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Remove any brush or debris that has collected on the underbody, chassis or
under the hood. These accumulations can be a fire hazard.
After operation in mud or sand, have the brake linings cleaned and checked.
These substances can cause glazing and uneven braking. Check th\
e body structure, steering, suspension, wheels, tires, and exhaust syste\
m for
damage. Also, check the fuel lines and cooling system for any leakage.
Your vehicle will require more frequent service due to off-road use.\
Refer
to the Maintenance Schedule booklet for additional information.
Driving at Night
Night driving is more dangerous than day driving. 0 ne reason is that some
drivers are likely to be impaired
- by alcohol or drugs, with night vision
problems,
or by fatigue.
Here are some tips on night driving.
Drive defensively.
0 Don’t drink and drive.
0 Adjust your inside rearview mirror to reduce the glare from ndlights
behind you.
0 Since you can’t see as well, you may need to slow down and keep more
0 Slow down, especially on higher speed roads. Your headlights can light
space between you and other vehicles.
up only
so much road ahead.
0 In remote areas, watch for animals.
If you’re tired, pull off the road in a safe place and rest.
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Night Vision
No one can see as well at night as in the daytime. But as we get older these
differences increase. A 50-year4d driver may require at least twice as
much light to see the same thing at night as a 20-year-old.
What you do in the daytime can also affect your night vision.\
For example,
if you spend the day in bright sunshine you are wise to wear sunglasses.
Your eyes will have less trouble adjusting to night. But if you’re driving,
don’t wear sunglasses at night. They may cut down on glare \
from
headlights, but they also make a lot of things invisible.
You can be temporarily blinded by approaching lights. It can take a second
or two, or even several seconds, for your eyes to readjust to the dark. When
you are faced with severe glare (as from a driver who doesn’\
t lower the high
beam, or a vehicle with misaimed headlights), slow down a little. A\
void
staring directly into the approaching lights.
Keep your windshield and all the glass on your vehicle clean
- inside and
out. Glare at night is made much worse by dirt on the glass. Even the inside
of the glass can build up a film caused by dust. Dirty glass makes lights
dazzle and flash more than clean .glass would, making the pupils of your
eyes contract repeatedly.
Remember that your headlights light up far less of a roadway when you
are
in a turn or curve. Keep your eyes moving; that way, it’s \
easier to pick out
dimly lighted objects. Just as your headlights should be checked regularly
for proper aim,
so should your eyes be examined regularly. Some drivers
suffer from night blindness
- the inability to see in dim light - and aren’t
even aware of it.
Driving in the Rain
Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble. On a wet road you can’t st\
op,
accelerate or
turn as well because your tire-to-road traction isn’t as good as
on dry roads. And, if your tires don’t have much tread left, you’ll get even
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Indicator Light
..................................... 2-47.2-62. 2-64
DomeLight
.................................................... 2-48
Doors
.......................................................... 2-5
Driving Locks
........................................................ 2-6
Across an Incline
............................................. 4-22
After Off-Road Driving
........................................ 4-25
AtNight
.................................................... 4-25
Backingup
.................................................. 4-42
Defensive
.................................................... 4-2
Downhill ...................................................... 4-20
Freeway
..................................................... 4-29
Highway Hypnosis
............................................ 4-31
Hydroplaning
................................................ 4-27
InBlizzard
................................................... 4-33
InCity
...................................................... 4-28
In Mud. Sand. Snow. Or Ice ................................ 4-23. 5-35
InRain
...................................................... 4-26
InWater
..................................................... 4-24
LossofControl
............................................... 4-12
Nightvision
................................................. 4-26
Off-Roading
................................................. 4-13
OnCurves
................................................... 4-18
OnGrades
................................................... 4-43
On Hill and Mountain Roads
.................................... 4-31
On Off-Road Hills
............................................ 4-17
OnSnoworIce
............................................... 4-33
Passing
..................................................... 4-11
Skidding
.................................................... 4-12
Stuck in Deep Snow
........................................... 5-35
Throughwater
.......................................... 2-14. 4-24
Uphill
...................................................... 4-18
Winter ...................................................... 4-33
WithaTrailer
................................................ 4-38
DrunkenDriving
................................................. 4-2
E
Electrical System Accessory Power Outlets
....................................... 2-51
Add-on Equipment
........................................... 6-70
Adding Coolant
.......................................... 5-15, 6-25
Aircleaner
.................................................. 6-14
Coolant (Block) Heater
................................ 2.14.3-5. 6.13
Coolant
................................................ 6.23. 6.73
Coolant Temperature Gage
...................................... 2-60
Crankcase
................................................... 6-74
Exhaust
..................................................... 2-25
FanNoise
................................................... 5-19
Identification
............................................ 6-69, 6-73
Oil (See “Oil”)
Engine
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