Hazardous Driving Conditions

When encountering hazardous driving conditions, such as water, snow, ice, mud, sand, or similar hazards, follow these recommendations:

• Drive carefully and allow extra stopping distance.
• Avoid sudden braking or steering.
• When braking with non-ABS brakes, pump the brake pedal with a light up-and-down motion until the vehicle stops.

WARNING - ABS

Do not pump the brake pedal on a vehicle equipped with ABS.

• When stopping in snow, mud, or sand, use second gear. Accelerate slowly to avoid wheel spin.
• Use sand, rock salt, snow chains, or other non-slip materials under the drive wheels to provide traction when stopping on ice, snow, or mud.

WARNING - Downshifting

Downshifting with an automatic transmission/dual clutch transmission while driving on a slippery surface may lead to an accident. Sudden changes in engine speed may cause the tires to lose traction. Be careful when downshifting on a slippery surface.