Brakes

Brakes stop the vehicle and are crucial to safe driving.

• Signs of brake wear may include chirping, grinding, or squealing noises, or difficulty stopping.

• Trained dealer technicians have access to tools and equipment to inspect the brakes and recommend quality parts engineered for the vehicle.

    See also:

    Driving On Grades
    Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before starting down a long or steep downgrade. If the transmission is not shifted down, the brakes might have to be used so much that they would get hot and ...

    Scheduled Maintenance
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    Driving on Off-Road Hills
    Off-road driving often takes you up, down, or across a hill. Driving safely on hills requires good judgment and understanding of what your vehicle can and cannot do. There are some hills that simp ...