Driving and Operating 9-11
Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow,
or Ice
Use a low gear when driving in
mud – the deeper the mud, the
lower the gear. Keep the vehicle
moving to avoid getting stuck.
Traction changes when driving
on sand. On loose sand, such
as on beaches or sand dunes,
the tires tend to sink into the sand.
This affects steering, accelerating,
and braking. Drive at a reduced
speed and avoid sharp turns or
abrupt maneuvers.
Traction is reduced on hard packed
snow and ice and it is easy to
lose control. Reduce vehicle speed
when driving on hard packed snow
and ice.
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WARNING
Driving on frozen lakes, ponds,
or rivers can be dangerous.
Ice conditions vary greatly and
the vehicle could fall through the
ice; you and your passengers
could drown. Drive your vehicle
on safe surfaces only.
Driving in Water
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WARNING
Driving through rushing water can
be dangerous. Deep water can
sweep your vehicle downstream
and you and your passengers
could drown. If it is only shallow
water, it can still wash away the
ground from under your tires.
Traction could be lost, and the
vehicle could roll over. Do not
drive through rushing water.
Notice: Do not drive through
standing water if it is deep
enough to cover the wheel hubs,
axles or exhaust pipe. Deep water
can damage the axle and other
vehicle parts.
If the standing water is not too deep,
drive slowly through it. At faster
speeds, water splashes on the
ignition system and the vehicle can
stall. Stalling can also occur if you
get the exhaust pipe under water.
While the exhaust pipe is under
water, you will not be able to start
the engine. When going through
water, the brakes get wet, and
it might take longer to stop.
See Driving on Wet Roads on
page 9‑12.
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