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While Driving
MAHINDRA GOA
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• Apply smooth, even pressure on
all controls. Abrupt steering wheel
movements or sudden, hard application
of brakes can cause loss of control.
• Exercise extra caution while driving in
rain after a long dry spell. After months
of dry weather, the first rain brings
grime to the surface of the roads,
making it slippery.
• While driving on wet surfaces,
downshift carefully. If the traction is
low, it can lock up the drive wheels for
a moment and cause a skid.
• If the battery is not fully charged during
extremely cold weather conditions, the
battery fluid may freeze and damage
the battery. To maintain the maximum
efficiency, the battery should be
checked regularly.
• It is recommended that the following
items to be carried in the vehicle during
winter driving.
• A shovel to dig the vehicle out of
snowdrifts.
• A sturdy, flat board to be placed
under the jack to give the firm
support.
• A scraper and stiff bristled brush
to remove ice & snow from the
windows.
Refer the lubrication chart, for use of
suitable lubricants, engine coolant,
windshield washer fluid & brake/clutch
fluids, for the cold winter (extreme cold
atmospheric) conditions.
To avoid door lock from freezing, squirt
lock de-icer or glycerin into the locks.
Heated key can be used to open the frozen
lock.
Caution
Be careful when accelerating, up-
shifting, downshifting or braking on a
slippery surface. Sudden acceleration or
engine braking could cause the vehicle
wheels to spin or skid or loss of control.
Driving in Low Visibility
Being able to see clearly in all directions and
being visible to other drivers is important in
all weather conditions. This is more difficult
in bad weather conditions. To be seen more
clearly by other road users during daylight
hours, turn the headlights ON. Inspect the
windshield wipers and washers regularly.
Keep the windshield washer reservoir full.
If the windshield wiper blades start to
streak the windshield or leave parts un-
wiped, replace them. Use the defroster to
avoid fogging of windshield on the inside.
