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Driving your vehicle
Harsher weather conditions during winter
can increase wear and the likelihood of
other problems. To minimise winter driv-
ing problems, you should follow thesesuggestions:Snowy or icy conditions
To drive your vehicle in deep snow, it may
be necessary to use snow tyres or to
install tyre chains on your tyres. If snow
tyres are needed, it is necessary to
select tyres equivalent in size and type of
the original equipment tyres. Failure to do
so may adversely affect the safety and
handling of your car. Furthermore,
speeding, rapid acceleration, sudden
brake applications, and sharp turns are
potentially very hazardous practices.
During deceleration, use engine braking
to the fullest extent. Sudden brake appli-
cations on snowy or icy roads may cause
skids to occur. You need to keep suffi-
cient distance between the vehicle in
operation in front and your vehicle. Also,
apply the brake gently. It should be notedthat installing tyre chains on the tyre will
provide a greater driving force, but will
not prevent skidding.
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NOTICE
Tyre chains are not legal in all countries.
Check country and state laws before fit-
ting tyre chains.
Snow tyres
If you mount snow tyres on your vehicle,
make sure they are radial tyres of the
same size and load range as the original
tyres. Mount snow tyres on all four
wheels to balance your vehicle’s han-
dling in all weather conditions. Keep in
mind that the traction provided by snow
tyres on dry roads may not be as high as
your vehicle's original equipment tyres.
You should drive cautiously even when
the roads are clear. Check with the tyre
dealer for maximum speed recommen-
dations.
Do not install studded tyres without first checking local, state and municipal regu-lations for possible restrictions against their use.
WINTER DRIVING
WARNING - Snow tyre size
Snow tyres should be equivalent in
size and type to the vehicle's stan-
dard tyres. Otherwise, the safety
and handling of your vehicle may
be adversely affected.
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Index
Vehicle run-in process ......................................................1-6
Vehicle certification label ..................................................8-6
Vehicle identification number (VIN) ................................8-6
Vehicle stability management (VSM) ............................5-34
Vehicle weight ................................................................5-47
Base kerb weight........................................................5-47
Cargo weight ..............................................................5-47
GAW (Gross axle weight) ........................................5-47
GAWR (Gross axle weight rating) ............................5-47
GVW (Gross vehicle weight) ....................................5-47
GVWR (Gross vehicle weight rating) ......................5-47
Washer fluid ....................................................................7-28
Waste tray, see ashtray ..................................................4-105
Warnings and indicators ..................................................4-51
Weight..............................................................................5-47 Base kerb weight........................................................5-47
Cargo weight ..............................................................5-47
GAW (Gross axle weight) ........................................5-47
GAWR (Gross axle weight rating) ............................5-47
GVW (Gross vehicle weight) ....................................5-47
GVWR (Gross vehicle weight rating) ......................5-47
Wheel alignment and tyre balance ..................................7-44
Wheel replacement ..........................................................7-46 Windows ..........................................................................4-22
Auto down window....................................................4-24
Auto up/down window ..............................................4-24
Power window lock button ........................................4-25
Windscreen defrosting and defogging ..........................4-100 Defogging logic ......................................................4-102
Winter driving..................................................................5-43 Snow tyres..................................................................5-43
Tyre chains ................................................................5-44
Wiper blades ....................................................................7-34
Wipers and washers ........................................................4-77
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