Driving in the Rain
Rain and wet roads can make driving dangerous,
especially if you’re not prepared for the slick
pavement. Here are a few things to consider when
driving in the rain:
• A heavy rainfall will make it harder to see and will
increase the distance needed to stop your
vehicle, so slow down.
• Keep your windshield wiping equipment in good
shape. Replace your windshield wiper blades
when they show signs of streaking or missing
areas on the windshield.
• If your tires are not in good condition, making a
quick stop on wet pavement can cause a skid
and possibly lead to an accident. Be sure your
tires are in good shape.
• Turn on your headlights 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 have become
wet, apply them lightly while driving until normal
braking operation returns.
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Winter Driving
• We recommend that you carry emergency
equipment, including tire chains, a window
scraper, windshield de-icer, a bag of sand or
salt, flares, a small shovel and jumper cables.
• Make sure you have sufficient ethylene-glycol
coolant in the radiator.
• Check the battery condition and cables. Cold
temperatures reduce the capacity of any battery,
so it must be in excellent condition to provide
enough winter starting power.
• Make sure the engine oil viscosity is suitable for
cold weather.
• Check the ignition system for loose connections
and damage.
• Use antifreeze-formulated windshield washer
fluid. (Do not use engine coolant antifreeze.)
• Do not use the parking brake if it might freeze.
When parking, shift to P (Park) and block the
rear wheels.
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