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 you may have gotten your brakes wet, apply them lightly
while driving until normal braking operation returns.
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
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Avoid driving through flooded areas unless you are sure the water is no higher
than the bottom of the wheel hub. Drive through any water slowly. Allow adequate
stopping distance because brake perf ...
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Special Service Tools
Special Service Tools
Tool (Number and Name)
Illustration
Use
09561-11001
Steering wheel puller
Remove the steering ...
Warning / Caution Label Locations
1. Fan caution
2. Radiator cap caution
3. Battery caution
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Opening the hood
1.Pull the release lever to unlatch the hood. The hood should pop open slightly.
WARNING
Open the hood after turning off the engine on a flat surface, shifting the
shift lever to the P(Park) pos ...