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.
See also:
Tire designations
Federal law mandates that tire manufacturers
place standardized information on the sidewall
of all tires (see the illustration).
The following information is listed on the tire
sidewall:
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Locking and unlocking
Locking and unlocking the vehicle from
the inside
The switch on the driver's door armrest can be
used to lock or unlock all doors and the tailgate,
and to set the alarm.
Each door can also be ...
Electric parking brake
An electric parking brake has the same function
as a manual parking brake.
NOTE
• A faint sound from the parking brake's
electric motor can be heard when the
parking brake is being applied. Th ...