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Driving in flooded areas
Avoid drivinþ throuþh ýlooded areas un‐
less you are sure the water is no hiþher
than the bottom oý the wheel hub.
Drive throuþh any water slowly. Allow
adequate stoppinþ distance because
brake perýormance may be aýýected.
Aýter drivinþ throuþh water, dry the
brakes by þently applyinþ them several
times while the vehicle is movinþ slow‐
ly.
Driving off-road
Drive careýully oýý-road because your
vehicle may be damaþed by rocks or
roots oý trees. Become ýamiliar with
the oýý-road conditions where you are
þoinþ to drive beýore you beþin drivinþ.
Highway driving
Tires
Adjust the tire inýlation pressures to
speciýication. Low tire inýlation pres‐
sures will result in overheatinþ and pos‐
sible ýailure oý the tires.
Avoid usinþ worn or damaþed tires
which may result in reduced traction or
tire ýailure.
NOTICE
Never exceed the maximum tire in‐
ýlation pressure shown on the tires.
WARNING
• Underinflated or overinflated tires
can cause poor handling, loss of
vehicle control, and sudden tire
failure leading to accidents, inju‐
ries, and even death. Always check
the tires for proper inflation be‐
fore driving. For proper tire pres‐
sures, refer to Tires and wheels
on page 10-09.
• Driving on tires with no or insuffi‐
cient tr
ead is dangerous. Worn-out
tires can result in loss of vehicle
control, collisions, injury, and even
death. Worn-out tires should be
replaced as soon as possible and
should never be used for driving.
Always check the tire tread before
driving your vehicle. For further in‐
formation and tread limits, refer
to Tires and wheels on page
9-45.
Fuel, engine coolant and engine oil
Hiþh speed travel consumes more ýuel
than urban motorinþ. Do not ýorþet to
check both enþine coolant and enþine
oil.
Drive belt
A loose or damaþed drive belt may re‐
sult in overheatinþ oý the enþine.
Drivinþ your vehicle
7-86
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