Driving in Adverse Condition

Never drive through water if it flows above the stone guard or above the tyre centerline
The engine may get seriously damaged if attempts are made to cross through deep water
If at all the situation demands that you have to drive through water even at great risk then,
- Keep the engine in fast idling and crawl in low gear
- After driving through water, apply brakes several times to dry the liners and to regain original braking
- Check the engine and transaxle for any water ingress

Push/tow the car to a safe place
Take the car to the nearest Authorized Service outlet to check for water in the engine
If there is water in the engine, change the lubricant in the engine and transaxle

Check wiper blades for proper functioning
Check brakes, steering and windows
Check tyres for wear and tyre pressure. Worn out tyres are unsafe on wet roads
Avoid harsh braking and sharp turns. It may cause loss of steering control and lead to the car skidding
For slowing down, shift to lower gears and apply brakes gently
Keep lights on, if visibility is poor
Use heater and demister if required, to clear mist off the windshield

Select the lower gear and start off smoothly. Apply power gently so there is no loss of traction by over-revving of the engine
Choose as smooth a slope as possible and select the appropriate gear so that gear changing in the middle of the climb is not required
Changing gears in the middle of the climb can cause loss of momentum and engine stalling. Shifting to lower gear has to be done cautiously to avoid loss of traction
Under no conditions should the vehicle be moved diagonally across a hill. The danger is in loss of traction and sideways slippage, possibly resulting in tipping over
If unavoidable, choose as mild an angle as possible and keep the vehicle moving
If the wheels starts to slip within few feet of the end of the climb, motion can be maintained by swinging the steered wheels left and right, thereby providing increased grip
If the vehicle stalls or losses headway while climbing a steep hill, make a quick shift to reverse and allow the vehicle to move back with the control of engine compression

Select the lower gear and depending on the severity of the gradient, shift into appropriate gear
Use engine braking judiciously without over-revving the engine
Brake application under such situations should be done very smoothly to avoid loss of control
Select appropriate gear so that gear changing or clutch disengagement is not involved while descending the gradient

The best way to tow a car is by using a cracker
Alternatively use a rigid tow bar
Avoid using a flexible cable or rope as your car may crash into the car towing your car when it stops suddenly
Switch "on" the hazard warning signals of both the cars to warn other road users
Where possible, keep the engine idling so that power steering assistance and brake vacuum are available
Limit the speed to 20 - 30 kmph
In case of brake failure, use the parking brake to control the car

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