Severe strain on the brake system

The brakes will be subject to severe strain when driving in mountains or hilly areas, or when towing a trailer. Vehicle speed is usually slower, which means that the cooling of the brakes is less efficient than when driving on level roads. To reduce the strain on the brakes, shift into a lower gear and let the engine help with the braking. Do not forget that if you are towing a trailer, the brakes will be subjected to a greater than normal load.
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Manually opening the fuel filler door
If necessary, the fuel filler door can be opened manually:
1. Open the side hatch in the trunk (on the same side as the fuel filler door).
2. Grasp the green cord with a handle.
3. Gently pull th ...
Erasing HomeLink Buttons
To erase programming from the three Home-
Link buttons (individual buttons cannot be
erased but can be “reprogrammed” as outlined
below), follow the step noted:
1. Press and hold the two outer H ...
Whiplash Protection System (WHIPS) – front seats only
The Whiplash Protection System (WHIPS) consists
of specially designed hinges and brackets
on the front seat backrests designed to help
absorb some of the energy generated in a collision
from the ...
