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Downhill gradients
On long and steep gradients, you must reduce the load on the brakes by shifting early to a lower gear. This allows you to take advantage of the engine braking effect and helps avoid overhea ...

Important safety notes
WARNING On slippery road surfaces, never downshift in order to obtain braking action. This could result in drive wheel slip and reduced vehicle control. Your vehicle's ABS will not prevent ...

Tire pressure of cold tires
The tires are cold: • if the vehicle has been parked without direct sunlight on the tires for at least three hours and • if the vehicle has not been driven more than 1 mile (1.6 km). ...