After
Off-Road
Driving
Remove any brush or debris that has
collected on the underbody, chassis or
under the hood. These accumulations
can be a fire hazard.
After operation in mud or sand, have the
brake linings cleaned and checked.
These substances can cause glazing and
uneven braking. Check the body
structure, steering, suspension, wheels,
tires, and exhaust system for damage.
Also, check the fuel lines and cooling
system for any leakage.
Your vehicle will require more frequent
service due to off-road use. Refer
to
the
Maintenance Schedule for additional
information.
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Driving
at
Night
Night driving is more dangerous than
day driving. One reason is that some
drivers are likely to be impaired
-
by
alcohol or drugs, with night vision
problems, or by fatigue.
Here are some tips
on
night driving.
Drive defensively. Remember, this
is
the
most
dangerous time.
Don’t drink and drive. (See
“Drunken Driving” in the Index for
more on this problem.)
Adjust your inside rearview mirror to
reduce the glare from headlights
behind you.
Since
you
can’t see as well,
you
may
need to slow down and keep more
space between you and other vehicles.
It’s hard to tell how fast the vehicle
ahead is going just by looking at its
taillights.
Slow down, especially
on
higher
speed roads.
Your
headlights can light
up only so much road ahead.
In remote areas, watch for animals.
If you’re tired, pull off the road in a
safe place and rest.
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