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2-5. Driving information
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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.
■ Pre-winter preparations
●Use fluids that are appropriate to the prevailing outside tem-
peratures.
• Engine oil
• Engine coolant
• Washer fluid
● Have a service technician inspect the level and specific grav-
ity of battery electrolyte.
● 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.
■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
frozen. 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 th e 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 accumu lated 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.
470 Alphabetical index
Side mirrorAdjusting and folding ...............67
Smart key system Entry function ..........................23
Starting the engine ................126
Spare tire Inflation pressure................... 338
Storage location .................... 393
Spark plug ................................ 428
Specifications........................... 422
Speech command switch ........ 236
Speedometer ............................ 143
Steering Column lock release...... 128, 132
Steering wheel Adjustment ..............................64
Audio switches ...................... 229
Stop lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 360
Wattage ................................. 433
Storage box .............................. 287
Storage feature......................... 268
Storage precautions ................167
Stuck If your vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 419
Sun visors................................. 276
Sunshade Roof.........................................72 Switch
Emergency flasher switch ..... 372
Engine switch ................ 126, 130
Fog light switch ..................... 157
Hazard light switch ................ 372
Ignition switch ............... 126, 130
Light switches ....................... 155
Power door lock switch ........... 40
Power window switch .............. 69
Window lock switch ................. 69
Wiper and washer switch ...... 158
Tachometer .............................. 143
Tail lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 360
Switch ................................... 155
Wattage................................. 433
Talk switch ............................... 236
Telephone switch..................... 236
Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system ..... 78
Theft prevention labels ............. 80
Tire inflation pressure ............. 338
Tire information Glossary ................................ 443
Size ....................................... 440
Tire identification number...... 439
Uniform tire quality
grading................................ 441
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