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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.
542 Alphabetical index
Steering wheelAdjustment ..............................94
Audio switches ...................... 294
Stop/tail lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 405
Wattage ................................. 494
Storage feature......................... 300
Storage precautions ................228
Stuck If your vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 480
Sun visors................................. 309
Sunshade Roof....................................... 103
Switch Emergency flasher switch ..... 418
Fog light switch ..................... 202
Hazard light switch ................418
Ignition switch........................ 161
Light switches........................ 196
Power door lock switch ...........71
“POWER” switch ................... 161
Power window switch ..............99
Window lock switch .................99
Wiper and washer switch ...... 204 Tail lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 405
Switch ................................... 196
Wattage................................. 494
Theft deterrent system
Alarm..................................... 112
Immobilizer system ............... 110
Tire inflation pressure ............. 383
Tire information
Glossary ................................ 504
Size ....................................... 501
Tire identification number...... 500
Uniform tire quality grading................................ 502
Tires Chains ................................... 233
Checking ............................... 377
If you have a flat tire.............. 452
Inflation pressure .................. 383
Inflation pressure sensor....... 378
Replacing .............................. 452
Rotating tires ......................... 377
Size ....................................... 492
Snow tires ............................. 233
Spare tire .............................. 452
Tire pressure warning system ........................ 377, 426
Warning light ......................... 426T
