When the brakes get wet
When driving in rain or after washing the vehicle, the brakes may get wet. As a result, brake stopping distance will be longer. To dry the brakes, drive the vehicle at a safe speed while lightly depressing the brake pedal to heat up the brakes.
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Summer tires
Summer tires are high-speed capability tires best suited for highway driving under dry conditions.
Summer tires are inadequate for driving on slippery roads such as on snowcovered or icy roads.
If y ...
Braking tips
Never rest your foot on the brake
pedal while driving. This can cause
dangerous overheating of the
brakes and needless wear on the
brake pads and linings. ...
Electric power steering for improved fuel economy
In order to improve both steering feel and fuel economy, a new
rack-and-pinion steering system with electric power assistance has been adopted.
The system is mounted on the front cradle frame at f ...