curb so those big trucks can come by and suck them up, but someone parks on top of of the leaves and the car is hot enough to set the leaves on fire. Seriously I am not making this up, I really did read this. In a real newspaper. Like probably it was the Washington Post. I'm just sayin'.

 

Re: Ridiculous warnings or statements in the manual

When taking a nap in the vehicle
Always turn the hybrid system off. Otherwise, you may accidentally move the
shift lever or depress the accelerator pedal, which could cause an accident
or fire due to hybrid system overheating. Additionally, if the vehicle is parked
in a poorly ventilated area, exhaust gases may collect and enter the vehicle,
leading to death or a serious health hazard.

I just like the fact that they provide instructions on how to take a nap in the car.

 

One of our work cars caught fire when it was parked over long dry grass. It was a total loss, the car and its contents.

An incorrectly worn seatbelt can do more harm than good. I have seen people driving with the sash under their arm.

 

the reason most companys have idiot warnings are simple. Someone one some where along the line did something incredibly stupid and sued for it. So the mass of lawyers are cvering there rears. Like caution coffie will be hot.

 

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We U.S. citizens live in a country where a woman can spill coffee on herself and win millions, or a thief can sue a homeowner for injuring themselves while breaking into their home. People are sue happy, and it takes the fun out of life.

I'd like to see how much the warnings differ depending on which countries the manual is designed for.

 

How about this stupid warning or advice.
"It is a good idea to maintain at least a quarter of a tank of fuel in the fuel tank. If the gauge is displaying only one flashing bar, get fuel imediately.":der:

 

Here in Florida, it is not that unusual for some our more "senior" residents to mistake the pedal and brake, with disastrous results.

 

People are stupid. Look at our president. Even though the first election was stolen the American people voted for him the second time. Stupid is as stupid does. Look at what's on t.v./radio these days. Networks are even catering to stupid. Smart of Toyota to cover their ASSets.

 

OnTopic:

Under the section on how to change the battery in the key fob there is a warning:

OffTopic:

Yes, particularly amazing to me is that during the campaign they were able to "Swift Boat" John Kerry, yet GWB was given a pass on his incomplete National Guard Service.

So the guy who actually earned 3 Purple Hearts in combat in Vietnam was somehow not entitled to them, but the guy who was able to stay in the states but didn't complete his term is now the Commander In Chief.
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Yes, particularly amazing to me is that during the campaign they were able to "Swift Boat" John Kerry, yet GWB was given a pass on his incomplete National Guard Service.

So the guy who actually earned 3 Purple Hearts in combat in Vietnam was somehow not entitled to them, but the guy who was able to stay in the states but didn't complete his term is now the Commander In Chief.
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It may have been off-topic, but I heartily agree. I cannot wait 'til the President leaves office!

 

From the owners manual of the Volkswagen Passat:

WARNING: If you drive with the windows open, you may hear the sound of the wind

 

ound: Der Germans is funin wit us!

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and if I recall John Kerry, although a Vet, did his own papaerwork for those Purple Hearts and never earned them-so said the navy folks that worked with him!

I earned my Purple Heart by being stupid in the wrong place at the wrong time! Same Diff!

 

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Ah, yes, the infamous McDonald's Coffee Case.

What few people ever remember about that one was she deserved to win the lawsuit.

 

So you recall a lie that some people with an agenda propagated in the media. I'm amazed that people want to believe something that isn't true. If you didn't like him or vote for him, that's ok, but I hope it wasn't because you believe a lie that his opponents propagated.