To reverse, stop the vehicle, press the clutch pedal and, after a pause of approximately 3 seconds, push the gear shift lever down all the way and move it to the reverse gear position.
After driving through puddles, as well as after washing the car or during prolonged driving on a wet road, when water gets into the brake mechanisms of the wheels, perform several smooth braking actions while driving to dry the discs, drums and brake linings.
When driving through puddles, reduce speed to avoid hydroplaning, which can cause skidding or loss of control. Worn tires increase this danger.
ATTENTION! To avoid engine damage caused by water entering the engine cylinders through the air cleaner, do not drive through puddles deeper than 300 mm.
When driving through puddles, do so at the lowest possible speed, avoiding the formation of a wave that raises the water level in the area where the air intake pipe of the air filter is located.
The driving technique of a front-wheel drive vehicle is somewhat different from the driving technique of a rear-wheel drive vehicle, especially when driving on turns. When approaching a turn, it is necessary to evaluate it in advance and, depending on the radius of the turn and the condition of the road surface, reduce the speed, drive through the turn in the "tension" mode, gradually increasing the engine crankshaft speed. This makes it possible to drive through the turn steadily even on slippery sections, avoid sudden braking or abruptly releasing the accelerator pedal in the turn, which can lead to loss of traction of the wheels with the road and, accordingly, to loss of control over the car.
If possible, drive without sudden acceleration and deceleration, as this leads to increased tire wear and increased fuel consumption. Fuel consumption also increases with insufficient air pressure in the tires, with worn or dirty spark plugs, and when using engine oils with a higher viscosity than recommended.
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Fuel consumption also increases when towing a trailer. In addition, when towing a trailer, the load on the body, engine and transmission increases, which reduces their service life.