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CAUTION
D Before driving off, make sure the parking brake is
fully released and that the parking brake reminder
light is off.
D Do not leave your vehicle unattended while the
engine is running.
D Do not rest your foot on the brake pedal while driving.
It can cause dangerous overheating, needless wear,
and poor fuel economy.
D To drive down a long or steep hill, reduce your speed
and downshift. Remember, if you ride the brakes
excessively, they may overheat and not work
properly. See page 392 or 403.
D Be
careful
when
accelerating,
downshifting or braking on a slippery surface. The
abrupt change in engine speed, such as sudden
acceleration or engine braking, could cause the
vehicle to skid or spin.
D Do not drive in excess of the speed limit. Even if the
legal speed limit permits it, do not drive over 140 km/h
(85 mph) unless your vehicle has high−speed
capability tires. Driving over 140 km/h (85 mph) may
result in tire failure, loss of control and possible
injury. Be sure to consult a tire dealer to determine
whether the tires on your vehicle are high−speed
capability tires or not before driving at such speeds.
D Do not continue normal driving when the brakes are
wet. If they are wet, your vehicle will require a longer
stopping distance, and it may pull to one side when
the brakes are applied. Also, the parking brake will
not hold the vehicle securely.
D Vehicles
suspension: If you drive through water, such as when
upshifting,
crossing swallow streams, first check the depth of
the water and the bottom of the river bed of firmness,
put the vehicle height in the "HI" (high) mode with the
height select switch and then turn off the
electronically modulated air suspension by pushing
the height control switch. Drive your vehicle at 30
km/h (19 mph) or lower speed.
DRIVING TIPS
with
electronically
modulated
air
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