Isuzu Tilt Slide FYJ2000 Instruction Manual page 69

Driving in Bad Weather (Rain, Icy Roads,
CAUTION
• In bad weather, visibility is reduced and slippery road surfaces increase
stopping distances. Drive more slowly than you would in good weather. Also,
avoid sharp turns of the steering wheel and hard braking. Use engine brakes
together with the foot brakes to decelerate. Using the exhaust brake on a
slippery road surface could cause the tyres to slip.
ADVICE
• There is a risk of hydroplaning, particularly where water tends to collect on the
road surface. Drive at speeds that allow you to stay in complete control.
• If you cannot avoid driving on a flooded road, first check the depth of the water
and then drive through the water at a slow, constant speed. There is a risk
that water will get into the engine's cylinders and cause engine damage (water
hammering). Keep your speed down, and drive with great care.
NOTE
[What is hydroplaning?]
• If a vehicle is driven at high speed on a road that is covered with water, a layer
of water can form between the tyres and road surface, causing the tyres to lose
their grip and slide across the water. This phenomenon is called hydroplaning. It
is dangerous because it makes the steering wheel and brakes useless.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Snowy Roads, etc.)
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