On a flooded road
(1) Avoid flooded roads. Water could enter the brake discs, resulting in temporarily ineffective brakes. In such cases, lightly depress the brake pedal to see if the brakes operate properly. If they do not, lightly depress the pedal several times while driving in order to dry the brake pads.
(2) When driving in rain or on a road with many puddles a layer of water may form between the tyres and the road surface. This reduces a tyre’s frictional resistance on the road, resulting in loss of steering stability and braking capability. To cope with this, observe the following items:
(a) Drive your vehicle at a slow speed.
(b) Do not drive on worn tyres. Always
maintain the specified tyre inflation pressures.
See also:
Active stability control (ASC)
The Active Stability Control (ASC) takes overall control of the anti-lock brake
system, traction control function and stability control function to help maintain
the vehicle’s control and tracti ...
Towing
Your vehicle may be towed either by another vehicle with a rope, or by a tow
truck.
The regulations concerning towing may differ from country to country. It is recommended
that you obey the regul ...
Additional equipment (For regions where snow is encountered)
It is a good idea to carry a shovel or a short-handled spade in the vehicle during
the winter so that you can clear away snow if you get stranded. A small hand-brush
for sweeping snow off the vehi ...