Control of a Vehicle

Braking, steering, and accelerating are important factors in helping to control a vehicle while driving.

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    Loss of Control
    Skidding There are three types of skids that correspond to the vehicle's three control systems: • Braking Skid — wheels are not rolling. • Steering or Cornering Skid — too much spee ...

    Automatic Transmission
    The automatic transmission has a shift lever located on the console between the seats. The selected gear is also shown in the instrument cluster. P (Park): This position locks the drive wheels ...

    Compass Operation
    Press the on/off button once to turn the compass on or off. There is a compass display in the window in the upper right corner of the mirror face. The compass displays a maximum of two character ...