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Driving in bad weather – HONDA 2000 Odyssey - Owner's Manual User Manual

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Driving in Bad Weather

Traction — Check your tires

frequently for wear and proper
pressure. Both are important in
preventing "hydroplaning" (loss of
traction on a wet surface). In the

winter, mount snow tires on all four

wheels for the best handling.

Watch road conditions carefully,

they can change from moment to
moment. Wet leaves can be as slip-
pery as ice. "Clear" roads can have
patches of ice. Driving conditions
can be very hazardous when the
outside temperature is near freezing.

The road surface can become

covered with areas of water puddles
mixed with areas of ice, so your

traction can change without warning.

Be careful when downshifting. If

traction is low, you can lock up the

drive wheels for a moment and cause
a skid.

Be very cautious when passing, or

being passed by other vehicles. The

spray from large vehicles reduces

your visibility, and the wind buffeting

can cause you to lose control.

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