Driving and Operating 9-9
Other Rainy Weather Tips
Besides slowing down, other wet
weather driving tips include:
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Allow extra following distance.
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Pass with caution.
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Keep windshield wiping
equipment in good shape.
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Keep the windshield washer fluid
reservoir filled.
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Have good tires with proper
tread depth. See Tires on
page 10‑44.
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Turn off cruise control.
Highway Hypnosis
Always be alert and pay attention to
your surroundings while driving.
If you become tired or sleepy, find a
safe place to park the vehicle
and rest.
Other driving tips include:
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Keep the vehicle well ventilated.
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Keep the interior
temperature cool.
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Keep your eyes moving — scan
the road ahead and to the sides.
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Check the rearview mirror and
vehicle instruments often.
Hill and Mountain Roads
Driving on steep hills or through
mountains is different than driving
on flat or rolling terrain. See
“Mountain Mode” under Driver
Selected Operating Modes on
page 9‑25. Tips for driving in these
conditions include:
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Keep the vehicle serviced and in
good shape.
.
Check all fluid levels and brakes,
tires, cooling system, and
electric drive unit.
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Keep the vehicle in gear when
going down steep or long hills.
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WARNING
Coasting downhill in N (Neutral)
or with the vehicle turned off is
dangerous. The brakes will have
to do all the work of slowing down
the vehicle and could become too
hot. Hot brakes may not be able
to slow the vehicle enough to
maintain speed and control. You
could crash. Always have the
vehicle running and in gear
(preferably LOW range) when
going downhill. This will allow the
electric drive unit to assist in
slowing and maintaining speed.
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Stay in your own lane. Do not
swing wide or cut across the
center of the road. Drive at
speeds that let you stay in your
own lane.
.
Top of hills: Be
alert — something could be in
your lane (stalled car, accident).
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