Avoid racing the engine or spinning thewheels. Prolonged efforts to free a stuck ve-
hicle may result in overheating and transmis- sion failure. Allow the engine to idle for a
few minutes to let the transmission cool be-
tween rocking attempts.
If the vehicle remains stuck after several rocking attempts, seek other assistance.WARNINGl When attempting to rock your vehicle out
of a stuck position, be sure that the area
around the vehicle is clear of people and
physical objects. The rocking motion may cause the vehicle to suddenly launch for-ward or backward, causing injury or
damage to nearby people or objects.
On 2WD vehicles, it is recommended to start
the vehicle with parking brake partially, but
not completely, applied by slightly pulling the parking brake lever.
After the vehicle has become free, do not for-
get to release the parking brake.
NOTEl Depress the accelerator pedal gradually
when starting the vehicle.On a flooded road
l Avoid flooded roads. Water could enter
the brake discs, resulting in temporarily
ineffective brakes. In such cases, lightly
depress the brake pedal to see if the brakes operate properly. If they do not,
lightly depress the pedal several times while driving in order to dry the brake
pads.
l When driving in rain or on a road with
many puddles a layer of water may form between the tyres and the road surface.
This reduces a tyre’s frictional resistance
on the road, resulting in loss of steering stability and braking capability.
To cope with this, observe the following
items:
(a)Drive your vehicle at slow speed. (b)Do not drive on worn tyres. Al-
ways maintain the specified tyre
inflation pressures.On a snow-covered or frozen
road
l When driving on a snow-covered or fro-
zen road, it is recommended that you use snow tyres or tyre chains.
Refer to the “Snow tyres” and “Tyre
chains” sections.
l Avoid high-speed operation, sudden ac-
celeration, abrupt brake application and
sharp cornering.
l Depressing the brake pedal during travel
on snowy or icy roads may cause tyre
slippage and skidding. When traction be-
tween the tyres and the road is reduced the wheels may skid and the vehicle can-
not readily be brought to a stop by con- ventional braking techniques. Brakingwill differ, depending upon whether you
have anti-lock brake system (ABS). If you do have ABS, brake by pressing the brake system pedal hard, and keeping it
pressed. If you do not have ABS, pump
the brake pedal with short rapid jabs, each time fully applying and fully re-
leasing for greatest effect.
l Allow extra distance between your vehi-
cle and the vehicle in front of you, and avoid sudden braking.
Operation under adverse driving conditions
8-26OKTE15E3For emergencies8
CAUTIONlDo not bring the nearby parts, the plastic
parts and so on into contact with sulphuric acid (battery electrolyte) which may crack,
stain or discolour them.
If they are in contact, wipe off with soft cloth, chamois or the like and an aqueous
solution of neutral detergent then immedi-
ately rinse the affected parts with plenty of water.NOTEl Keep the terminals clean. After the battery is
connected, apply terminal protection grease.
To clean the terminals, use lukewarm water.
l Check to see if the battery is securely instal-
led and cannot be moved during travel. Also check each terminal for tightness.
l When the vehicle is to be left unused for a
long period of time, remove the battery and
store it in a place where the battery fluid will not freeze. The battery should be stored only in a fully charged condition.Tyres
E01001300239WARNINGlDriving with tyres that are worn, dam-
aged or improperly inflated can lead to a
loss of control or blow out of the tyres which can result in a collision with serious
or fatal injury.Tyre inflation pressures
E01001402423Tyre sizeUP TO 3 PASSENGERSMAX. LOAD OR TRAILER TOWINGFrontRearFrontRear195R15C 106/104R 8PR,
215/70R15C 109/107R *2.2 bar
(220 kPa) {32 psi}2.2 bar
(220 kPa) {32 psi}2.2 bar
(220 kPa) {32 psi}4.5 bar
(450 kPa) {65 psi}
205R16C 110/108R 8PR
2.4 bar
(240 kPa) {35 psi}2.4 bar
(240 kPa) {35 psi}2.4 bar
(240 kPa) {35 psi}4.5 bar
(450 kPa) {65 psi}
205/80R16 104S RF
2.2 bar
(220 kPa) {32 psi}2.2 bar
(220 kPa) {32 psi}2.2 bar
(220 kPa) {32 psi}2.9 bar
(290 kPa) {42 psi}* : On vehicles with 195 size tyres, this size of snow tyres can also be used instead.
