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2-5. Driving information
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 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
Steering wheelAdjustment............................................... 57
Audio switches ................................... 228
Steering wheel position
memory.................................................. 45
Storage feature......................................259
Stuck If your vehicle becomes stuck...... 410
Sun visors ................................................. 264
Switch “2nd STRT” switch .............................. 122
Center differential lock switch ...... 147
“DAC” switch ........................................ 157
Fog light switch..................................... 137
Height control off switch..................149
Light switches ........................................135
Power door lock switch .................... 26
Power window switch .......................... 61
“RSCA OFF” switch............................ 89
Window lock switch ............................. 61
Wipers and washer switch ............ 138
Tail lights Switch ........................................................135
Theft deterrent system Alarm ...........................................................72
Theft prevention labels .......................... 74
Tire inflation pressure .......................... 419
Tire information Glossary................................................. 429
Size ........................................................... 426
Tire identification number ............. 425
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.....427 Tires
Chains........................................................177
Checking............................................... 336
If you have a flat tire ........................... 391
Inflation pressure ................................. 419
Information ............................................424
Pressure warning system .............. 336
Replacing ................................................ 391
Rotating tires........................................ 336
Size ............................................................. 419
Snow tires................................................ 178
Tools.............................................................391
Total load capacity ................................. 174
Towing
Dinghy towing ......................................190
Emergency towing ............................373
Trailer towing ........................................180
Trip information display .......................132
Trip meter ..................................................126
Turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 365
Switch ........................................................ 124
Wattage ................................................. 420
Vanity lights Vanity lights.......................................... 265
Wattage ................................................. 420
Vanity mirrors ........................................... 265
Vehicle identification number ...........413
Vehicle load limits .................................. 174
VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) ..... 159
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