Driving your vehicle
Hydroplaning
Highway driving
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 tyre tread decreases, refer
to “Tyre replacement” in chapter 9.
Tyres
Adjust the tyre inflation, as specified.
Under-inflation may overheat or damage
the tyres.
Do not install worn-out or damaged
tyres, which may reduce traction or fail
the braking operation.
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Driving in flooded areas
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Avoid driving through flooded areas
unless you are sure the water is no
higher 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 whilst the vehicle is moving
slowly.
Fuel, engine coolant and engine oil
Driving at higher speeds on the highway
consumes more fuel and is less efficient
than driving at a slower, more moderate
speed. Maintain a moderate speed in
order to conserve fuel when driving on
the highway.
Be sure to check both the engine
coolant level and the engine oil before
driving.
Drive belt
A loose or damaged drive belt may
overheat the engine.
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