Pre-driving checks and adjustments

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Draining of coolant water
If the vehicle is to be left outside without antifreeze, drain the cooling system, including the engine block. Refill before operating the vehicle. For details, see “Engine cooling system” in ...

Tachometer
The tachometer indicates engine speed in revolutions per minute (RPM). Do not rev the engine into the red zone 1 . When engine speed approaches the red zone, shift to a higher gear or red ...

Flat towing
Towing your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground is sometimes called flat towing. This method is sometimes used when towing a vehicle behind a recreational vehicle, such as a motor home. CA ...