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Driving on snow and ice

A 4WD vehicle has advantages over 2WD vehicles in snow and ice but

can skid like any other vehicle.
Avoid sudden applications of power and quick changes of direction on

snow and ice. Apply the accelerator slowly and steadily when starting

from a full stop.
When braking, apply the brakes as you normally would. In order to allow

the anti-lock brake system (ABS) to operate properly, keep steady

pressure on the brake pedal.
Make sure you allow sufficient distance between you and other vehicles

for stopping. Drive slower than usual and consider using one of the lower

gears.

DRIVING THROUGH WATER

If driving through deep or standing

water is unavoidable, proceed very

slowly especially when the depth is

not known. Never drive through

water that is higher than the bottom

of the wheel rims (for cars) or the

bottom of the hubs (for trucks).

When driving through water, traction or brake capability may be limited.

Also, water may enter your engine’s air intake and severely damage your

engine or your vehicle may stall.

Driving through deep water where

the transmission vent tube is submerged may allow water into the

transmission and cause internal transmission damage.
Once through the water, always dry the brakes by moving your

vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the brake pedal.

Wet brakes do not stop the vehicle as quickly as dry brakes.

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