Driving on snow or ice

WARNING
• Wet ice (32°F, 0°C
and freezing rain), very cold snow or ice can be slick and very hard to drive on. The vehicle will have much less traction or “grip” under these conditions. Try to avoid driving on wet ice until the road is salted or sanded.
• Whatever the condition, drive with caution.
Accelerate and slow down with care. If accelerating or downshifting too fast, the drive wheels will lose even more traction.
• Allow more stopping distance under these conditions. Braking should be started sooner than on dry pavement.
• Allow greater following distances on slippery roads.
• Watch for slippery spots (glare ice).
These may appear on an otherwise clear road in shaded areas. If a patch of ice is seen ahead, brake before reaching it. Try not to brake while on the ice, and avoid any sudden steering maneuvers.
• Do not use the cruise control on slippery roads.
• Snow can trap dangerous exhaust gases under your vehicle. Keep snow clear of the exhaust pipe and from around your vehicle.
See also:
Washer operation
To operate the washer, pull the lever
toward the back of the vehicle 5 until
the desired amount of washer fluid is
spread on the windshield. The wiper will
automatically operate several times. ...
Seat belts
The seat belts can be cleaned by wiping them with a sponge dampened in a mild soap solution.
Allow the belts to dry completely in the shade before using them. See “Seat belt maintenance” in the “Sa ...
Maximum load limits
Never allow the total trailer load to exceed the value specified in the following Towing Load/Specification Chart found later in this section.
The total trailer load equals trailer weight plus its ...
