To drive in reverse, stop the vehicle, depress the clutch pedal and, after a pause of approximately 3 seconds, push the gearshift lever all the way down and move it to the reverse gear position.
After overcoming puddles, as well as after washing the car or when driving for a long time on wet roads, when water gets into the brake mechanisms of the wheels, make several smooth braking while driving to dry the discs, drums and brake linings.
When driving through puddles, slow down to avoid hydroplaning, which can cause skidding or loss of control. Worn tires increase this risk.
ATTENTION! To avoid engine damage caused by water entering the engine cylinders through the air cleaner, it is not allowed to overcome puddles deeper than 300 mm.
Move through puddles at the lowest possible speed, avoiding the formation of a wave that raises the water level in the area where the cut of the air intake pipe of the air filter is located.
Driving a front-wheel drive car is somewhat different from driving a rear-wheel drive car, especially when cornering. When approaching a turn, it is necessary to evaluate it in advance and, depending on the turning radius and road surface condition, reduce speed, drive the turn in the mode «tightness», by gradually increasing the engine speed. This makes it possible to drive steadily even in slippery areas, avoid sudden braking or sudden release of the accelerator pedal in a turn, which can lead to loss of traction and, consequently, loss of control over the vehicle.
If possible, drive the car without sudden accelerations and decelerations, as this leads to increased tire wear and increased fuel consumption. Fuel consumption also increases with insufficient air pressure in tires, with worn or dirty spark plugs, and with engine oils with a higher viscosity than recommended.
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 resource.