Adverse safety consequences of under-inflation
Driving at high speeds with excessively low tire pressures can cause the tires to flex severely and to rapidly become hot. A sharp increase in temperature could cause tread separation, and failure of the tire(s). Possible resulting loss of vehicle control could lead to an accident.
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Driving on snowy and icy roads
To prevent skidding and slipping, avoid
sudden braking, abrupt acceleration, highspeed
driving, and sharp turning when
driving on snowy or icy roads.
Always maintain ample distance between
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An Ideal Family-Friendly SUV - Mitsubishi Outlander
The Outlander, not to be confused with the smaller Outlander Sport, is a midsize SUV that comfortably seats up to seven people across three rows, making it an ideal family vehicle.
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Examples of the types of accidents in which the SRS curtain airbag will most
likely deploy.
1) A severe side impact near the front seat
or the rear seat activates the SRS curtain
airbag.
2) The vehicle rolls onto its side or the roof.
3) If the angle of vehicle tip-up is marginal
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