If the vehicle threaten s to tip over when
driving across a slope , you must immediate-
ly steer downhill in the direction of the
slope.
Do not park your vehicle on steep slopes or
grades .
To reduce the risk of t ipping over, dr ive on
slopes in the direction of the downward slope
(fall line) -
not crosswise.
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WARNING
After driving through water, m ud, slush,
etc., the brakes may be slow to take effect
because of wet brake rotors and pads. Dry
the brakes first by braking carefully to re-
store the full braking effect.
(D Note
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Vehicle components such as the engine,
transmiss ion, suspension or electrical sys-
tem can be severely damaged by driving
through water.
{l) Tips
- Check the depth of the wate r before driv-
ing through it.
- Do not stop the vehicle, dr ive in reverse
or switc h the engine off when driving
t hrough water.
- Keep in mind that oncoming vehicles
may create waves that raise the water
level and make it too deep for your vehi-
cle to drive through safely.
- Avoid dr iving through salt water because
it can cause corrosion.
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