Marker lines


1 - Marker line for a 1-foot (30-centimeter) zone behind the vehicle
2 - Marker
line for the clear back-up zone
3 - "Wheel tracks"
The solid line (1) indicates a zone within 1 ft (30 centimeters) of the rear bumper.
The dashed line (2) indicates the clear zone of approximately 5 feet (1.5 m) behind the bumper. These lines also indicate the outmost limits that any object (door mirrors, corners of the body, etc.) extends out from the vehicle , even when the it turns.
The "wheel tracks" (3) between the side marker lines show where the wheels will roll and can extend up to approximately 10.5 ft (3.2 m) behind the bumper if there are no objects in the way.
See also:
Handling, roadholding
Vehicle load, tire design and inflation pressure
all affect vehicle handling. Therefore, check
that the tires are inflated to the recommended
pressure according to the vehicle load. See the
&q ...
Fastening a seat belt
Buckling
Pull the belt out far enough to insert the latch plate into the receptacle until
a distinct click is heard. The seat belt retractor is normally "unlocked" and you
can move free ...
Tire ratings
Speed ratings
The speed ratings in the table translate as follow:
Load ratings
See page 292 for an explanation of the load
rating on the sidewall of the tire. ...
