182 DRIVING AND OPERATINGInflate tires to a minimum of 260 kPa(38 psi) when cold.Limit vehicle speed to below 230 km/h(143 mph) until 290 kPa (42 psi) isreached.For continuous track use, hot tireinflation pressure may be adjusted toa minimum of 290 kPa (42 psi).Tire Inflation Pressure for Road/Street Courses(e.g., Virginia International Raceway,Road Atlanta, or similar)Inflate tires to a minimum of 240 kPa(35 psi) cold.For continuous road/street course use,hot tire inflation pressure may beadjusted to a minimum of 270 kPa(39 psi).Return the tires to the recommendedcold tire inflation pressure whenhigh-speed driving has ended.See Vehicle Load Limits 0 185 and TirePressure 0 296.Driving on Wet RoadsRain and wet roads can reduce vehicletraction and affect your ability to stopand accelerate. Always drive slower inthese types of driving conditions andavoid driving through large puddlesand deep-standing or flowing water.{ WarningWet brakes can cause crashes. Theymight not work as well in a quickstop and could cause pulling to oneside. You could lose control of thevehicle.After driving through a large puddleof water or a car/vehicle wash,lightly apply the brake pedal untilthe brakes work normally.Flowing or rushing water createsstrong forces. Driving throughflowing water could cause thevehicle to be carried away. If thishappens, you and other vehicleoccupants could drown. Do not(Continued)Warning (Continued)ignore police warnings and be verycautious about trying to drivethrough flowing water.HydroplaningHydroplaning is dangerous. Water canbuild up under the vehicle's tires sothey actually ride on the water. Thiscan happen if the road is wet enoughand you are going fast enough. Whenthe vehicle is hydroplaning, it haslittle or no contact with the road.There is no hard and fast rule abouthydroplaning. The best advice is toslow down when the road is wet.Other Rainy Weather TipsBesides slowing down, other wetweather driving tips include:. Allow extra following distance.. Pass with caution.. Keep windshield wiping equipmentin good shape.. Keep the windshield washer fluidreservoir filled.
