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:
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) and Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
Gross Vehicle Weight
The Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) must never exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
(GVWR).
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) is the combined total of the weight of the vehicle,
dri ...
Synthetic oil
You should use synthetic engine oil that
meets the same requirements given for
conventional engine oil. When using
synthetic oil, you must use oil of the same
classification, viscosity and gra ...
Wiper operation when snowing
Before driving in cold weather, make sure the wiper blades are not frozen to
the windshield or rear window.
If the wiper blades are frozen to the windshield or rear window, perform the
following ...