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Driving Your
Vehicle
Your Driving, the Road,
and the Vehicle
Driving for Better Fuel
Economy
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Defensive Driving
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Drunk Driving
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Control of a Vehicle
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Braking
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Antilock Brake
System (ABS)
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Braking in Emergencies
......4-6
StabiliTrak
®
System
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Traction Control
System (TCS)
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Locking Rear Axle
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Locking Front Axle
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Steering
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Off-Road Recovery
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Passing
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Loss of Control
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Off-Road Driving
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Assist Steps
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Driving at Night
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Driving in Rain and on
Wet Roads
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Before Leaving on a
Long Trip
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Highway Hypnosis
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Hill and Mountain Roads
...4-30
Winter Driving
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If Your Vehicle is
Stuck in Sand, Mud,
Ice, or Snow
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Rocking Your Vehicle to
Get It Out
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Recovery Loops
................4-34
Loading the Vehicle
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Truck-Camper Loading
Information
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Towing
Towing Your Vehicle
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Recreational Vehicle
Towing
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Towing a Trailer
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Trailer
Recommendations
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Your Driving, the
Road, and the Vehicle
Driving for Better Fuel
Economy
Driving habits can affect fuel
mileage. Here are some driving tips
to get the best fuel economy
possible.
• Avoid fast starts and accelerate
smoothly.
• Brake gradually and avoid abrupt
stops.
• Avoid idling the engine for long
periods of time.
• When road and weather
conditions are appropriate, use
cruise control, if equipped.
• Always follow posted speed limits
or drive more slowly when
conditions require.
• Keep vehicle tires properly
inflated.
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