Owner`s manual

control to high and setting the temperature
control to the HOT position.
O Trailer towing requires more fuel than
normal circumstances.
O Avoid towing a trailer for the first 500
miles (800 km).
O Have your vehicle serviced more often than
at intervals specified in the recommended
maintenance schedule.
O When making a turn, your trailer wheels
will be closer to the inside of the turn than
your vehicle wheels. To compensate for
this, make a larger than normal turning
radius during the turn.
O Crosswinds and rough roads will ad-
versely affect vehicle/trailer handling, pos-
sibly causing vehicle sway. When being
passed by larger vehicles, be prepared for
possible changes in crosswinds that could
affect vehicle handling. If swaying does
occur, firmly grip the steering wheel, steer
straight ahead, and immediately (but
gradually) reduce vehicle speed. This
combination will help stabilize the vehicle.
Never increase speed.
O Be careful when passing other vehicles.
Passing while towing a trailer requires
considerably more distance than normal
passing. Remember the length of the trailer
must also pass the other vehicle before
you can safely change lanes.
O To maintain engine braking efficiency and
electrical charging performance, do not
use overdrive (automatic transmission).
O Avoid holding the brake pedal down too
long or too frequently. This could cause
the brakes to overheat, resulting in re-
duced braking efficiency.
When towing a trailer, change fluid in
the transmission more frequently.
See the “9. Maintenance” section.
UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY
GRADING
DOT (Department of Transportation) Quality
Grades: All passenger car tires must conform
to Federal Safety Requirements in addition to
these grades.
Quality grades can be found where applicable
on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder
and maximum section width. For example:
Treadwear 200 Traction AA Tempera-
ture A
Treadwear
Treadwear grade is a comparative rating
based on tire wear rate when tested under
controlled conditions on specified government
test courses. For example, a tire graded 150
would wear one and a half (1-1/2) times as
well on the government course as a tire
graded 100. However, relative tire perfor-
mance depends on actual driving conditions,
and may vary significantly due to variations in
TECHNICAL AND CONSUMER INFORMATION
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