BrightDrop EV600 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S.-15563034) -
2022 - CRC - 9/29/21
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Driving and Operating
warning clues
—
such as enough water,
ice, or packed snow on the road to make
a mirrored surface
—
and slow down
when you have any doubt.
.
Try to avoid sudden steering, acceleration,
or braking, including reducing vehicle
speed by shifting to a lower gear. Any
sudden changes could cause the tires to
slide.
Remember: Antilock brakes help avoid only
the braking skid.
Driving on Wet Roads
Rain and wet roads can reduce vehicle
traction and affect your ability to stop and
accelerate. Always drive slower in these
types of driving conditions and avoid driving
through large puddles and deep-standing or
flowing water.
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Warning
Wet brakes can cause crashes. They
might not work as well in a quick stop
and could cause pulling to one side. You
could lose control of the vehicle.
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Warning (Continued)
After driving through a large puddle of
water or a car/vehicle wash, lightly apply
the brake pedal until the brakes work
normally.
Flowing or rushing water creates strong
forces. Driving through flowing water
could cause the vehicle to be carried
away. If this happens, you and other
vehicle occupants could drown. Do not
ignore police warnings and be very
cautious about trying to drive through
flowing water.
Hydroplaning
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Warning
Hydroplaning occurs when the vehicle
tires lose contact with a wet road
surface. If your vehicle hydroplanes, you
can lose control and crash. Your or others
could be injured and/or your vehicle
damaged. Reduce speed when driving on
wet roads to avoid hydroplaning.
There is no hard and fast rule about
hydroplaning. The best advice is to slow
down when the road is wet.
Driving in Water
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Warning
Driving through rushing water can be
dangerous. Deep water can sweep your
vehicle downstream and you and your
passengers could drown. If it is only
shallow water, it can still wash away the
ground from under your tires. Traction
could be lost, and the vehicle could roll
over. Do not drive through rushing water.
Caution
Do not drive through standing water if it
is deep enough to cover the wheel hubs
or axles. Deep water can damage the axle
and other vehicle parts.
Limit driving through standing water to no
more than the bottom of the wheel rim and
10 km/hr (6 mph). At faster speeds, water
can damage the vehicle. Do not turn off the