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TIPS ON SAFE AND SMOOTH OPERATION
Driving on Poor Road Surfaces (Sand or Mud)
If the vehicle gets stuck in mud, pressing
the accelerator pedal more than necessary
will simply dig the vehicle deeper into the
mud and make it harder to extricate. Either
put stones, tree branches or blankets under
the tires to gain traction, or repeatedly drive
forward and backward to use the vehicle's
momentum to extricate it.
When you cannot avoid driving through
deep mud, using tire chains is an effective
way to avoid getting stuck.
ADVICE
When driving in sand or mud, avoid hard braking, sudden acceleration and
sharp turns of the steering wheel. Such actions could get the vehicle stuck and
make it impossible to extricate.
After driving through deep mud, any mud stuck to the vehicle can harm the
steering, brakes and powertrain. Wash the vehicle and remove all mud and
other incrustation.
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Exterior Maintenance
→ Refer to page 7-206
Removing Snow from the Glass and Underbody
To maintain an adequate field of view, use
a plastic scraper to remove snow and frost
from the glass surfaces. By using a plastic
scraper, you can remove the snow and
frost without scratching the glass. At this
time, check whether the wiper blades are
frozen onto the glass.
Also, look under the vehicle and remove
any lumps of ice that are stuck to the
underbody. Be careful not to damage
components.
ADVICE
Do not use a sharp implement to remove snow. Sharp edges could damage
rubber parts.
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