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When driving
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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.
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Seating capacity....................... 160
SeatsAdjustment ........................ 42, 43
Adjustment precautions.....42, 44
Child seats/child restraint system installation ................92
Cleaning ................................207
Head restraint..........................45
Properly sitting in the seat ....... 67
Service reminder indicators ..............................132
Shift lever
Automatic transmission .........121
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P................. 318
Manual transmission ............. 125
Shift lock system ..................... 318
Side airbags................................69
Side marker lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 268
Switch.................................... 138
Wattage .................................341
Side mirrors Adjusting and folding ............... 56
Side turn signal lights
Wattage .................................341
Spare tire Inflation pressure...................246
Storage location .................... 303
Spark plug ................................337
Specifications...........................332
Speedometer ............................ 129
Steering Column lock release..............117
Steering wheel Adjustment .............................. 54
Audio switches ......................180
Stop lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 268
Wattage .................................341 Storage feature ........................ 185
Stuck
If the vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 327
Sun visors ................................ 192
Switch Engine switch ........................ 117
Ignition switch ....................... 117
Light switches ....................... 138
Power door lock switch ........... 30
Power window switch .............. 58
Rear window wiper and washer switch ..................... 144
Tire pressure warning reset switch......................... 238
Transmission shift switch ...... 123
Window lock switch ................. 58
Wiper and washer switch ...... 141
Tachometer .............................. 129
Tail lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 268
Switch ................................... 138
Wattage................................. 341
Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system ..... 64
Theft prevention labels ............. 66
Tire inflation pressure ............. 246
Tire information Glossary ................................ 351
Size ....................................... 348
Tire identification number...... 347
Uniform tire quality
grading................................ 349
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Tires
Chains .................................. 161
Checking .............................. 238
Compact spare tire ............... 304
If you have a flat tire ............. 303
Inflation pressure .................. 246
Inflation pressure sensor ...... 239
Information ........................... 345
Replacing ............................. 303
Rotating tires ........................ 238
Size ...................................... 340
Snow tires............................. 161
Spare tire .............................. 303
Tire pressure warning system................................ 238
Tools......................................... 303
Total load capacity .................. 160
Towing Dinghy towing ............... 167, 168
Emergency towing ................ 282
Trailer towing ........................ 166
TRAC ........................................ 150
Traction control ....................... 150
Trailer towing........................... 166
Transmission shift
switches................................. 123
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 268
Switch ................................... 126
Wattage ................................ 341
Valet key..................................... 24
Vanity mirrors .......................... 193
Vehicle data recordings............ 17
Vehicle identification number................................... 332
Vehicle stability control .......... 150
VSC ........................................... 150
Warning buzzers Brake system........................ 290
Seat belt reminder ................ 294 Warning lights
Anti-lock brake system ..........292
Brake assist system ..............292
Brake system ........................290
Charging system .... ...............291
Electric power steering system
warning light........................293
Electronic engine control system ................................292
High coolant temperature ......291
Low engine oil pressure ........291
Low fuel level ........................294
Low tire pressure...................296
Low washer fluid ...................294
Malfunction indicator lamp ....292
Open door .............................294
Pretensioners ........................292
Seat belt reminder light .........294
SRS airbags ..........................292
Tire pressure warning light ....296
Washer Checking ...............................236
Preparing and checking
before winter .......................161
Switch....................................141
Washing and waxing ...............204
Weight Cargo capacity ......................155
Load limits .............................160
Weight ...................................332
Wheels ......................................250
Window glasses ........................58
Window lock switch ...................58
Windows
Power windows .......................58
Rear window defogger ..........178
Washer ..................................141
Windshield wipers ...................141
Wireless remote control key Locking/Unlocking ...................26
Replacing the battery ............256
Wireless remote control key ....26
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