Service Tips

Winter Safety Tips

Batteries, batteries, batteries!

Extreme cold will usually accelerate the failure of batteries in marginal operation. The Carland Service Center will test your battery and give you a copy of the test which will essentially look at indicators to help you understand the overall condition of your battery.

Many customers still prefer the battery to fail, but with modern technology we can confidently provide you with future notice of battery failure.   

Honda Battery

If you have Vehicle Stability Assist or Traction Control Systems- remember you will need to disengage them if you are trying to drive up a steep icy driveway or will require your tires to slip to get you through an ice patch. The Carland Service Center wants you to be familiar with the VSA and TCS Systems. Please be sure to have your TCS and VSA on at all times. 

Only when you have to allow the tires to slip, will you need to disengage the VSA or TCS. NEVER disengage TCS or VSA in severe or normal driving conditions, these safety features very important. Know and understand the operation of Anti Lock Brakes (ABS), Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA), and Traction Control (TCS).

• If you get stuck, gently rock back and forth, use salts , never , try to accelerate out of being stuck, you will essentially dig deeper, and may cause tire failure.
• 4WD on icy roads can still slip and offer minimal advantages in skidding or braking when road conditions are icy.