Driving Through Deep Standing Water
Notice:If you drive too quickly through deep
puddles or standing water, water can come in
through your engine’s air intake and badly
damage your engine. Never drive through water
that is slightly lower than the underbody of your
vehicle. If you cannot avoid deep puddles or
standing water, drive through them very slowly.
Driving Through Flowing Water
{CAUTION:
Flowing or rushing water creates strong
forces. If you try to drive through owing
water, as you might at a low water
crossing, your vehicle can be carried away.
As little as six inches of owing water
can carry away a smaller vehicle. If this
happens, you and other vehicle occupants
could drown. Do not ignore police warning
signs, and otherwise be very cautious
about trying to drive through owing water.
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips
•Turn on your low-beam headlamps and your
marker and clearance lamps, if your vehicle
has them — not just your parking lamps — to
help make you more visible to others.
•Besides slowing down, allow some extra
following distance. And be especially careful
when you pass another vehicle. Allow yourself
more clear room ahead, and be prepared to
have your view restricted by road spray.
•Have good tires with proper tread depth.
SeeTires on page 321.
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H
Hazard Warning Flashers............................ 142
Headlamp Wiring......................................... 341
Headlamps
Bulb Replacement.................................... 315
Daytime Running Lamps.......................... 151
High/Low Beam Changer......................... 144
On Reminder........................................... 150
Heater......................................................... 157
High Idle System......................................... 106
Highbeam On Light..................................... 179
Highway Hypnosis....................................... 229
Hill and Mountain Roads............................. 230
Hood
Checking Things Under............................ 266
Latches.................................................... 267
Horn............................................................ 142
Hourmeter Gage.......................................... 183
How to Use This Manual................................ 4
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly............... 26
Hydraulic Brake Systems............................. 211
I
Ignition Positions........................................... 96
Infants and Young Children, Restraints .......... 45
Inflation - Tire Pressure............................... 322
Instrument Panel
Overview.................................................. 140
Switchbank.............................................. 154
Instrument Panel (I/P)
Brightness................................................ 152
Cluster..................................................... 162
J
Jump Starting.............................................. 305
K
Keyless Entry System................................... 87
Keys............................................................. 86
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L
Lamps
Dome....................................................... 153
Exterior.................................................... 150
Marker..................................................... 152
Reading................................................... 154
LATCH System
Child Restraints......................................... 57
Light
Airbag Off................................................ 166
Airbag Readiness..................................... 165
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning............. 172
Brake System Warning............................. 169
Change Engine Oil................................... 176
Charging System..................................... 167
Check Gages Warning............................. 180
Daytime Running Lamps Indicator............ 179
Differential Lock Indicator......................... 178
Engine Overspeed Warning...................... 177
Engine Shutdown Warning....................... 177
Exhaust Brake Indicator........................... 178
Highbeam On.......................................... 179
Low Coolant Warning............................... 173
Low Oil Level........................................... 176
Low Washer Fluid Warning...................... 180
Malfunction Indicator................................ 174Light (cont.)
Range Inhibit Warning Indicator................ 169
Reduced Engine Power............................ 179
Safety Belt Reminder............................... 164
Safety Belt Reminder Tone...................... 164
Service Transmission Warning.................. 168
Trailer Anti-Lock Brake System Warning ... 172
Wait to Start Indicator.............................. 174
Water in Fuel Warning............................. 182
Lighting
Entry........................................................ 154
Loading Your Vehicle................................... 238
Locks
Door.......................................................... 91
Power Door............................................... 92
Loss of Control........................................... 221
Low Coolant Warning Light.......................... 173
Low Washer Fluid Warning Light................. 180
M
Maintenance, Normal Replacement Parts.... 352
Maintenance Schedule
At Each Fuel Fill...................................... 391
At Least Once a Year.............................. 396
At Least Twice a Year.............................. 392
How This Section is Organized................ 360
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