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2-5. Driving information
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When driving
Winter driving tips
Carry out the necessary preparations and inspections before driving the
vehicle in winter. Always drive the vehicle in a manner appropriate to the
prevailing weather conditions.
■Pre-winter preparations
●Use fluids that are appropriate to the prevailing outside tempera-
tures.
• Engine oil
• Engine coolant
• Washer fluid
• Have a service technician inspect the level and specific gravity
of battery electrolyte.
●Have the vehicle fitted with four snow tires or purchase a set of
tire chains for the rear tires.
Ensure that all tires are the specified size and the same brand, and that
chains match the size of the tires.
■Before driving the vehicle
Perform the following according to the driving conditions.
●Do not try to forcibly open a window or move a wiper that is fro-
zen. Pour warm water over the frozen area to melt the ice. Wipe
away the water immediately to prevent it from freezing.
●To ensure proper operation of the climate control system fan,
remove any snow that has accumulated on the air inlet vents in
front of the windshield.
●Remove any ice that has accumulated on the vehicle chassis.
●Periodically check for and remove any excess ice or snow that
may have accumulated in the wheel well or on the brakes.
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Alphabetical index
Shift lever lighting .................................209
Shift lock system .................................... 367
Shopping bag hooks............................238
Side airbags................................................. 61
Side marker lights
Switch ........................................................ 122
Side mirror
Adjusting and folding ......................... 43
Driving position memory.................. 28
Smart access system with
push-button start
Entry function..............................................4
Starting the engine ............................... 98
Spare tire
Inflation pressure................................ 293
Spare tire................................................358
Spark plug ............................................... 385
Specifications ........................................ 380
Speedometer
Speed indicator ................................... 109
Speedometer........................................ 109
Steering wheel
Audio switches ................................... 207
Driving position memory.................. 28
Manual adjustment .............................. 40
Power adjustment .................................. 41
Storage feature....................................... 213
Stuck
If your vehicle becomes stuck......377
Sun visors .................................................. 219
Sunshade
Rear .......................................................... 233
Roof ............................................................. 49
Switch
ECT switch .............................................102
Engine switch.......................................... 98
ETCS switch.......................................... 105Fog light switch .................................... 125
Light switches.........................................122
Power door lock switch...................... 19
Power window switch ........................45
Satellite switches................................. 222
Transmission shift switches ............ 103
Window lock switch ............................45
Wipers and washer switch............. 126
Tachometer
Tacho indicator ....................................109
Tachometer............................................ 109
Tail lights
Switch .........................................................122
Theft deterrent system
Alarm.......................................................... 56
Engine immobilizer system ..............54
Theft prevention labels.......................... 58
Tire inflation pressure ......................... 293
Tire information
Glossary ................................................ 403
Size ........................................................... 400
Tire identification number ............. 399
Uniform tire quality grading........... 401
Tires
Chains......................................................... 161
Checking............................................... 283
If you have a flat tire ......................... 358
Inflation pressure ................................293
Inflation pressure sensor ............... 284
Information ........................................... 398
Replacing .............................................. 358
Rotating tires........................................ 283
Size ........................................................... 389
Snow tires.................................................. 161
Tools...........................................................358
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