CG CAPTIVA 7 Owner's Manual page 172

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Chapter 4
DRIVING
Tyre grip
A decrease in tyre grip occurs when water, snow, ice, gravel or other materials are on
the road. Driving speed should be adjusted to the road conditions.
When driving on wet or slushy roads, it is possible for a wedge of water to build up
between the tyre and road surface. This phenomenon, known as hydroplaning, may
cause partial or complete loss of grip, which affects steering and braking. To reduce
the possibility of hydroplaning:
• Reduce speeds during rainstorms.
• Replace tyres when tread wear indicators are visible.
• Regularly check if the tyres are properly inflated.
Mud and snow tyres
WARNING
• The use of tyres that are a different size or construction i.e. mud or snow
tyres, may adversely affect the ESP
• When fitted with winter tread tyres, the vehicle should not be driven at speeds
in excess of the tyre category symbol as moulded on the tyre, or in the
absence thereof, at high speeds.
DRIVINg PRECAUTIONS cont.
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