Because night driving presents more hazards than driving in the daylight, here
are some important tips to remember:
- Slow down and keep more distance between you and other vehicles, as it may
be more difficult to see at night, especially in areas where there may not be
any street lights.
- Adjust your mirrors to reduce the glare from other driver's headlights.
- Keep your headlights clean and properly aimed. Dirty or improperly aimed
headlights will make it much more difficult to see at night. Headlight operation
when using windshield wipers is mandatory in some states.
- Avoid staring directly at the headlights of oncoming vehicles. You could
be temporarily blinded, and it will take several seconds for your eyes to readjust
to the darkness.
Avoid braking or gear changing in corners, especially when roads are wet. Ideally,
corners should always be taken under gentle acceleration. If you follow these suggestions,
tire wear will be ...
Rain and wet roads can make driving dangerous, especially if you’re not prepared
for the slick pavement.
Here are a few things to consider when driving in the rain:
A heavy rainfall will ma ...
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Windshield Wiper-Washer Switch Repair procedures
Removal
1.
Remove the steering column upper and lower shrouds after loosening screws.
2.
Disconnect the multifunction switch connector (A).
3.
Remove the wiper & washer switch (A) by p ...
Checking the brake fluid level
Check the fluid level in the reservoir periodically. The fluid level should be
between MAX and MIN marks on the side of the reservoir.
Before removing the reservoir cap and adding brake fluid, ...
Transmission Oil Temperature Sensor Description and Operation
Description
Transmission oil temperature sensor monitors the automatic Transmission fluid's temperature and conveys the readings to TCM.
It is an NTC (Negative Thermal Coefficient) sensor whose ...