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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 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..................................... 41
Entry function.......................................... 39
Starting the hybrid system .................................... 148
Spare tire Inflation pressure................................ 572
Storage location ................................. 537
Spark plug ................................................569
Specifications .........................................564
Speedometer........................................... 159
Steering wheel Adjustment.................................................81
Audio switches ................................... 320
Steering wheel position
memory.................................................. 66
Storage compartment ........................ 376
Storage feature...................................... 372
Stuck
If your vehicle becomes stuck.... 560
Sun visors ................................................. 379
Switch Fog light switch..................................... 172
Ignition switch....................................... 148
Light switches ........................................169
Mode select switch.............................153
Power door lock switch .................... 54
“POWER” switch ............................... 148
Power window switch ........................85
Tire pressure warning reset switch ....................................... 453
Tire pressure warning select switch ...................455
Window lock switch ...........................85
Wipers and washer switch ............. 173 Tail lights
Switch ........................................................ 169
Theft deterrent system Alarm.......................................................... 98
Immobilizer system ..............................96
Theft prevention labels........................ 100
Tire inflation pressure ......................... 572
Tire information
Glossary ................................................ 583
Size ...........................................................580
Tire identification number ............. 579
Uniform Tire Quality Grading .....581
Tires Chains......................................................233
Checking............................................... 452
Compact spare tire...........................537
If you have a flat tire .............536, 546
Inflation pressure ................................572
Information ............................................577
Replacing .............................................. 536
Rotating tires........................................ 452
Size ............................................................572
Snow tires.............................................. 235
Tire pressure warning system..... 452
Tools........................................................... 536
Total load capacity .................................231
Touch screen.......................................... 240
Towing Dinghy towing ..................................... 237
Emergency towing .............................501
Trailer towing .......................................236
Traction control.......................................214T
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