When driving on wet or slushy roads, it is possible for a wedge of water to build up between the tire and road surface. This is known as hydroplaning and may cause partial or complete loss of vehicle control and stopping ability. To reduce this possibility, the following precautions should be observed:
1. Slow down during rainstorms
or when the roads are slushy.
2. Slow down if the road has standing water or puddles.
3. Replace tires when tread wear indicators first become visible.
4. Keep tires properly inflated.
5. Maintain sufficient distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of
you to avoid a collision in a sudden stop.
See also:
Traction Control System (TCS)
This system monitors the amount of wheel spin of each of the driven wheels. If
wheel spin is detected, brake pressure is applied to the slipping wheel(s) and engine
power is reduced to provide enh ...
Ignition switch
The key can be turned to 4 different positions:
❒ STOP: engine off, key can be removed, steering column locked. Certain electrical
devices (e.g.: sound system, power windows, etc.) can wor ...
Recommended Shift Speeds
To use your manual transmission for optimal fuel economy, it should be upshifted
as listed in the following table
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