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:
Backing up on a steep downhill
Backing up on a steep downhill
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distance guide lines and the vehicle width guide
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Floor mats
WARNING
To avoid potential pedal interference that
may result in a collision or injury:
● NEVER place a floor mat on top of another
floor mat in the driver front
position.
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Ignition switch positions
LOCK: Normal parking position (0)
● Intelligent Key:
● PUSH OFF- The steering lock can only
be locked at this position (for vehicles
equipped with a steering lock mechanism).
OFF: ( ...