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2-5. Driving information
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When driving
GX460_U.S.A. (OM60E69U)
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 appropria te to the prevailing outside tempera-
tures.
• Engine oil
• Engine coolant
• Washer fluid
● Have a service technician inspect th e 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 si ze and brand, and that chains match
the size of the tires.
■ Before driving the vehicle
Perform the following accord ing to the driving conditions:
● Do not try to forcibly open a w indow 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 accumul ated 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
GX460_U.S.A. (OM60E69U)
Fog light switch ................................... 233
Hazard light Switch .......................... 674
Heated steering wheel switch.....549
Height control off switch................. 310
Ignition switch........................................ 179
Light switches ...................................... 220
Power door lock switch ...................... 51
Power window switch ........................ 101
“RSCA OFF” switch.......................... 138
Rear window defogger switch ................................................... 404
Transmission shift switch................. 189
Window lock switch ........................... 101
Wipers and washer switch ........... 235
Tachometer .............................................. 195
Tail lights Replacing light bulbs........................ 670
Switch ...................................................... 220
Talk switch
*............................................482
Telephones switch
*.............................482
Theft deterrent system Alarm .......................................................... 116
Engine immobilizer system ..............114
Tire inflation pressure ......................... 634
Tire information Glossary..................................................772
Size ........................................................... 768
Tire identification number ............. 767
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.... 770
Tires Chains .......................................................361
Checking ............................................... 627
If you have a flat tire .......................... 720
Inflation pressure................................ 760
Information............................................ 765 Pressure warning system ............... 627
Replacing ...............................................720
Rotating tires......................................... 627
Size ........................................................... 760
Snow tires................................................ 361
Spare tire ................................................720
Tire pressure warning
system................................................... 627
Tools........................................................... 720
Total load capacity ............................... 359
Towing Dinghy towing ....................................380
Emergency towing ........................... 675
Trailer towing ...................................... 365
TRAC ..........................................................331
Traction control.......................................331
Trailer towing ......................................... 365
Transmission shift switches................ 189
Trip information display ....................... 212
Trip meter ................................................. 195
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ........... 666, 667
Switch ........................................................ 192
Wattage ................................................... 761
Vanity lights Vanity lights.......................................... 532
Wattage ................................................... 761
Vanity mirrors ........................................... 532
Vehicle identification number...........751
Vehicle load limits ................................ 359
Ventilators ................................................ 551
VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) ....330
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