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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/power control unit 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.
530 Alphabetical index
Steering wheelAdjustment ..............................92
Audio switches ...................... 283
Stop/tail lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 395
Wattage ................................. 482
Storage feature......................... 289
Storage precautions ................220
Stuck If your vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 469
Sun visors................................. 298
Sunshade Roof....................................... 101
Switch Emergency flasher switch ..... 408
Fog light switch ..................... 198
Hazard light switch ................408
Ignition switch........................ 159
Light switches........................ 192
Power door lock switch ...........69
“POWER” switch ................... 159
Power window switch ..............97
Window lock switch .................97
Wiper and washer switch ...... 200 Tail lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 395
Switch ................................... 192
Wattage................................. 482
Theft deterrent system
Alarm..................................... 110
Immobilizer system ............... 108
Tire inflation pressure ............. 373
Tire information
Glossary ................................ 492
Size ....................................... 489
Tire identification number...... 488
Uniform tire quality grading................................ 490
Tires Chains ................................... 225
Checking ............................... 365
If you have a flat tire.............. 442
Inflation pressure .................. 373
Inflation pressure sensor....... 366
Replacing .............................. 442
Rotating tires ......................... 365
Size ....................................... 480
Snow tires ............................. 225
Spare tire .............................. 442
Tire pressure warning system ........................ 365, 416T
