Driving your vehicle
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Keep your headlights clean and Driving in the rain
Driving in flooded areas
properly aimed. Dirty or improperly
Rain and wet roads can make driving Avoid driving through flooded areas
dangerous, especially if you are not unless you are sure the water is no
prepared for the slick pavement. higher than the bottom of the wheel
Here are a few things to consider hub. Drive through any water slowly.
aimed headlights will make it much
more difficult to see at night.
Headlight operation when using
windshield wipers is mandatory in
some states.
Avoid staring directly at the head-
lights of oncoming vehicles. You
could be temporarily blinded, and it
will take several seconds for your
eyes to readjust to the darkness.
when driving in the rain:
Allow adequate stopping distance
A heavy rainfall will make it harder because brake performance may be
to see and will increase the dis- affected.
tance needed to stop your vehicle,
so slow down.
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After driving through water, dry the
brakes by gently applying them sev-
eral times while the vehicle is moving
slowly.
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Keep
your
windshield
wiping
equipment in good shape. Replace
your windshield wiper blades when
they show signs of streaking or
missing areas on the windshield.
If your tires are not in good condi-
tion, making a quick stop on wet
pavement can cause a skid and
possibly lead to an accident. Be
sure your tires are in good shape.
Turn on your headlights to make it
easier for others to see you.
Driving off-road
Drive carefully off-road because your
vehicle may be damaged by rocks or
roots of trees. Become familiar with
the off-road conditions where you
are going to drive before you begin
driving.
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Driving too fast through large pud-
dles can affect your brakes. If you
must go through puddles, try to
drive through them slowly.
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If you believe you may have gotten
your brakes wet, apply them lightly
while driving until normal braking
operation returns.
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| Document Type | Owners Manual |
| Language | English |
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