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Omni MPI
DRIVING TIPS AND SAFE DRIVING
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70F-06-001
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WARNING
CAUTION
•
Wear Your Seat Belts at All Times.
The driver and passengers should
be properly restrained at all times,
using the seatbelts provided. Refer
to the “SEATBELTS” section for
instructions on proper use of the
seat belts.
•
Never drive while under the influence
of alcohol or other drugs. Alcohol
and drugs can seriously impair
your ability to drive safely, greatly
increasing the risk of injury to
yourself and others. You should
also avoid driving when you are
tired, sick, irritated, or under stress.
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WARNING
HIGH-SPEED DRIVING
When driving at a high-speed, pay attention
to the following:
• Stopping distance progressively increases
with vehicle speed. Apply the brakes far
enough ahead of the stopping point to
allow for the extra stopping distance.
• On rainy days, “Aquaplaning” can occur.
“Aquaplaning” is the loss of direct contact
between the road surface and the
vehicle’s tyres due to a water film
forming between them. Steering or
braking the vehicle while “Aquaplaning”
can be very difficult, and loss of control
can occur. Keep speed down when the
road surface is wet.
• At high speeds, the vehicle may be
affected by side winds. Therefore, reduce
speed and be prepared for unexpected
buffeting, which can occur at the exits of
tunnels, when passing by a cut of a hill,
or when being overtaken by large
vehicles, etc.
DRIVING ON HILLS
• When climbing steep hills, the vehicle may
begin to slow down and show a lack of
power. If this happens, you should change
to a lower gear so that the engine will again
be operating in its normal power range.
Change rapidly to prevent the car from
losing momentum.
• When driving down a hill, the engine should
be used for braking by shifting to next
lower gear.
Try not to hold the brake pedal down
too long or too often while going down
a steep or long hill. This could cause
the brakes to overheat, resulting in
reduced braking efficiency. Failure to
take this precaution could result in loss
of vehicle control.
When descending a down hill, NEVER
turn the ignition key to the “OFF”
position. Emission control system
damage may result.
DRIVING ON SLIPPERY ROADS
Under wet road conditions you should drive
at a lower speed than on dry roads due
to possible slippage of tyres during braking.
When driving on icy, snowcovered, or
muddy roads, reduce your speed and avoid
sudden acceleration, abrupt braking, or
sharp steering movements.