194 Driving and Operating{ WarningCoasting downhill in N (Neutral)or with the ignition off isdangerous. This can causeoverheating of the brakes andloss of steering. Always have theengine running and the vehiclein gear.. Drive at speeds that keep thevehicle in its own lane. Do notswing wide or cross thecenter line.. Be alert on top of hills;something could be in your lane(e.g., stalled car, accident).. Pay attention to special roadsigns (e.g., falling rocks area,winding roads, long grades,passing or no-passing zones)and take appropriate action.Winter DrivingDriving on Snow or IceSnow or ice between the tires andthe road creates less traction orgrip, so drive carefully. Wet ice canoccur at about 0 °C (32 °F) whenfreezing rain begins to fall. Avoiddriving on wet ice or in freezing rainuntil roads can be treated.For Slippery Road Driving:. Accelerate gently. Acceleratingtoo quickly causes the wheels tospin and makes the surfaceunder the tires slick.. Turn on Traction Control. SeeTraction Control/ElectronicStability Control 0 220.. Antilock Brake System (ABS)improves vehicle stability duringhard stops, but the brakesshould be applied sooner thanwhen on dry pavement. SeeAntilock Brake System (ABS)0 216.. Allow greater following distanceand watch for slippery spots. Icypatches can occur on otherwiseclear roads in shaded areas.The surface of a curve or anoverpass can remain icy whenthe surrounding roads are clear.Avoid sudden steeringmaneuvers and braking whileon ice.. Turn off cruise control.Blizzard ConditionsStay with the vehicle unless there ishelp nearby. To get help and keepeveryone in the vehicle safe:. Turn on the hazard warningflashers.. Tie a red cloth to an outsidemirror.{ WarningSnow can trap engine exhaustunder the vehicle. This maycause exhaust gases to getinside. Engine exhaust containscarbon monoxide (CO), which(Continued)
