Mitsubishi MOTORS Outlander 2007, Owner'S Manual

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For emergencies
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Operation under adverse driving conditions
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On a flooded road
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Avoid flooded roads. Water could enter the brake discs,
resulting in temporary loss of brake performance. In such
cases, depress the brake pedal lightly to check whether the
brakes are operating properly. If they are not, depress the
pedal lightly several times while driving in order to dry
the brake pads.
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When driving in rain or on a road with many puddles, a
layer of water may form between the tyres and the road
surface.
This will reduce a tyre’s frictional resistance on the road,
resulting in a loss of steering stability and braking capabil-
ity.
To cope with this, observe the following items:
On a snow-covered or frozen road
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The use of snow tyres or tyre chains is recommended for
driving on snow and ice.
Refer to the “Snow tyres” and “Tyre chains” sections.
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Avoid high-speed driving, sudden acceleration, sudden
braking, and sharp turns.
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Depressing the brake pedal while travelling on snowy or
icy roads may cause tyre slippage and skidding. Tyre slip
results when tyres loose their to grip of the road surface.
This may make it more difficult to stop the vehicle with
normal braking operations. For vehicles with an anti-lock
brake system (ABS), firmly depress and hold down the
brake pedal.
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Keep a larger distance than normal between your vehicle
and the vehicle in front of you and avoid sudden braking.
On a bumpy or rutted road
Drive as slowly as possible when driving on bumpy or rutted
roads.
(a) Drive your vehicle at a slow speed.
(b) Do not drive on worn tyres.
(b) Always maintain the specified tyre inflation pres-
sures.
CAUTION
!
● The impact on tyres and/or wheels when driving on
a bumpy or rutted road can damage the tyre and/or
wheel.