Hazardous driving conditions

When hazardous driving conditions are encountered such as water, snow, ice, mud, sand, or similar hazards, follow these suggestions:
• Drive cautiously and allow extra distance for braking.
• Avoid sudden in braking or steering.
WARNING - ABS
Do not pump the brake pedal on a vehicle equipped with ABS.
• If stalled in snow, mud, or sand, use second gear. Accelerate slowly to avoid spinning the drive wheels.
• Use sand, rock salt, tire chains, or other non-slip material under the drive wheels to provide traction when stalled in ice, snow, or mud.
WARNING - Downshifting
Downshifting with an automatic transaxle, while driving on slippery surfaces can cause an accident. The sudden change in tire speed could cause the tires to skid. Be careful when downshifting on slippery surfaces.
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Disarmed stage
Using the smart key
The system will be disarmed when the doors are unlocked by pressing the unlock
button on the smart key or pressing the lock/unlock button of the front outside
door handle with ...
Folding the Outside Rearview Mirrors
To fold the outside rearview mirrors, push them towards the rear. To unfold the
outside rear view mirrors, push them toward the front.
The outside rearview mirrors can be folded rearward for park ...
Adding equipment to or modifying your air bag-equipped vehicle
If you modify your vehicle by changing your vehicle's frame, bumper system, front
end or side sheet metal or ride height, this may affect the operation of your vehicle's
air bag system. ...


