Mitsubishi Lancer VIII 8 owners manual page 357

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Operation under adverse driving conditions the engine idle for a few minutes to cool the Your vehicle is equipped with an anti-lock transaxle before trying again. CAUTION braking system (ABS), hold the brake When driving in rain, a layer of water may If your vehicle is still stuck after several rock- pedal down firmly and keep it depressed. form between the tires and the road surface ing attempts, call for a commercial tow truck Do not pump the brake pedal which will (aquaplaning). This loosens your tires’ grip service. result in reduced braking performance. on the road, making it difficult to steer or After parking on snowy or icy road, it brake properly. When driving on a wet road: WARNING Drive your vehicle at a safe speed.may be difficult to move your vehicle due Do not drive on worn tires. to freeze-up of the brake. Depress the When trying to rock your vehicle out of a accelerator pedal little by little to move stuck position, make sure that there are noAlways keep the tires at the correct infla- tion pressures. the vehicle after confirming safety of the people nearby. The rocking motion can vehicle. make your vehicle suddenly lurch forward or backward, and injure any bystanders. 8 On snowy or icy roads CAUTION When driving on a road covered with On wet roads Do not depress the accelerator pedal rapidly. snow or ice, use snow tires. Tire chains The vehicle could start moving when it breaks free from the ice, possibly resulting in cannot be used on your vehicle. There an accident. CAUTION may be state or local regulations about using snow tires. Always check the regu- Avoid flooded roads. Water is often deeper lations in your local area before using than it looks, and you could be seriously hurt by driving into flood water. them. Refer to the section entitled “SnowOn a bumpy or rutted road tires” on page 9-24 and “Tire chains” on When driving in rain, on water-covered page 9-24. Drive as slow as possible when driving on roads, or through a car wash, water could get bumpy or rutted roads or over potholes Drive slowly. Do not make sudden starts into the brake discs and make them fail tem- etc. or stops, sharp turns, or slam on the porarily. In such cases, lightly press the brakes. brake pedal to see if they are working prop- Allow extra distance between your vehi- erly. If they are not, press the pedal lightly several times while driving to dry the brake CAUTION cle and the vehicle in front of you, and pads or linings, then check them again. Driving on bumpy, rutted roads or over pot- avoid sudden braking. holes can damage the tires and wheels. If a skid occurs when the accelerator Wheels with low-profiles tires or under- pedal is depressed, take your foot off the inflated tires are especially at risk for dam- age. pedal. Steer gently in the direction of the skid. 8-16 For emergencies

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