Driving Your
Vehicle
Your Driving, the Road,
and the Vehicle
Driving for Better Fuel
Economy
...........................4-1
Defensive Driving
................4-2
Drunk Driving
.....................4-2
Control of a Vehicle
............4-3
Braking
...............................4-3
Antilock Brake
System (ABS)
...................4-5
Braking in Emergencies
......4-6
StabiliTrak
®
System
............4-6
Traction Control
System (TCS)
...................4-7
Locking Rear Axle
..............4-8
Locking Front Axle
..............4-9
Steering
............................4-10
Off-Road Recovery
............4-11
Passing
.............................4-12
Loss of Control
.................4-12
Off-Road Driving
...............4-13
Assist Steps
......................4-28
Driving at Night
.................4-28
Driving in Rain and on
Wet Roads
......................4-29
Before Leaving on a
Long Trip
........................4-30
Highway Hypnosis
.............4-30
Hill and Mountain Roads
...4-30
Winter Driving
...................4-31
If Your Vehicle is
Stuck in Sand, Mud,
Ice, or Snow
...................4-33
Rocking Your Vehicle to
Get It Out
.......................4-34
Recovery Loops
................4-34
Loading the Vehicle
..........4-35
Truck-Camper Loading
Information
......................4-39
Towing
Towing Your Vehicle
.........4-40
Recreational Vehicle
Towing
............................4-40
Towing a Trailer
................4-42
Trailer
Recommendations
...........4-53
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.
Driving Your Vehicle 4-1
