Driving on Uneven Road
Your vehicle's suspension and underbody can be damaged if driven on
rough/uneven roads
or over speed bumps at excessive speeds. Use care and reduce speed when
traveling on
rough/uneven roads or over speed bumps.
Use care not to damage the vehicle's underbody, bumpers or muffler(s) when
driving under
the following conditions:
- Ascending or descending a slope with a sharp transition angle.
- Ascending or descending a driveway or trailer ramp with a sharp transition angle.
Your vehicle is equipped with low profile tires allowing class-leading
performance and
handling. As a result, the sidewall of the tires are very thin and the tires and
wheels can be
damaged if driven through potholes or on rough/uneven roads at excessive speeds.
Use
care and reduce speed when traveling on rough/uneven roads or through potholes.
See also:
Hazard Warning Flasher
The hazard warning lights should always
be used when you stop on or near a
roadway in an emergency.
The hazard warning lights warn other
drivers that your vehicle is a traffic hazard
and that t ...
Owner Maintenance Precautions
Improper or incomplete service may result in problems. This section gives
instructions only
for items that are easy to perform.
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moving quickly. Our car had the optional five-speed automatic transmission,
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