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Hazardous driving conditions

Rocking the vehicle

When hazardous driving elements are

encountered such as water, snow,

ice, mud and sand, take the following

precautions:

śꢀ Drive cautiously and maintain a longer

braking distance.

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 the

1st gear and R (Reverse, for manual

transmission vehicle) or R (Reverse)

and a forward gear (for Automatic

transmission vehicle/Dual clutch

transmission vehicle).

śꢀ Avoid abrupt braking or steering.

śꢀ When your vehicle is stuck in snow,

mud, or sand, use the second

gear. Accelerate slowly to avoid

unnecessary wheel spin.

śꢀ Put sand, rock salt, tyre chains or

other non-slip materials under the

wheels to provide additional traction

whilst the vehicle becomes stuck in

ice, snow, or mud.

Try to avoid spinning the wheels, and do

not race the engine.

To prevent transmission wear, wait until

the wheels stop spinning before shifting

gears. Release the accelerator pedal

whilst shifting, and press lightly on the

accelerator pedal whilst the transmission

is in gear. Slowly spinning the wheels in

forward and reverse directions causes

a rocking motion that may free the

vehicle.

WARNING

Downshifting with an Automatic

transmission, whilst driving on slippery

surfaces can cause an accident. The

sudden change in tyre speed could

cause the tyres to skid. Be careful when

downshifting on slippery surfaces.

WARNING

If the vehicle is stuck and excessive

wheel spin occurs, the temperature

in the tyres can increase very quickly.

If the tyres become damaged, a tyre

blow out or tyre explosion can occur.

This condition is dangerous - you and

others may be injured. Do not attempt

this procedure if people or objects are

anywhere near the vehicle.

If you attempt to free the vehicle, the

vehicle can overheat quickly, possibly

causing an engine compartment fire or

other damages. Try to avoid spinning

the wheels as much as possible to

prevent overheating of either the tyres

or the engine. DO NOT allow the vehicle

to spin the wheels above 35 mph (56

km/h).

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NOTICE

Driving in the rain

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, possible damage

to the transmission, and tyre damage.

See “Towing” in chapter 8.

Rain and wet roads can make driving

dangerous. Here are a few things to

consider when driving in the rain or on

slick pavement:

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distance. A heavy rainfall makes

it harder to see and increases the

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Smooth cornering

Avoid braking or gear changing in

corners, especially when roads are wet.

Ideally, corners should always be taken

under gentle acceleration.

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If your tyres do not have enough tread,

making a quick stop on wet pavement

can cause a skid and possibly lead to

an accident. See “Tyre replacement”

in chapter 9.

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can affect your brakes. If you must go

through puddles, try to drive through

them slowly.

Driving at night

Night driving presents more hazards

than driving in the daylight. Here are

some important tips to remember:

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between you and other vehicles, as it

may be more difficult to see at night,

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apply them lightly whilst driving until

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properly aimed. Dirty or improperly

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headlamps of oncoming vehicles. You

could be temporarily blinded, and it

will take several seconds for your eyes

to readjust to the darkness.

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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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