User Guide

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TIPS FOR WHEN THINGS HEAT UP
• Never leave children alone inside a vehicle.
– On a typical sunny day, the temperature inside a vehicle can reach
potentially deadly levels within minutes—even with a window open.
– Heat is much more dangerous to children. When left in a hot vehicle,
children’s core body temperature can rise three to five times faster than that
of an adult. This may cause permanent injury or even death.
– To remind yourself that you have a child with you in the vehicle, place the
diaper bag or other child-associated item in the front-passenger seat.
• The hot days of summer strain your vehicle’s cooling system. A failure could
leave you stranded with an overheated engine. To avoid a potential problem,
check the cooling system and look for leaks, worn or bulging hoses and mal-
functioning fan operation.
TIP: Caught in a traffic jam? Leave plenty of room between you and the vehicle
ahead of you so the radiator can do its job. If the engine overheats, turn off the
air conditioner and turn on the heater. You may be a bit uncomfortable, but the
heater acts as a second radiator and can help cool the engine.
TIPS FOR WHEN THINGS COOL DOWN
• When snow, ice or water are present, increase the distance between you and
the vehicle ahead of you. Allowing more stopping distance gives you more
time to react should you hit a patch of ice or slip on the water or snow.
• In extreme cold, always use properly mixed antifreeze. Never use water in
your radiator.
• Avoid exposure to the cold and overexertion when attempting to push the
vehicle or shovel heavy snowdrifts.