Plymouth Gran Fury 1980 Operating Instructions And Product Information page 43

Safety
Safety Checks You Should Make lnsid'e the Car
Seat Belts - Regul arly check lap belt b u ckles and release
mechanisms for positive action and secu re connections.
Defrosters - Check operation by placing selector lever in DEF
position and fan control on high speed. You should be able to feel
the air directed against the windshield.
Safety Checks You Should Make Outside of the Car
Tires - Examine tires for excessive tread wear or uneven wear
patterns. Check for stones, nails, glass, or other objects lod ged in
the tread . Inspect for tread cuts or side wall cracks. Check wheel
nuts for tightness and tires (including spare) for proper pressure.
Lights- Have someone observe the operation of all exterior lig hts
wh ile you activate the conh'ols. Check tum signal and hig h beam
indicator lights on the instrument panel.
Fluid Leaks - Check area under car after overnight parki ng for
fuel, water, oil, or other flui d leaks. Also, if gasoline fumes are
detected the cause should be located and corrected immediately.
Traction
When drivin g on wet or slushy roads, it is possible for a wedge of
water to b uild up between the tire and road surface. This is
know n as hydroplaning and may cause partial or complete loss of
vehicle control and stopping ability. To reduce this possibili ty
the following precautions should be observed:
1. Slow down duri ng rainstorms or w hen roads are slushy.
2. Slow down if road has standing water or puddles.
3. Rep lace tires when tread wear indicators first become vis ible.
4. Keep tires properly inflated.
5. Maintain sufficient distance between your car and the car in
front to avoi d a co llision in a s udden stop.
Winter Braking
When traction between the tires and the road is reduced , the
wheels may skid and the car cannot be readily brought to a stop
by conventional braking techniques. When a skid occurs, stop
the car by pumping the brake pedal with short rapid jabs. With
each jab the brake must be fully applied and fully released for
greatest effect.
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