It should be remembered that when driving with the engine off (e.g. when towing) the controllability of the car worsens, tk. at the same time, some auxiliary systems cease to function - first of all, the power steering and the booster of the service brake system (after 1-2 presses of the brake pedal, the action of the booster stops). The car remains steerable, but much more effort is required on the steering wheel and foot brake pedal - the braking distance and the response time of the wheels to turning the steering wheel increase. Avoid driving at high speeds.
Caution: Never turn off the engine when driving downhill!
To avoid an excessive increase in the center of gravity of the vehicle, try not to overload the roof rack, do not exceed the permissible load (see specs), monitor the uniformity of distribution by the reliability of the fastening of the load placed in the car. Driving at speeds over 120 km/h should be avoided. Heavy items should be placed in the luggage compartment as low as possible and as close to the passenger compartment as possible. To avoid the risk of loss of control, try to reduce your speed in strong crosswinds. Periodically check the air pressure in the tires according to the vehicle load.
The cooling fan is controlled by a temperature sensitive switch and is activated only when a certain temperature is reached.
Note: On diesel models equipped with a particulate filter, the fan will automatically turn off while the filter is being cleaned.
If the temperature exceeds the threshold when the engine is turned off, the fan will continue to run for a while. If the coolant temperature is very high, such as after riding in mountains, leave the engine idling for about 2 minutes. Also, since cooling efficiency is independent of engine speed, do not downshift when driving uphill as long as the vehicle is climbing the hill in a higher gear without a significant drop in speed.
On models equipped with a turbocharger, after driving with a heavy load at high engine speeds, allow the engine to run for some time at a light load or approximately 30 seconds at idle before stopping the engine.
Do not forget to lay mats on the floor - the surface of the panels can warm up significantly. There must not be any foreign objects in the driver's footwell that could restrict the freedom of movement of the pedals! When using non-standard mats or mats, it is necessary to ensure sufficient pedal travel.
When driving for a long time at low engine speeds or with frequent stops, such as in heavy city traffic or in «traffic jam» to avoid discharging the battery, if possible, turn off additional consumers of electricity (e.g. rear window heating, seat heating) and turn off the engine during long stops.
Do not change gears while descending a slope, as this may result in loss of control. Use engine braking, as the effectiveness of the foot brake may be reduced, which is fraught with an accident.
When the engine is stopped while driving uphill, in no case try to turn the car around! Move the selector/gear shift lever to position «R» and begin the descent, trying to move strictly parallel to the direction of the slope.
Caution: Never descend in neutral («N») transmission position while holding the vehicle with the brakes!
Avoid sharp turns whenever possible, especially when driving at high speed or on slippery surfaces.
When driving on roads with a wet surface, abundant in puddles, or when sewage flows on the surface of the road (especially during heavy rains) slow down to prevent hydroplaning. The risk of water lift is increased if vehicle tires have a low residual tread depth.
Avoid parking your vehicle on sloped terrain.
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