Self-supporting chassis, three or five doors, high-resistance, multiple thickness structural elements for progressive energy absorption in impacts.
Side bars in doors for side impact protection and stiffening the passenger compartment in the event of front impacts.
The front and rear ends of the underbody crumple to reduce repair costs following low speed impacts.
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22. Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Activation /Malfunction Indicator Light
The ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light in the instrument cluster will
come on for four seconds when the ignition switch is turned to the ON/RUN position.
If the ESC Activation/Malfunctio ...
Temperature Grades
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire’s
resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat, when tested
under controlled conditions on a s ...
Tire Chains
Use only compact chains, or other traction aids that meet SAE type “Class S”
specifications. Chains must be the proper size for the vehicle, as recommended by
the chain manufacturer.
NOTE: Do no ...