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SPECIAL DRIVING CONDITIONS

Rocking the vehicle

WARNING - ABS

Do not pump the brake pedal on a

vehicle equipped with ABS.

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 overheating and possible dam-

age to the transaxle.

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

second gear. Accelerate slowly to

avoid spinning the drive wheels.

• Use sand, rock salt, tire chains, or

other non-slip material under the drive

wheels to provide traction when stalled

in ice, snow, or mud.

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Hazardous driving conditions

When hazardous driving conditions are

encountered such as water, snow, ice,

mud, sand, or similar hazards, follow

these suggestions:

WARNING - Downshifting

CAUTION

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.

Prolonged rocking may cause

engine over-heating, transaxle dam-

age or failure, and tire damage.

• 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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WARNING - Spinning tires

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 tire to overheat

which could result in tire damage

that may injure bystanders.

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NOTICE

The ESC system (if equipped) should be

turned OFF prior to rocking the vehicle.

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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, tire 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:

WARNING

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 of backward as it

becomes unstuck, causing injury

or damage to nearby people or

objects.

• 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.

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• Adjust your mirrors to reduce the glare

from other driver's headlights.

• If your tires 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 tires are in

good shape.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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

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.

• 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.

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Driving in flooded areas

WARNING

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.

• Underinflated or overinflated tires

can cause poor handling, loss of

vehicle control, and sudden tire

failure leading to accidents,

injuries, and even death. Always

check tires for proper inflation

before driving. For proper tire

pressures, refer to “Tires and

wheels” in section 8.

After driving through water, dry the

brakes by gently applying them several

times while the vehicle is moving slowly.

• Driving on tires with no or insuffi-

cient tread is dangerous. Worn-

out tires can result in loss of vehi-

cle control, collisions, injury, and

even death. Worn-out tires should

be replaced as soon as possible

and should never be used for driv-

ing. Always check the tire tread

before driving your car. For further

information and tread limits, refer

to “Tires and wheels” in section 7.

Driving off-road

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Drive carefully off-road because your

vehicle may be damaged by rocks or

roots of trees. Become familiar with the

off-road conditions where you are going

to drive before you begin driving.

Highway driving

Tires

Adjust the tire inflation pressures to

specification. Low tire inflation pressures

will result in overheating and possible

failure of the tires.

Avoid using worn or damaged tires which

may result in reduced traction or tire fail-

ure.

Fuel, engine coolant and engine oil

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NOTICE

Never exceed the maximum tire inflation

pressure shown on the tires.

High speed travel consumes more fuel

than urban motoring. Do not forget to

check both engine coolant and engine oil.

Drive belt

A loose or damaged drive belt may result

in overheating of the engine.

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