8-1Driving andOperatingDriving InformationDriving for Better FuelEconomy ............................... 8-2Defensive Driving ..................... 8-3Control of a Vehicle .................. 8-3Braking ..................................... 8-3Steering .................................... 8-4Off-Road Recovery .................. 8-6Loss of Control ......................... 8-6Driving on Wet Roads .............. 8-7Highway Hypnosis ................... 8-8Hill and Mountain Roads .......... 8-8Winter Driving .......................... 8-9If the Vehicle is Stuck ............. 8-11Vehicle Load Limits ................ 8-12Starting and OperatingNew Vehicle Break-In ............. 8-16Adjustable Throttle andBrake Pedal ......................... 8-17Ignition Positions .................... 8-17Retained Accessory Power(RAP) ................................... 8-18Starting the Gasoline Engine .. 8-19Shifting Into Park .................... 8-20Shifting Out of Park ................ 8-21Parking Over Things ThatBurn ..................................... 8-22Engine ExhaustEngine Exhaust ...................... 8-22Running the Vehicle WhileParked ................................. 8-23Automatic TransmissionAutomatic Transmission .......... 8-23Manual Mode .......................... 8-25Fuel Economy Mode .............. 8-27Drive SystemsAll-Wheel Drive .......................8-28BrakesAntilock Brake System (ABS) .8-28Parking Brake .........................8-29Brake Assist ............................8-31Hill Start Assist (HSA) .............8-31Ride Control SystemsTraction Control System(TCS) ....................................8-32StabiliTrak System ..................8-33Limited-Slip Rear Axle ............8-34Selective Ride Control ............8-34Cruise ControlCruise Control.........................8-35Object Detection SystemsUltrasonic Parking Assist ........8-37Rear Vision Camera (RVC) ....8-40srx.book Page 1 Monday, June 8, 2009 8:28 AM
