Hill and Mountain Roads

Driving on steep hills or through mountains is different than driving on flat or rolling terrain. Tips for driving in these conditions include: Keep the vehicle serviced and in good shape. Chec ...

Driving on Snow or Ice

Drive carefully when there is snow or ice between the tires and the road, creating less traction or grip. Wet ice can occur at about 0°C (32°F) when freezing rain begins to fall, resulting in even ...

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Adjusting the exterior mirrors
WARNING   Exercise care when using the passenger-side exterior rear view mirror. The mirror surface is convex (outwardly curved surface for a wider field of view). Objects in mirror are ...

IntelliBeam® Intelligent High-Beam Headlamp Control System
For vehicles with this feature, be sure to read this entire section before using it. IntelliBeam is an enhancement to the vehicle's headlamp system. Using a digital light sensor on the rearview ...

Brakes
Important safety notes WARNING   On slippery road surfaces, never downshift in order to obtain braking action. This could result in drive wheel slip and reduced vehicle control. Your ve ...