Tyres
10-12OKTE15E3Maintenance10
Tyre sizeUP TO 3 PASSENGERSMAX. LOAD OR TRAILER TOWINGFrontRearFrontRear
245/70R16 111S RF
2.0 bar
(200 kPa) {29 psi}2.0 bar
(200 kPa) {29 psi}2.0 bar
(200 kPa) {29 psi}2.9 bar
(290 kPa) {42 psi}
245/65R17 111S RF
2.0 bar
(200 kPa) {29 psi}2.0 bar
(200 kPa) {29 psi}2.0 bar
(200 kPa) {29 psi}2.9 bar
(290 kPa) {42 psi}* : On vehicles with 195 size tyres, this size of snow tyres can also be used instead.
Check the tyre inflation pressure of all the tyres while they are cold; if insufficient or excessive, adjust to the specified value.
After the tyre inflation pressure has been adjusted, check the tyres for damage and air leaks. Be sure to put caps on the valves.
Wheel condition
E01001800797
1- Location of the tread wear indicator
2- Tread wear indicator
Check the tyres for cuts, cracks and other
damage. Replace the tyres if there are deep
cuts or cracks. Also check each tyre for pieces of metal or pebbles.
The use of worn tyres can be very dangerous
because of the greater chance of skidding or
hydroplaning. The tread depth of the tyres
must exceed 1.6 mm in order for the tyres to meet the minimum requirement for use.
If there are tread wear indicators on the tyres,
they will appear in six places on the surface of the tyre as the tyre wears, thereby indicat- ing that the tyre no longer meets the mini-
mum requirement for use. When these wear
indicators appear, the tyres must be replaced
with new ones.Check that the wheel nuts are tightened cor-
rectly. Refer to the section entitled “For emergencies” for information concerning re-
placement of the tyres.NOTEl The mark and the location of the tyre tread
wear indicators are different depending on
the tyre manufacturer.
On 4-wheel drive vehicles, when replacement of any of the tyres is necessary, replace all of
them.
Tyres
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Transfer oil...................................................... 11-22
Transmission Automatic transmission SportsMode 4A/T, 5A/T........................................ 6-19
Fluid.................................................. 10-07,11-22
Manual transmission..................................... 6-16
Specifications.............................................. 11-17
Tripmeter........................................................... 5-03
Turn-signal indication lamps.............................5-07
Turn-signals lever..............................................5-36
Tyres................................................................ 10-12 How to change a tyre.................................... 8-18
Inflation pressures....................................... 10-12
Rotation....................................................... 10-14
Size (tyre and wheel).................................. 11-19
Snow tyres................................................... 10-15
Tyre chains.................................................. 10-15
Wheel condition.......................................... 10-13
U
USB input terminal..........................................7-103How to connect an iPod.............................. 7-104
USB input terminal
How to connect a USB memory device...... 7-103
Used engine oils safety instructions and disposal information..................................2-05
Utility box....................................................... 7-114
V
Vanity mirror................................................... 7-107
Vehicle care precautions................................... 9-02
Vehicle dimensions......................................... 11-04
Vehicle identification number......................... 11-02
Vehicle identification number plate................ 11-03
Vehicle information code plate....................... 11-02
Vehicle labeling...............................................11-02
Vehicle performance....................................... 11-10
Vehicle weight.................................................11-11
Ventilators......................................................... 7-02
W
Warning lamps.................................................. 5-08
Washer Fluid.................................................. 10-08,11-22
Switch................................................... 5-38,5-42
Washing.............................................................9-03
Water temperature gauge.................................. 5-05
Waxing.............................................................. 9-04
Weatherstripping............................................. 10-20
Weight............................................................. 11-11
Wheel condition.............................................. 10-13
Wheel Specification............................................... 11-19
Wiper
Switch........................................................... 5-38Wiper blade rubber replacement................. 10-18 Wiper blades............................................... 10-17
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