Now that winter's here, you've probably already done the usual pre-winter auto maintenance. You've checked your battery, installed snow tires, and gotten that oil change out of the way. But have you winterized your turn signals?
In this season of cold temperature, decreased visibility, and increased stopping distances, it's critically important that you not use your turn signals at all. In winter conditions, use of your signals could result in electrical malfunction, loss of control, or the little green car behind you knowing which direction you're turning. Therefore, the best thing you can do to keep your turn signal circuitry in operating condition is to disable them completely during winter months.
Some vehicles, such as BMWs and Buick Enclaves, come from the factory with their turn signals disabled. If you're not sure whether your vehicle's signals have already been disabled, because you've never tried them, check in your owner's manual or with your local dealer. Dealer service centers are specially trained to be familiar with the obscure and typically unused systems of your car, such as your turn signals.
Just remember: For winter safety advocate, remember not to indicate!
