Using the brakes
Avoid resting your foot on the brake pedal while driving. This will overheat the brakes, wear out the brake pads faster, and reduce gas mileage. To help reduce brake wear and to prevent the brakes from overheating, reduce speed and downshift to a lower gear before going down a slope or long grade. Overheated brakes may reduce braking performance and could result in loss of vehicle control.
WARNING
● While driving on a slippery surface, be careful when braking, accelerating or downshifting. Abrupt braking or accelerating could cause the wheels to skid and result in an accident.
● If the engine is not running or is turned off while driving, the power assist for the brakes will not work. Braking will be harder.
See also:
Tire wear and damage
- Tires should be periodically inspected
for wear, cracking, bulging
or objects caught in the
tread. If excessive wear, cracks,
bulging or deep cuts are found,
the tire(s) should be repl ...
Hazard warning flasher switch
Push the switch on to warn other drivers when
you must stop or park under emergency conditions.
All turn signal lights flash.
WARNING:
- If stopping for an emergency, be sure to
move the vehi ...
RearView Monitor (if so equipped)
When the shift selector is shifted into the R
(Reverse) position, the monitor display shows a
rearward view from the vehicle.
WARNING
● The system is designed as an aid to the
driver in det ...
