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NOTICE
If you are still stuck after rocking the 
vehicle a few times, have the vehicle 
pulled out by a tow vehicle to avoid 
motor overheating, possible damage 
to the reduction gear, and tire damage. 
See “Towing” section in chapter 8.
Smooth cornering
Avoid braking or gear changing in 
corners, especially when roads are wet. 
Ideally, corners should always be taken 
under gentle acceleration.
Driving at night
Night driving presents more hazards than 
driving in the daylight. Here are some 
important tips to remember:
•  Slow down and keep more distance 
between you and other vehicles, as it 
may be more difficult to see at night, 
especially in areas where there may 
not be any street lights.
•  Adjust your mirrors to reduce the glare 
from other drivers’ headlamps.
•  Keep your headlamps clean and 
properly aimed. Dirty or improperly 
aimed headlamps will make it much 
more difficult to see at night.
•  Avoid staring directly at the 
headlamps of oncoming vehicles. You 
could be temporarily blinded, and it 
will take several seconds for your eyes 
to readjust to the darkness.
Driving in the rain
Rain and wet roads can make driving 
dangerous. Here are a few things to 
consider when driving in the rain or on 
slick pavement:
•  Slow down and allow extra following 
distance. A heavy rainfall makes 
it harder to see and increases the 
distance needed to stop your vehicle.
•  Turn OFF your Smart Cruise Control 
(SCC). (if equipped)
•  Replace your windshield wiper blades 
when they show signs of streaking or 
missing areas on the windshield.
•  Be sure your tires have enough tread. 
If your tires do not have enough tread, 
making a quick stop on wet pavement 
can cause a skid and possibly lead to 
an accident. See “Tire Tread” section 
in chapter 9.
•  Turn on your headlamps to make it 
easier for others to see you.
•  Driving too fast through large puddles 
can affect your brakes. If you must go 
through puddles, try to drive through 
them slowly.
•  If you believe your brakes may be wet, 
apply them lightly while driving until 
normal braking operation returns.