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If
You're
Caught
in
a
Blizzard
(CONT.)
Run your engine
only
as long as you
must. This saves fuel. When you run
the engine, male it go a little faster
than just idle. That is, push the
accelerator slightly. This
uses
less fuel
for the heat that you get and it keeps
the battery charged. You will need a
well-charged battery to restart the
vehicle and possibly for signaling later
on with your headlights. Let the
heater run for a while.
Then, shut the engine
off
and close
the window almost all the way to
preserve the heat. Start the engine
again and repeat this only when you
feel really uncomfortable from the
cold. But do it as little
as
possible.
Preserve the fuel as long as you can.
To help keep warm, you can get out of
the vehicle and do some fairly
vigorous exercises every half-hour or
so
until help comes.
If
You're
Stuck
in
Deep
Snow
This manual explains how to get the
vehicle out of deep snow without
damaging it. See the
Index
under
Rocking
Your
Vehicle.
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tiAUIIUN
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If vou don't use the correct
"
,
equipment and drive
properly, you can lose control when
you pull
a
trailer. For example, if
the trailer is too heavy, the brakes
may not work well-or even at all.
You and your passengers could be
seriously injured. Pull a trailer
only
if
you
have followed all the steps in
this section.
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