Other Rainy Weather Tips
Besides slowing down, other wet weather driving tips include:
○ Allow extra following distance.
○ Pass with caution.
○ Keep windshield wiping equipment in good shape.
○ Keep the windshield washer fluid reservoir filled.
○ Have good tires with proper tread depth. See Tires on page 10‑44.
○ Turn off cruise control.
See also:
Heated Mirrors
For vehicles with heated mirrors:
(Rear Window Defogger): Press to heat the mirrors. If the vehicle has a towing mirror, only the upper glass of the mirror is heated.
The lower convex part of the to ...
Steering in Emergencies
• There are some situations when steering around a problem may be more effective than braking.
• Holding both sides of the steering wheel allows you to turn 180 degrees without removing a hand.
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Dolly Towing (Front-Wheel-Drive Vehicles Only)
To tow a front-wheel-drive vehicle from the front with two wheels on the ground:
1. Put the front wheels on a dolly.
2. Move the shift lever to P (Park).
3. Set the parking brake.
4. Clamp the s ...