Driving Tips For Different Terrains; Driving In Wet Weather /Snowy Conditions - Mahindra XUV 500 Owner's Manual

DRIVING AND OPERATION
Driving Tips for Different
Terrains
Driving in Wet Weather /
Snowy Conditions
Wet weather or snow can be dangerous
for driving. The following tips tell you how
to avoid accidents in such conditions:
1. Drive slowly: Low driving speed
increases the surface of tyre tread in
contact with the road and provides
better traction
2. Maintain safe distances
other vehicles: Wet weather results
in longer stopping distances (about
four times that of normal stopping
distance). So, it makes sense to
keep a good distance from other
vehicles, people and objects on your
path
3. Maintain tyres: Tyres may not
provide adequate traction once the
tread wears below two thirds of the
tread depth. Check tyres regularly
and replace them at an appropriate
time. Maintain the recommended
tyre pressure in the tyres at all times
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4. While braking,
turning, avoid jerky and abrupt
movements
5. Apply smooth and even pressure on
all controls. Abrupt steering wheel
m o v e m e n t s o r s u d d e n , h a r d
application of brakes can cause loss
of control
6. Exercise extra caution while driving
in rain after a long dry spell. After
months of dry weather, the first rain
brings grime to the surface of the
roads, making it slippery
7. While driving on wet surfaces,
from
downshift carefully. If the traction is
low, it can lock up the drive wheels
for a moment and cause a skid
8. If the battery is not fully charged
during extremel y col d weath er
conditions, the battery fluid may
freeze and damage the battery. To
maintain the maximum efficiency, the
battery should be checked regularly
9. It is recommended that the following
items to be carried in the vehicle
during winter driving
• A shovel to dig the vehicle out of
snowdrifts.
accelerating or •
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Refer the lubrication chart, for use of
suitable lubricants, engine coolant, and
brake/clutch fluids, for the cold winter
(extreme cold atmospheric) conditions.
B e c a r e f u l w h e n a c c e l e r a t i n g ,
upshifting, downshifting or braking
o n a s l i p p e r y s u r f a c e . S u d d e n
acceleration or engine braking
could cause the vehicle wheels to
spin or skid or lose control.
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A sturdy, flat board to be placed
u n d e r t h e j a c k t o g i v e f i r m
support
A scraper and stiff bristled brush
to remove ice and snow from the
windows
CAUTION