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2-5. Driving informationCargo and luggage ............. 146
Vehicle load limits ............... 150
Winter driving tips ............... 151
Trailer towing ...................... 155
Dinghy towing ..................... 156
3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Air conditioning system ....... 158
Rear window defogger ........ 164
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers .......................... 165
3-2. Using the audio system Using the AUX port/USB port ........................... 167
Using the steering wheel audio switches .................. 168
3-3. Using the interior lights Interior lights list .................. 169
• Interior light ....................... 170
3-4. Using the storage features List of storage features ....... 171
• Cup holder ........................ 172
• Bottle holders .................... 173
• Auxiliary box ..................... 174 3-5. Other interior features
Sun visors........................... 175
Vanity mirrors ..................... 176
Power outlet ....................... 177
Assist grips ......................... 178
Floor mat ............................ 179
Luggage compartment features ............................ 181
4-1. Maintenance and care Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ........... 184
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ............ 187
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements .................... 190
General maintenance ......... 192
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs .......................... 195
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions....................... 196
Hood ................................... 199
Positioning a floor jack ....... 201
Replacing the tire ............... 204
Engine compartment .......... 210
Tires ................................... 222
Tire inflation pressure ......... 230
Wheels ............................... 234
Air conditioning filter ........... 236
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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 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, scrape an outside rear
view mirror surface or move a wiper or outside rear view mir-
ror 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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Maintenance and care
■Replacing tires and wheels
If the ID code of the tire pressure warning valve and transmitter is not
registered, the tire pre
ssure warning system will not work properly. After
driving for about 20 minutes, the tire pressure warning light blinks for 1
minute and stays on to indicate a system malfunction.
■Tire life
Any tire over 6 years old must be checked by a qualified technician even
if they have seldom or never been used or damage is not obvious.
■If the tread wears down below 0.16 in. (4 mm) on snow tires
The effectiveness of snow tires is lost.
■Maximum load of tire
Check that the maximum load of the replacement tire is greater than 1/2
of the Gross Axle Weight Ratings (GAW R) of either the front axle or the
rear axle, whichever is greater.
■Tire types
1 Summer tires
Summer tires are high-speed performance tires best suited to highway
driving under dry conditions. Since summer tires do not have the same
traction performance as snow tire s, summer tires are inadequate for
driving on snow-covered or icy roads. For driving on snow-covered
roads or icy roads, the use of snow tires is recommended. When
installing snow tires, be sure to replace all four tires.
2 All season tires All season tires are designed to provide better traction in snow and to
be adequate for driving in most winter conditions, as well as for use
year round. All season tires, however, do not have adequate traction
performance compared with snow tires in heavy or loose snow. Also,
all season tires fall short in acceleration and handling performance
compared with summer tires in highway driving.
For the GAWR, see the Certification
Label. For the maximum load of the
tire, see the load limit at maximum cold
tire inflation pressure mentioned on the
sidewall of the tire. ( P. 332)
