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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 appropri-
ate to the prevailing weather conditions.
n Pre-winter preparations
lUse fluids that are appropriate to the prevailing outside tem-
peratures.
• Engine oil
• Engine coolant
• Washer fluid
l Have a service technician inspect the level and specific grav-
ity of battery electrolyte.
l Have the vehicle fitted with four snow tires or purchase a set
of tire chains for the front tires.
Ensure that all tires are the same size and brand, and that chains
match the size of the tires.
nBefore driving the vehicle
Perform the following according to the driving conditions.
lDo not try to forcibly open a window, scrape an outside rear
view mirror surface or move a wiper or outside rear view mir-
ror that is frozen. Pour warm water over the frozen area to
melt the ice. Wipe away the water immediately to prevent it
from freezing.
l To ensure proper operation of th e climate control system fan,
remove any snow that has accumulated on the air inlet vents
in front of the windshield.
l Remove any ice that has accumu lated on the vehicle chassis.
l Periodically check for and remove any excess ice or snow
that may have accumulated in the wheel well or on the
brakes.
366 Alphabetical index
Seat belt extenders .................45
Seat belt pretensioners ...........43
Seats Adjustment ..............................35
Adjustment precautions...........35
Child seats/child restraint system installation ..........83, 87
Cleaning ................................ 210
Folding down the rear seat......36
Folding down the rear seat precautions ...........................38
Front seat adjustment .............35
Front seat adjustment precautions ...........................35
Head restraint..........................39
Properly sitting in the seat .......64
Service reminder
indicators .............................. 123
Shift lever Automatic transmission ......... 112
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P...................... 315
Manual transmission ............. 114
Shift lock system ..................... 315
Side airbags................................66
Side marker lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 269
Switch.................................... 127
Wattage ................................. 334
Side mirror Adjusting .................................50
Folding ....................................51
Spare tire Identification number ............. 338
Inflation pressure........... 246, 333
Information ............................ 338
Replacing .............................. 302
Size ....................................... 333
Spare tire............................... 302
Spark plug ................................ 330
Specifications........................... 326
Speedometer ............................ 118 Steering wheel
Adjustment .............................. 48
Column lock release ............. 110
Electric power steering.......... 135
EPS ....................................... 135
Specification.......................... 332
Warning light ......................... 293
Stop lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 269
Wattage................................. 334
Storage features
Auxiliary box.................. 193, 197
Bottle holders ................ 193, 197
Console box .................. 193, 194
Cup holders................... 193, 195
Glove box .............................. 193
Storage precautions ................ 139
Stuck
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 323
Sun visors ................................ 199
Switch Cruise control ........................ 132
Engine switch ........................ 108
Fog lights switch ................... 129
Ignition switch ....................... 108
Headlights switch .................. 127
Light switch ........................... 127
Power door lock switch ........... 27
Power window switch .............. 53
Turn signal lights ................... 115
Window lock switch ................. 54
Wiper and washer ................. 130
Tachometer .............................. 118
Tail lights Indicator ................................ 127
Replacing light bulbs ............. 269
Switch ................................... 127
Wattage................................. 334
Theft deterrent system Alarm....................................... 61
Engine immobilizer system ..... 59
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