Fiat Barchetta owners manual page 76

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– Remember that fog also means the– Drive at a moderate speed without– In the winter, even apparently dry tarmac is wet and therefore manoeu-cutting corners.roads may have icy patches. Be care- vres of all kinds are more difficult and ful therefore when driving over – Remember that overtaking while stopping distances are longer.going uphill is slower and therefore re-stretches that do not get much expo- – Keep a good distance from the carsquires more free road. If you are be-sure to the sun or that are lined by trees and rocks where ice might not in front of you. ing overtaken while driving uphill, have melted. – As far as possible, avoid spurts ofmake it easier for the other vehicle speed or sudden deceleration.to pass. – Keep a good distance from the ve- hicles in front. – Do not overtake other vehicles ifDRIVING ON SNOW OR ICE– Do not remain for long periods in you can help it. deep snow with the engine running as Here are some tips for driving in – If you are forced to stop your carthese conditions:the snow could force the exhaust gas- (breakdown, limited visibility etc.) try– Keep your speed down.es into the passenger compartment. to stop off the road. Then turn on the hazard lights and, if possible, the – Use chains if the roads are coveredDRIVING WITH ABS dipped headlights. Rhythmically soundin snow (refer to the “Snow chains” the horn if you realise another car is paragraph in this section).ABS is a braking system that essen- coming. tially offers two advantages: – Mainly use the engine brake and under all circumstances avoid braking1) It prevents wheel lock-up and DRIVING sharply. consequent skidding in emergency IN THE MOUNTAINS stops, particularly when the road does not offer much grip. – When driving downhill, use the en-– When braking in a car not fitted gine brake by engaging a low gear sowith ABS, avoid the wheels locking by2) It makes it possible to brake and as not to overheat the brakes.varying the pressure you exert on thesteer at the same time so you can brake pedal. avoid unexpected obstacles and direct – Under no circumstances should the car where you want while braking. you drive downhill with the engine off– Do not accelerate suddenly and avoid swerving. The extent to which this can be done or with the car in neutral, let alone will depend on the physical limits of with the ignition key out. the tyre's sideways grip. 75

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