Special winter equipment
It is recommended that the following items be carried in the vehicle during winter:
• A scraper and stiff-bristled brush to
remove
ice and snow from the windows and wiper
blades.
• A sturdy, flat board to be placed under
the
jack to give it firm support.
• A shovel to dig the vehicle out of
snowdrifts.
• Extra window washer fluid to refill the
reservoir tank.
See also:
Brake precautions
Vacuum assisted brakes
The brake booster aids braking by using engine
vacuum. If the engine stops, you can stop the
vehicle by depressing the brake pedal. However,
greater foot pressure on the bra ...
Hazard warning flasher switch
Push the switch on to warn other drivers when
you must stop or park under emergency conditions.
All turn signal lights will flash.
WARNING
• If stopping for an emergency, be
sure to move th ...
AM radio reception
AM signals, because of their low frequency, can
bend around objects and skip along the ground.
In addition, the signals can be bounced off the
ionosphere and bent back to earth. Because of
these ...