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Operation under adverse driving conditions
For emergencies 8-13
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If your vehicle becomes stuck in snow, sand,
or mud, it can often be moved by a rocking
motion. Rock your vehicle back and forth to
free it.
Do not spin the wheels. Constant efforts to
free a stuck vehicle can cause transmission
failure.
If your vehicle is still stuck after several rock-
ing attempts, call for a commercial tow truck
service.
When driving on a road covered with
snow or ice, use snow tires. Tire chains
cannot be used on your vehicle. There
may be state or local regulations about
using snow tires. Always check the regu-
lations in your local area before using
them. Refer to the section entitled “Snow
tires” on page 9-15 and “Tire chains” on
page 9-16.
Drive slowly. Do not make sudden starts
or stops, sharp turns, or slam on the
brakes.
Allow extra distance between your vehi-
cle and the vehicle in front of you, and
avoid sudden braking.
If a skid occurs when the accelerator
pedal is depressed, take your foot off the
pedal. Steer gently in the direction of the
skid.
Your vehicle is equipped with an anti-lock
braking system (ABS), hold the brake
pedal down firmly and keep it depressed.
Do not pump the brake pedal which will
result in reduced braking performance.
CAUTION
If the transmission or the steering system has
a problem or damage, transport the vehicle
on a flatbed truck or tow the vehicle with the
all wheels off the ground.
If the electric motor switch is in the “ON”
position, the Active Stability Control (ASC)
system may operate, resulting in an accident.
Make sure the electric motor switch is in the
“ACC” position before towing.
Operation under adverse
driving conditions
If your vehicle becomes stuck in
sand, mud or snow
WARNING
When trying to rock your vehicle out of a
stuck position, make sure that there are no
people nearby. The rocking motion can
make your vehicle suddenly lurch forward
or backward, and injure any bystanders.
On wet roads
CAUTION
Do not drive on a flooded road. If you drive
on a flooded road, not only the electric motor
unit stops but also a failure like electric leak-
age or short circuit may occur.
If you inevitably had to run on a flooded
road and the vehicle was exposed to water,
be sure to have your vehicle inspected by a
certified i-MiEV dealer.
When driving in rain, on water-covered
roads, or through a car wash, water could get
into the brake discs and make them fail tem-
porarily. In such cases, lightly press the
brake pedal to see if they are working prop-
erly. If they are not, press the pedal lightly
several times while driving to dry the brake
pads or linings, then check them again.
When driving in rain, a layer of water may
form between the tires and the road surface
(aquaplaning). This loosens your tires’ grip
on the road, making it difficult to steer or
brake properly. When driving on a wet road:
• Drive your vehicle at a safe speed.
• Do not drive on worn tires.
• Always keep the tires at the correct infla-
tion pressures.
On snowy or icy roads
CAUTION
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