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SPECIAL DRIVING CONDITIONS

Hazardous driving conditions

When hazardous driving conditions are

encountered such as water, snow, ice,

mud or sand:

Drive cautiously and allow extra distance

for braking.

Avoid sudden movements in braking or

steering.

Rocking the vehicle

WARNING

If it is necessary to rock the vehicle to

free it from snow, sand, or mud, first turn

the steering wheel right and left to clear

the area around your front wheels. Then,

shift back and forth between 1st and R

(Reverse, for manual transaxle vehicle)

or R (Reverse) and a forward gear (for

automatic transaxle vehicle). Try to avoid

spinning the wheels, and do not race the

engine.

To prevent transaxle wear, wait until the

wheels stop spinning before shifting

gears. Release the accelerator pedal

while shifting, and press lightly on the

accelerator pedal while the transaxle is in

gear. Slowly spinning the wheels in for-

ward and reverse directions causes a

rocking motion that may free the vehicle.

If the tires spin at high speed the

tires can explode, and you or oth-

ers may be injured. Do not attempt

this procedure if people or objects

are anywhere near the vehicle.

The vehicle can overheat causing

an engine compartment fire or

other damage. Spin the wheels as

little as possible and avoid spin-

ning the wheels at speeds over 56

km/h (35 mph) as indicated on the

speedometer.

If stuck in snow, mud, or sand, use sec-

ond gear. Accelerate slowly to avoid spin-

ning the drive wheels.

WARNING

Downshifting with an automatic

transaxle, while driving on slippery

surfaces can cause an accident.

The sudden change in tire speed

could cause the tires to skid. Be

careful when downshifting on slip-

pery surfaces.

CAUTION

If you are still stuck after rocking

the vehicle a few times, have the

vehicle pulled out by a tow vehicle

to avoid engine overheating, possi-

ble damage to the transaxle, and

tire damage. See “Towing” in chap-

ter 6.

Use sand, rock salt, or other non-slip

material under the drive wheels to pro-

vide traction when stalled in ice, snow, or

mud.

To prevent damage to the transaxle,

turn OFF the ESC (if equipped) prior

to rocking the vehicle.

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Driving at night

Driving in the rain

Night driving presents more hazards

than driving in the daylight. Here are

some important tips to remember:

• Slow down and keep more distance

between you and other vehicles, as it

may be more difficult to see at night,

especially in areas where there may

not be any street lights.

• Adjust your mirrors to reduce the glare

from other driver's headlights.

• Keep your headlights clean and prop-

erly aimed. Dirty or improperly aimed

headlights will make it much more diffi-

cult to see at night.

Avoid braking or gear changing in cor-

ners, especially when roads are wet.

Ideally, corners should always be taken

under gentle acceleration.

Rain and wet roads can make driving

dangerous. Here are a few things to con-

sider when driving in the rain or on slick

pavement:

• Slow down and allow extra following

distance. A heavy rainfall makes it

harder to see and increases the dis-

tance needed to stop your vehicle.

• Replace your windshield wiper blades

when they show signs of streaking or

missing areas on the windshield.

• Avoid staring directly at the headlights

of oncoming vehicles. You could be

temporarily blinded, and it will take

several seconds for your eyes to read-

just to the darkness.

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• Be sure your tires have enough tread.

If your tires do not have enough tread,

making a quick stop on wet pavement

can cause a skid and possibly lead to

an accident. See “Tire Tread” in chap-

ter 7.

• Turn on your headlights to make it eas-

ier for others to see you.

• Driving too fast through large puddles

can affect your brakes. If you must go

through puddles, try to drive through

them slowly.

Hydroplaning

Driving in flooded areas

If the road is wet enough and you are

going fast enough, your vehicle may have

little or no contact with the road surface

and actually ride on the water. The best

advice is SLOW DOWN when the road is

wet. The risk of hydroplaning increases

as the depth of tire tread decreases, refer

to “Tire Tread” in chapter 7.

Avoid driving through flooded areas

unless you are sure the water is no high-

er than the bottom of the wheel hub.

Drive through any water slowly. Allow

adequate stopping distance because

brake performance may be reduced.

After driving through water, dry the

brakes by gently applying them several

times while the vehicle is moving slowly.

• If you believe your brakes may be wet,

apply them lightly while driving until

normal braking operation returns.

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