Highway Hypnosis

Always be alert and pay attention to your surroundings while driving. If you become tired or sleepy, find a safe place to park the vehicle and rest.

Other driving tips include:

○ Keep the vehicle well ventilated.
○ Keep the interior temperature cool..
○ Keep your eyes moving — scan the road ahead and to the sides..
○ Check the rearview mirror and vehicle instruments often.

    See also:

    Maintenance When Trailer Towing
    The vehicle needs service more often when pulling a trailer. See this manual's Maintenance Schedule or Index for more information. Things that are especially important in trailer operation are ...

    Passing
    More passing distance is needed when towing a trailer. Because the rig is longer, it is necessary to go farther beyond the passed vehicle before returning to the lane. ...

    Owner Checks and Services
    At Each Fuel Stop • Check the engine oil level. See Engine Oil on page 10‑7. Once a Month • Check the tire inflation pressures. See Tire Pressure on page 10‑62. • Inspect the tir ...