Caution – Pontiac 2007 Torrent User Manual
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Driving Through Flowing Water
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CAUTION:
Flowing or rushing water creates strong
forces. If you try to drive through flowing
water, as you might at a low water
crossing, your vehicle can be carried away.
As little as six inches of flowing water can
carry away a smaller vehicle. If this
happens, you and other vehicle occupants
could drown. Do not ignore police warning
signs, and otherwise be very cautious
about trying to drive through flowing water.
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips
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Turn on your low-beam headlamps — not just
your parking lamps — to help make you more
visible to others.
•
Besides slowing down, allow some extra
following distance. And be especially careful
when you pass another vehicle. Allow yourself
more clear room ahead, and be prepared to
have your view restricted by road spray.
•
Have good tires with proper tread depth.
See Tires on page 386.
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