5-5 . Driving tips
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WARNING
●When driving off-road or in rugged terrain , do not drive at excessive speeds , jump , make sharp turns , strike objects , etc .
This may cause loss of control or vehicle rollover causing death or serious injury . You are
also risking expensive damage to your vehicle ’ s suspension and chassis .
NOTICE
■ To prevent the water damage
Take all necessary safety measures to ensure that water damage to the traction battery , EV system or other components does not occur .
● Water entering the motor compartment may cause severe
damage to the EV system .
● Water entering the transmission will cause deterioration in transmission quality . The malfunction indicator may come on , and the vehicle may not be drivable .
●Water can wash the grease from wheel bearings , causing rusting and premature failure , and may also enter the transaxle case , reducing the gear oil ’ s lubricating qualities .
■ When you drive through water
If driving through water , such as when crossing shallow streams ,
first check the depth of the water and the bottom of the riverbed for firmness . Drive slowly and avoid
deep water .
■ Inspection after off-road driving
●Sand and mud that has accumulated around brake discs may affect braking efficiency and may damage brake system components .
●Always perform a maintenance inspection after each day of offroad driving that has taken you through rough terrain , sand ,
mud , or water . For scheduled maintenance information , refer to the “ Warranty & Maintenance Booklet ” or “ Warranty and Service Booklet ”.
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Driving