Adverse safety consequences of overloading on handling and stopping and on tires
Overloading could affect vehicle handling, stopping distance, vehicle and tire as shown in the following. This could lead to an accident and possibly result in severe personal injury.
● Vehicle stability will deteriorate.
● Heavy and/or high-mounted loads could increase the risk of rollover.
● Stopping distance will increase.
● Brakes could overheat and fail.
● Suspension, bearings, axles and other parts of the body could break or experience accelerated wear that will shorten vehicle life.
● Tires could fail.
● Tread separation could occur.
● Tire could separate from its rim.
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Coat hook
Coat hook
A coat hook is attached to each side of the
cargo area.
- Never hang anything on the coat
hook that might obstruct the
driver’s view or that could cause
injury in sudden st ...
Meters and gauges
NOTE
Liquid crystal displays are used in some of the meters and gauges in the combination
meter. You will find their indications hard to see if you wear polarized glasses. ...
Temperature control dial
Temperature control dial
This dial is used to set the desired interior temperature. With the dial set to your desired temperature, the system automatically adjusts the temperature of air supplied fro ...