
Because night driving presents more hazards than driving in the daylight, here
are some important tips to remember:
- Slow down and keep more distance between you and other vehicles, as it
may be more difficult to see at night, especially in areas where there may not
be any street lights.
- Adjust your mirrors to reduce the glare from other driver's headlights.
- Keep your headlights clean and properly aimed on vehicles not equipped
with the automatic headlight aiming feature. Dirty or improperly aimed headlights
will make it much more difficult to see at night.
- Avoid staring directly at the headlights of oncoming vehicles. You could
be temporarily blinded, and it will take several seconds for your eyes to readjust
to the darkness.
Avoid braking or gear changing in corners, especially when roads are wet. Ideally,
corners should always be taken under gentle acceleration. If you follow these suggestions,
tire wear will be he ...
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 ...
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Economical operation
Your vehicle's fuel economy depends mainly on your style of driving, where you
drive and when you drive.
Each of these factors affects how many miles (kilometers) you can get from a
gallon (l ...
Floor mat anchor(s)
When using a floor mat on the front floor carpet, make sure it attaches to the
floor mat anchor(s) in your vehicle. This keeps the floor mat from sliding forward.
WARNING
The floor mat must be p ...
Smart key precautions
• The smart key will not work if any of the following occur:
- The smart key is close to a radio transmitter such as a radio station or an
airport which can interfere with normal operation of the ...