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STARTING AND OPERATING
CAUTION!
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Always check the depth of the standing water
before driving through it. Never drive through
standing water that is deeper than the bottom of
the tire rims mounted on the vehicle.
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Determine the condition of the road or the path
that is under water and if there are any obstacles
in the way before driving through the standing
water.
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Do not exceed 5 mph (8 km/h) when driving
through standing water. This will minimize wave
effects.
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Driving through standing water may cause damage
to your vehicle's drivetrain components. Always
inspect your vehicle's fluids (i.e., engine oil,
transmission, axle, etc.) for signs of contamination
(i.e., fluid that is milky or foamy in appearance)
after driving through standing water. Do not
continue to operate the vehicle if any fluid appears
contaminated, as this may result in further
damage. Such damage is not covered by the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty.
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Getting water inside your vehicle's engine can
cause it to lock up and stall out, and cause serious
internal damage to the engine. Such damage is
not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
D
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RIVING
TYLE
Top Speed
Energy consumption considerably increases as speed
increases. Maintain a constant speed, avoiding
unnecessary braking and acceleration, which cost in
terms of electrical energy consumption and emissions.
Acceleration
Accelerating violently will greatly affect electrical energy
consumption and emissions. Acceleration should be
gradual.
C
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ONDITIONS
F
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Traffic And Road Conditions
Heavy traffic with fast acceleration causes high
electrical energy consumption. Winding mountain
roads and rough road surfaces also adversely affect
consumption.
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