3022-5. Driving information
Winter driving tips Carry out the necessary preparations and inspections before driving the
vehicle in winter. Always drive the ve hicle in a manner appropriate to the
prevailing weather conditions.
■ Pre-winter preparations
● Use fluids that are appropria te to the prevailing outside tempera-
tures.
• Engine oil
• Engine coolant
• Washer fluid
● Have a service technician inspec t the condition of the battery.
● 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 accord ing to the driving conditions:
● Do not try to forcibly open a w indow or move a wiper that is fro-
zen. 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 the climate control system fan,
remove any snow that has accumu lated on the air inlet vents in
front of the windshield.
● Check for and remove any exce ss ice or snow that may have
accumulated on the exterior lights, vehicle's roof, chassis, around
the tires or on the brakes.
● Remove any snow or mud from the bottom of your shoes before
getting in the vehicle.
879Alphabetical index
Smart access system with
push-button start
Entry function ......................................... 35
Starting the engine..............................165
“SOS” button ..........................................642
Spare tire
Inflation pressure ................................ 815
Storage location.................................. 774
Spark plug .................................................. 811
Specifications......................................... 806
Speedometer ............................................ 191
Steering
Column lock release .........................168
Steering wheel
Adjustment .............................................. 90
Audio switches* .................... 430, 556
Heated steering wheel .....................619
Power easy access system.............. 78
Steering wheel position
memory ..................................................76
Storage feature ..................................... 598
Stuck vehicle
If your vehicle becomes stuck .... 802
Sun visors................................................. 609
Sunshades ................................................. 102
Switch
Display contrast adjustment
switch ................................................... 206
Display position adjustment
switch ................................................... 206
ECT SNOW switch ............... 173, 180
Emergency flasher switch ..............734
Engine switch ........................................165
ENTER switch..................................... 200
Fog light switch..................................... 215 Hazard light switch ........................... 734
Head-up display main switch ..... 206
Heated steering wheel switch ...... 619
Ignition switch ....................................... 165
Light switches ......................................... 211
Menu switch ........................................ 200
Paddle shift switches ................. 171, 178
Power back door switch ...................56
Power door lock switch .................... 52
Power window switch ........................98
Pre-collision braking off
switch.................................................... 279
Rear window wiper and
washer switch................................... 224
Window lock switch............................98
Wiper and washer switch................ 217
Tachometer................................................ 191
Tail lights
Replacing light bulbs ..........................719
Switch.......................................................... 211
Wattage ................................................... 817
Talk switch* ................................. 433, 566
Telephone*.................................. 433, 565
Telephone switch*.................... 433, 566
Theft deterrent system
Alarm........................................................... 112
Immobilizer system .............................. 110
Theft prevention labels .......................... 116
Tire inflation pressure .........................693
Tire information
Glossary ................................................ 828
Size ............................................................824
Tire identification number..............823
Uniform tire quality grading ........ 825
*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”. T
