General recommendations
Attention:
- Before driving, make sure that the parking brake is released and the corresponding indicator goes out.
- Do not keep your foot on the brake pedal while driving. This can lead to dangerous overheating and excessive wear of the brake discs and pads.
- When driving down a long or steep hill, use engine braking. Remember that if you use the brakes too much, they may overheat and not work properly.
- Be careful when accelerating or braking on slippery roads. Sudden acceleration or engine braking may cause the vehicle to skid or spin.
- Avoid driving through deep water as large amounts of water entering the engine compartment may cause damage to the engine or electrical components.
- Avoid sharp turns at high speed if possible, as the center of gravity is much higher than that of a normal car, making the car more prone to rollover.
1. Always slow down when there is a strong headwind. This will allow you to control the car much better.
2. Washing the car or driving through water may cause the brakes to become "wet". To check, make sure there is no traffic nearby and lightly press the brake pedal. If you do not feel normal braking, the brakes are probably "wet". To dry them, drive the car carefully, lightly pressing the brake pedal with the parking brake engaged. If the brakes still do not work reliably, contact a service center.
3. Drive slowly onto the curb and, if possible, at a right angle.
4. When parking on a slope, turn the front wheels so that they rest against the slope and the car does not roll. Apply the parking brake and set the selector to position "P". If necessary, place chocks under the wheels.
5. Do not use the parking brake if there is a possibility of it freezing, because snow or water accumulated around the parking brake mechanism may freeze, making it impossible to release it. When parking, place the selector in the "P" position and place chocks under the rear wheels.
6. Prevent ice and snow from accumulating in the wheel arches. Ice and snow that accumulate in the wheel arches can make it difficult to steer the vehicle. When driving in winter conditions, periodically check the wheel arches and remove any ice and snow that has accumulated there.
Off-Road Driving Tips
Always strive to observe the following precautions to minimize the risk of serious injury or damage to your vehicle:
1. Always drive with extreme caution in off-road conditions. Avoid unnecessary risks.
2. When driving off-road, do not grab the steering wheel spokes, the steering wheel may be pulled out of your hands and injure them. Keep both your hands and especially your thumbs on the outside of the steering wheel rim.
3. After driving on sand, mud, water or snow, be sure to check the effectiveness of your vehicle's brakes.
4. After driving through tall grass, mud, rocks, sand, shallow rivers, etc., check the underbody of the vehicle for stuck or trapped branches, rocks, sand, grass, etc. Clean the underbody of any foreign objects. If you operate the vehicle with objects stuck or trapped in the underbody, the possibility of breakdown or fire cannot be ruled out.
Attention:
- Before crossing water obstacles, first check the depth of the ford and the hardness of the bottom. Move slowly and avoid deep places.
- Take precautions to prevent water from damaging the engine or other mechanisms. If water gets into the air intake, the engine can be seriously damaged. Water can wash out grease from the wheel bearings, causing rust and premature failure, and it can get into the differentials, transmission and transfer case, causing poor lubrication of the gears.
- Sand and dirt that collect on your brakes can reduce braking performance and damage brake system components.
- Always perform a maintenance check after each day of off-road riding, including riding on rough surfaces, in sand, mud or water.
5. The driver and all passengers must always wear seat belts while the vehicle is moving.
Winter Driving Tips
1. Make sure the engine coolant is suitable for low temperature operation.
2. Check the condition of the battery. Low temperatures reduce the capacity of the battery, so for normal starting in winter, the battery must be in good condition.
3. Make sure that the engine oil viscosity is suitable for low temperatures (see chapter "Maintenance and general check and adjustment procedures").
4. Pour antifreeze into the door locks.
5. Fill the windshield washer reservoir with low-temperature windshield washer fluid.
Caution: Use only glass cleaner as other liquids may damage the paintwork or rubber seals.
6. Do not use the parking brake if there is a possibility of it freezing, because snow or water accumulated around the parking brake mechanism may freeze, making it impossible to release it. When parking, place the selector in the "P" position and, if necessary, place chocks under the rear wheels.
7. Do not allow snow to accumulate in the wheel arches - this can make it difficult to control the car.
The text of the article was obtained from the website: chevyman.ru