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When driving
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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/power control unit 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 same size and 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
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Smart access system with push-button start
Antenna location....................................37
Entry function.......................................... 35
Starting the hybrid system .................................... 138
Spare tire Inflation pressure................................. 551
Spare tire................................................. 518
Spark plug ............................................... 548
Specifications .........................................544
Speedometer........................................... 148
Steering wheel Adjustment................................................73
Audio switches ...................................303
Steering wheel position
memory.................................................. 60
Storage compartment ........................359
Storage feature......................................355
Stuck
If your vehicle becomes stuck.......541
Sun visors ................................................. 362
Switch Fog light switch...................................... 161
Ignition switch....................................... 138
Light switches ....................................... 158
Mode select switch.............................143
Power door lock switch ....................50
“POWER” switch ............................... 138
Power window switch ......................... 77
Tire pressure warning reset switch ....................................... 436
Tire pressure warning select switch ...................438
Window lock switch ............................ 77
Wipers and washer switch ............. 162 Tachometer ............................................. 148
Tail lights
Switch ........................................................158
Theft deterrent system
Alarm.......................................................... 90
Immobilizer system ............................. 88
Theft prevention labels.......................... 92
Tire inflation pressure .......................... 551
Tire information Glossary ................................................ 562
Size ........................................................... 559
Tire identification number .............558
Uniform Tire Quality Grading ... 560
Tires
Chains....................................................... 216
Checking............................................... 435
Compact spare tire............................518
If you have a flat tire ............... 517, 527
Inflation pressure ................................. 551
Information ........................................... 556
Replacing ................................................ 517
Rotating tires........................................ 435
Size ............................................................. 551
Snow tires................................................ 218
Tire pressure warning system..... 435
Tools.............................................................517
Total load capacity .................................214
Touch screen.......................................... 224
Towing Dinghy towing .......................................221
Emergency towing ........................... 482
Trailer towing ...................................... 220
Traction control.....................................200T
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