Driving on snow or ice
● Wet ice (32°F, 0°C and freezing rain), very cold snow or ice can be slick and very hard to drive on. The vehicle will have much less traction or “grip” under these conditions. Try to avoid driving on wet ice until the road is salted or sanded.
● Whatever the condition, drive with caution.
Accelerate and slow down with care. If accelerating or downshifting too fast, the drive wheels will lose even more traction.
● Allow more stopping distance under these conditions. Braking should be started sooner than on dry pavement.
● Allow greater following distances on slippery roads.
● Watch for slippery spots (glare ice).
These may appear on an otherwise clear road in shaded areas. If a patch of ice is seen ahead, brake before reaching it. Try not to brake while on the ice, and avoid any sudden steering maneuvers.
● Do not use the cruise control (if so equipped) on slippery roads.
● Snow can trap dangerous exhaust gases under your vehicle. Keep snow clear of the exhaust pipe and from around your vehicle.
See also:
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Engine coolant temperature gauge
NOTE:
The ignition switch must be placed in the
ON position for the gauge to give a reading.
The gauge indicates the engine coolant temperature.
The engine ...
Intelligent Key system (if so equipped)
Intelligent Key system (if so equipped)
The Intelligent Key system can operate the
ignition switch without taking the key out from
your pocket or purse. The operating environment
and/or con ...
Locking doors
Locking doors
1. Place the ignition switch in the LOCK position.
(Remove the key if any key is in the
ignition switch.)
2. Close all doors.
3. Push any door handle request switch 1
while ca ...