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Operation under adverse driving conditions
CAUTION
Do not tow all-wheel drive vehicles with the
front or rear wheels on the ground (Type B or
Type C) as illustrated. This could result in
the driving system damage or vehicle may
jump at the carriage.
If you tow all-wheel drive vehicles, use Type
D or Type E equipment.
Operation under adverse
driving conditions
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If your vehicle becomes stuck in
sand, mud or snow
If your vehicle becomes stuck in snow, sand,
or mud, it can often be moved by a rocking
motion. Rock your vehicle back and forth to
free it.
Do not rev the engine or spin the wheels.
Constant efforts to free a stuck vehicle can
cause overheating and transaxle failure. Let
the engine idle for a few minutes to cool the
transaxle before trying again.
If your vehicle is still stuck after several rock-
ing attempts, call for a commercial tow truck
service.
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For emergencies
WARNING
When trying to rock your vehicle out of a
stuck position, make sure that there are no
people nearby. The rocking motion can
make your vehicle suddenly lurch forward
or backward, and injure any bystanders.
On wet roads
CAUTION
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Avoid flooded roads. Water is often deeper
than it looks, and you could be seriously hurt
by driving into flood water.
When driving in rain, on water-covered
roads, or through a car wash, water could get
into the brake discs and make them fail tem-
porarily. In such cases, lightly press the
brake pedal to see if they are working prop-
erly. If they are not, press the pedal lightly
several times while driving to dry the brake
pads or linings, then check them again.
When driving in rain, a layer of water may
form between the tires and the road surface
(aquaplaning). This loosens your tires' grip
on the road, making it difficult to steer or
brake properly. When driving on a wet road:
• Drive your vehicle at a safe speed.
• Do not drive on worn tires.
• Always keep the tires at the correct infla-
tion pressures.
On snowy or icy roads
When driving on a road covered with
snow or ice, use snow tires. Tire chains
cannot be used on your vehicle. There
may be state or local regulations about
using snow tires. Always check the regu-
lations in your local area before using
them. Refer to the section entitled "Snow
tires" on page 9-19 and "Tire chains" on
page 9-19.
Drive slowly. Do not make sudden starts
or stops, sharp turns, or slam on the
brakes.
Allow extra distance between your vehi-
cle and the vehicle in front of you, and
avoid sudden braking.
If a skid occurs when the accelerator
pedal is depressed, take your foot off the
pedal. Steer gently in the direction of the
skid.
Your vehicle is equipped with an anti-lock
braking system (ABS). Hold the brake
pedal down firmly and keep it depressed.
Do not pump the brake pedal which will
result in reduced braking performance.
After parking on snowy or icy road, it
may be difficult to move your vehicle due
to freeze-up of the brake. Depress the
accelerator pedal little by little to move
the vehicle after confirming safety of the
vehicle.
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