Use of engine braking
Remember to make use of engine braking in addition to foot braking. When descending a grade, if only the foot brake is used, the brakes may start working improperly because of brake fluid overheating, caused by overheated brake pads. To help prevent this, shift into a lower gear to get stronger engine braking.
See also:
Driving with a trailer
- You should allow for considerably more
stopping distance when towing a trailer.
Avoid sudden braking because it may
result in skidding or jackknifing and loss of
control.
- Avoid abrupt star ...
Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course.
For example, a tire graded 150 would wear ...
Ignition switch
WARNING
● Never turn the ignition switch to “LOCK” while the vehicle is being driven
or towed because that will lock the steering wheel, preventing steering control.
And when the engine is ...