Parking on a hill
• If the vehicle is pointing uphill, turn the front wheels so that they point away from the curb.
• If the vehicle is pointing downhill, turn the front wheels so that they point toward the curb.
The parking brake should also be applied.
See also:
Cleaning the brake discs
Coatings of dirt and water on the brake discs
may result in delayed brake function. This delay
is minimized by cleaning the brake linings.
Cleaning the brake pads is advisable in wet
weather, p ...
Demanding driving
In demanding driving conditions, such as operating the vehicle in hot weather,
towing a trailer, or driving for extended periods at higher altitudes than normal,
it may be advisable to switch to h ...
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
The ABS system performs a brief self-diagnostic
test when the engine has been started and
driver releases the brake pedal. Another automatic
test may be performed when the vehicle
first reache ...