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SPECIAL DRIVING CONDITIONS

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Hazardous driving conditions

WARNING - Downshifting

WARNING - Spinning tyres

Downshifting with an automatic

transaxle, while 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 slip-

pery surfaces.

Do not spin the wheels, especially

at speeds more than 56 km/h (35

mph). Spinning the wheels at high

speeds when the vehicle is station-

ary could cause a tyre to overheat

which could result in tyre damage

that may injure bystanders.

When hazardous driving conditions are

encountered such as water, snow, ice,

mud, sand, or similar hazards, follow

these suggestions:

• Drive cautiously and allow extra dis-

tance for braking.

• Avoid sudden movements in braking or

steering.

• When braking with non-ABS brakes

pump the brake pedal with a light up-

and-down motion until the vehicle is

stopped.

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NOTICE

The ESP system (if equipped) should be

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turned OFF prior to rocking the vehicle.

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 R (Reverse)

and any forward gear in vehicles

equipped with an automatic transaxle. Do

not race the engine, and spin the wheels

as little as possible. If you are still stuck

after a few tries, have the vehicle pulled

out by a tow vehicle to avoid engine over-

heating and possible damage to the

transaxle.

WARNING

WARNING - ABS

Do not pump the brake pedal on a

vehicle equipped with ABS.

If your vehicle becomes stuck in

snow, mud, sand, etc., then you

may attempt to rock the vehicle free

by moving it forward and backward.

Do not attempt this procedure if

people or objects are anywhere

near the vehicle. During the rocking

operation the vehicle may suddenly

move forward or backward as it

becomes unstuck, causing injury

or damage to nearby people or

objects.

• If stalled in snow, mud, or sand, use

second gear. Accelerate slowly to

avoid spinning the drive wheels.

• Use sand, rock salt, tyre chains, or

other non-slip material under the drive

wheels to provide traction when stalled

in ice, snow, or mud.

CAUTION

Prolonged rocking may cause

engine over-heating, transaxle dam-

age or failure, and tyre damage.

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• 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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Smooth cornering

Driving at night

Avoid braking or gear changing in cor-

ners, especially when roads are wet.

Ideally, corners should always be taken

under gentle acceleration. If you follow

these suggestions, tyre wear will be held

to a minimum.

Because 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 on vehicles not equipped

with the automatic headlight aiming

feature. Dirty or improperly aimed

headlights will make it much more diffi-

cult to see at night.

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• If your tyres are not in good condition,

making a quick stop on wet pavement

can cause a skid and possibly lead to

an accident. Be sure your tyres are in

good shape.

• 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.

• If you believe you may have gotten

your brakes wet, apply them lightly

while driving until normal braking oper-

ation returns.

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Driving in the rain

Highway driving

Tyres:

Rain and wet roads can make driving

dangerous, especially if you’re not pre-

pared for the slick pavement. Here are a

few things to consider when driving in the

rain:

• A heavy rainfall will make it harder to

see and will increase the distance

needed to stop your vehicle, so slow

down.

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Adjust the tyre inflation pressures to

specification. Low tyre inflation pressures

will result in overheating and possible

failure of the tyres.

Avoid using worn or damaged tyres

which may result in reduced traction or

tyre failure.

Driving in flooded areas

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 affected.

• Keep your windshield wiping equip-

ment in good shape. Replace your

windshield wiper blades when they

show signs of streaking or missing

areas on the windshield.

After driving through water, dry the

brakes by gently applying them several

times while the vehicle is moving slowly.

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NOTICE

Never exceed the maximum tyre infla-

tion pressure shown on the tyres.

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Fuel, engine coolant and engine oil:

WARNING

High speed travel consumes more fuel

than urban motoring. Do not forget to

check both engine coolant and engine

oil.

• Underinflated or overinflated

tyres can cause poor handling,

loss of vehicle control, and sud-

den tyre failure leading to acci-

dents, injuries, and even death.

Always check the tyres for proper

inflation before driving. For prop-

er tyre pressures, refer to section

9, “Tyres and wheels”.

Drive belt:

A loose or damaged drive belt may result

in overheating of the engine.

• Driving on tyres with no or insuf-

ficient tread is dangerous. Worn-

out tyres can result in loss of

vehicle control, collisions, injury,

and even death. Worn-out tyres

should be replaced as soon as

possible and should never be

used for driving. Always check

the tyre tread before driving your

car. For further information and

tread limits, refer to section 7,

“Tyres and wheels”.

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